Dinner that earns the whole evening.

In the heart of downtown Westwood, Il Vero is a destination for Italian-Mediterranean dining, beautiful cocktails, and evenings meant to be enjoyed from beginning to end.

Created for the date nights that turn into late nights, the celebrations that deserve another round, the family gathered around one table, and the spontaneous nights out that become the ones you remember, Il Vero brings dining and lounge culture together in one unforgettable setting.

Step inside, settle in, and make yourself at home. From thoughtfully crafted dishes and cocktails to the energy of our lounge, every detail is designed to make you feel welcome, comfortable, and part of something special.

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Maria Sausa

Maria Sausa is a restaurateur, hospitality entrepreneur, commercial developer and corporate catering executive with a lifelong passion for food, hospitality and creating memorable experiences. Born and raised in Howard Beach, Queens, Maria grew up with strong Italian roots and learned from her family the value of hard work, determination and bringing people together around the table.

With a natural eye for design, business and hospitality, Maria believes a great restaurant is about more than exceptional food. It is about the atmosphere, the energy, the service and the feeling guests take with them.

Maria brings her experience, creativity and passion together to create an elevated dining experience rooted in Italian tradition and modern hospitality.

Gia Giudice

Gia Giudice is a lifestyle influencer, television personality, podcaster, entrepreneur and co-owner of Il Vero. A Rutgers University graduate, Gia has built a successful career in media and content creation while developing a community of more than one million followers on Instagram.

Raised in a close-knit Italian-American family, Gia grew up with food, family and Sunday dinners at the center of her life. Her deep connection to Italian traditions and hospitality inspired her to bring that heritage into a new generation through Il Vero.

By her side throughout the journey has been her mother, Teresa Giudice, whose passion for Italian cooking, entertaining and hospitality has been a longtime influence in Gia’s life. Teresa has also supported Gia throughout the development of Il Vero, offering her insight, experience and guidance as a trusted consultant.

Together, Maria and Gia created Il Vero as a place where Italian tradition meets an elevated, energetic dining experience, a restaurant built around great food, hospitality, family and unforgettable memories.

Private events and parties of 9 or more guests are arranged directly through an Event Coordinator or Director and are not available for online booking.

The Dining Room and Lounge may be reserved separately or together, depending on the nature of your event and availability.

For parties of 9 or more, a prix-fixe menu is required. This allows our team to provide a seamless, elevated dining experience while ensuring proper preparation, timing, and attentive service for larger parties.