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Teresa Giudice of RHONJ announced plans to open a new restaurant in Westwood in 2026. The space, called Il Vero, will be located at 170 Center Avenue in Westwood. Teresa’s daughter and Next Gen NYC star, Gia Giudice, will also be involved in the business, per the Bravolebrity’s latest Instagram post. Read on for more about the plans for the new spot.
^Image via @teresagiudice on Instagram
The Announcement
Teresa shared the announcement about her new venture on January 15, 2026 on her social media, “GUYS… I can FINALLY talk about this!!! This has been a dream of mine for so long, and getting to do it alongside @_giagiudice makes it even more special. Gia is partnering with our amazing friend Maria to open a beautiful new restaurant.”
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She continued, “I’m beyond honored she asked me to consult on everything from the food to the vibe, the décor. The team is incredible. The space is stunning. And trust me when I say — the food is NEXT LEVEL. Anticipated projection to open Spring 2026 in WESTWOOD, NJ and you are going to LOVE it. We are excited to open in the town of Westwood and excited to share a great experience with the amazing community! More to come… promise 😉💋 @bigfishusa.”
Teresa’s Bravo Acclaim
This is not Teresa’s first venture into owning a business, but it will be Gia’s. Teresa has written several cookbooks based on her Italian-American heritage. as well as started and closed three other businesses. One businesses was a haircare line called Milania, named after her daughter; a sparkling wine called Fabellini; and a restaurant that she opened with her family called Gorga’s Homemade Pasta + Pizza (more on that later).
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She is a media personality, making appearances on other Housewives programming, was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, and hosts a podcast called Turning the Tables (referencing her famous season 1 table flip). Teresa and her now-ex-husband Joe were sentenced to federal prison for their role in conspiracy, bankruptcy, fraud, and tax offenses
More recently, Teresa’s daughter Gia, moved to Jersey City. Gia also has a podcast called Casual Chaos with Gia. Gia is set to return for season 2 of one of Bravo’s most recent spin-offs, Next Gen NYC. The series features a cast of Gen Z Bravolebrities, including many other children who appear in Real Housewives franchises. Gia’s castmates include Brooks Marks and Riley Burruss, to name a few.
About Il Vero
According to its Instagram, Il Vero will open in Spring 2026 at 170 Center Avenue in Westwood. Per Teresa’s Instagram post announcing the restaurant, the food will be ‘next level’ although it’s unknown what kind of cuisine will be served. More importantly, we don’t know if sprinkle cookies are on the menu, as they are famously not Teresa’s favorite.
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This isn’t the Real Housewives stars’ first foray into the restaurant industry. Several other Housewives have ventured into the food space over the years, including the Giudices’ involvement in the restaurant, Gorga’s Homemade Pasta & Pizza, with her brother Joe and sister-in-law Melissa in 2017. The Italian spot in East Hanover closed within a year due to business issues with their partners.
In the RHONJ world alone, Kathy Wakile previously sold cannoli kits and dessert mixes, while Melissa Gorga’s sprinkle cookies have become a ShopRite and national sensation over the past year. The Manzo family, owners of the Brownstone, also opened and closed several restaurants over the last decade, including Little Town Social in Hoboken, as well as having previous involvement with Tenth Street.
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Outside New Jersey, Bethenny Frankel created one of the franchise’s biggest food-and-beverage successes with Skinnygirl margaritas and snack products; Kandi Burruss has dessert offerings through her Old Lady Gang restaurants; Meredith Marks sells her own line of caviar; Lisa Barlow owns her signature brand of VIDA tequila; and Lisa Vanderpump has released wines paired with branded macarons and sweets during promotions, but has been a well-known restaurateur for decades.
The opening date for Il Vero is yet to be set, but the team is shooting for the spring. Next stop: the return of RHONJ on our screens?
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