Veritas
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Veritas is a small restaurant at Corso Vittorio Emanuele 141, where the long panoramic road starts to climb toward the Vomero. It holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide. Chef Marco Caputi cooks Campanian flavors in contemporary form, and Michelin names two dishes: spaghetti with smoked butter, clams, pine nuts and lemon, and amberjack with celeriac, bay and helichrysum.
It is also the cheapest star in the city. The Saturday lunch menu costs €55 for bread and butter, two savory courses and a dessert. Diners under 35 can book a €60 "Funky" menu of three chef's-choice dishes. Dinner runs Monday to Saturday, 7:30 to 10 p.m., and the restaurant is closed on Sunday.
At a glance
- Address
- Corso Vittorio Emanuele 141, at the foot of the Vomero hill above Chiaia. Phone +39 081 660585.
- Price
- Saturday lunch €55; Funky (under-35s only) €60; Memorie €80; Essenziale €70 for two dishes or €90 for three; Autentico €110; Intenso €130; nine-course Indipendente €170. Wine pairings from €30.
- Hours
- Monday to Saturday 7:30 to 10 p.m.; Saturday lunch 1 to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday.
- Booking
- Online through the restaurant's platform; the Saturday lunch, Funky and Memorie menus are bookable only that way.
- Michelin
- One star in the Michelin Guide Italia 2026. Chef Marco Caputi.
In this guide
What the cooking is like
The restaurant says its menus are built on taste rather than a fixed structure: acidity, bitterness, umami, sweetness, fat. On the current Intenso menu that means dishes such as cold tubetti with celery, seafood and veal muzzle, or almond tortelli with rocket and white garlic. The Memorie menu holds the classics, including the clam spaghetto with smoked butter that Michelin singles out.
Michelin describes a warm, intimate room and a sommelier who steers you to small Campanian producers. The wine list favors small, artisan growers, described by the restaurant as ethical and sustainable.
Veritas or George?
George, a short walk away at Corso Vittorio Emanuele 135, has two stars and a terrace view of the bay; its menus cost €240 or €270. Veritas has one star, no view, and menus from €55. For cooking alone, Veritas is the better buy. For a celebration with the Gulf behind you, George wins. Palazzo Petrucci no longer has a star. See our restaurant shortlist for more.
Frequently asked questions
Does Veritas have a Michelin star?
Yes, one star in the Michelin Guide Italia 2026, under chef Marco Caputi.
How much does Veritas cost?
From €55 for Saturday lunch to €170 for the nine-course menu, before wine. Pairings start at €30.
Is Veritas open on Sunday?
No. It serves dinner Monday to Saturday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and lunch on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Where is Veritas?
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 141, on the panoramic road that runs along the hillside between Chiaia and the Vomero, a few doors from the Grand Hotel Parker's. Phone +39 081 660585.
What is the Funky menu at Veritas?
A €60 menu of three chef's-choice dishes, reserved for diners under 35 and bookable only online.
Further reading
Official sources
- Veritas - menus and prices (official) – All menu prices and pairings, booking-platform rule; checked September 30, 2026
- Veritas - home (official) – Corso Vittorio Emanuele 141; Monday to Saturday 7:30-10 p.m., Saturday lunch 1-2 p.m.; chef Marco Caputi; Michelin star 2026
- Michelin Guide Italia - Veritas – One star 2026; named dishes; sommelier and small producers; checked September 30, 2026
- Michelin Guide - all the stars of the 2026 Italy guide – Veritas listed with one star in Napoli
