Many A-listers call NYC home, and these celebrities love to enjoy NYC's robust restaurant scene just as much as the rest of us. Keep reading for the best restaurants for celebrity sightings in New York City.
See also: All The Spots Taylor Swift Goes Out To Eat In NYC
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Multiple locations / Website
A go-to for many celebrities nationwide, New York’s Nobu location is a hot spot for sightings. Order some of the high-quality sushi at this famous Japanese spot, and see if you can spot your favorite influencer.
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181 Thompson St. / 212.254.3000 / Website
Carbone is among the top Italian spots celebrities love to eat at. Try the iconic spicy rigatoni, and you may just see an A-lister like Justin and Hailey Bieber or the Kardashians while you enjoy your meal.
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275 Mulberry St. / 212.254.3000 / Website
Another great Italian restaurant to run into celebs, Torrisi is a newer restaurant in New York. Those who love Carbone can’t go wrong with trying Torrisi.
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1 E 55th St. / 212.207.8562 / Website
Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar, which is known for its exclusivity, is an American dinner spot with all the same classic vibes as the label. It’s difficult to get a table, but between The Polo Burger and the celebs, it’s worth a visit.
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51 Grove St. / 212.255.1962 / Website
One of Taylor Swift’s favorites, Via Carota is a highly sought-after Italian restaurant. Diners will wait hours in a line down the block for a chance at a table dining next to their favorite celebrities.
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Sant Ambroeus is a charming Italian restaurant with several locations across the city. Be sure to try the iconic princess cake for dessert. Head to Sant Ambroeus’ West Village location and you may just see Kendall Jenner!
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80 Spring St. / 212.965.1414 / Website
This traditional French restaurant in SoHo is a favorite among many celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
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730 5th Ave. / 212.970.2626 / Website
Aman New York is one of the most expensive and exclusive hotels in NYC and a favorite among celebrities. Figures like George Clooney, the Kardashians and Angelina Jolie are known to love Aman’s several properties around the world.
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25 E 77th St. / 212.744.4300 / Website
Another hotel where celebrities stay, The Mark Hotel has a restaurant and a bar inside, where you are bound to see some famous figures. While a ton of celebs check in at The Mark Hotel for the Met Gala, you’ll definitely see some of your faves year-round.
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36 E 61st St. / 212.970.8983 / Website
This six-story townhouse turned swanky restaurant and bar just opened up in New York City. Its London location is known as a hangout for celebrities like Elton John, Mick Jagger and Victoria Beckham. Gigi Hadid and Sofia Richie have both been seen at the NYC location in the past.
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55 E Houston St. / 212.274.8881 / Website
Emilio’s Ballato is a Nolita Italian restaurant beloved by many celebrities, you can even see photos of them on the walls inside! Taylor Swift and her squad of Sophie Turner, Brittany Mahomes and Blake Lively have been loving this spot recently.
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0 Bond St. / 212.960.3484 / Website
Zero Bond is among the most exclusive spots in NYC, you have to apply and have a membership to go! Kim Kardashian and Drake are among some of the well-known members of the club.
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16 Bank St. / 917.828.1154 / Website
This exclusive American comfort food spot has been a go-to among celebs for quite a while. The Waverly is a great place to spot your favorite A-listers, like Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
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6 Bond St. / 212.777.2500 / Website
What’s known as one of the best sushi spots in the city, BondST is another Japanese favorite among your favorite icons. Taylor Swift has recently been seen here having a girls’ night with her bestie, Selena Gomez.
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10 South St. / 212.584.5801 / Website
Another member-only hotel and restaurant, Casa Cipriani, is an Italian spot loved by celebrities, including Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
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475 W. Broadway / 212.271.9240 / Website
This newly opened hot spot is equal parts nostalgic and fun, thanks to not taking itself too seriously. The latest from Catch Hospitality Group, the Corner Store has quickly taken the city by storm and played host to bigwigs such as Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid. The food, such as steak frites and mashed potatoes, is unpretentious yet delicious.
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35 E. 76th St. / 212.744.1600 / Website
Seated inside the Carlyle Hotel, this NYC mainstay is nothing new. However, generation after generation of celebrities make their way to this watering hole for one of NYC's best martinis as the popularity and prestige of Bemelmans Bar transcends time. Expect to see the likes of Naomi Campbell, Selena Gomez and Jennifer Aniston if you make the trip.
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218 W. 23rd St. / 212.518.1813 / Website
Tucked inside Hotel Chelsea, this French bistro has garnered a cult celeb following ever since opening in 2023, in part thanks to the hotel's storied past. Upscale French food, excellent cocktails and possible sightings of A-listers such as Harry Styles and Jennifer Lawrence await.
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10 Lincoln Center Plaza / 212.875.5222 / Website
Celebrities are just like us! They're also dying to go to the famous Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi, one of NYC's hottest restaurants that consistently books out every table. As far as celebrities go, this crowd leans towards young and cool (despite its Lincoln Center location – practically the other side of the world from the LES), so frequenters include Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Halsey.
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37 Canal St. / 646.370.6222 / Website
Martini sippers, celebrity spotters, wine lovers and small plate nibblers alike will love Le Dive, the French Tabac-inspired natural wine bar that joined the LES scene not too long ago. Truly our ideal post-work drink spot, the vibes are always immaculate, and rubbing shoulders with celebs such as Matthew Gray Gubler, Julia Fox and Charlie Puth doesn't hurt either.
Photography by: courtesy of Major Food Group
