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There’s nothing like a celebrity endorsement to boost a restaurant’s exclusivity and generate word-of-mouth buzz.
Take New York City’s The Corner Store, for example, where visits fromBlake Lively, Taylor Swift and more A-listers shortly after their opening in fall 2024 made this SoHo spot one of the hardest reservations to get in the city.
However, this is not to say that the buzz is unwarranted.
“Shockingly, The Corner Store is actually a NYC hot spot that lives up to the hype. Not only are the vibes immaculate, thanks to its cozy feel but the food is delicious,” said Us Weeky Editors after attending Thomas Doherty’s Glenlivet Tartan launch event at the famed eatery in December 2024. “Whoever thought to put caviar on top of a lobster roll should win an award because we refuse to stop talking about it.”
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With two visits from Swift in a matter of weeks — including a double date with boyfriend Travis Kelce and besties Lively and Ryan Reynolds in October 2024 — The Corner Store quickly became the hottest reservation in Manhattan upon opening.
Located in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan The Corner Store is a self-described “upscale take on a Classic American joint,” offering much-buzzed-about Spinach and Artichoke Dip and Caesar Salad and unique handcrafted cocktails. (All ingredients are made in-house — even the grenadine!) The space itself has a vintage feel to it, paying homage to the neighborhood’s history, decorated generously with large mirrors, warm lighting and all kinds of art.
Another date night spot for Swift and Kelce, Mēdüzā Mediterrania has also attracted A-listers like Cardi B and Mark Wahlberg for its Mediterranean bites and luxe private upstairs dining room.
Located in the Meatpacking District, the fare ranges from a raw bar to traditional Mezze dishes like hummus and tzatziki. The cocktail menu, with drinks like “Meet Me in Mykonos” and “Party in Positano,” pays homage to the restaurant’s Mediterranean roots.
A beloved staple of the city’s restaurant scene, Emilio’s Ballato opened in 1956, changing hands several times before its current iteration, led by executive chef Anthony Vitolo. Owner Emilio Vitolo Sr. — dad to Anthony — can be seen greeting guests at his favorite table outside the restaurant on a regular basis. (Anthony’s brother Emilio Vitolo Jr. is Katie Holmes’ ex-boyfriend!)
From George Clooney and Barack Obama to Swift and Lively, Emilio’s has seen stars from all walks of life walk through their doors. In fact, the walls of the eatery are lined with photos of the Vitolo family posing with the likes of Justin Bieber and Rihanna.
The menu features four sections, “Antipasti,” “Insalata e Zuppe,” “Pasta” and “Secondi,” giving lovers of traditional Italian food an abundance of options to choose from. Try the Penne Antonio with spicy pork sausage, peas and cream to take your tastebuds to Italian heaven.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s favorite Brooklyn pizza place has seen visits from the power couple more times than Us can count. Known for their Neapolitan-style pies, the “Drunk in Love” musicians even skipped the Grammys in 2012 for a couple slices at Lucali, located in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood.
While Jay Z is a native New Yorker, Beyoncé famously hails from Texas and differs from her husband in her pizza preferences. In a 2020 interview with Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jay Z revealed that his wife’s favorite toppings are jalapeños and extra tomato sauce, joking, “She’s from Houston … They don’t have pizza there.”
With a storied history dating back to 1844, The Waverly Inn became an exclusive celebrity hangout spot when Vanity Fair's then editor-in-chief Graydon Carter purchased the tavern in 2006, attracting stars like Meg Ryan, Robert DeNiro, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sandra Bullock, to name a few.
The ambiance, adorned with large red velvet chairs and a grand fireplace, also sets the stage for intimate date nights for couples like Swift and Kelce.
A favorite of Rihanna’s — she even celebrated her baby shower there in April 2022, when she was pregnant with son RZA — Giorgio Baldi has been known for its cozy family setting for over three decades.
Right off the beach in Santa Monica, the L.A. eatery has also attracted Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Hailey and Justin Bieber. Us recommends the creamy gnocchi pasta or the classic New York steak off the menu, which features sections titled “Antipasti,” “Insalate,” “Zuppe e Minestre” and “Risotti.”
Located on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood, both Kendall and Kylie Jenner hosted their 21st birthdays at this restaurant and nightlife spot. In fact, Kendall loves the spot so much that Delilah named their “slutty brownie” after the model and reality star.
The Biebers have also been frequent flyers at the hotspot, in addition to Kaia Gerber and Drake, the latter of whom owner John Terzian told Vanity Fair “is family at this point.” Terzian also said that Delilah was modeled after the supper clubs of the ‘20s and ‘30s, featuring “great dining, lavish parties, live music [and] amazing ambiance.”
A rustic restaurant oozing with charm, Tre Lune serves Italian meals fit for a royal — literally. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are regulars at this Montecito eatery, and Harry even brought his wife to the hotspot for her 42nd birthday in 2023.
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian have also been spotted getting cozy at the ristorante, which is advertised as “dedicated to consistently delivering authentic Italian cuisine, paired with a thoughtful wine list and classic cocktails.” Its wide-ranging menu features pizza, pasta, meat, fish and everything in between.
Run by Top Chef season 13 winner Jeremy Ford, Stubborn Seed is a Michelin Star fine dining restaurant that features an eight-course Chef’s tasting menu. The intimate eatery attracted Rihanna and A$AP Rocky — whom Ford called “definitely 2 of the nicest humans on the planet” — during Art Basel in 2022.
Beware: According to their website, Stubborn Seed is unable to accommodate those with dietary restrictions, but they do offer menu items a la carte at the bar.
Joe’s Stone Crab is a South Beach institution that has been serving up seafood since 1913 — before Miami Beach was even a city! From Tom Cruise to Barbra Streisand — who ordered take-out from the spot in her 2017 Netflix special — celebrities flock to Joe’s. Nineteen U.S. presidents, Elton John and The Rolling Stones have also eaten at the restaurant.
With a robust menu of seafood, fish and beyond, Joe’s also offers take away and happy hour.
When in … Paris? Sometimes the craving for Italian food is just too strong, even when celebs are in the City of Lights, and that’s when they head to César’s Restaurant. Serving traditional Italian in the heart of Paris, César’s has served the likes of Kylie Jenner, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Selena Gomez, Cardi B and more, as seen on their “Hall of Fame.”
Located near the Arc De Triomphe, the restaurant offers a robust menu, from homemade burrata ravioli to Italianissima pizza.
When Food Network star Katie Lee Biegel was asked what her last meal on Earth would be, her answer was immediate: Chez l’Ami Louis.
“It’s actually the restaurant [husband Ryan Biegel and I] went to when we got engaged in Paris,” she told Us in 2024. “Their roast chicken and their potatoes — Pommes Bearnaise — great crispy potato cake with garlic and parsley. And that, just, to me is the ultimate comfort meal.”
Other celebrity patrons rumored to have dined at the Paris eatery — which is one of the city’s most famous — include Bill Clinton, David Beckham, Francis Ford Coppola and Keanu Reeves. The prices run on the higher end ($150 euros for the fish of the day in 2024), but for the rave celebs reviews, it might just be worth it.
Boston native Ben Affleck was spotted dining at Bar Enza in 2023 inside The Charles Hotel with then-wife Jennifer Lopez, reportedly enjoying a variety of pasta and plenty of diet cokes.
Advertised as “The Best Italian Cuisine in Cambridge,” the restaurant offers authentic Italian fare from executive chef Tony Susi, including a potato gnocchi with braised rabbit and a branzino with rainbow swiss chard. Us recommends trying the mini rigatoni with spicy lamb sausage and saffron butter or the ricotta gnocchi with Maine lobster and baby zucchini.
“You know I wouldn’t come to New Orleans without getting beignets from Café Du Monde — or six bags of beignets,” Kim Kardashian wrote of the historic NoLa spot via Instagram in 2017, and the Kardashians star isn’t alone.
“I always find myself missing food from New York or from New Orleans — beignets from Café du Monde,” Chrissy Teigen told Hello Giggles that same year.
The original coffee stand was established in 1862, and today, the café is open 24/7, only closing for Christmas Day and the occasional hurricane warning. In addition to its legendary beignets, the cafe — advertised as “a traditional coffee shop” — also serves dark roasted coffee and chicory, fresh squeezed orange juice and white and chocolate milk.
Clooney and wife Amal regularly stop by this rustic Italian eatery, with the risotto al nero di seppia — a black squid ink risotto — becoming their signature pick for the flavors of this region.
Decorated elegantly with a beautiful terrace ideal for an intimate, candlelit dinner, it’s no wonder the power couple chooses Il Gatto Nero for their date nights — not to mention the lake views!
Best known for its dim sum and Cantonese cuisine, Hakkasan Mayfair has attracted celebs like Rihanna and Naomi Campbell over the years. Guests can enjoy a Taste of Hakkasan menu a la carte, and the eatery even offers home delivery for those craving the fare from the comfort of their homes.
With locations across the world, Hakkasan also offers Only At dishes exclusively for each location.
If you’re looking for classic English comfort food, why not try the spot where Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant once dined when they were a couple in the ‘90s? Brinkley’s Chelsea — which has an option to dine in the garden with the roof open when London weather permits — offers options for traditional Sunday Roast, including chicken and Black Angus beef.
For those trying to dine like a royal in London, look no further than Chiltern Firehouse, a favorite of Harry and Meghan whenever they’re in town, as well as Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, who both celebrated engagements at the restaurant.
Self-described as “contemporary, ingredient-focused cooking with an underlying American accent,” Head Chef Luke Hunns’ curated menu offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with an emphasis on seasonality and healthy eating.
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