Grab a table (if you’re lucky enough to snag a reservation) and you might just spot a celeb a few seats over. If you’re looking for high-end spots to eat a delicious dinner and possibly see your favorite model or the biggest actors, here are some go-to places in New York City.
Carbone
181 Thompson St
Type of space: High-end Italian-American restaurant
Who’s been seen here: Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Margot Robbie
Website: https://carbonenewyork.com/
The Odeon
145 W Broadway
Type of space: French-American bistro
Who’s been seen here: Tory Burch, Emily Ratajkowski, Delroy Lindo
Website: https://www.theodeonrestaurant.com/
Cipriani
376 W Broadway
Type of space: Upscale Italian restaurant
Who’s been seen here: Victoria Beckham, Justin Bieber, Lindsay Lohan
Website: https://www.cipriani.com/us/cipriani-downtown-ny
Dante
79-81 MacDougal St
Type of space: Historic Italian cafe
Who’s been seen here: Whoopi Goldberg, Al Pacino
Website: https://www.dante-nyc.com/
Pastis
52 Gansevoort St
Type of space: Traditional French bistro
Who’s been seen here: Anna Wintour, Rihanna
Website: https://pastisnyc.com/
Nobu
195 Broadway (Downtown)
40 W 57th St (Fifty Seven)
Type of space: Japanese-Peruvian restaurant
Who’s been seen here: Drake, Martha Stewart, Kylie Jenner
Website: https://www.noburestaurants.com/
Gemma
335 Bowery
Type of space: Rustic Italian trattoria
Who’s been seen here: Hilary Duff, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid
Website: https://www.theboweryhotel.com/dining/gemma/
Waverly Inn
16 Bank St
Type of space: High-end American restaurant + garden
Who’s been seen here: Fran Lebowitz, Beyonce, Jay-Z
Website: http://www.waverlynyc.com/
The Polo Bar
1 E 55th St
Type of space: American restaurant
Who’s been seen here: Tom Hanks, Gwyneth Paltrow, Katy Perry
Website: https://www.ralphlauren.com/global-polo-bar
BondST
6 Bond St
Type of space: High-end sushi and Japanese restaurant
Who’s been seen here: Kaia Gerber, Halle Berry
Website: https://bondstrestaurant.com/
Bar Pitti
268 6th Ave
Type of space: Italian trattoria
Who’s been seen here: Heidi Klum, Jim Carrey, Jake Gyllenhaal
Website: https://www.barpitty.com/
Via Carota
51 Grove St
Type of space: Italian trattoria
Who’s been seen here: Andy Cohen, Kate Walsh, Molly Shannon
Website: https://www.viacarota.com/