{"id":151234,"date":"2025-08-16T19:15:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T19:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/151234\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T19:15:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T19:15:12","slug":"these-are-taylor-swifts-10-favorite-new-york-city-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/151234\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are Taylor Swift\u2019s 10 Favorite New York City Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taylor Swift may be a great cook \u2014 and now, by her own admission, a full-fledged sourdough devotee (\u201csourdough has taken over my life,\u201d she confessed on the latest episode of the New Heights<\/a> podcast) \u2014 but even the queen of homemade bread likes to let someone else do the cooking.<\/p>\n

In 2014, Swift moved to New York City from Nashville. The city not only became her home and workplace over the past decade (she records most of her music in Electric Lady Studios in the West Village), but also inspired many of her songs, like \u201cWelcome to New York\u201d and \u201cCornelia Street.\u201d And if there\u2019s one city that the songwriter is most frequently spotted out and about in, it\u2019s none other than NYC. When not busy traveling the world to perform three-hour-long shows, she roams the city from one renowned restaurant to another.<\/p>\n

Related: Taylor Swift Confesses Sourdough Hobby Has ‘Taken Over My Life’ on Travis Kelce\u2019s Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n

Even in the whirlwind of her record-breaking Eras Tour, the 14-time Grammy winner spent much of her downtime in New York, restaurant hopping from the West Village to Brooklyn to Soho. When it comes to The Tortured Poets Department singer\u2019s dining choices, she knows exactly where to feast \u2014 and she\u2019s become such a fixture at certain spots, you might even call her a regular.<\/p>\n

For a pop star whose songs chronicle the details of ordinary moments, it feels fitting that her dining choices are as grounded as they are glamorous. Whether it\u2019s an upscale dinner at Casa Cipriani or a late-night pizza run at Lucali, Swift\u2019s restaurant map is a reminder that food \u2014 like music \u2014 is about connection, memory, and joy. And if you\u2019re lucky enough to snag a reservation at one of her go-to spots, don\u2019t be surprised if you find yourself wondering: What would Taylor order?<\/p>\n

BondST<\/p>\n

This sceney Japanese-inspired restaurant has been a staple Noho hotspot since the late \u201990s. Opened by restaurateur Jonathan Morr in 1998, BondST celebrated its 25th anniversary<\/a> last summer. Swift stopped by the sushi spot in 2023 with a group of girlfriends, including Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez, supermodel Gigi Hadid, and entrepreneur Brittany Mahomes. She then went back in December 2024, this time with boyfriend and three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce and her longtime collaborator Jack Antanoff. Some of the most popular dishes to try at BondST include the Big Eye Tuna Tart and Hokkaido Scallop with Uni. 6 Bond Street<\/a><\/p>\n

Casa Cipriani<\/p>\n

After announcing her new album Life of a Showgirl during an appearance on the New Heights<\/a> podcast on August 13, Swift marked the occasion at Casa Cipriani \u2014 the members-only club overlooking the harbor. Inside are an array of luxurious spaces like The Restaurant, Jazz Cafe, and The Pickering Room. The restaurant\u2019s menu features iconic dishes and cocktails from Harry\u2019s Bar in Venice<\/a>, founded by Giuseppe Cipriani. Specialties include Carpaccio alla Cipriani, the original Bellini<\/a> \u2014 both reputedly invented by Cipriani in Venice \u2014 and the famous vanilla meringue cake. 10 South Street<\/a><\/p>\n

The Corner Store<\/p>\n

One of Swift\u2019s newest favorites, The Corner Store opened in Soho in September 2024 \u2014 and she visited twice within three weeks. The menu reads like a playful, upscale throwback to American comfort food: five-cheese pizza rolls, spinach artichoke dip, apple hand pies, and a lobster & caviar roll. The Caesar salad, topped with cream cheese croquettes and everything bagel croutons, is another standout. For cocktails, the Martini Service \u2014 meant for two or three people \u2014 makes for a lively start to the evening. 475 West Broadway<\/a><\/p>\n

Emilio\u2019s Ballato<\/p>\n

Open since 1956, Emilio\u2019s Ballato is as old-school Italian as it gets. It\u2019s been dishing out classic Southern Italian fare in a warm, old-school setting where the walls are lined with celebrity autographs. The walk-in-only spot is perfect for a leisurely meal of baked clams, spaghetti with meatballs, rigatoni with fried zucchini, and Chicken Parmesan. In-the-know diners also order the off-menu Veal Antonio \u2014 a 16-ounce veal cutlet slathered in vodka sauce and topped with mozzarella, prosciutto, and peas. 55 East Houston Street<\/a><\/p>\n

Lucali<\/p>\n

In Carroll Gardens, self-taught pizzaiolo Mark Iacono\u2019s Lucali has achieved near-mythic status since opening in 2006. The popular Brooklyn pizzeria\u2019s menu is famously short \u2014 pizza or calzone \u2014 but regulars know to ask about occasional off-menu specials like fusilli with spicy vodka sauce<\/a>. Swift and Travis Kelce spent a Friday night here this past fall, likely tucking into one of those thin-crust pies that made the pizzeria a sensation. Lucali is BYOB, cash only, and doesn\u2019t take reservations, so plan accordingly. 575 Henry Street<\/a><\/p>\n

Lure Fishbar<\/p>\n

Step into Lure Fishbar in Soho, and you\u2019re instantly transported onto a dimly lit yacht setting. The main dinner menu leans indulgent with dishes like lobster bisque, deviled eggs, surf and turf, lobster mac and cheese, and a burger topped with bacon onion jam. The Raw Bar & Sushi offerings include raw oysters, caviar service, crispy sushi rice, sashimi, and signature rolls. When Swift stopped by in 2023<\/a>, her friend \u2014 stylist and designer Ashley Avignone \u2014 posted a photo of their sushi order: Hellfire Roll, Jalape\u00f1o Yellowtail Roll, and salmon nigiri. 142 Mercer Street<\/a><\/p>\n

Minetta Tavern<\/p>\n

A Greenwich Village icon since 1937, Minetta Tavern counts Ernest Hemingway, Eugene O’Neill, and Dylan Thomas among its former regulars. When Swift visited in 2023 with musician Phoebe Bridgers, restaurateur Keith McNally shared<\/a> that she \u201creally enjoyed it,\u201d raving over baked oysters, foie gras amuse bouche, and scallops<\/a>. According to McNally, after her first bite of oyster, she \u201copened her eyes and said, \u2018My god!\u2019\u201d Today, Minetta Tavern is best known for its Black Label Burger, often hailed as the \u201cgold standard\u201d of burgers. 113 MacDougal St, New York<\/a><\/p>\n

Monkey Bar<\/p>\n

Since 1936, Monkey Bar has been a Midtown favorite for its red leather booths, moody lighting, and hearty dishes like Wagyu cheeseburgers and short rib stroganoff fettuccine. The 100-year-old establishment\u2019s cocktails are just as celebrated. For the full Taylor Swift experience, start by ordering her drink of choice: a Cosmopolitan. As musical artist Gracie Abrams tells in an interview<\/a>, on a night out that led to Swift and Abrams writing a song<\/a> together, \u201c[Taylor and I] had so many Cosmos.\u201d At Monkey Bar, you can choose between a Classic, White Yuzu, Milano, or Grand Cosmopolitan. 60 East 54th Street<\/a><\/p>\n

Via Carota<\/p>\n

When chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi<\/a> opened Via Carota, their West Village gastroteca quickly became one of the city\u2019s most celebrated Italian restaurants \u2014 and earned them a James Beard Award for Best Chef: NYC<\/a>. Swift has been spotted here many times over the years, most recently in May with actor Dakota Johnson. The Cacio e Pepe is the undisputed star, but it\u2019s always worth asking about the daily pasta specials. Beyond the indulgent pastas and standout appetizers (the grilled artichokes are a must), Via Carota might be the one Italian restaurant where choosing a salad feels impossible, though the Insalata Verde \u2014 with its medley of endive, butter lettuce, fris\u00e9e, and watercress \u2014 is the runaway favorite. 51 Grove Street<\/a><\/p>\n

Waverly Inn & Garden<\/p>\n

Few places capture West Village charm quite like Waverly Inn. The dining room, with its flickering candles and fireplace, is cozy without feeling cramped, and the pillowy table biscuits set the tone for comfort-driven dishes like chicken pot pie. Swift has been a regular since 2016, often seen here with friends, including Gigi Hadid and Girls creator Lena Dunham, and more recently with Travis. We\u2019re dying to know, does the table bread at Waverly Inn compare to Swift\u2019s homemade sourdough?16 Bank Street<\/a><\/p>\n

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