Taylor Swift Brought Girls Night to This New N.Y.C. Restaurant — Plus More of Her Go-To Spots in the Big Apple

Mar. 15, 2025

Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid out to dinner in New York City.Photo:TheImageDirect.com

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A good meal never goes out of style.Despite her massive fame,Taylor Swiftstill makesdining out with friends(and beauTravis Kelce) a priority.“Over the years, I’ve learned I don’t have the time or bandwidth to get pressed about things that don’t matter," she said inTime’s Person of the Year cover story. “Yes, if I go out to dinner, there’s going to be a whole chaotic situation outside the restaurant. But I still want to go to dinner with my friends.”Many of those nights out take place in New York, where Swift has an apartment, at some of the best restaurants in the city — like an award-winning pizzeria in Brooklyn and aWest Village Italian staple. Read on for all her go-to hangouts.“Life is short,” she added toTime. “Have adventures.”

A good meal never goes out of style.

Despite her massive fame,Taylor Swiftstill makesdining out with friends(and beauTravis Kelce) a priority.

“Over the years, I’ve learned I don’t have the time or bandwidth to get pressed about things that don’t matter," she said inTime’s Person of the Year cover story. “Yes, if I go out to dinner, there’s going to be a whole chaotic situation outside the restaurant. But I still want to go to dinner with my friends.”

Many of those nights out take place in New York, where Swift has an apartment, at some of the best restaurants in the city — like an award-winning pizzeria in Brooklyn and aWest Village Italian staple. Read on for all her go-to hangouts.

“Life is short,” she added toTime. “Have adventures.”

01of 23The Corner StoreSwift stepped out for a girls' night on Sept. 22 with palGigi Hadidto check out The Corner Store, which recently opened on West Broadway from the team behind Catch. Theduo looked ready for fallwith Swift sporting a plaid pleated Ramy Brook skirt paired with ankle boots while Hadid wore a brown trench coat (the “Shake it Off” singer threw on a trench coat of her own when leaving dinner).

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The Corner Store

Swift stepped out for a girls' night on Sept. 22 with palGigi Hadidto check out The Corner Store, which recently opened on West Broadway from the team behind Catch. Theduo looked ready for fallwith Swift sporting a plaid pleated Ramy Brook skirt paired with ankle boots while Hadid wore a brown trench coat (the “Shake it Off” singer threw on a trench coat of her own when leaving dinner).

02of 23Meduza MediterraniaTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce.Janet Mayer/SplashNews; Meduza Mediterrania/InstagramOn Sept. 8, Swift and Kelce enjoyed a friends night out — withBrittany Mahomes,Patrick Mahomesand more friends — at this popular Mediterranean spot in New York City’s Meatpacking District. “Taylor and Travis kept to themselves and went quickly upstairs with the group for their dinner,” a source tells PEOPLE.

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Meduza Mediterrania

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.Janet Mayer/SplashNews; Meduza Mediterrania/Instagram

Janet Mayer/SplashNews; Meduza Mediterrania/Instagram

On Sept. 8, Swift and Kelce enjoyed a friends night out — withBrittany Mahomes,Patrick Mahomesand more friends — at this popular Mediterranean spot in New York City’s Meatpacking District. “Taylor and Travis kept to themselves and went quickly upstairs with the group for their dinner,” a source tells PEOPLE.

03of 23LucaliTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce.Gotham/GC Images; RBL/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesLucali is clearly one of Swift’s favorite hot spots. The Brooklyn pizza place is the same one she visited in January withBlake Lively,Zoë Kravitz,Jack AntonoffandMike Birbiglia. The restaurant sees lots of A-list patrons – past visitors include Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Charlie Puth.

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Lucali

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.Gotham/GC Images; RBL/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Gotham/GC Images; RBL/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Lucali is clearly one of Swift’s favorite hot spots. The Brooklyn pizza place is the same one she visited in January withBlake Lively,Zoë Kravitz,Jack AntonoffandMike Birbiglia. The restaurant sees lots of A-list patrons – past visitors include Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Charlie Puth.

04of 23LucaliBlake Lively and Taylor Swift at Lucali.Robert Kamau/GC ImagesIt’s easy to guess what Swift, Lively and friends eat at Lucali because they only have two things on themenu— pizza and calzones — but there are a variety of toppings to choose from like shallots, hot peppers and artichoke hearts.The 30-seat restaurant is BYOB, cash only, and doesn’t take reservations. They start taking names for the waitlist at 4 p.m. but a line starts forming well before then.

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Blake Lively and Taylor Swift at Lucali.Robert Kamau/GC Images

Robert Kamau/GC Images

It’s easy to guess what Swift, Lively and friends eat at Lucali because they only have two things on themenu— pizza and calzones — but there are a variety of toppings to choose from like shallots, hot peppers and artichoke hearts.

The 30-seat restaurant is BYOB, cash only, and doesn’t take reservations. They start taking names for the waitlist at 4 p.m. but a line starts forming well before then.

05of 23BanzarbarTaylor Swift celebrates her 34th birthday at Banzarbar.Taylor Swift/InstagramSwiftrang in her 34th birthday on Dec. 13 with a big bash. Her star-studded crew, includingKravitz,LivelyandGigi Hadid, celebrated the birthday girl atBanzarbar, an intimate cocktail bar in Nolita. The 20-seat spot is located above N.Y.C. hot spotFreeman’sand serves modern twists on old-fashioned cocktails from as early as the 19th century. In addition to the unique sips, the star blew out candles on aMilk Bar cake.

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Banzarbar

Taylor Swift celebrates her 34th birthday at Banzarbar.Taylor Swift/Instagram

Taylor Swift/Instagram

Swiftrang in her 34th birthday on Dec. 13 with a big bash. Her star-studded crew, includingKravitz,LivelyandGigi Hadid, celebrated the birthday girl atBanzarbar, an intimate cocktail bar in Nolita. The 20-seat spot is located above N.Y.C. hot spotFreeman’sand serves modern twists on old-fashioned cocktails from as early as the 19th century. In addition to the unique sips, the star blew out candles on aMilk Bar cake.

06of 23ParcelleSelena Gomez and Taylor Swift at Parcelle Wine Bar.Raymond Hall/GC ImagesThe night before her birthday in 2023,SwiftandSelena Gomezstepped out at the Lower East Side spot where wine is the star.Parcellestarted as ane-commerce sitewith an impressive collection of vinos for sale, and expanded in 2022 to a wine bar with a dishes like uni toast and crab fried rice.

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Parcelle

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift at Parcelle Wine Bar.Raymond Hall/GC Images

Raymond Hall/GC Images

The night before her birthday in 2023,SwiftandSelena Gomezstepped out at the Lower East Side spot where wine is the star.Parcellestarted as ane-commerce sitewith an impressive collection of vinos for sale, and expanded in 2022 to a wine bar with a dishes like uni toast and crab fried rice.

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Taylor Swift at Lucali in Brooklyn.TheImageDirect.com

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Paros

Taylor Swift on Tuesday in New York City.Raymond Hall/GC Images

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Freemans

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Bond St

11of 23Minetta TavernTaylor Swift Goes to Minetta Tavern with Phoebe Bridgers.Gotham/GC ImagesTheFrench-American hot spotis known for having one of the best burgers in New York City, but while there on with musicianPhoebe Bridgerson Nov. 3, 2023, Swiftenjoyeddishes including Dover sole, scallops and baked oysters. According to aposton Instagram from Minetta Tavern’s owner, Keith McNally, Swift “really enjoyed it” — and his team speculates that “she will also be back.”

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Minetta Tavern

Taylor Swift Goes to Minetta Tavern with Phoebe Bridgers.Gotham/GC Images

TheFrench-American hot spotis known for having one of the best burgers in New York City, but while there on with musicianPhoebe Bridgerson Nov. 3, 2023, Swiftenjoyeddishes including Dover sole, scallops and baked oysters. According to aposton Instagram from Minetta Tavern’s owner, Keith McNally, Swift “really enjoyed it” — and his team speculates that “she will also be back.”

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Via Carota

Kevin Mazur/Getty; Sam Burros

13of 23Barrière Fouquet HotelGotham/GC ImagesSwift, Sophie Turner and theHaimsisters,Este,DanielleandAlanaHaim,had a GNOat the Paris-inspired hotel located in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City on Sept. 21. The swanky hotel boasts four different dining spaces offering distinct concepts, like a classic French brasserie or an all-day café.

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Barrière Fouquet Hotel

Swift, Sophie Turner and theHaimsisters,Este,DanielleandAlanaHaim,had a GNOat the Paris-inspired hotel located in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City on Sept. 21. The swanky hotel boasts four different dining spaces offering distinct concepts, like a classic French brasserie or an all-day café.

14of 23Zero BondRaymond Hall/GC ImagesSwift has frequented the members only social club with famous friends likeLivelyandEd Sheeran. Membership ranges from athletes, business people, and creatives, including Tom Brady,Kim Kardashian, Olga Ferrara (pictured) andAlec Baldwin. Scott Sartiano, the man behind the exclusive space, openeda restaurantto the public in June 2023.

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Zero Bond

Swift has frequented the members only social club with famous friends likeLivelyandEd Sheeran. Membership ranges from athletes, business people, and creatives, including Tom Brady,Kim Kardashian, Olga Ferrara (pictured) andAlec Baldwin. Scott Sartiano, the man behind the exclusive space, openeda restaurantto the public in June 2023.

15of 23Il Buco AlimentariGotham/GettyThe New York City Italian restaurant has two locations in the city, one in the Hamptons and another on the island of Ibiza. Swiftwas spotted at the establishment’s more casual eateryin the NoHo neighborhood with friendsLaura DernandKravitzin September 2023. Imported Italian pantry goods line the walls for purchase, while guests dining in can enjoy the spot’s pizzas, salads and pastas.

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Il Buco Alimentari

Gotham/Getty

The New York City Italian restaurant has two locations in the city, one in the Hamptons and another on the island of Ibiza. Swiftwas spotted at the establishment’s more casual eateryin the NoHo neighborhood with friendsLaura DernandKravitzin September 2023. Imported Italian pantry goods line the walls for purchase, while guests dining in can enjoy the spot’s pizzas, salads and pastas.

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The Waverly Inn

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La Lanterna di Vittorio

Sam Horine; Inset: Steve Granitz/WireImage

18of 23LafayetteSplashNewsA chic café with an expansive bistro-inspired menu,Lafayette, proved to be the ideal spot for a cozy lunch date between her and Tavi Gevinson.

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Lafayette

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A chic café with an expansive bistro-inspired menu,Lafayette, proved to be the ideal spot for a cozy lunch date between her and Tavi Gevinson.

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20of 23LevainSource: Taylor Swift/InstagramThe puffy, crispy-on-the-outside cookies ofLevain Bakeryare an N.Y.C. legend – they even had the power to turn Swift’s “day around,” she wrote inan Instagram post.

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Levain

Source: Taylor Swift/Instagram

The puffy, crispy-on-the-outside cookies ofLevain Bakeryare an N.Y.C. legend – they even had the power to turn Swift’s “day around,” she wrote inan Instagram post.

21of 23Burger & BarrelCourtesy Josh CaponSwift posed for a photo with chef Josh Capon atBurger & Barrel, an upscale pub in Soho that serves top-notch burgers (the Mangalitsa pork burger is a game changer) and craft cocktails.

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Burger & Barrel

Courtesy Josh Capon

Swift posed for a photo with chef Josh Capon atBurger & Barrel, an upscale pub in Soho that serves top-notch burgers (the Mangalitsa pork burger is a game changer) and craft cocktails.

22of 23ABC CocinaCourtesy ABC CocinaThe singer hit up chef Jean-George Vongerichten’sglam restaurantupon returning to New York after performing at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in 2013.

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ABC Cocina

Courtesy ABC Cocina

The singer hit up chef Jean-George Vongerichten’sglam restaurantupon returning to New York after performing at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in 2013.

23of 23Locanda VerdeJames Devaney/GC ImagesOne of her most frequented spots in Tribeca isLocanda Verde, a lively Italian spot from chef Andrew Carmellini.

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Locanda Verde

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One of her most frequented spots in Tribeca isLocanda Verde, a lively Italian spot from chef Andrew Carmellini.

source: people.com