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6 of Taylor Swift’s favourite New York restaurants: the Eras Tour singer and her besties Sophie Turner, Selena Gomez and Blake Lively are regulars at these Italian, French and Japanese eateries

STORYLynn Farah
Taylor Swift and her pals are regulars at these six New York restaurants. Photo: Getty Images
Taylor Swift and her pals are regulars at these six New York restaurants. Photo: Getty Images
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In “Welcome to New York”, Taylor Swift sings about her love for the Big Apple. It’s a sentiment she has shared several times: she told David Letterman that when she made the city her base in 2014, she was so inspired by it that she would tell her friends to drop everything and “get to New York”.

Although her property portfolio now extends to Los Angeles and Nashville, the “Cruel Summer” hitmaker is often spotted in NYC regardless. Swift is a true local and clearly knows the best spots to eat in town, frequently out with her pals enjoying the best the city has to offer.

Read on for just six of her faves …

1. Minetta Tavern

Taylor Swift with Minetta Tavern’s Keith McNally. Photo: @keithmcnallynyc/Instagram
Taylor Swift with Minetta Tavern’s Keith McNally. Photo: @keithmcnallynyc/Instagram
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Head to this French-American hotspot if you’re a meat lover. Swift was spotted with fellow musician Phoebe Bridgers at the popular restaurant in November. The eatery is owned by Keith McNally and when it was reopened in 2009, it became an instant hit with locals and tourists alike.

Swift ate scallops, baked oysters and foie gras. McNally spoke about the visit in an Instagram post, saying Swift enjoyed her meal and “would be back”.

2. La Lanterna di Vittorio

Taylor Swift and Todrick Hall enjoyed an evening at La Lanterna di Vittorio. Photo: @lalanternacaffe/Instagram
Taylor Swift and Todrick Hall enjoyed an evening at La Lanterna di Vittorio. Photo: @lalanternacaffe/Instagram

Swift and her friend Todrick Hall hung out at this lantern-lit indoor garden venue on MacDougal Street a while back. The duo ordered two pizzas, two double French martinis, tiramisu and gelato, the owner told People magazine. The pair then headed to jazz club Bar Next Door. The dreamy venue is particularly popular for date nights because of its romantic setting.

3. Emilio’s Ballato

Walk-in Emillo’s Ballato customers include Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. Photo: @emiliosballato/Instagram
Walk-in Emillo’s Ballato customers include Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. Photo: @emiliosballato/Instagram
No frills and no fuss is the vibe at Emillo’s Ballato. Known for its meatballs and red sauce, the eatery’s linguine and white clam sauce is also a must, as locals will tell you. In September, Swift was spotted with Sophie Turner, Blake Lively and Brittany Mahomes at the venue. The walk-ins only restaurant is also a favourite of Joe Jonas, who said that he has hosted a few family dinners at the venue, per American restaurant recommendation website The Infatuation.