🍽️ Top 15 celebrity restaurants around the world
Where is it profitable to invest money if you are already rich and famous? Celebrities often choose the restaurant business. They name their establishments after their beloved relatives, make them charitable, or, on the contrary, very expensive – only for the rich. We have collected the most interesting existing establishments, run by show business stars.
Joanne Trattoria, New York, USA
Co-owner: Lady Gaga
Joanne Trattoria restaurant was created in the best traditions of an Italian family trattoria with homemade spaghetti and meatballs. The establishment is run by Lady Gaga's Italian-born parents. By the way, the star's real name is Stefani Germanotta. She is the co-founder of this restaurant, which was named after her late Aunt Joan.
Nobu, Tokyo, Japan
Co-owner: Robert De Niro
The Oscar-winning actor and chef Nobu Matsuhisa opened a joint chain of original restaurants and then hotels around the world. You can find their establishments in Europe, America, Africa and Asia.
The first Nobu restaurant welcomed its customers in 1994 in New York. Then establishments appeared in London and Tokyo.
Specialties include black cod with miso, rock shrimp tempura and squid pasta with light garlic sauce.
Soul Kitchen, New Jersey, USA
Owner: Jon Bon Jovi
The artist and his wife opened their first charity community restaurant, Soul Kitchen, in 2011. Now there are several establishments.
Visitors who can afford it make a food donation or purchase a $20 voucher. These funds go to feed those in need. At the same time, those who cannot pay for themselves can become volunteers in the restaurant.
Michael Jordan's Steak House, USA
Owner: Michael Jordan
After his brilliant basketball career, Michael decided to turn his attention to his own business. Now he has four restaurants. They serve premium 45-day dry-aged steaks to sports nutrition standards.
Schwartz's Deli, Montreal, Canada
Co-owner: Celine Dion
Schwartz's Deli, a kosher deli and restaurant of the same name, was on the verge of closing. But pop diva Celine Dion decided to invest them.
At first, the establishment's main clients of Jewish origin were skeptical about the Catholic woman. But over time they accepted the situation. In addition, the quality of the product – and this is smoked meat – has not suffered at all.
The restaurant itself is very cozy. Even during the cold Montreal winters, there is a queue of people waiting to get there.
Mermaid Oyster, New York, USA
Co-Owner: Zach Braff
The popular character of the series “Scrubs” Zach Braff has become a partner of Mermaid Oyster Bar. This is an upscale seafood restaurant called Mermaid Oyster. The coastal Greenwich atmosphere, lobster rolls and boozy cocktails make this restaurant worth a visit.
Ralph's, Paris, France
Owner: Ralph Lauren
Ralph's is one of four restaurants owned by the fashion designer. It has a courtyard with a green terrace, lost among the walls of an old mansion. The menu will delight you with American hamburgers with all kinds of salads and seafood.
The 40/40 Club, New York, USA
Owner: Jay Z
Serial entrepreneur Jay Z never misses an opportunity to launch a new business. So, in 2003, he founded the sports bar The 40/40 Club.
The establishment occupies several floors. The interior walls are lined with leather and decorated with bronze mirrors. Guests are greeted by a tower of champagne flutes and plenty of televisions to watch the games. The menu includes wings and nachos, king crab and bone-in ribeye.
Saints & Sinners, New Orleans, USA
Co-owner: Channing Tatum
The restaurant is located on one of the main streets of the city – Bourbon Street. The actor founded it with his childhood friend Keith Kurtz in 2012. The establishment was stylized in the style of burlesque and New Orleans brothels. The menu cannot be called exquisite, but part of the money goes to charity.
Tatel Ibiza, Ibiza, Spain
Owners: Enrique Iglesias and Rafael Nadal
These famous singer and tennis player opened an excellent restaurant in collaboration. It is visited by many celebrities who come to the island.
In addition, this is one of the most luxurious and expensive establishments in Ibiza. The rose gold and turquoise space is complemented by plenty of mirrors.
The restaurant's menu includes Spanish cuisine with sea bream ceviche and Iberian ham.
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Tagine Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, USA
Co-owner: Ryan Gosling
When the Hollywood actor first tried the dishes of chef Abdessamad Benamour, he expressed a desire to “eat this kind of food all my life.” What's unique? The cook prepared his dishes according to the recipes of his Moroccan grandmother.
And in 2004, the actor and chef opened the Tagine Beverly Hills restaurant. It is ideal for romantic dates with jazz music and candles on the tables.
Bertie Blossoms, London, UK
Owner: Ed Sheeran
The bar is located in a popular area of the city – on Portobello Road. Its doors are open to visitors all week except Monday.
There is a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere that reflects the character and creativity of the owner. And the bar has a lot of craft beer, organic wines, champagne, cocktails and good food.
Trejo's Tacos, Los Angeles, USA
Owner: Danny Trejo
A former Los Angeles gangster with no knowledge of English, now a brilliant Hollywood actor, is behind the opening of Trejo's Tacos restaurant.
They serve incredible tacos here. The dish caused a stir when the restaurant opened in 2016. And if tacos aren't your thing, head over to Trejo's Coffee and Donuts for coffee and donuts.
Mom's Spaghetti, Detroit, USA
Owner: Eminem
The rapper opened a fast food restaurant in his hometown in 2021. The establishment immediately attracted the attention of fans and the media with its unusual menu.
It has only two dishes – a spaghetti sandwich and spaghetti itself stuffed with meat or vegan meatballs. Eminem indicated that he himself loves spaghetti sandwiches and recommends eating this pasta only inside the bun.