Even for the most famous faces in the world, date night is an important, even sacred, tradition to keep. A red carpet event doesn’t quite count, and for the likes of Beyoncé and Jay Z, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik, or George and Amal Clooney, it’s all about finding time to have an intimate, sit-down meal, one-on-one—even if there are cameras waiting outside the restaurant’s door. Below, these are the top date night spots around the world where you might catch a soft, candlelit glimpse of Kimye or Hiddleswift during a romantic rendezvous.
Del Posto
Beyoncé and Jay Z enjoyed a sweet date night out at Mario Batali’s award-winning Italian restaurant Del Posto in New York back in May. The pair is frequently seen happily noshing on pizza and pasta together at other locales around the city like Lucali and Da Silvano.
Mr. Chow
Whether in London, New York, or L.A., Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West love to have their romantic dinner dates at Mr. Chow. In fact, Kanye loves the modern, chic Chinese eatery so much, he apparently used his one phone call while jailed for attacking a paparazzi to order takeout from the L.A. location.
Adele’s
In the midst of their whirlwind public coupling in June, Taylor Swift took Tom Hiddleston to her home in Nashville and the pair dined out together at chef Jonathan Waxman’s southern comfort–inspired Adele’s. Though it was a group date with friends, there was no stopping the tableside PDA.
The Nice Guy
It’s nearly impossible to get into L.A.’s The Nice Guy if you aren’t someone famous, so it’s no surprise that so many celebrity couples favor this place as their go-to date spot. Case in point: Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik, who visit the restaurant often and had one of their first public outings there as a couple last year. Menu highlights include fried mozzarella and duck banh mi pizza.
Madeo
The Weeknd recently took his bombshell girlfriend, Bella Hadid, to a romantic dinner at Madeo Restaurant in L.A.’s West Hollywood neighborhood. The classic Italian eatery is a staple for high-profile diners and boasts white linen tablecloths, dim lighting, and complete discretion for its VIP clientele.
Jones
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend love hitting up Jones on Santa Monica Boulevard in L.A. The couple even continued their date night tradition there shortly after the birth of their baby girl, Luna, in April. The Jones dinner menu features dishes like a burrata caprese, steak and crispy artichoke salad, and roasted chicken with lemon and oregano.
Dal Bolognese
If any two stars know how to do date night right, it’s George and Amal Clooney. During an evening out together in Rome in late May, the couple stopped by one of George’s favorites—the classic, charming restaurant Dal Bolognese located in the Piazza del Popolo.
The Smile
Located on Bond Street in downtown New York, The Smile recently hosted Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux for a laid-back date. The farm-to-table-focused restaurant is situated in a quaint, candlelit space beneath a landmark townhouse. It’s a perfect atmosphere for a chill, no-fuss dinner for two.
Craig’s
Another L.A. staple for the stars who can’t get enough of date night, Craig’s is a favorite of Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine. The pair frequent this American-style eatery often, perhaps feasting on dishes like vegan spaghetti Bolognese, the famous Chicken Velasco made with Casamigos tequila, or BBQ baby back ribs.
