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I ate at Via Carota, the NYC restaurant frequented by Taylor Swift and her famous posse. She's onto something — it's the perfect girls' night out spot.
I ate at Via Carota, the NYC restaurant frequented by Taylor Swift and her famous posse. She's onto something — it's the perfect girls' night out spot.
Jordan Parker ErbJan 13, 2024, 00:46 IST
Insider's reporter at Via Carota, a restaurant frequented by Taylor Swift.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
Taylor Swift and Sophie Turner were recently spotted leaving Via Carota in New York City.
Swift is a regular at the Italian spot, often dining with other famous pals.
I know about a lot of things, but there's very little that I know about Taylor Swift.
Located in Manhattan's West Village, the Italian restaurant is just a short walk from Cornelia Street — the street perhaps best known for housing Swift's famous brick-faced apartment and for inspiring the song "Cornelia Street."
Being that Swift is something of a regular — she dined there with Jack Antonoff in September before a girl's night with Turner — Via Carota is notoriously hard to get into. Outlets like People warned interested fans that the wait could take hours to get seated at the West Village institution.
Considering that I headed there early on a Monday evening to snag a table for one — and can see why celebrities like Swift flock to the restaurant.
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I arrived on a rainy Monday for an early dinner — right at 4:30 p.m. — to beat the lines.
The dimly lit Via Carota.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
After scanning the menu, I asked what Taylor Swift typically likes to order, but no one knew.
The menu at Via Carota.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
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Instead, I ordered what I thought the world's preeminent pop artist would order: a light appetizer and some pasta.
Insider's reporter chose an appetizer and an entree during her time at Via Carota.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
The heirloom tomatoes were fresh and juicy but exceptionally salty.
Via Carota's heirloom tomatoes with basil, onions, and cucumbers.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
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The cacio e pepe was on par with other varieties I'd tasted before.
Cacio e pepe at Via Carota.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
For dessert, I treated myself to a slice of tiramisu.
Tiramisu at Via Carota.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
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Though I didn't see any stars during dinner, I can see why the restaurant is such a draw for A-listers.
Insider's reporter at Via Carota in Manhattan's West Village.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider