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.

When I arrived, the restaurant's outdoor seating area was virtually empty, with just two tables seated at the time I arrived. Inside was slightly busier, with a few tables occupied, but I was seated as soon as I got there.

Settling in for my meal, I realized my early arrival was well-played. By 4:45 p.m., a line was forming in the entryway, threatening to flow out the door within minutes.

If I was going to live like Taylor Swift for an hour, I wanted to get the full experience and order what she likes to eat. Unfortunately, none of the waiters knew her typical order.

My waiter told me that since Swift typically goes for dinner, the daytime staff didn't know what the pop star likes to eat.

I don't know much about being a pop star, but I know that appetizers and pasta are irresistible, especially at a high-ranking Italian restaurant. So, I ordered what I thought Swift might like.

I chose the restaurant's heirloom tomatoes, which came with onions and basil, for a light bite before the main course: a cacio e pepe pasta dish.

The tomatoes arrived quickly, within 15 minutes of ordering, and were light and tasty.

They tasted fresh and were well-complimented by basil, cucumbers, and onions sliced so thin they looked like angel hair pasta. They did, however, come topped with a noticeable amount of salt — so much that you could see the granules atop the dish when it was placed on the table.

While that's not necessarily a bad thing, in my opinion, it may be too much for some people.

Cacio e pepe, or cheese and pepper, has been flooding my social media recently — and because I imagine Swift is a TikTok girlie who's in touch with all things trending, I ordered the cheesy dish.

In my first bite, I thought the pasta tasted disappointingly similar to the noodles with melted butter and cheese I make when I'm too lazy to make an authentic dinner. But after thoroughly mixing the pasta and sauce, I was more impressed.

The light yet robust sauce was peppery without being overwhelming and packed a zing of lemon throughout. My last bite was far more impressive than my first.

The respectably sized tiramisu was no better or worse than other versions of the dessert I've had in the past. It was sweet, squishy, and fluffy in all the right ways, but not necessarily something I'd seek out in the future.

Still, I'm a glutton for sweets, so I finished the whole thing.

Dimly lit and teeming with old-world charm, the restaurant is quaint and welcoming. It's cozy, like dining in someone's Italian villa. The staff were prompt and respectful but not overly warm; still, I can see why Swift frequents Via Carota with her high-profile pals.

In total, including tax and tip, my meal was $80. It's not something I can afford to splurge on every time I go out, but for a special occasion with my friends, I can see Via Carota being the place I choose to go.

My parting advice? Go for an early dinner or drink — or be prepared to wait in line.