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A place · Restaurant · Upper West Side · on 1 of my list

Joanne Trattoria.

Worth it, says Antonina. Although not officially a celebrity-owned restaurant in New York City, its familial connection to Lady Gaga makes it a natural addition to our list.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Celebrity-owned restaurants worth the detour
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Celebrity-owned restaurants worth the detour

No. 7 on that list2 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway1 to 66 St-Lincoln Center, 2 min
  • Address70 W 68th St, New York, NY 10023
  • Health gradeA, city inspection
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Lady Gaga’s family owns Joanne Trattoria, an Italian restaurant located on the Upper West Side. Named after her late aunt, the restaurant is inspired by Gaga’s family recipes and Italian heritage.

While Lady Gaga has mentioned the restaurant interviews (and has been spotted dinning inside), her involvement seems to be more of a personal connection and endorsement rather than direct ownership or management.

Although not officially a celebrity-owned restaurant in New York City, its familial connection to Lady Gaga makes it a natural addition to our list.

Unpopular opinion. Unpopular opinion. The best food in NYC is found at the places with zero Instagram presence.

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Joanne Trattoria

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Joanne Trattoria

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