The fictional places you can actually eat in
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Famous restaurants and bars you can visit
Would you like to have breakfast at Tiffany’s, a pint in the Cheers bar or hang out in the same place as Tony Soprano? Take a look at the places you’ve seen on TV and in films, and find out what’s on the menu.
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The Devil Wears Prada: Smith & Wollensky
Smith & Wollensky’s steakhouse is the New York restaurant where Anne Hathaway, as fashion intern Andy in The Devil Wears Prada, tracks down tyrannical boss Miranda Priestly’s (played by Meryl Streep) lunchtime steak and tries to get her copies of the unreleased manuscript of the new Harry Potter book. Needless to say, after bending over backwards for it, Miranda doesn’t eat the steak.
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The Devil Wears Prada: Smith & Wollensky
Smith & Wollensky, open since 1977 and located on the corner of Third Avenue and 49th Street, serve USDA prime grade dry-aged beef and seafood. Among the most expensive items on the menu are ‘Wollensky’s Grand Bouquet’ of seafood from the raw bar menu, Cajun rib steak and a classic 26oz prime rib.
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Pretty Woman: Cicada
The famous escargot scene in Pretty Woman, where Julia Roberts’ Vivian accompanies Richard Gere’s Edward to dinner and sends a snail flying from her plate, was filmed in Rex II Ristorante in Downtown Los Angeles. The restaurant, known as Voltaire in the 1990s blockbuster, has also appeared in Indecent Proposal and Bruce Almighty. It has since closed down and been replaced by Italian restaurant Cicada.
Pretty Woman: Cicada
A plush 1920s Art Deco bar and lounge, Cicada still looks exactly as it does in the movie – you can even sit at the Pretty Woman table. The restaurant serves elegant northern Italian dishes, including lobster linguine with tomatoes and parsley garlic sauce, grilled veal chop with roasted potato and sweet vermouth sauce, and filet mignon with mash potato, Brussels sprouts and a balsamic reduction.
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Love Actually: Bar de la Marine
In Love Actually, Bar De La Marine is the restaurant where Colin Firth as writer Jamie – along with the entire village – are filmed locating love interest Aurelia at her place of work. On Christmas Eve, in a quaint French town with cobbled streets, the Englishman proclaims his love to her in broken Portuguese.
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Love Actually: Bar de la Marine
Want to visit the romantic restaurant in real life? Bar de la Marine is in the southern port city of Marseille. The old French bar on the seafront is relaxed and atmospheric, serving food from breakfast through to dinner, such as pizza and tapas, as well as wine and cocktails.
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Closer: Portrait Restaurant and Bar
The Portrait Restaurant and Bar is the location for the scene in Closer where Larry (Clive Owen) will only agree to sign for a divorce with Anna (Julia Roberts) if she’ll sleep with him one last time. Despite the restaurant’s beautiful central London location and skyline views, the couple didn’t enjoy their time together.
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Closer: Portrait Restaurant and Bar
The venue hasn’t changed much since filming in 2004. Visit for views of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. Portrait Restaurant specials include lemon sole with brown butter, pork loin with braised savoy cabbage, and chargrilled steak with béarnaise sauce and triple-cooked chips.
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The Avengers: Shalom Kosher Grill
In the end credits of The Avengers, the restaurant where the group eat shawarma in silence, refueling after a hard day’s work fighting The Battle of New York, is Shalom Kosher Grill, formerly Elat Burgers in Los Angeles. Iron Man craving shawarma, Middle Eastern spit-roasted chicken, beef or lamb, is a running joke throughout the film.
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The Avengers: Shalom Kosher Grill
Shalom Kosher Grill opened in 2017 with late opening hours to attract a younger, more hip crowd. Along with shawarma, the restaurant serves burgers and fries, as well as vegetarian options such as hummus, falafel and salad.
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Sliding Doors: Fat Boy’s Diner
This retro American-style diner is one of the locations in the hit 1998 movie Sliding Doors, featuring Gwyneth Paltrow. Situated along the River Thames in London, this kitsch venue is decked out with old school counter stools, red leather booths and neon lights. Fat Boy's Diner has also been used for several Vogue fashion shoots and music videos.
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Sliding Doors: Fat Boy’s Diner
Fat Boy’s Diner is the place where Gwyneth's character Helen has her first date with James, played by John Hannah. The pair sip milkshakes as he tries to console Helen, who recently discovered her boyfriend cheating on her.
Sliding Doors: Fat Boy’s Diner
Expect diner classics like pimped-up milkshakes, hot dogs and stacked burgers on the menu. For breakfast, order American-style pancakes smothered in maple syrup and streaky bacon, or sausage baguettes.
Seinfeld: Tom's Restaurant
New York café Tom's Restaurant is the exterior for Monk’s Diner in long-running sitcom Seinfeld. The interior scenes where main characters Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer are filmed drinking coffee and hanging out, were shot on a sound stage. The fictional restaurant’s name was inspired by a poster of jazz pianist Thelonious Monk in writers Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David’s office.
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Seinfeld: Tom’s Restaurant
Located on Broadway, Tom's Restaurant is a family-owned venue that’s been open since the 1940s. They serve old school diner classics such as burgers, wraps and salads. Stop by for cheap coffee and good-value comfort food. The menu is different to Monk’s Diner, however you can still order an egg white omelette like the characters in the programme.
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About a Boy: Hakkasan
In the film About a Boy, Hugh Grant plays the part of Will, a rich bachelor persuing Rachel Weisz’s character, Rachel. After a falling out, he takes her to upscale Cantonese restaurant Hakkasan in Mayfair, London. Despite the low lighting and intimate setting, he struggles to win back her affections.
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About a Boy: Hakkasan
Widely considered one of the best contemporary Chinese restaurants in the world, Hakkasan opened in 2010. The peking duck with royal beluga caviar (pictured) is a speciality, with other signature dishes including Mongolian-style lamb chops and roasted chicken with satay sauce.
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Lost in Translation: New York Grill Park Hyatt
The New York Grill Park Hyatt in Tokyo is the hotel bar where Bill Murray and Scarlett Johannsson meet for the first time in Lost in Translation. Murray plays Bob, an aging actor filming a commercial, and Johannsson stars as Charlotte, a newlywed neglected by her busy photographer husband. The pair strike up an unlikely friendship as they enjoy late night drinks at the bar and listen to jazz.
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Lost in Translation: New York Grill Park Hyatt
Located on the 52nd floor of the Park Hyatt hotel, the New York Grill is considered one of Tokyo’s best restaurants, specialising in American and European cuisine. The menu includes premium steaks like Kobe sirloin and USDA prime ribeye, along with Canadian lobster and Australian lamb.
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The Dark Knight: Savini at Criterion Café Restaurant
In The Dark Knight, billionaire Bruce Wayne (also known as Batman) is so taken with the Criterion Café Restaurant, he decides to buy it. He makes the surprise revelation in the restaurant, when his fellow diners become anxious about whether they’re allowed to move the tables closer together. He casually tells them it’s no problem as he’s now the owner.
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The Dark Knight: Savini at Criterion Café Restaurant
It’s no wonder the caped crusader was so impressed with this historic venue, located in Piccadilly Circus, London. The Grade II-listed building, which opened in 1874, is opulently decorated with mirrored walls, gilded ceilings and lavish furnishings.
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The Dark Knight: Savini at Criterion Café Restaurant
As befits the elegant surroundings, the Savini at Criterion Café Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a classic afternoon tea. Headed up by executive chef Giovanni Bon, the venue also specialises in Italian fine dining. The osso buco with risotto alla Milanese (Milanese-style braised veal shanks served with risotto) is a standout dish.
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When Harry Met Sally: Katz's Delicatessen
"I’ll have what’s she’s having" was the immortal line uttered by a fellow diner in the film When Harry met Sally, after Meg Ryan’s excitable scene with co-star Billy Crystal. The famous "Yes, yes, yes!" moment was filmed at Katz's Delicatessen in New York. Fans of the hit 1989 rom-com can sit in the very same seats as Ryan and Crystal, thanks to a handy sign that reads, 'Where Harry met Sally… hope you have what she had! Enjoy!’.
When Harry Met Sally: Katz's Delicatessen
Open since 1888, Katz's Delicatessen was a Manhattan institution long before the film was released. You’ll always find locals and tourists queuing around the block at lunchtime, with many ordering their famous pastrami sandwiches.
Mystic Pizza: Mystic Pizza
Made famous by the Julia Roberts movie of the same name, Mystic Pizza is located in Mystic, Connecticut. The venue is the focal point for the coming of age film about three friends who take waitressing jobs after leaving school, and dream of swapping their small town lives for a more exciting future.
Mystic Pizza: Mystic Pizza
‘A slice of heaven’ is the tagline for this famous pizzeria and it doesn’t disappoint. As well as pizza, diners can order salads, soups and chicken wings. The deep-fried pickles are a hit with regulars.
Mystic Pizza: Mystic Pizza
Only the outside of Mystic Pizza features in the movie and the interior shots were filmed elsewhere. The real-life pizzeria was later redecorated to replicate the set following the movie’s cult success.
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Top Gun: Kansas City Barbeque
Known locally as ‘The Top Gun bar’, Kansas City Barbeque was used to film several pivotal scenes in the classic 1980s movie. Most memorably is when Maverick (Tom Cruise) and Goose (Anthony Edwards) sit around the piano for a raucous rendition of Great Balls of Fire.
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Top Gun: Kansas City Barbeque
This lively sports bar is now full of Top Gun movie memorabilia, including photos, posters and letters written during production. There’s even a piano in the corner for guests keen to recreate the famous musical scene. It’s now one of the most popular tourist attractions in San Diego, California.
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Top Gun: Kansas City Barbeque
As the name suggests, there are plenty of grilled meats on the menu at Kansas City Barbeque. The beef brisket and pork ribs are popular choices, along with pulled pork sandwiches, chilli cheese dogs and hot wings. Homemade desserts include sweet potato pie and walnut pie.
Twin Peaks: Twede's Café
Twede’s Café, in North Bend, Washington, was featured in the surreal TV series, Twin Peaks. Known as the Double R Diner on the show, the venue was a favourite with FBI special agent Cooper who often came here for a slice of their famous cherry pie and a some 'damn fine coffee'.
Twin Peaks: Twede's Café
As well as cherry pie, Twede's Café serves a range of homemade dishes and an impressive selection of burgers. These include a bacon avocado cheeseburger, the German burger with German sausage, sauerkraut and mustard, and the Mexican with cheddar, salsa, sour cream and guacamole.
Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Blue Box Café
During the opening scenes of the classic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Audrey Hepburn’s character Holly Golighty arrives at the Tiffany & Co. flagship store, on 5th Avenue in New York, during the early hours of the morning. In her iconic black dress, long gloves, beehive hairstyle and giant sunglasses, she gazes longingly at the jewels in the window while opening up a paper bag containing her breakfast – a cup of coffee and croissant.
Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Blue Box Cafe
Based on the novel by Truman Capote, the Breakfast at Tiffany’s film was released in 1961, but it wasn’t until November 2017 that Tiffany & Co. opened The Blue Box Café at their 5th Avenue store. The menu includes croissants (naturally), salmon, eggs and bagels. There’s also a light lunch menu featuring sandwiches, salads and fine teas.
The Sopranos: Holsten’s
This quaint old-fashioned ice cream parlour in Bloomfield, New Jersey, featured in the hit mobster TV series, The Sopranos. Holsten's is where James Gandolfini, who played the show’s lead Tony Soprano, filmed the very last scene in the long-running series. Many fans still flock here to order the onion rings Gandolfini is seen eating in the final shots.
The Sopranos: Holsten’s
When James Gandolfini died in 2013, the restaurant owners reserved his booth so mourners could pay their respects. If you visit, look for a sign alongside one of the tables that reads, ‘This booth is reserved for the Soprano Family’.
The Sopranos: Holsten’s
Open since 1939, Holsten’s has plenty of frozen treats on the menu including banana split, huge sundaes and dessert pies. Burgers, fries and – of course – onion rings are also on offer.
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Cheers: Cheers
One of the most famous watering holes in America, Cheers is the place where ‘everybody knows your name’. The hugely popular sitcom of the same name ran for 11 seasons from the early 1980s. It centred around the bar manager Sam Malone, surly server Diane Chambers and their host of regulars, including psychiatrist Frasier Crane, who went on to have his own long-running spin-off, Frasier.
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Cheers: The original Cheers
Cheers: The replica Cheers
To feel like you’ve stepped on set, head to the replica Cheers on Faneuil Hall. Open since 2001, this lively venue not only looks like the set, but there are several pieces of memorabilia on display as well, including Sam’s Red Sox jacket and Cliffie’s mailman suit. The all-American menu features burgers, wings, salads, steaks and sandwiches.
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