Model / Home Cook

Gigi Hadid

Supermodel and passionate home cook. From her viral spicy vodka pasta to NYC's best Italian spots, Gigi's love for food is as famous as her runway walks.

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Restaurant Visits
NYC
Home Base
Pasta
Specialty

Where does Gigi Hadid eat in NYC?

Gigi Hadid frequents downtown NYC restaurants including Carbone, Bar Pitti in Greenwich Village, Via Carota, and The Mercer Kitchen in SoHo. She's also a passionate home cook, famous for her viral spicy vodka pasta recipe.

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The Viral Spicy Vodka Pasta

Gigi's famous recipe that broke the internet.

Viral Recipe

Gigi's Spicy Vodka Rigatoni

Gigi shared this recipe on Instagram, and it quickly became one of the most recreated celebrity recipes. The dish combines the classic vodka sauce with a spicy kick that became her signature.

Key Ingredients:

  • Rigatoni pasta
  • Tomato paste (not sauce)
  • Heavy cream
  • Vodka
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Garlic and olive oil
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil
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NYC Downtown Favorites

Gigi's go-to restaurants in Manhattan.

Carbone

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Greenwich Village, NYC | Italian-American | Celebrity hotspot

Bar Pitti

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Greenwich Village, NYC | Italian | Model favorite

Via Carota

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West Village, NYC | Italian | Rustic charm

The Mercer Kitchen

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SoHo, NYC | American | Fashion Week staple

Nobu Downtown

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Tribeca, NYC | Japanese | Special occasions

Il Buco

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NoHo, NYC | Italian | Cozy atmosphere

Home Cooking Passion

Gigi's love for cooking and her famous at-home meals.

Instagram Famous

Cooking Highlights

Gigi maintains dedicated Instagram highlights for her cooking adventures, sharing everything from elaborate pasta dishes to simple comfort food.

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Pasta Love

Italian Cuisine Focus

Gigi's cooking often centers on Italian dishes, especially pasta. She's shared recipes for vodka rigatoni, cacio e pepe, and homemade pasta sauces.

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Comfort Food

Family Recipes

Gigi has shared her love for comfort food and family recipes, including dishes from her Palestinian heritage and her mother Yolanda's kitchen.

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Model Balance

Eating Without Restriction

Despite being a top model, Gigi has been vocal about not believing in restrictive diets. She enjoys carbs, cooks indulgent meals, and believes in balance.

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Gigi's Food Favorites

What Gigi loves to eat and cook.

Top Favorite

Pasta in All Forms

Gigi is a self-proclaimed pasta lover. From her viral vodka rigatoni to classic spaghetti, she frequently shares her pasta creations and favorite Italian restaurants.

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Guilty Pleasure

Burgers & Comfort Food

Gigi has been photographed enjoying burgers, fries, and other comfort foods. She's mentioned JG Melon and Corner Bistro as favorite burger spots in NYC.

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Heritage

Middle Eastern Cuisine

Reflecting her Palestinian heritage, Gigi has shared her love for Middle Eastern flavors including hummus, falafel, and her grandmother's recipes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gigi frequents downtown NYC restaurants including Carbone for Italian-American cuisine, Bar Pitti in Greenwich Village, Via Carota in the West Village, The Mercer Kitchen in SoHo, and Nobu Downtown for Japanese.

Yes, Gigi is a passionate home cook. She frequently shares her cooking on Instagram, including her famous spicy vodka pasta. She has dedicated Instagram highlights for her cooking and has spoken about her love for making pasta dishes and comfort food.

Gigi's viral spicy vodka pasta features rigatoni, tomato paste, heavy cream, vodka, red pepper flakes, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan cheese. The recipe went viral on social media and has been recreated by millions worldwide.

Gigi doesn't follow a restrictive diet. She's vocal about enjoying carbs, cooking indulgent meals, and believing in balance. She eats pasta regularly, enjoys burgers, and incorporates foods from her Palestinian heritage.

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