SelenaGomez kicked off her birthday celebration with husband BennyBlanco in Italy.
The singer, born July 22, 1992, is turning 34. The couple dined at Trattoria della Santa in Bologna. The restaurant’s owner, RiccardoLelli, told People what it was like to serve the pair in an interview translated by waitress SariaAhmed.
Gomez and Blanco booked a reservation for a private table on July 21. Once they arrived, they chose to eat under the Portici di Bologna, the iconic arches surrounding the city center.
“I think they saw that, and they saw how quiet our street is, even though we are in the city center, and they felt comfortable sitting outside because it was a lovely day as well today,” Lelli said, translated by Ahmed.
The owner has nothing but nice things to say about the star-studded couple’s visit.
“They were absolutely amazing, very lovely, good-hearted people,” he said. “They showered us with compliments for the food, for the service, and they were just great clients.”
Lelli revealed the duo ordered eggplant parmigiana, arugula salad, tagliatelle with mushrooms, bufala cheeseravioli, tortelloni with butter and sage, bolognese lasagna, and Balanzoni pasta.
Ahmed gave some insight into what the couple was like to work with. She shared that Blanco asked questions and spoke to her more while Gomez was “very private and quiet.” Overall, they were very respectful and easy customers.
“As a waitress, I can tell you we had a good experience with them,” she said.
Although it was a positive visit, Ahmed shared one awkward moment.
“I actually did a little faux pas with them,” she admitted. “They asked for a couple of glasses of prosecco, and they asked for another round, and I recommended them the bottle because it was more convenient.”
“And while I was going to get it, I was like, ‘What did I just say to them? Why did I say this?’, as if they need something more economic,” she said. “So I was just laughing with myself…It’s my job.”
The staff told People that Blanco found out about the restaurant from a friend. The spot is known for having members of the Italian music industry visit, which may have been how he was recommended the restaurant.
Overall, “I think it was just a great experience,” Lelli said.
