Obama has awesome taste in restaurants — here are some of the best places he has eaten at in New York City

In the past few months alone, they've been hitting some of the trendiest spots around town, fully living up to their reputation of having great taste in restaurants.

From trying out farm-to-table grub in Greenwich Village, to hitting old school Italian joints in Nolita, here's a look at some of the best restaurants they've visited in New York.

Cosme (Flatiron)

35 East 21st Street

This upscale Mexican restaurant is one of the trendiest places to eat in New York right now. Business Insider editor Emily Cohn witnessed Barack and Michelle Obama's visit firsthand last year, after almost being turned away by police and told to "find somewhere else to eat." Grub Street reported that the Obamas ate

Carbone (Greenwich Village)

181 Thompson Street

This high-end Italian restaurant has become a favorite of the Obamas, according to Eater. It's no surprise, given that Carbone has a Michelin star and a reputation for being one of the best places to eat Italian food in the city. The s

Upland (Gramercy Park)

345 Park Avenue South

Upland has a laid-back modern Italian menu crafted by its Californian chef, . The Obamas lunched in the private dining room downstairs with U2 singer Bono on March 10. They walked out to a standing ovation, Eater reported.

Emilio's Ballato (Nolita)

55 East Houston Street

In February 2017, Obama followed in the footsteps of Rihanna and Justin Bieber and paid a visit to this old-school Italian in Nolita. Serving up classic Italian dishes, this restaurant has become a celebrity favorite.

Estela (Nolita)

47 East Houston St

Gramercy Tavern (Gramercy Park)

1170 Broadway

Obama only recently visited Gramercy Tavern, at the end of February. Regarded as one of New York's greatest places to eat, the Michelin-starred restaurant is known for excellent service, an atmospheric bar, and an exciting food menu. The pastas come highly recommended.

Il Mulino (Greenwich Village)

86 West 3rd Street

Back in 2009, Obama joined Bill Clinton for a power lunch at this upmarket Italian chain. Clinton told the press, apellini Il Mulino pasta comes

Blue Hill (Greenwich Village)

75 Washington Place, New York

ppointed by Obama to serve on the President's Council on Physical Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.