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11 celebrity-owned restaurants around the world

A lot of celebrities use their fame and fortune to launch businesses and the culinary world is no exception. Planet Hollywood's been around for a long time and is one of the best known, but there are plenty of other famous names behind popular eateries across the globe. Here are 11 celebrity-owned restaurants where you can sample fine cuisine, traditional dishes or local specialties.

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1. Nic & Norman’s is owned by Greg Nicotero and Normal Reedus

Greg Nicotero is a special make up effects artist, producer and director for The Walking Dead and Norman Reedus is one of the cast. They decided to join forces off-set by opening a grill-room in Georgia not far from where this cult series is shot.

2. Nobu and Tribeca Grill are owned by Robert De Niro

Nobu specializes in Japanese cuisine - a partnership between Robert De Niro and his old friend Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Today this chain has restaurants in London, Hong Kong, Mexico and the USA.

Despite what its name suggests, Tribeca Grill isn't a fast food place, but a top quality restaurant with an excellent menu that offers good value for money.

3. Trejo’s Tacos, the best tacos in the country 'made by Danny Trejo'

Danny Tredjo's not just the face of Old El Paso sauce, but a restaurateur in his own right. He currently owns Food Trucks, Trejo’s Coffee & Donut’s and two Trejo’s Tacos in Los Angeles.

4. 40/40 Club, owned by Jay Z

Popular with New York's jet set, the 40/40 Club serves delicious food and exotic cocktails. Fun times guaranteed, but be prepared to pay its hefty prices if you want to rub shoulders with the Big Apple's rich and famous.

5. Channing Tatum has opened a restaurant in New Orleans

Saints and Sinners is the name of Channing's restaurant, which once housed a brothel and was re-designed to create a bordello chic-style eatery! It's received positive reviews for its local specialties, reasonable prices and welcoming atmosphere.

6. If you fancy an Italian meal in New York, head to Lady Gaga's restaurant, Joanne Trattoria

Beautiful fireplaces, a cozy atmosphere and traditional food - pasta, pizzas, gnocchi... Enjoy the Italian touch at Joanne Trattoria, a popular restaurant owned by an equally popular Lady Gaga.

7. Beso, Eva Longoria's classy Mexican food restaurant

Hollywood's Beso restaurant has a cozy feel and serves tasty, beautifully presented Mexican food. This Desperate Housewife has continued to forge a successful career away from Wisteria Lane!

8. Sample Moroccan dishes at Ryan Gosling's Tagine

This Hollywood leading man called on Chef Ben to launch a Moroccan restaurant that frequently welcomes LaLa Land's finest. Enjoy authentic tagines and couscous that combine family recipes with Chef Ben's modern twist.

9. Cooper'stown, for a taste of hard rock

Alice Cooper's eatery serves classic American dishes. Huge portions, rock-themed decor and a lot of Alice Cooper memorabilia. If you find yourself in Phoenix, Arizona, this is well worth a visit!

10. Delicious French cuisine thanks to Gérard Depardieu

A thespian as well as a food and wine connoisseur, Depardieu has two Parisian restaurants - La Fontaine Gaillon and L’Écaille de la Fontaine, both of which offer top-quality traditional French cuisine in elegant settings.

11. Luc Besson's Le Market

France's best known director also owns a restaurant in Paris. A beautiful building, elegant decor and an excellent menu - perfect for a romantic meal in the City of Lights.