On Celeb Guests: We Treat Them Like Family

Come for the meatballs, stay for the A-listers! The TV host and her daughter serve stars at NYC's Fresco by Scotto

Fresco by Scotto, the long-standing Manhattan restaurant co-owned by Good Day New York’s Rosanna Scotto and her daughter, Jenna Ruggiero, is known for its delicious grilled pizzas, lively atmosphere and celebrity clientele. From sitting and former presidents to A-list actors to Bravo royalty, the 30-year-old family-owned restaurant is a favorite of Hollywood’s elite, who flock to the cozy Midtown spot to see and be seen. “I think the key is treating all of our customers — not just the VIP clients and celebrities — like an extension of our family,” says Jenna. Here, the duo spill the tea to In Touch’s Fortune Benatar about their most famous regulars.

Who have you been most excited to see?

Jenna: Probably Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Rosanna: We had Brooke Shields and her family. We loved having her! She’s an icon in New York. We’ve had Joe Biden, Donald Trump, the Clintons….

Which dishes do stars request most?