Real Housewives Of New York star, 61, gets ‘blacklisted’ from fancy restaurant for VERY embarrassing reason

By ASHLEIGH GRAY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 16:16 BST, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 16:16 BST, 13 May 2025

Former Real Housewives of New York City personality Sonja Morgan has been banned from New York City hotspot Tucci.

Over the weekend the 61-year-old star — whose ex-husband John Adams Morgan died in February — made a scene at the high-profile Italian restaurant when it came time to pay her nearly $1k bill.

The blonde Bravo celebrity expected to be comped for the dinner she enjoyed on Saturday night, and allegedly had a fit when she was told it wasn’t on the house.

Morgan even dialed owner Max Tucci, only for him to deny her.

‘She was absolutely hysterical and refused to pay. It was like she was filming a Housewives episode, shouting, “I’m a celebrity!”‘ a source told Page Six.

The outlet reported that the outstanding balance was paid by Sonja by the end of the weekend, but that she is no longer welcome at the establishment. 

Former Real Housewives of New York City personality Sonja Morgan has been banned from New York City hotspot Tucci

Over the weekend the 61-year-old star made a scene at the high-profile Italian restaurant when it came time to pay her nearly $1k bill

Tucci has previously treated Sonja to complimentary meals, but it hadn’t been arranged for her most recent visit.

She’d gotten off on the wrong foot last weekend after she made a reservation for three but showed up as a party of five.

An onlooker recalled about Sonja’s reaction to the bill: ‘She was like, “I don’t pay; people pay me [to go to their restaurants].” She was absolutely entitled and caused a scene about not paying.’

Morgan explained to Page Six about the ordeal, ‘There was a clear miscommunication. I believed I was dining in exchange for a promotional post. I made that known to staff.’

She and others had reportedly planned to have dinner and drinks before heading to her cousin Jack Morgan’s 30th birthday bash at Boom Boom. 

Tucci sided with his employees and has subsequently blacklisted Morgan from the eatery.

‘It’s not about me. Don’t do that to my staff,’ he relayed to the publication, adding, ‘The cost of everything is so expensive right now [for restaurants], and she’s just taking advantage. 

‘There was no arrangement for her to have a comped dinner. She just wanted free food and service.’

The blonde Bravo celebrity expected to be comped for the dinner she enjoyed on Saturday night, and had a fit when she was told it wasn’t on the house

Sonja last appeared on Real Housewives of New York City during season 13 in 2021

Despite the unsavory incident, the mother-of-one took to Instagram on Sunday to mark Mother’s Day with a trio of selfies.

She wrote in a caption to her 1.2 million followers, ‘My Mother’s Day look. Hoping all my Mothers celebrated themselves and their families yesterday.’

And her 24-year-old daughter Quincy Morgan, whom the reality star shared with her late ex-husband John Adams Morgan, gave her a shoutout online.

The University of Pennsylvania graduate uploaded four throwback photos and wrote, ‘The best mom @sonjatmorgan.’

Sonja replied in the comments, ‘Love you so much Quincy girl. I couldn’t be any prouder than I am.’ 

She last appeared on Real Housewives of New York City during season 13 in 2021. 

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Real Housewives Of New York star, 61, gets ‘blacklisted’ from fancy restaurant for VERY embarrassing reason

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