Former Rangers star names two Glasgow restaurants 'the best'
The 42-year-old, from England, shared his love for the two popular food spots on the Open Goal podcast recently.
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In the podcast, hosted by Simon Ferry, the star revealed that one of his favourite places to dine was La Lanterna in Glasgow's West End.
He also said he enjoyed a cheeky visit to Eusebi's Deli, which is also located in the West End.
Defoe called both the Glasgow eateries the 'best' before saying he's been to many Italian restaurants in London.
Meanwhile, in the podcast, Defoe also revealed his love for Glasgow. He said: "I love Glasgow."
Ferry asked Defoe what he loves about the city, to which he replied: "Just everything.
"I think the people are so friendly.
"It's weird, and not just because I was a footballer and played for Rangers and get recognised, but I just think in general."
He added: "I remember saying to my mum, 'You need to come up, Glasgow is unbelievable, the people are so friendly."
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After that, Defoe's family visited him in the city and 'loved it'.
Defoe played with Rangers between 2019 and 2022. During his time at the club, the former football legend made over 50 appearances.
Former Rangers star names two Glasgow restaurants 'the best' (Image: SNS) Meanwhile, during his career, the icon also played with West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, and AFC Bournemouth.
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