Reality television star Nicole Polizzi, widely known as “Snooki,” made a surprise visit to Red Rose Pizzeria in Springfield last weekend.

Polizzi, along with her podcast co-host, Joey Camasta, and friends, visited the Italian restaurant on Oct. 4, shortly after gambling at MGM Springfield.

According to a recount on her podcast, “It’s Happening with Snooki & Joey,” a friend initially went into the restaurant to get a slice of pizza, only to discover the spot is a full-service eatery. The group then decided to go in and stay.

Red Rose Pizzeria owner Rita Caputo-Capua said she had an extended chat with the stars, who settled at a high-top table with prosecco in hand.

“We just had an absolute blast at the table,” Caputo-Capua told MassLive. “[Polizzi] was just so pleasant. They all were. W

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