Bradley Cooper, 49, and Gigi Hadid, 28, enjoy casual dinner date in New York City… as their romance continues to heat up

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid turned up the heat on their red-hot romance when they were spotted out for dinner in New York City on Friday.

The Maestro star, 49, and the supermodel, 28 – who had to cancel their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party – enjoyed a casual night out at Italian restaurant Cucina Alba in the heart of the Big Apple.

Dressed in a colorful university jacket and khaki pants, the Oscar-nominated director looked handsome as he walked a few steps behind his gorgeous partner.

The catwalk queen, meanwhile, looked every bit the fashionista in her black leather biker jacket, V-neck sweater and baggy denim.

The outing comes a week after the couple looked completely in love a PDA-filled dinner at Via Carota, while attending a party for the Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski‘his birthday.

The Maestro star, 49, and the supermodel, 28 – who had to cancel their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party – enjoyed a casual night out at Italian restaurant Cucina Alba in the heart of the Big Apple

The father-of-one was “in good shape and smiling” at the event, a source said Peopleadding that he and Gigi were “cute” together.

“They all seemed happy and having fun,” the source said, adding that Cooper is a “regular” at the eatery and that the staff is “used to seeing him.”

This comes after a source said this We weekly that Gigi didn’t walk the red carpet with boyfriend Bradley Cooper at the Vanity Fair Oscar party as planned because she had to fly back to New York City for work at the last minute.

Gigi wasn’t by Bradley’s side at the Oscars, as the Maestro director-writer-star brought his mother Gloria Campano to the ceremony at the Dolby Theater.

Bradley often takes his mother to awards shows, which prompted a joke from host Jimmy Kimmel.

“Bradley takes his mom to every awards show, right? Last year at the Oscars and the Tonys and the Soul Train Awards. It’s really sweet, but I guess the question is, how many times can someone take their mom as a date before actually dating their mom?’ the late night talk show host said.

“Are you currently working on a film about Freud and aren’t telling us?”

Fans expected Cooper and Hadid to attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party after the ceremony concluded.

The outing comes a week after the couple looked completely in love during a PDA-filled dinner at Via Carota; pictured in February

Gigi reportedly didn’t walk the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar party with boyfriend Bradley Cooper because she had to fly back to New York City for work; February in the photo

Gigi wasn’t by Bradley’s side at the Oscars, as the Maestro director-writer-star brought his mother Gloria Campano to the ceremony at the Dolby Theater; pictured at the Oscars

But neither made it to the A-List event. A source said We weekly that Gigi was leaving for New York City for the weekend.

This follows a report that Bradley and Gigi were introduced by his former partner and the mother of his daughter, Irina Shayk, 37.

“Gigi was introduced to Bradley through Irina (Shayk) and their mutual friends in the industry,” a source said The messenger on Wednesday.

“Gigi and Irina have been close over the years while working together, and Gigi and Bradley have hung out before, but in social situations it has always been amicable,” the source continued.

Bradley and Irina, who split in 2019 after four years together, share 6-year-old daughter Lea, while Gigi co-parents her 3-year-old daughter Khai with ex Zayn Malik.

“Gigi and Bradley recently hooked up and bonded over their daughters when Bradley asked her out,” the source said, before adding, “He pursued her and she was definitely interested and excited.”

Late last year, Gigi was linked to Leonardo DiCaprio, and her new romance with Bradley calls for something a little quieter.

“They’ve been seeing each other casually, but it’s extremely new,” the source continued. ‘Gigi has indicated that she does not want a serious relationship.

Bradley and Gigi were introduced by his former partner and the mother of his daughter, Irina Shayk; Irina and Bradley pictured in 2018

“They have a lot in common, and both have to do with being parents in the industry. She wants to pursue acting and is intrigued by Bradley’s perspective and guidance. It’s very informal at the moment.’

As for Bradley, insiders say his interest in the runway queen is off the charts.

A source exclusively told DailyMail.com that the artist is “really excited” about a love match and that Gigi is “exactly his type.”

“He hasn’t felt this excitement about a woman in a long time,” the source added.