United Kingdom, July 22 -- Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are "good-hearted people", according to an Italian restaurant owner.

The loved-up couple recently dined at Trattoria Della Santa in Bologna, the day before Selena's 34th birthday, and restaurant owner Riccardo Lelli has now heaped praise on the celebrity duo, describing them as "absolutely amazing".

Speaking to People, he shared: "They were absolutely amazing, very lovely, good-hearted people.

"They showered us with compliments for the food, for the service, and they were just great clients."

Waitress Saria Ahmed has also lavished praise on the high-profile couple.

She said: "It was just a great experience."

Despite this, Saria did recall one slightly awkward and embarrassing ...