Enjoying a night out on the town, Nicole Richie was spotted grabbing a bite to eat at Il Sole restaurant in West Hollywood on Friday (August 29).

Accompanied by a gal pal, the former Simple Life starlet appeared to be in good spirits, as she smiled for the paparazzi before loading herself in the passenger seat of her friend's ride.

As for her career, Miss Richie will be back on the small screen later this fall in a guest role on the hit show "Chuck".

Of her filming experience, Nicole told Entertainment Weekly: ''I had a stunt double, but they said I was allowed to do as much as I wanted - except for serious things."

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Enjoy the pictures of Nicole Richie out to eat at Il Sole (August 29).