Washington, Jan 14 : Britney Spears and ex-flame Justin Timberlake apparently had an awkward run in at a restaurant on Monday night.

The two stars happened to be at Yatai Asian Tapas Bar in West Hollywood at the same time on January 12, revealed an eyewitness.

Spears arrived at the restaurant with her mom Lynne around 10 p. m., only to find Timberlake having a late-night dinner with current girlfriend Jessica Biel, reports Us Magazine.

While "Jessica looked gorgeous," Spears "didn''t look the best, but she probably thought no one would see her, as this restaurant isn''t usually a hot spot," the onlooker said.

The source described the restaurant as "so small... like the size of a living room," and the situation as "uncomfortable."

"Jessica and Justin looked to be slumping down in their seats to avoid [Spears]. She left 30 minutes later. Shortly afterward, Justin and Jessica got in their car and left," said another source. (ANI)