Complaint Review: Angelina's Ristorante Wine Bar - Ogunquit Maine
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- Angelina's Ristorante Wine Bar 655 Main Street Ogunquit, Maine U.S.A.
- Phone: 207-646-0445
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- Category: Restaurants
Angelina's Ristorante Wine Bar Owner David P. Giarusso Jr. RUDE, OBNOXIOUS, ACCUSATORY & THREATENING! RUINED MY GIRLFRIEND'S BIRTHDAY DINNER! Ogunquit Maine
*Author of original report: Giarusso caused problems for others as well. I looked at other negative reviews of his restaurant.
*Consumer Comment: Angelina's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Simply the Best
*Consumer Comment: Angelina's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Simply the Best
*Consumer Comment: Angelina's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Simply the Best
*Consumer Comment: Where were you?
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To celebrate my girlfriend's birthday on July 26, 2008, I took her to Ogunquit, Maine, which is one of her favorite summertime destinations. We usually stay overnight, have dinner and explore the local attractions. On the recommendation of a co-worker, we decided to have dinner at Angelina's, an Italian-themed restaurant on Main Street near Ogunquit's downtown. I found the menu a bit pricey for the quality of the food that was delivered, but it was her birthday and we made the most of it. I paid the check, tipped the waiter 15% (everything paid in cash) and walked to the lobby as my girlfriend went to use the restroom.
In the lobby, I was confronted by a visibly angry David P. Giarusso, Jr. (the owner) who demanded to know what was wrong with the meal. I introduced myself and I told him that the meal was OK and asked him what his problem was. He angrily told me that I did not tip his waiter. I told him in response that I indeed did so and that there must be some mistake. He told me that he counted the money and that there was no tip. First of all, I set him straight and told him that a tip was just that, a gratuity, not a tax, and that the amount of the tip was at the discretion of the customer; it is not an entitlement. I also told him that there is a possibility that the waiter pocketed the money so that he did not have to declare it for tax reasons or that the barkeep, who operates the cash register, may have put all of the money, tip included, into the cash register in error.
Mr. Giarusso Jr. was hearing none of this. He walked away from me and confronted my girlfriend as she was exiting the restroom. He began to raise his voice and yell at her in front of guests and staff alike. She was almost in tears and quickly handed him $15 cash just to shut him up and end the verbal abuse. It got so bad that I almost had to call in the police.
I told Mr. Giarusso Jr. to verify his facts rather than just start falsely accusing people. He continued to raise his voice and yell at us as we walked out of the restaurant. Needless to say, our evening was ruined. DAVID P. GIARUSSO JR. IS OBNOXIOUS, UNPROFESSIONAL, A LIAR AND A LOUDMOUTH. HIS RESTAURANT SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS.
Tom T.
DRACUT, Massachusetts
U.S.A.
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#5 Author of original report
Giarusso caused problems for others as well. I looked at other negative reviews of his restaurant.
AUTHOR: Tom T. - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Restaurant reviews on yelp and gayogunquit just confirm that this guy is no good. He pulled a similar stunt on a gay couple. The whole negative review of Giarusso's antics is documented here.
#4 Consumer Comment
Angelina's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Simply the Best
AUTHOR: Jan L - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I have been a patron of Angelina's Restaurant since it opened. I find the food, the atmosphere, and especially the service to be outstanding. The Italian cuisine is far and away the best in the area, as good as Boston's North End. The level of service and attention to detail is evident--as waiters hustle to deliver meals that are indiviually prepared to order by talented chefs. The bar/lounge serves up cocktails that consistantly exceed my expectations in quality and content.
The owner, David Giarusso, knocks himself out to serve the public, and as far as I can tell, nobody tries harder to ensure his patrons are satisfied. My friends and I have never been disappointed.
Jan L
Moody, ME
#3 Consumer Comment
Angelina's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Simply the Best
AUTHOR: Jan L - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I have been a patron of Angelina's Restaurant since it opened. I find the food, the atmosphere, and especially the service to be outstanding. The Italian cuisine is far and away the best in the area, as good as Boston's North End. The level of service and attention to detail is evident--as waiters hustle to deliver meals that are indiviually prepared to order by talented chefs. The bar/lounge serves up cocktails that consistantly exceed my expectations in quality and content.
The owner, David Giarusso, knocks himself out to serve the public, and as far as I can tell, nobody tries harder to ensure his patrons are satisfied. My friends and I have never been disappointed.
Jan L
Moody, ME
#2 Consumer Comment
Angelina's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Simply the Best
AUTHOR: Jan L - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I have been a patron of Angelina's Restaurant since it opened. I find the food, the atmosphere, and especially the service to be outstanding. The Italian cuisine is far and away the best in the area, as good as Boston's North End. The level of service and attention to detail is evident--as waiters hustle to deliver meals that are indiviually prepared to order by talented chefs. The bar/lounge serves up cocktails that consistantly exceed my expectations in quality and content.
The owner, David Giarusso, knocks himself out to serve the public, and as far as I can tell, nobody tries harder to ensure his patrons are satisfied. My friends and I have never been disappointed.
Jan L
Moody, ME
#1 Consumer Comment
Where were you?
AUTHOR: Dani - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, July 28, 2008
The owner was completely out of line but I have to wonder where you were in the amount of time it took him to walk to your gf coming out of the bathroom and yell at her long enough to get his point across to her and get her to reach into whatever purse she had and get $15.
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