This is
perhaps the briefest review I have ever written.
A few days
before, I did my customary investigation on the restaurant. The menu had some interesting
dishes and the prices respectable. I really liked the contemporary surroundings,
believing this to have prospect for a great review.
On
arrival, I was surprised to see that there was only three tables eating. After
fifteen minutes I realised why.
STAFF
There
seemed to be a lot of staff milling around the bar area when we arrived, yet
still as we looked around no one came, hence we seated ourselves.
A waiter
came to our table, even though we acknowledged him, without a word he placed menus
down. Still no communication, he stood there looking at us. Feeling slightly
uncomfortable, MR R ordered our drinks.
The drinks
did arrive quickly by another pokerfaced waiter.
After studying
the menu, we asked a passing waiter if we could order, to which he surly said
he would get someone. Another waiter arrived coldly asking us what was the
problem? Expressing we wanted to order,
he walked off and the original waiter came back with a curt, “What!”
It only
took one look at MR R to see, like me he wasn’t happy. Politely MR R said he
was going to order, but due to the inhospitality of service we had received so
far there was no way he now wanted to eat here, and asked for the bill. Without
any reaction the waiter walked off. We
paid our bill and left.
A word of advice for Karltons
Your
surroundings are great. The menu looked mouth-watering. I was so looking
forward to trying so many dishes. Your ruin will be your staff. For goodness
sakes this is Goa where for many years it has been known for its friendly hospitality.
Tourists come on holiday to feel relaxed and have fun. Part of the holiday for Europeans
is interacting with staff. All I saw at Karltons was robots.
WOULD I GO AGAIN? No
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