Blu Bistrot Porto Mirabello by Blu Levante Food — Restaurant in La Spezia

So I've just eaten there this afternoon , great location, 1st waitress was lovely & very attentive. I ate a salad as did my girlfriend , they were very nice .

We noticed a slim shaven headed man in his late 50s in a blue shirt, absolutely soaked with sweat,( it is 30-32') in & out of the restaurant, waving at people , just waltzing about like he owned the place ( after seeing what I saw I guess he does own it. ) Id watched him moving a big sign outside , I'd seen him shaking hands & moving a few chairs about , talking to an elderly lady sitting outside . Then I saw him go inside & put his hands over the top of the glass counter ' feeling & touching the top of the food . Not once but TWICE . He gestured to the waiter behind the counter with the long hair & beard & reached over a 2nd TIME & was handling , touching the food again with no gloves on after he'd been working outside . I immediately stopped eating as it was absolutely gross .

He left a few minutes after Then the man who was working behind the bar with the beard then came outside & stood right inside the doorframe next to us and started smoking a cigarette. I watched him finish his cigarette, go back inside & immediately go back to work making drinks etc.

If the staff see the owner doing such gross actions around the food is it any wonder why the staff are not washing their hands & incorporating correct hygiene measures ?

We paid our bill & left...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blu Bistrot is a fantastic spot! The staff is really friendly, and the panoramic view is absolutely stunning—perfect for relaxing or enjoying the scenery. The cappuccinos are excellent, and the quality of the pastries (especially the brioche), pizzas, and other treats is top-notch. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great coffee break or meal with a view. Five stars...

Wir waren spontan hier und wollten etwas trinken und essen. Draussen hatte es nur wenige Leute und drinnen auch, wegen des schlechten Wetters. Als es angefangen hat stärker zu regnen durften wir trotz ausreichend Platz nicht drinnen essen / trinken. Nur wenn man das Ostermenü bestellt. Auch andere Gäste draussen wollten rein. Haben sogar gefragt, wenn jemand aus der Gruppe das Menü nimmt, ob sie dann rein dürfen. Aber auch hier die Ablehnung.

Ich verstehe, dass es das Recht vom Restaurant ist, Regeln aufzustellen. Nur bei schlechtem Wetter und wenigen Leuten ist es besser ein Essen ab Karte zu verkaufen und dafür zahlende Kunden zu haben, als das teurere Ostermenü verkaufen zu wollen, wenn man am Mittag nicht viel Hunger hat und auch viele Plätze frei sind.

Leider wurden wir garnicht respektvoll behandelt. Daher Service 1 Stern. Essen können wir nun nicht bewerten. Atmosphäre ist weder speziell gut noch speziell schlecht. Mit etwas mehr Respekt und Erklärung hätten wir keine Bewertung geschrieben. Dies als konstruktives Feedback an...