Contro Restaurant & Café — Restaurant in Košice

I had a very disappointing experience here due to the rudeness of the staff. When I initially asked if we could sit with our small dog, the older waiter very rudely and abruptly told us no dogs were allowed. While disappointing, we respected the rule and left.

However, 30 minutes later, I passed by again and noticed a much larger dog sitting inside. Thinking there might have been a misunderstanding, I went back to ask for a table. Unfortunately, the same waiter and a younger waitress were both unnecessarily rude in reaffirming that no dogs were allowed. How one dog is allowed in and a much smaller is not, still stays a mystery.

While other establishments may also have restrictions for pets, they handle it kindly and professionally. Sadly, that was not the case here. I find it puzzling that this place is recommended for its staff when my experience was the complete opposite.

Edit: Thank you for taking the time to respond to my review, but I must respectfully disagree with your version of events. I want to clarify that I was polite throughout the situation, despite the unpleasant behavior of your staff. Claiming otherwise feels like an attempt to deflect attention from their actions.

My initial interaction with your staff was abrupt and unwelcoming. When I entered, the older waiter simply waved us out without greeting us or offering any explanation beyond “no dogs allowed,” despite there clearly being another dog inside at the time. When I politely asked how one dog was allowed while another was not, the older waiter refused to provide any explanation.

The waitress was equally dismissive and curt, telling us to leave immediately without any attempt at politeness or explanation. There is a difference between "sorry, we don't have a table" and "you can't come in". Truthfully, I was rather shocked by their tone and behavior.

Perhaps if your staff had explained that only one dog is allowed at certain times in the restaurant (even if this seems like an arbitrary and fabricated rule), it would have helped clarify the situation. Instead, they made no effort to communicate respectfully and only came across as hostile.

Even the other dog's owners apologized on your staff’s behalf, acknowledging how unfair and unprofessional their behavior was.

In contrast, a nearby restaurant handled a similar situation with kindness and professionalism, welcoming us and even allowing another guest with a dog to enter without any hostility. It is disappointing that your establishment fell so short in comparison.

I hope you take this feedback constructively and focus on creating a more consistent and courteous experience for...

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