Restavracija Al Fresco — Restaurant in Bled

We arrived at an empty restaurant, but the prices on the menu were so high that we decided to just have a drink and go somewhere else instead. When our drinks arrived, we were asked to move to a different table because we weren’t eating, even though the restaurant terrace was completely empty — with around 60 seats available. The waiter was unfriendly, and the lavender lemonade I ordered tasted like plain squeezed lemon — I don’t think it ever came close to lavender.

Update after response: Dear Al Fresco Team,

Thank you for your reply. I appreciate the effort to maintain a professional tone — even if it feels more like PR than genuine reflection.

You're absolutely right: we chose not to dine with you. Just to clarify — that choice wasn’t based solely on prices, but on the atmosphere and reception we experienced from the very first moment.

Being asked to move from an entirely empty terrace simply because we ordered drinks didn’t exactly radiate hospitality. It felt more like: “If you’re not eating, you’re not really welcome.” And the waiter’s tone only reinforced that impression.

Of course, I understand that every restaurant has its own policies. But hospitality is not about rules — it’s about presence. And how a place treats guests who are not profitable often says more than how they treat those who are.

Sometimes, the most elegant gesture is simply allowing someone to enjoy a drink in peace. That alone could turn a visitor into a returning guest.

This experience, sadly, did not do that — but thank you for confirming that leaving was the right decision.

Wishing you self-awareness and sincerity — they go further than a well-written closing...

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