Worst place to eat in Northern Cuprus

dewgreen


Joined: 29/06/2009
Posts: 125

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 14:04

Last night I went to eat at the Capitano restaurant on the main Girne to Alsancak road.



I can without doubt say it was the worst meal I have had ,since living in Northern Cyprus .



When I told the waiter,he just smiled as if to say ,I only serve it,not my fault.The only saving grace,



it was close to home.



I should have been warned with the fact we were the only two people there,now I know why.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 14:22

There we go again. Because: what did the owner/manager say when you complained?

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 17:36

Worst place to eat ? Prisons and hospitals must come high on the list !

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 17:40

Msg 3 surpisingly the uk government spends the same on feeding prisoners as the armed forces

something like 4 quid a day per person

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 17:46

must say i went to capitanos before i moved here was on a vaction and pledged i would never go again the service and food was unforgetable i dont moan just dont go back never there again

CJtill


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 19:06

I feel sure I can name you one that runs it pretty close, but this is not the appropriate topic.

Michael

eyebob


Joined: 22/06/2010
Posts: 143

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 19:53

Coward,why mention it if your not going to say?Worst place to eat without out a doubt is my house, I can`t cook for toffees!!!!

kevnmax


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 20:01

do not like to lead with praise or critisice , as i might be a one off , but when i see a simular experiance , good or bad i feel i can back up other views , and Capitano wasn't very nice when I visited

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 20:16

Perhaps the chef suffers with Sea Sickness. Have never ventured within in case I was chosen for a turn in the barrel.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 21:13

if you think that was bad try this lmao ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyaU95yFkZQ

birdman



Joined: 20/09/2010
Posts: 690

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 22:03

My daughter, out on holiday, went to Capitanos with her family and friends and she also said "never again" she told me that both the food and the service were rubbish. It was busy and they had to wait for an hour for their food and over half an hour after requesting the bill.

magolina


Joined: 06/12/2008
Posts: 461

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 22:07

tried it over two years ago and it was as you all say terrible



m

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
26/03/2011 22:36

About time it sank without a trace then

dewgreen


Joined: 29/06/2009
Posts: 125

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 08:48

For my satisfaction,is there anyone who can come to their defence.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 09:37

i went once - liked the ambiance of the place and the food and service was ok..........



i'd give it a neg nick 6.5 / 10.............

2bfrank


Joined: 27/03/2011
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 09:54

we went to CRAPITANO new years eve some years ago never againto say it was bad service and overpriced would be kind.

journey1


Joined: 05/12/2009
Posts: 134

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 09:55

I have passed by this restaurant many times and never quite got round to visiting it, however,I was there just over a week ago with a friend.

The food was superb and the service excellent.

It was the first time I had been there but I will be going back.

My friend, a Cypriot ,and a discerning diner was also impressed.

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 09:57

msg 10 what are you doing to me rowlo its 6.30am sunday morning and i am in hysterics, my husband doesnt know what im laughing at, this is hilarious i love someone who can make me laugh. thanks.

As for Capitanos never have been and never will.

Bazzagirlx

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 10:15

Have to agree with journey1 msg 17.



Only been a couple of times but food and service have always been excellent.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 11:51

Rowlo, thats so funny.... love it x

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 13:18

One mans meat......

suzyr


Joined: 23/03/2011
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 14:14

the worst place i have had food in n cyprus was mollys place should be served from a van utter crap

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 14:19

I am a retired catering manager and I assure you the budget is less than £2 a day per prisoner. In my last 5 years as manager I didn't receive one written complaint and they had 6 choices for lunch and a different 6 for dinner. Before I get slagged off for this, the amount of choices was not my idea but orders from on high.

paddywack


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 959

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 15:00

Msg 22

Can`t decide if this post is.fair comment ,slander or libel. Maybe some of the legal minded on the board can enlighten.

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 15:07

Msg 23 at present both the prisoners and submarine crew are 2.34

Again not saying it is right

But interesting

suzyr


Joined: 23/03/2011
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 15:58

message 24

cant decide whether you work at mollys or are just blinkered

LaptaGeezer


Joined: 01/06/2010
Posts: 407

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 16:07

Freedom of speech means exactly that... people should be able to voice their opinions on here, or anywhere, as long as they are based on fact. If the food in any restaurant is poor then it is fair for people to tell others. We all have the option to stay away or go anyway. I certainly don't go along with the 'if you didn't complain to the owner' stance that some put forward. I am quite happy to say if the food is poor in a restaurant but some people are not, but they should still have the right to complain on here without being chastised for it.



This forum provides information, no-one is forced to act upon it are they!



As for prisoners getting the same level of food as servicemen... incredible! Not saying they should be eating gruel or anything like... but it should not be at the same level as given to our servicemen and women. Another example of the mamby pamby nanny state here in the UK.

DoctorW


Joined: 28/11/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 16:22

The NHS spend £1 a meal for their patients. According to mailonline.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 16:30

mess 24:



nick nack paddywack - leave poor suzy alone.............

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 16:39

When I 2002 when I was getting £1.47 a day for prisoners, NHS caterers were getting over £4 a day. I often wondered how they managed to get it so wrong as sick people eat far less.

I was once given an NHS manual and had to double the ingredients to get a portion size big enough

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 16:49

One thing that should happen is that if anyone has a complaint about any business in the TRNC then that complaint should be supported by the full facts and the owner of that business should be invited to reply.

suzyr's postings do nothing to bring any sensible conclusion to that scenario. All of us at times feel as though we have not had the service that we have expected from certain businesses but complaints need to be processed in a responsible manner. There is debate and there is slander. Slander does not deserve to have any place on this board or any other board. So post the facts on this board by all means but at least invite the business owner that your complaints are aimed at to respond.

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 16:53

how can you compare molles with capitano if i was going to mollies to me it is a cafe and would expect to pay 20 30 tl if when i went to capitanos is a resturant would expect to pay 50 60tl witch i did i would go back to mollies as the service there is at least good and you get some respect none at caps

DoctorW


Joined: 28/11/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 17:35

I have been lucky I suppose, never had a bad meal out inTRNC. Ive had ones which I didnt like, but then being adventurous with food, that is going to happen sometimes. I have however been to restaurants where I dont think the service has been up to standards. My answer, dont go there again. I think all of these posts prove that sometimes service/food at restaurants varies. For everyone that has a bad tale, someone has exactly the opposite. I am more interested in trying out the restaurants that people are saying they like. I will then make my own decision as I'm sure that vast majority of Cyprus44 members will.

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 18:06

For goodness sake close this thread everyone has different opinions and for some it is a way of getting one over on a business they have fallen out with. We have all had a bad meal in our lifetime but we put it down to experience and get on with it.

Threads like this should not be allowed on this site, its a subject that should maybe be discussed at home or a bar with friends not in public.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 18:11

This thread is now closed. Reason: Thread was addressed and no need for further posts.

No1Doyen


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Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 18:12

This thread is now closed. Reason: Thread was addressed and no need for further posts.