Fiasco tonight at Spaghetti Junction

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
19/09/2011 22:12

Apparently it's the bosses birthday today and that accounts for the staff not being able to cope, appalling food, reduced menu, incorrect drinks and that's before we had to wait 35 mins for a dessert!

But hey ho hope the boss had a splendid birthday and rejoices in the knowledge that these 6 locals will not be back to support him in the winter months.



The coffee and dessert which we went to Mardo next door for in the end, having given up all hope at SJ, was excellent



Amir was the only waiter trying to give any real service, well done to him and a poor show from everyone else who were too busy socialising instead of serving tonight!



Good night, God bless Spaghetti Junction.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 08:23

My friend had a similar experience last week and it was no ones birthday. They waited 45 mins for their food only to be told that they didnt have the item ordered which was meat balls. So order something else then they were told They forgot the drinks and when the food arrived the lasagna was about enough to feed a baby. They left fed up and hungry so as you they wont go back.

Cazleo


Joined: 06/04/2011
Posts: 232

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 09:14

Good grief, how hard can it be for restaurants to offer decent food and a decent service, no wonder they open and close within no time. It's not rocket science!

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 10:52

Drove past recently and it looked very busy, thought we would give it another try after being initially disappointed.......perhaps not now.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 12:59

My friend said she will post her experiences later so watch this space.

theparson


Joined: 28/05/2011
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 15:37

We live within walking distance of SJ and love Italian food but the feedback we get on this board and from friends is the place is a joke.

Wont be going.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 16:03

They spent an absolute fortune setting it up doesnt make sense .

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 18:09

If you look at the Menu its not terribly Italian is it. .just terrible..

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 19:27

where is this place so I can avoid it, I must admit I have not heard of it before

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 19:30

catalcoy just par the Supreme supermarket heading away from Girni about 3 miles

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 21:34

We eat there on Friday lunchtime and after a question on our order all our meals arrived in reasonable time and they were very nice. Sardines, Cannelloni, Lasagne, Chicken in White wine and Chicken Kiev all nice.

We can't comment on the sweets as we had had too much having a starters and a main.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
20/09/2011 22:08

Just goes to show how unreliable they are.

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 15:41

Is there an evening service issue because the waiter who served us on the afternoon was very attentive?

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 16:15

Amir was trying very hard and did well, he is not there in the day time, I don't think, as he is at GAU.



The Turkish waiter, whose name escapes me, was off hand to the point of rudeness and said he, "Didn't care," if I posted on the forum about our experience.



Perhaps he used all his charm and efficiency up at lunchtime or maybe they just can't cope when they are full in the evening.



Anyway a very, very disappointing evening for the six of us and a worrying lack of concern on the part of the staff.

heathermck


Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 19:33

I have just came back from 16 days in arapkoy and went to spagetti junction 3 times during our stay. Every time the food was lovely and the service was great. We have been going since not long after it opened and have no complaints and would say that the service is improving every time.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 19:44

Msg 15

I do not understand your post! When, first to the third time you went there the 'the service was great' and now it's improving every time! What is better than great?!



Richard

0maintenance


Joined: 22/09/2010
Posts: 2179

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 19:54

i was sat next door a few days ago having a peach melba at mardos and they was very busy with most tables taken by locals who all seemed to be enjoying the food and service.



I think conversation has been lost with some of the ex pats , they just want to shovel the food down and not relax and make use of the table all night or most of the night.



If people want conveyor belt food they should go to Mc'donalds

heathermck


Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 20:31

Sorry Brinsley I should have been clearer. When I first went the staff seemed a bit inexperienced but very nice and helpful. Every time I have been since they seem to be getting more experienced and the service seems to be running a lot smoother. I said "great " because for me nice, polite and helpful goes a long way.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 20:41

msg17 Unfortunately Brits are more interested in portion size and value for money..



As the old saying goes, Brits eat to live, whereas the French ,Italians etc, live to eat and relax .





Oh! and Brits tend to like food from "Iceland" with the obligatory Chips...

0maintenance


Joined: 22/09/2010
Posts: 2179

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 20:53

Does this sum it all up !



http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/why-do-expats-moan-and-why-do-poms-whinge-10576

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 21:02

msg20.

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 21:36

Msg 19.....Please speak only for yourself and don't judge others by your standards. Just my humble opinion, of course

martinD41


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Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 21:51

msg 22 I wasn't referring to my standards...........

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
21/09/2011 22:57

Thank you Swyflot, we too have high standards and know how to enjoy good restaurants and service and we know how to relax through a meal.



Martin D that is a hugely offensive generalisation about the British. I and two others in the group eat very little and find huge portions off putting.



David I know how to converse, I don't shovel food down, I dislike Macdonalds and would not even consider eating anything from Iceland.



SJ is perhaps a Pizzaland crossed with Macdonalds, yes the young locals, tourists and swallows love it but a good Italian restaurant with good food and service it most certainly is not!



I find that sad as we looked forward to having a consistantly reliable restaurant in Catalkoy, as Tony's Terrace has been missed since it's demise.



We have been several times to SJ but to explain away a comedy of errors as being due to the bosses birthday was feeble and the rudeness from staff, not us, was unprofessional.



You will either love SJ or hate it.

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
22/09/2011 08:47

Yes, we too miss Tony's Terrace. Our Italian neighbours are opening an Italian (what else) restaurant in Girne soon, the old Sele restaurant premises so we will give that a try.

We don't want to be sung at, serenaded or otherwise "entertained"....just good food and convivial conversation in nice surroundings with not a shovel nor chips in sight !!

Texas


Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 634

Message Posted:
22/09/2011 09:56

Is there another Italian restaurant opening at the old Ravida's in Lower Alsancak?



I decided to use "Lower" as Girne has an upper and lower and didn't feel any reason why Alsancak should not.



Technically speaking, lower Alsancak should be where the beaches are, middle Alsancak, where the main Girne/Lapta area is and upper Alsancak could be from the village upwards.



Those living in Esentepe should just be grateful that their area has a name!

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
22/09/2011 11:28

Stuart look forward to your friend's restaurant,keep us posted.

Meanwhile, Steve we have Riaz and the Bacchus wine bar here in Lower catalkoy!

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
22/09/2011 11:39

Some one was having a pop at Riaz the other day. Must be moaning minnies week.

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
22/09/2011 11:54

No complaints about Riaz from us, he knows how to look after his customers

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
22/09/2011 12:00

Panchocat, not Stuart, I'm his missus !! Will let you know as soon as I do with ref the new Italian restaurant.

JohnDownes


Joined: 03/12/2010
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
22/09/2011 16:43

Linda and I ate at Spag Jnctn last night. Good food, good service and (important to me) a decent wine-list.

No complaints at all.