I'll quote in full what I've already written at the end, and I'll add, in reference to the response published on another portal, which leaves no room for a reply, the following for the sake of accuracy.
My request was made casually and without any pretensions. The initial misunderstanding was cleared up immediately, so much so that I even agreed to pay for the limoncello.
It wasn't a bitter liqueur, but a limoncello I'd seen in the window after paying the bill, ordered out of simple curiosity, as it's a typical product from my area.
After the clarification, she herself offered to offer it to my wife, but she politely declined because she wasn't in the mood.
Calling an episode that ended with a mutual clarification "unique rudeness" seems excessive to me. Misunderstandings can happen; the way they're told makes all the difference.
I probably would have enjoyed the limoncello very much; my purely critical review, however, was a little less so.
I have no intention of being disrespectful.
The use of an adjective that doesn't describe me, yes, I consider it disrespectful.
Michele Tontoli
Feb 22, 2026 — 6.0/10
Overall, a satisfactory experience. The atmosphere was acceptable, but, to put it mildly, this time Pulcinella didn't fully reveal his secret.
When it came to the bill, I simply asked to taste a little of the limoncello on display. There was an initial misunderstanding, but then it was resolved by clarifying that it wasn't a demand but merely a frivolous request.
We are the people of suspended coffee: sometimes you ask for something out of empathy, not for anything else.
Pulcinella's Secret · Owner
Empathy... You confuse it with rudeness. She paid and, only after doing so, asked, in these exact words: "Now you have to offer me a liqueur because I saw it and I'm in the mood." I was shocked by this request (it was the first time I'd heard a customer ask me for something using the verb "you have to"), and I replied that I didn't owe her anything, but that if she'd asked politely, I would have gladly offered it. Nonetheless, her request was exceptionally rude.
Michele Tontoli, Customer.
Regarding your further response of February 24, 2026, I would add that the only plausible reconstruction concerns the verb to offer, not to give.
The phrase "you have to offer me a limoncello" is a sweetened version of a simple and light-hearted "will you offer me a limoncello?" "You must, I don't remember for the sake of intellectual honesty," but it certainly wasn't a demand or disrespectful, much less rude. The only mistake, if we can call it that, was using the informal "tu" form with you, something I carefully avoid in this exchange.
For the rest, I reject any reconstruction that suggests an offensive tone on my part. I have never allowed myself to offend, nor did I intend to.
From now on, I reserve the right to respond only if statements are attributed to me that are not mine and could be considered offensive.
You, I, and my wife were present, and for obvious reasons, my wife cannot be considered an impartial party. However, there is a witness who is above us and our versions, and in this respect I feel absolutely at peace and with a clear conscience.
Good luck.
Michele Tontoli
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24 Febbraio 2026
6,0
We booked for two on Saturday evening. The place was very nice and recently renovated. The waitress was helpful and the service was fast. The menu was very tasty, including fried pizza appetizers, and the ingredients were top-quality. The desserts were also good, and the price was more than reasonable.
Emanuele
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17 Febbraio 2026
10,0