Influencers trashed Michelin-praised restaurant — and are slammed for it: ‘You sound like children … stick to Chipotle’
Their restaurant review was given a thumbs way down.
Influencers ripping restaurants has practically become a genre unto itself. However, one food critic wannabe divided her TikTok audience after skewering an acclaimed Greek seafood depot — with one naysayer telling her to “stick to Chipotle.”
The online epicure, who goes by @so_rhidiculous on the platform, had visited the Toronto, Canada branch of Estiatorio Milos, a ritzy, Montreal-based fish restaurant that has outlets across the world from Singapore to New York City.
The Mediterranean mussel cove has been praised by the Michelin guide for its high-end seafood, including colossal crimson Carabinero prawns, which cost over $100 a pound.
“Milos has opened its first Toronto location, and I was so excited because I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about this restaurant,” said the reviewer, who went with a friend.
Unfortunately, “it did not live up to the hype,” according to the internet foodie, who dubbed the spot the “worst dining experience in Toronto.”
The first thing she put on the verbal souvlaki skewer was the service.
“We’ve been here for an hour, and all they’ve given us is bread,” bemoaned the reviewer, who said that when the food did arrive, it was a bit hit or miss.
She said she did enjoy Milos’ special of “deep-fried zucchini,” which came in a mile-high pile.
The lobster pasta, on the other hand, was a “huge mistake,” according to the Canuck, who claimed she “started to not feel so great after” eating it.
“Do not get this,” she urged viewers.
Also hurting was the content creator’s wallet.
The meal reportedly set her back a cool $290 — with the lobster pasta accounting for $145 of the total tab.
She also didn’t like that while they were eating their appetizers, someone who appeared to be a manager asked them if they ordered anything else; the duo was taken aback that the worker didn’t know that they had “ordered more.”
However, some TikTok gourmands didn’t agree with her assessment of Milos, which currently boasts a four-star rating from 53 reviews on Google.
“You sound like children with your ‘critique’ of this restaurant,” said one critic. “Maybe the mngr wanted to check on the rest of your order? Ever think of that? Of course not. Better stick to Chipotle … more your speed.”
“LMAO … they fit in more in red lobster,” said another. “This restaurant was absolutely amazing. Trying two things on the menu and thinking you can do a review is absolutely ridiculous.”
However, other commenters flocked to the influencer’s defense.
“Love that these people are defending charging you THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY dollars for a meal,” wrote one. “At those prices the service needs to treat you like a god and any[thing] less is absolutely unacceptable.”
Another sympathizer fumed, “If I had to wait over an hour for food I would have left or just not tipped at all. that is absolutely ridiculous. An hour for appetizers? No no.”
“You know what, you’re absolutely right! Thank you,” replied the influencer in the comments.
In 2022, Milos founder Chef Costas Spiliadis opened his first-ever hotel in the heart of Athens with rooms that start from $420 a night.
