A POPULAR restaurant has been slammed over an unbelievable charge of nearly £7 for an empty plate after a diner wanted to share his wife’s starter.
A holidaymaker has expressed his disbelief for a bill from Okto Dining after his brother was slapped with an extortionate charge for a singular plate.
The Wothersee lakeside restaurant in Austria has attracted criticism online after a Facebook user posted an invoice featuring the ridiculous charge.
In the post, Christoph Haselmayer, 41, told his followers to “find the error on the bill.”
Halfway down the screenshotted invoice shows “Teller 2 Person” for eight euros, or nearly £7.
“Teller” translates to plate, suggesting the charge was indeed for the extra plate that Christoph’s brother requested.
Commenters expressed their disbelief of the bizarre charge.
One user joked: “Maybe you could keep the second plate.”
Another said: “I would have taken the plate, you bought it anyway!”
And: “Who can afford that?!”
Christoph’s brother was reportedly was charged for the empty plate because he had shared a starter with his wife – something that is otherwise free in restaurants.
Despite the charge, Christoph told Bild: “You can eat very well in this restaurant.”
Okto Dining have been approached for comment.
In a similar tale a plush restaurant in a popular holiday hotspot charges each diner £13 on top of the bill to enjoy the incredible views.
The Italian restaurant has introduced an additional fee for tables with a view of the famous Lake Como.
The Il Gatto Nero, once frequented by Hollywood star George Clooney, used to boast a five-star rating and high praise from guests.
But the fancy establishment was recently flooded with negative reviews from furious customers.
The diners were appalled to learn that they had been hit with a hidden charge for enjoying the views while tucking into their food.
Gatto Nero’s open patio overlooking the lake is a popular choice among visitors, who are often unaware that it comes at an extra cost of £13 per person.
The second and third rows beneath beach umbrellas offer a cheaper option for £6.80, although the view is not as good.
And as the Il Gatto Nero only takes reservations, guests only find out about the surcharge once they have already been seated and looked at the printed menu.
The restaurant came under fire for its recent “tacky” move and average customer service.
The local media claims that under its new management, Gatto Nero has now evolved into a tourist trap designed to rip off foreign visitors.
The Sun has contacted the restaurant for comment.
