Toronto Restaurant Bans Zachary Quinto, Accuses Actor of Making Host Cry
If you ask the staff at Manita restaurant in Toronto, actor Zachary Quinto shines on screen in Star Trek, but his off-screen behavior leaves much to be desired.
The 47-year-old actor was banned from the Mediterranean-inspired café and bar after a visit on Sunday. In an Instagram post, the restaurant described Quinto as "a terrible customer and accused him of shouting at employees. The post stated Quinto "yelled at our staff like an entitled child after he didn’t reply to two texts to inform him his table was ready.
Quinto also allegedly refused to believe that empty tables in the dining room were reserved, despite being informed politely.
Manita claimed Quinto made a host cry and caused discomfort among other diners in the small establishment.
Mr. Quinto, take your bad vibes somewhere else. We have many lovely celebrities join us at Manita, but you are NOT one of them," the restaurant wrote.
In their post's caption, Manita noted that Quinto is not the first "irate guest" to "take their frustrations out on our staff.
To all the other Zachary Quintos out there, on behalf of restaurant workers everywhere: We aren’t above criticism, but we are above being demeaned," Manita concluded.
Quinto has not publicly commented on the incident, and his representatives did not respond to inquiries from Global News. He appeared to be visiting Manita for a meal on his birthday. According to Quinto’s Instagram stories, he had earlier traveled to Canada’s Wonderland with friends and thanked the park for an incredible birthday adventure.
That evening, he also posted a photo of himself dining at another Toronto restaurant, the popular cocktail hotspot Paris Paris. In the photo, Quinto is seen sitting in front of a dessert with a candle, eyes closed, hand over his heart, looking grateful.
In the comments of Manita’s post, many Torontonians praised the restaurant for standing up for their employees.
"Finally, a company standing up for their staff," one commenter wrote. "This happened to me at my previous workplace and instead of sticking up for me, they let me go to avoid ‘bad press.'"
"Good for you, being a ‘celebrity’ shouldn’t strip you of your basic manners and how to treat other human beings," another commenter added.
Global News reached out to Manita for comment but has not received a response. A representative for Manita told the Toronto Star that Quinto will be banned from the restaurantuntil we receive an acceptable apology.
Manita is a café, bar, and grocery spot for artisan goods. The small Ossington Ave. joint is beloved for itsMediterranean-ish fare and cocktails.
Quinto is best known for playing Spock in the Star Trek films and for his roles in the TV series Heroes and American Horror Story.
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