Gigi (Saint-Tropez)

Hello, I wanted to share some honest feedback about our experience because unfortunately the service made us feel quite uncomfortable. From the very beginning, the waiter was extremely pushy and insincere. Before even properly presenting or explaining the menu, he immediately started steering us toward the most expensive items without clearly mentioning prices. Rather than feeling welcomed into a luxury dining experience, it felt like we were being pressured into spending more at every step. What bothered me most was the constant insistence regarding the lobster pasta. I repeatedly explained that I do not like lobster and specifically did not want it in my pasta, yet he continued pushing it several times, saying things like “you must try this here,” “the portion will be small,” and “it’s amazing.” After a while it became genuinely uncomfortable and completely interrupted the relaxed atmosphere we came for. To be very honest, it almost felt as though there is a commission-based system or management pressure encouraging staff to aggressively upsell certain dishes. If that is the case, I strongly believe it damages the entire luxury experience. Guests coming to a place like this are not looking to be convinced into expensive choices — we are perfectly capable of ordering what we want ourselves. Luxury hospitality should feel effortless, elegant, and comfortable, not sales-driven or manipulative. I have absolutely no issue paying for exceptional food and service, but I would like to choose my meal peacefully, without repeated pressure after already saying no multiple times. A truly refined restaurant experience is about making guests feel at ease, not making them feel managed or pushed.