Annabel Restaurant in Palmanova addressed the widely shared receipt on its social media. “Whose bill is this? Tag them below, we would like to talk,” the restaurant posted on Instagram, according to HuffPost Spain.
The image circulated online; its authenticity could not be definitively verified, but it did not appear to be fake, according to Münchner Merkur. Annabel, billed as ‘Mediterranean luxury’, leaned into the attention and replied playfully to comments. The restaurant confirmed there were 18 guests. “We do not provide information about our guests’ names,” said restaurant director Julio Figueroa.
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The ticket listed high-end items alongside standard dishes. A line reading ‘varios pescados’, various fish, for €45,000 was a mislabeling. “The 45,000-euro item was not fish, but three bottles of Petrus, an exclusive red wine from 1986,” said Figueroa. The check also showed 17 bottles of Dom Perignon, while pizzas appeared at regular prices, including a Pizza Capricciosa at €18 and a Pizza Prosciutto Fun at €19. The service line appeared as optional because Spanish law prohibits mandatory tips.
The total worked out to roughly €3,500 per person. Rumors online linked the group to US celebrities and mentioned an American athlete, with some speculation about NBA star LeBron James.
Reactions on social media were polarized. “A demonstration of ostentation! With what is happening right now, people living in caravans, etc., it’s unnecessary!” one user said. “Everyone does with their money what they want and when they want, right? Your comment is unnecessary, keep your envy to yourself,” another user responded.