23/08/2026
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM SAN GIUSEPPE
We are aware of statements currently circulating on social media regarding an incident that took place at San Giuseppe, and we feel it is necessary to provide some context while respecting the privacy of everyone involved.
On the evening in question, management made the decision to intervene and ultimately ask the patrons concerned to leave our premises. This decision was not made lightly, nor was it based on a disagreement over parenting styles, personal beliefs, or any other matter as has subsequently been suggested.
The circumstances that led to management's intervention were substantially broader than what is currently being represented online.
The incident was witnessed by multiple members of our staff as well as patrons who were present at the restaurant at the time. We currently have written statements from both staff members and patrons who witnessed the events firsthand. We are also in contact with additional patrons who were present and witnessed the incident, and have invited them to provide their own independent accounts.
As a family restaurant, we have a responsibility to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our guests, their children and our staff. When circumstances arise that cause management genuine concern for the wellbeing or safety of people on our premises, we will intervene where we believe it is appropriate to do so.
We stand firmly by the decision that was made on the evening.
We are deliberately not publishing a detailed account of what occurred. A young child was present and involved in the circumstances surrounding the incident, and we do not believe it would be responsible or appropriate to publicly disclose sensitive details concerning a child in order to defend our business on social media.
The incident has been formally documented, supporting accounts and information are being preserved, and the matter is being dealt with through the appropriate channels.
We will not engage in a public back-and-forth, nor will we identify the individuals concerned or publish allegations about them on our platforms.
We understand that people may form opinions based on what they have seen or been told online. We simply ask that it be understood that the account currently being circulated does not represent the full circumstances witnessed by our management, staff and other patrons that evening.
Our priority remains what it has always been: providing a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
