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Hostaria 2.0 restaurateur sparks debate with child-free policy

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Alan Sampietro, owner of Hostaria 2.0 in Lesmo, Italy, has sparked a significant debate after deciding to make his restaurant a “child-free” zone for children under seven. While he does not strictly ban entry to minors—as Italian law prohibits such blanket bans—the establishment has removed high chairs and children's menus to discourage families with young children.

Sampietro stated the decision was driven by complaints from other guests regarding noise and the difficulty of managing negative reviews from parents. The move has polarized public opinion, with some defending the right to a quiet dining environment and others condemning it as discriminatory against families.

Massimiliano Dona, president of the Unione nazionale consumatori, noted that while child-free establishments are not automatically illegal, excluding a specific category of people can pose discrimination issues. He emphasized that the legality depends on whether the restriction is justified by concrete reasons, such as physical space constraints, rather than being a generic exclusion.

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Alan Sampietro · Brianza · Hostaria 2.0 · Lesmo · Monza · Unione Nazionale Consumatori

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