Alright, Warsaw—here’s a concept we seriously need to steal from Verona. At Al Condominio, they’ve flipped the script on dining out by offering something truly unique: swap your phone for a bottle of wine. Yep, you heard that right. The moment you step into the restaurant, you can choose to lock up your phone in a special box and in return, they hand you a key… to a free bottle of wine. 🍷Al Condominio is believed to be the first restaurant in the Veneto region to adopt such an initiative although there are examples of others in Italy, including Separè 1968, a restaurant in Marina di Cecina, Tuscany, which offers vouchers to customers who give up their phones.

Imagine this

Imagine this—no more constant checking of your phone, just pure, uninterrupted conversations over a delicious meal. The best part? If you’re brave enough to unplug, you not only get a free bottle of vino but also the chance to leave an old-school, handwritten review of your experience. And if your review stands out, you might just score a free meal next time around.

The Boss

Founder Angelo Lella had a vision: to create a space where people reconnect over good food and great wine, without the constant distraction of screens. “We wanted to offer something different—a chance to disconnect and just enjoy each other’s company,” Lella told The Guardian. And guess what? It’s working. About 90% of their guests are opting to stash their phones and soak up the analog vibes.

Here’s the deal

So here’s the deal—this concept is blowing up in Verona, and it’s high time someone brings it to Poland. We’re all about the hustle and bustle, but sometimes, we need to hit pause and just be present. Let’s get on board with this and we can pray a similar concept comes to Poland where we can trade screen time for some quality face time. Who’s with us? Share this article and lets spread the word!