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Toronto restaurant bans ‘Star Trek’ star Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto — an American actor best known for playing Spock in the “Star Trek” reboot film series — has been banned from a Toronto restaurant after he accused him of yelling at staff during brunch service on Sunday.

According to an Instagram post shared Sunday by Manita, a cafe and bar on Ossington Avenue, Quinto was a “terrible customer” who “made our host cry and the rest of our brunch diners uncomfortable.”

“He screamed at our staff like an entitled child after not responding to messages to inform them his table was ready and refused to believe that empty tables in the dining room were not available for him despite being politely informed to which is spoken,” the post continued.

“Mr. Quinto, take your bad vibes elsewhere, we have many wonderful celebrities joining us at Manita, but you are NOT one of them.”

A Manita representative would not elaborate on the incident, but confirmed to the Star that Quinto has been banned from the restaurant “until we receive an acceptable apology.”

Quinto, who is also known for his roles on the TV series “Heroes” and “American Horror Story: Asylum,” did not respond to the Star’s request for comment.

The actor celebrated his 47th birthday on Sunday. In addition to dining at Manita, he also visited Canada’s Wonderland, according to his Instagram story. Apparently he also went to Paris Paris, a wine bar also located on Ossington Avenue.

Quinto is currently working on the NBC medical drama series “Brilliant Minds,” which began filming in Mississauga in May. The show, which is based on two books by the famous scientist Oliver Sacks, will star Quinto as the charismatic neuroscientist Oliver Wolf.

On Monday, Manita reposted her Instagram story on her grid.

“Manita is deeply grateful for our mostly incredible, friendly and kind guests…who can give us constructive feedback from time to time,” the caption reads.

“To all the other Zachary Quintos out there, on behalf of restaurant workers everywhere: We are not above criticism, but we are above being put down.”

After the incident, Manita received an outpouring of support from her followers on social media.

“Good on you guys for standing up for the staff and patrons,” wrote @torontoeaters, a local food guide account.

“Good for you, being a ‘celebrity’ shouldn’t take you away from your basic manners and how to treat other human beings,” another user wrote.