A Valletta restaurant was left stunned after a customer added an eye-watering €1,200 tip to a bill that originally came to just €94.50.The generous gesture was shared on social media by Mike, owner of Beati Paoli, who posted photos showing the final amount paid: a whopping €1,294.While large tips are always appreciated in the hospitality industry, a four-figure gratuity is something most restaurants only dream of seeing.Sharing the moment online, Mike thanked the customer for their extraordinary generosity and the impact it had on the team.“Your kindness and appreciation mean far more to us than words can adequately express,” he wrote.“Gestures like yours inspire and motivate our entire team to continue providing the best possible experience to our guests.”The surprise tip quickly caught the attention of social media users, with many praising the customer’s generosity and celebrating the recognition shown to hospitality workers.For the team at Beati Paoli, it was undoubtedly a service they’ll remember for a very long time.And for one lucky restaurant in Valletta, a €94 meal ended with a €1,200 thank you.•