Rotten Lobster Causes Restaurant To Call An Ambulance | Kitchen Nightmares

Gordon Ramsay visits Sal's Pizzeria where Gordon has his work cut out for him. An ambulance called for a customer due to a rotten lobster and a vegetarian served pork sauce.
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[@owensquelch449]

Here is the 2023 update: The restaurant is closed, not due to bad reviews or poor performance but seemingly because John Esposito (the owner) wanted to retire. Which is impressive, survived for a little over 10 years after the episode (better than most) and survived a pandemic and still it was only because the owner wanted to retire that it closed.

[@nopicasso3737]

Thanks for sharing it

[@loganmalough2379]

He had a good run.

[@Kretanus]

i only got the information about the pizzeria being closed - i mean i only looked on google but there it says it opens @2 pm ...

[@endmymiseryyy7908]

That's cool!

[@commandernomad2817]

eh, id say it was the pandemics fault, but he says he wants to retire to keep his pride. A "you're not firing me i quit" sort of thing.

[@IW7SHI]

Imagine eating at a restaurant and suddenly seeing gordon ramsay walking around picking things up and asking when it was cleaned

[@walkz007]

🤯😁😄😃😀🙂😐😑😨😰😱🤢🤮🤮🤧😷☠️

[@midlanismail416]

🌚

[@heysharlaine6066]

And got splashed by a stinky plant juice 😂

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

@@dvasavertik7629 dude shut up,these bizs are legit and some are still opened till date so keep shut

[@jackbotman]

Me: I think we need stay a little longer :D..... ....But don't order anything

[@StarrChild.]

This ep was just sad. He wasn't stubborn because of pride, he was stubborn because it worked in the past with his mum and dad and he wants to carry on their memory in some way :( I'm so happy to learn the restaurant did well after this. He deserves the world.

[@DimT670]

I think he was stuck because his parents ruined him in a way. They had him working there since he was 8, they had him working there all his life, he didn't have the chance to get a real education, make his own choice, no wonder the man got stuck in his way, it's not like he had the chance to learn anything else

[@ericbelota1849]

​@DimT670 facts they set this kid up for failure

[@aniyilator]

@@ericbelota1849Yeah and that was okay enough when they were still around, but a lot of parents forget that they'll die before their kids do (unless something tragic happens), and don't think about what their lives'll be like without them

[@CDmusic10]

That stubbornness is no excuse to not listen to your staff and treat them like crap.

[@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

​@@CDmusic10pfffft

[@connorwc99]

Anyone from 2024 on the occasional kitchen nightmares binge right now?

[@mysticseraph2213]

Hello there! I love binge watching these after I haven't seen them for a while. Both satisfying and strangely calming to watch (except when Gordon smooshes rotten food)

[@ech0_th3gh0st]

ayo, meeeee

[@DaddychiLL6]

Been 4-5 years since I’ve watched so I’m binge watched damn near all of em in a few days lol

[@Littlegirllil]

yep

[@29maybabii]

🙋🏾‍♀️

[@jamesb8305]

3 people you should never lie to: 1. Doctor 2. Mechanic 3. Gordon Ramsey

[@daniellaubert7245]

Thats true but Ramsay is with "a" thank you

[@Blackfox_Kitsune]

i would add to that list. 1: Anyone medical (IE: Dr/nurse/para-med/ veterinarian ) 2: The Mechanic 3: Chef Ramsey 4: your parents 5: your Wife / husband / partner

[@Emma-vn8bl]

4. Anyone at all You know maybe?

[@antonyduhamel1166]

Can't believe no one listed "yourself."

[@warh1story563]

In fact gordon wants nothing but the truth and truth only

[@KojoBailey]

“it’s 2012 John” excuse me while i have an existential crisis

[@lewishodgson6638]

Nearly a decade ago, in 11 days

[@djekdozovitch3679]

You hear "its 2012" Today is 20.12.2021 I think i ll have a panic attack if i think more about how much older we all have become.

[@blackhaloful]

@@djekdozovitch3679 Wouldn't say this show was during 'my time' but I watched this show as a kid because there was only one TV in the house and my parents would watch Gordon Ramsay pretty well religiously. I'm 23 now and still remember a lot of these episodes vividly. Even at the young age of 23, I still get that gut wrenching feeling when you're reminded how much time has passed a memory.

[@Spadesz93]

God. I was only in university. Now I’m 28. I feel ancient

[@HerculesMays]

@@blackhaloful Yeah, I was a kid watching this with my dad and now I'm 25. Even though we're young, it's like we're already having existential dread. Perhaps we miss the simpler times that we can never return to?

[@mishtaromaniello8295]

“Daddy, Ramsay’s going to fix everything and we’ll get to spend more time together.” My heart shattered into pieces.

[@MisterC123456]

"It worked before, why cant it work now?" Poor guy. He just couldnt let go from the time his parents were still there. He didnt wanted to feel like his parents would be forgotten and reafirm: Its over. They are gone. Im glad Gordon managed to help him.

[@aux-in8727]

I love how Gordon is half chef half psychologist

[@jacksonduran8951]

and half monster sometimes😂 lol!!!!

[@trynafindsophie1469]

And half therapist 😀👍

[@user-gp2rf3hn1f]

And half teacher. (Continue this chain.)

[@vaneela3377]

A business man

[@mangoshake8187]

Nahhh, he’s a therapist that can cook

[@questionmark9166]

"My friend is sick" "Is he a vegetarian?" I'm crying lmao

[@African-david]

u didnt understand that part he said that bc of the pork stew and the girll who found a bone in the stew

[@butwhytho7369]

Yeah because vegetarians can hate meat so much they feel sick

[@African-david]

@@butwhytho7369 yes and if they havent eaten meant for a long time it can upset thier stomach

[@nicklasdantes2471]

its personal experience he was suet for putting chicken stock in a vegitarian dish

[@alterbank]

@@African-david I'm pretty sure OP is saying that it's funny because it sounds funny out of context. Imagine telling someone you're sick and then that same person asking you if you're a vegetarian. Obviously, that's wild.

[@conniemartin3033]

The fact that the chef was the one who sent out the rotten lobster and smelt the uncooked one and claimed "oh yeah, ammonia, that will kill someone" but never received any shite for it and in any other episode would have been ripped to shreds by Gordon still upsets me 4 years later. Like regardless of an owners negligence, the chef sent it out!

[@Fake_gamer_cat]

For real! That's a smell you detect right away. The chef was just as responsible.

[@AlessiaCapone]

This episode is so heartwarming. I loved how Gordon didn’t let John throw away the specials board but rather told him to bring it home, it was honestly surprising and showed how much respect Gordon truly had for his grief. He didn’t want John to “get over it”, he wanted him to carry on his parents’ legacy through a thriving business rather than memorabilia and pain. Not to mention the pictures and the tables he used to renovate, he truly felt for John and honored his grief.

[@naluzoniro]

This guy just hasn't been able to grieve his parents, it breaks my heart : (

[@LordMekenshi]

I don't know who started cutting onions when he saw the pictures of his parents in the remodel but they cut a lot of them

[@rosestewart1606]

he didn't have time to grieve. he had been working since he was 14 and after each of them died, he just kept working

[@finocook6350]

@@rosestewart1606 14? I think he said 8 or 10 in the video

[@krazejhaha]

@@finocook6350 cooking since 10 but joined the business at 14

[@DimT670]

​@@rosestewart1606yea they kinda fucked him with that one, and got him stuck in that role. He knew nothings else he had to Sacrifice his education he never had a choice, no wonder he ended up stuck in his ways

[@harnoor6873]

New title: Gordon Ramsay becomes a therapist

[@yvetteihemesinwa2981]

He literally might as well be. With all the people he counsels along the way

[@mrcritical6751]

He spends most of the show giving therapy

[@tobietera]

Becomes the rapist?

[@karengito123blue5]

You forgot the space

[@applesonaplatewithpeas27]

he is a great mentor. knows when to push and when not to.

[@RockSensation119]

The way he remodeled the restaurant was perfect. Kept the owners memories intact, while making the place new and his own. Fuck this episode was such a roller coaster of emotions

[@fox1man1980]

The show didn't remodel, they cheaped out. Never trust Hollywood. They painted half the walls, enough to cover camera angle and used paper that looks real on TV.

[@whknws9595]

it was excellent !! almost more of a refresh than a remodel.

[@mervunited]

2023. Just read up that John has taken a difficult decision to take his well-deserved retirement, and both restaurants are sold. Beautiful turnaround, and beautiful tribute to his parents.

[@Jackfrostsbestie]

John is one of the few owners who I genuinely feel so bad for. We was so driven by grief that he let it blind him to what was happening.

[@tobytragen4363]

And buddy

[@qoieo589]

grief's a bitch

[@modest_ozone645]

@@tobytragen4363yeah

[@Roronoa2zoro]

Gordon looked absolutely shellshocked when John accepted full responsibility for the mismanagement of the kitchen. No defensive attitude, no hostility, just "it's my fault" and then the most sincere plea for help I've seen on this show. So glad the business is still open and doing well.

[@ohyeahyeah879]

The place just recently closed down due to the owner wishing to retire actually, so best of luck to him

[@Roronoa2zoro]

@@ohyeahyeah879 At least he got to bow out on his own terms then. And if he had enough money to retire then all the more proof that they were doing alright at the end.

[@carlwheezerofsouls3273]

@@ohyeahyeah879 another comment said it had glowing reviews in 2022, glad to hear he ended on a good note, and when he wanted to as well.

[@jadecoolness101]

@@ohyeahyeah879 Yeah I guess technically it closed down but... Idk, it's different. It's not like he failed or anything, he just was done the job. But last I read it wasn't closed and just went to a new owner? Maybe a bad source. Whether it closed or not, it's just because he retired, not because of any failure.

[@kitsuujujitsuu4025]

Yeah it's always heartbreaking to see that the restaurants on this show almost always shut down because they just couldn't get customers and never got enough money

[@starsarethebestttt]

14:39 "I fuckin' stink of plant juice." I love this man😭😭

[@Kaitri]

29:01 that killed gordon inside. you can tell thats where he understood whats wrong with this place. so sad

[@thetallestdwarf7041]

You got to hand one thing to Joe. He never lies, he never beats around the bush, he never puts the blame on anyone else. That alone puts him way above most of the owners on this show

[@yazio1234]

He told the medics that the guy that eaten the lobster "had a reaction" like he had some fucking allergy or something, when the true is that it was a food pisoning because that lobster was already rotting. If that's honesty to you then idfk man

[@jed2818]

@@yazio1234 That was John (the owner) not Joe (the chef).

[@HostileAtHeart]

His name is John. Joe is the head chef.

[@thomasrief]

The thing is, he is in dire need of therapy imo. Nothing to be ashamed of, but he is so severely crippled by his emotions.

[@otheraccount1691]

WAIT THIS EPISODE ISN'T 5 YEARS OLD I'M ACTUALLY NOT LATE

[@lucerogers1913]

Okay but can we give the chefs some credit, they were amazing workers!! Absolutely no drama in the kitchen, I'm sure that's a first.

[@Leona17]

the main issue was the chef being stuck in their old ways and grief, the team did the best they could with him stopping them

[@Sandra_aschenbach_doyle]

Shame that they just don’t mention that in the show. Good point

[@BRUTICUS-ui3bc]

Goth girls

[@lukekelly344]

the kitchen gave somebody food poisoning...

[@BRUTICUS-ui3bc]

@@lukekelly344 Idk GOTH GIRLSSSSSS

[@LazloRTR]

Really emotional episode. The owner was so stricken with grief, unable to let go, and just let it consumed him until problems slowly keeps piling up on and on. It really is painful to lose people that you hold dear, I hope everyone who currently goes through the same the best

[@blob0000]

9:33 I love how Gordon got bored and searched for something to do, found a massive vase, and poured dirty water over himself and on the restaurant floor and on a customer

[@mrfixa7702]

"that was the worst lunch i've ever eaten" said gordon ramsay in every single episode

[@carlycullen4373]

“Same shit different city”

[@William_corpuz]

@@carlycullen4373 😂😂😂😂

[@Warlord7879]

well what could you expect its all about the bad restraunts

[@ondrakotouc1389]

It gets worse and worse each restaurant 🗿

[@hAuzMOVIEmaking]

You can't even take this line seriously anymore :)

[@mathewmiller3135]

Most of the episodes in kitchen nightmares you see aggressive owners but in this one you see an emotional committed man

[@xeanluvs]

He's not a bad person, he's not someone with so much pride, He was just a person who wants change and is willing to change, just stuck in the past, broken.

[@Joeyborduas]

Umm he literally Samashed pizza boxes on waitresses head 😂😂😂

[@dacheesebroker1105]

@@Joeyborduas He didn't he obviously try to put it on the top shelf then accidently drop it, then get frustrated.

[@DimT670]

He was also denied the opportunity to do anything else by his family

[@sydneygorelick7484]

Yeah, so often they're full of ego and in denial, this guy is neither, just stuck in his ways and needing some external help!

[@overtherainbow7972]

"Ramsey is gunna fix everything so we can spend more time togeather" that was the point tears started rolling down

[@anakinflair]

"We don't have a cleaning crew." Yes you do, it's called the staff! Working at Steak 'n Shake, Pasta House, even Burger King, we were required to clean our stations after every shift.

[@littleblackpistol]

This restaurant is still going in 2022 and is getting glowing reviews. Fantastic to see as so many places Gordon helped went under due to the owners being idiots who reverted to type.

[@fury.461]

thats nice. thank you. most of them I saw were shutting down a thew months after the episode aired

[@sophiewang1025]

@@fury.461 for some of the restaurants, I don't even know why they asked to be on the show. wasn't there one in so much debt that they didn't even survive until the episode aired?

[@fury.461]

@@sophiewang1025 yeah there was one which closed 3 months before the episode aired. Other than that I think the record is 3 days after the episode aired. I guess publicity?

[@jakubdrabent8158]

@@fury.461 sometimes the qualification process to the show takes a lot of time, often it happens that Gordon comes many months after he is called upon, and by then it sometimes becomes to late. Sometimes they can bounce back and pay off the debt, but most of the time it's not that his help doesn't work it's just a bit too late to really do anything. He tries, but there are places that there is just a sliver of hope he uses, but slivers have a high chance of just not being enough

[@fury.461]

@@jakubdrabent8158 yeah if they are hard in dept there is almost no chance to come back. You are right, Gordon tries but its most of the time too late... And people like Amy's bakery just wanna have some publicity tbh

[@gunzkillr2436]

"Daddy, Ramsay's going to fix everything, then we can spend more time together." That fucking broke me. Even his kids knew how bad it was

[@alyo_5973]

Timestamp? Edit,nvm I found it

[@sparda7606]

@@alyo_5973timestamp?

[@gunzkillr2436]

​@@alyo_5973just seen this comment

[@loreleigolding7963]

timestamp x2? im much lazier than the first guy

[@boltlighting]

​@@loreleigolding796330:46

[@x66Hawk66x]

The Pizzeria did pretty well after the show. It only recently closed in February 2023 after John retired. They did tweak the menu a little, and did bring back some of the old menu items , as requested by some customers, however they remained faithful to the changes.

[@akiblue]

John is such a genuinely caring guy. I'm glad to hear he turned things around.

[@kimberlyresurreccion5346]

"You're still treating this business as if mom and dad are here." This made me cry. This man needs help and he is in pain. I am happy that Chef Ramsay went there.

[@clcneedsalightstick8162]

shit got me crying over my breakfast

[@kimberlyresurreccion5346]

@@clcneedsalightstick8162 Same

[@ronharleypantaleon1824]

Me too

[@kyleanuar9090]

His parents fault for not letting him grow healthy but put him in this hole and made this only thing he knows. Closed minded but Chef Ramsey is godsend.

[@shaukathmohamed]

This made me cry too

[@maxwellquipey1]

John is not a bad man but rather a person who holds on to the past.

[@theskipple]

He literally fed a vegetarian pork bones

[@Criscuitt]

@@theskipple And how does that prove their point wrong? Again that's probably something that came from his parents, the restaurant wasn't always his

[@stormi2534]

@@theskipple If he did that on purpose, sure, I could see a competent person coming to that conclusion. But, I doubt he knew she was vegetarian, and the bones in the tomato sauce was probably something that came from his parents way back when

[@KataisTrash]

@@theskipple Anyone can fuck up, that doesn't make you a good or bad person. Your intentions and motivations do. The whole sauce thing was a sign of incompetence, not of someone being evil.

[@phantomdancer3276]

Wait you missed the part he through a tantrum and threw boxes all over that girl?

[@breepoole8461]

Not the chef saying "I'd rather him throw it at us than us serve it to him" 💀

[@JohnDoe-xt3kf]

This might be the only Kitchen Nightmares episode in which the chefs adapt flawlessly to the new menu, no delays, no subpar quality and no mix-ups and on top of that they didn't cause any drama or fights in the kitchen, they most certainly deserve respect for that

[@XmanSully]

Also, the only episode, and I have seen them all, only episode that made me cry. I usually just cringe. Sall broke my heart

[@izaruburs9389]

And the place had great reviews all the way till it closed down due to the owner wanting to retire once and for all. Surviving a pandemic with a once struggling restaurant says alot.

[@XmanSully]

@@izaruburs9389 Sall is a good man

[@ctr289]

But I know one aspect in which is similar to all the other episodes: - Was this frozen? - No, it's fresh, I mean.....it's...well, it fact was frozen

[@BootyGoblinesque]

@@ctr289 True, but at least for once the reason the shit was frozen after making it and marketed as fresh is because that was acceptable when the practices were around and the menu and stuff hasn't been changed since then (or at least since the old owners still ran the place, with their own old school beliefs that probably would've driven the place into the ground if it wasn't Sall). Everyone else does it because they don't understand that they're better off never freezing their food and dealing with the food waste, or because they believe it takes more labor/time to do everything fresh (I believe I've seen that as a reason).

[@laynerosko2284]

This is one of the few episodes where an owner actually listened to Gordon’s advice.

[@AxxLAfriku]

Why is Donald Trump pretty and I am not? But why does he only have a wife but I have TWO HANDSOME GIRLFRIENDS who I show off in my masterpiece YT videos? Do you know the answer, dear lay

[@roabloax1989]

@@AxxLAfriku wtf

[@AegonPendragon]

Are you insane

[@jksartstudy1001]

@@AxxLAfriku handsome ? Girls? Do you mean pretty

[@JimmyBoy9878]

@@jksartstudy1001 Dude called Trump pretty. That's like calling Obama white.

[@user-ms1pg2ok4i]

Its so nice how he incorporated the family photos into the decorations. I could see how the manager was stuck in the past but that he could move forward.

[@claytonhardy2374]

Had the pleasure to eat at the pizzeria during Fleet Week 2017 . Great pizza, happy to hear the place survived until Jon decided to retire

[@oliviaocasain9980]

I really hope John is doing okay. He seems like a really sweet, hardworking guy who's been burned out by a life of adversity.

[@alessandrosantacroce9610]

They’re still open and have good reviews.

[@oliviaocasain9980]

@@alessandrosantacroce9610 I'm glad to hear that!! Thanks 😊

[@torneycarblos9140]

@@alessandrosantacroce9610 thanks, it is good to hear that, most owners don’t commit even after gordon’s visit and remodel, it’s nice to know when there are those who commit

[@simone1060]

@@torneycarblos9140 indeed sometimes you wonder if its a sale pitch to get higher sales for the properties. for some owners that being the best choice aswell!! o understandable aswell. But indeed glad to see their doing well and when they are able to turn it around!

[@ameenahdin7851]

He looks like post man pat

[@loise494]

It’s nice to see that his restaurant is of the few that are still open today after a visit from kitchen nightmares. it looks like he really followed Gordon’s advice until now, and it looks like his restaurant is going well even during the pandemic. I hope that his restaurant will be open for the years to come since he really looks passionate about it. 😁

[@azathunderwaffle]

he deserves it, really makes me happy!

[@dazuk1969]

Thanks for that, i always wonder if these places are still open and i am really pleased to know this one is.

[@MrSkyline1337]

ramsay really changed this man for good!

[@j24130]

He looks like the Guy from Work that has worked 20years there and is still unable to do simple decision and is just out af. But ye he looks so Happy Lil dumbo so im happy that the restaurant is still open :)

[@drsomeone1]

Are most of the restaurants which appeared in kitchen nightmares closed?

[@RosieRoan]

John: "If somebody came to your house and you cooked them a dinner, how would you feel if they started puking all over?" Well, I'm fairly certain that most normal people with common sense and integrity wouldn't serve their guests ammonia laden lobster carcasses, or other rancid foods that would cause them to contract a serious foodborne illness.

[@dickng4190]

33:37 this is really a rare wholesome scene from this show😢🤧

[@Lemopalm]

This is probably the best episode of this show. So many of these are about horrible owners with no motivation. Here was a man who wanted to be his best and had a true emotional commitment and I just looked and the place is still open and most of the reviews are very good. Very happy for John

[@olofacosta3192]

Not to mention that there were some quality funny moments

[@marialiyubman]

Yup. This episode and Zocalos, where the chef spends 20 hours a day at the restaurant and the wife comes in 3 times a week to nag with the worst voice I’ve ever heard and say “I don’t like working…”. “GREEEEEEEEEEG. LET ME FINISH!!!”

[@bethmorgan7927]

Makes me want to go to his restaurant to support him. I respect his honesty and dedication to his kids. ❤️

[@qianma6921]

@@olofacosta3192 when Gordon got plant juice all over himself 😂

[@geoffworsnop5726]

@@qianma6921 karma 😅

[@NANggg23]

Someone’s dying in his restaurant: Joe: I need VODKAAAAAA

[@babymew7761]

50CC of Vodka STAT! 😂

[@Kalenz1234]

Understandable.

[@meganwilliams5206]

Swear his name is John not joe, joes the chef and Johns the owner who wants vodka 🤣

[@TankswillRule]

I would probably react the same.

[@scipioafricanus4328]

At least he didn’t do a ‘tiger king’ and put on a paramedic jacket!

[@Eli-ii9cy]

did NOT expect to almost cry this episode

[@vwharman]

I really like seeing the compassionate side of Gordon coming through in these shows. He is critical when appropriate, but when the owner is open to trying, he shows how much he is rooting for good people to succeed.

[@wolfetteplays8894]

“It’s for presentation only” “It’s for presentation only” “It’s for presentation only” “It’s for presentation only” *this is what insanity feels like*

[@tossacointoyourwitcherOriginal]

I actually agree with the manager i love when places present deserts. What would be insane is to keep fresh deserts behind a glass every day and then throw it away losing money.

[@nonnoumby]

Displaying desserts that way is super stupid because: 1) leaving them mold and stink will make people disgusted at the idea of ordering one 2) it's a big waste of time having someone presenting them one by one with an example (which isn't even indicative of the final product as the freaking ice cream was shown with a big spoon of butter) in each table. If you want to present your desserts you either have photographs of them on the menu or, even better, have them clearly displayed in a fridge in the dining room, so customers will see what actually gets served to them and it also helps waiters know how many portions they have left.

[@tossacointoyourwitcherOriginal]

@@nonnoumby deserts don't really stink, except ice cream which is why they placed butter. I couldn't tell the diffrence on the video, further more you think food for ads involves just food? Of course not, real food naturally does not look that good. She brought a entire tray full of them not 1 by one, and pictures of food on a menu look horrible to me because it is actual food on a plate. I saw a few where they mock up the food and then they take a picture of it which does make it look nicer then the food you will get. Just like every food ad ever.

[@djekdozovitch3679]

*Do you know what insanity is?*

[@nonnoumby]

@@tossacointoyourwitcherOriginal When they get moldy they stink, that's the hard truth, and having mold ANYWHERE in a restaurant is a serious hazard. That waiter that shows them to you with her bare hands also serves food to the rest of the restaurant. You talk about how photographs of food is done in a way to make it better than it is misleading the customer (which I never denied) but then defend using completely different things such as BUTTER as ice cream. At that point just use a plastic prope which will never get moldy or stink, or the clearly visible fridge I mentioned which I pointed out as the best option and you clearly ignored lmao.

[@scepii]

I feel really bad for this guy, i can’t imagine losing both my parents… one of the most emotional episode for sure

[@withgoddess8029]

EVERYONE loses their parents. 🙁

[@neryn-2924]

@@withgoddess8029 not fully true, some people lose their kids instead, there was an episode of hotel hell on that, it's a cliche, but gordon truly is a psychologist most of the time

[@shiawase8694]

@@withgoddess8029 yes yes we lose our parents all the time. now stop staring at your computer screen and let's go to school were almost late to your 5th grade class

[@scotterboi9]

I actually don't. In fact, he was lucky. I'm not talking about his parents, I'm talking about how the resturaunt bounced back and got amazing reviews.

[@zarpp9411]

@@neryn-2924 we all die bruh........

[@axelivgtv5168]

Mama Maria’s and Sal’s Pizzeria both closed in February 2023. Mama Maria’s closed because John Esposito, the Mama Maria’s owner, wanted to retire.

[@bibby659]

The fact they hid camera's and microphones outside means a lot of what was recorded like that was most likely not fake. With this show you can easily tell when something feels forced or fake A LOT of what is shown in this episode in particular does not at all seem fake. Also, something about the re-decorations. I feel like I have not once really seen Ramsey actually go all out like he did with this place. He gave them new tables and walls as he usually does. But he even gives them a new board rather than cover. He gives him a special custom made artwork piece for the back wall. Photo's of the restaurant from years back. Table covers in the form of newspapers of old with the old headlines and even wordings, photo's of his dad, himself, and even his mother. The amount of love that went into the redesign is absolutely unbelievably heartfelt. Also giving him a new shirt as well, specifically and specially made for him. Not only that but Ramsey even uncharacteristically went from his usual strict, stern British douchey self. To someone who clearly knew that that method wouldn't work here, that this isn't a business failing because of a stupid, poor, or general owner who could give less than two shits. It was an owner who gave too much of a shit, who loved everything he grew up with, who had such a strong attachment to everything it became so unbearably hard for him to let it go. I am pretty sure that resonated within Gordon himself. Since from what I know about Gordon, he absolutely loves his mother, although his tastes for her food has declined, he still eats it out of the love and respect he has for her. Lastly, the fact he eventually retired, and didn't give his business to HIS kids, really shows he finally learned to let go. To give his kids the choice to do and make themselves what he wasn't able to. And honestly, unlike many of the businesses on the show, this was one of the very few I've seen that deserved a comeback. I am honestly glad that it lasted another 10 years before he closed it down, and the fact it even survived a pandemic as well.

[@Naralogy]

By far one of the most emotional episodes. You can see John’s pain, and his will to change. So happy it turned out that way. He’s truly deserves it.

[@carkeynosgr2788]

The emotional stories, fights, sht talks are fake... Everything is staged even Gordon's expressions

[@mikajjie7913]

@@carkeynosgr2788 Not really, the American version seems fake because of the over-dramatic scenes for entertainment.

[@brook_angel]

@@carkeynosgr2788 you think just anyone can cry on cue and act like they are absolutely paralized by grief?

[@christinaizmaylova9964]

@@brook_angel Agree! If they ain't real, these guys must be given Oscars

[@hongkongfui04]

@@brook_angel Not even Amber Heard can do it! 😁

[@TheBratis]

"Help me change"... Those words man, those words got me in tears. It must've taken great strength to utter the words but it shows that in the end he understands that he can't go on like this but simply doesn't know or have the strength to pull himself out of the past. But he made the first step, the hardest step

[@cesarebachelli]

That is why his restaurant is the few ones that are still open today. Dude is willing to change. Many others change back to their old days.

[@hermitsama3701]

Got to admit I got goosebumps here too. Not just the words but also how he said them.

[@christian6455]

22:45

[@valkyrie1066]

Absolutely, it is so HARD for some people to admit their knowledge and skills are limited. Like everyone else. If he's gotten THAT far; there is hope for him. I've worked for people who tried to be manager AND grill cook or manager and waitress. They are different skills.

[@flex21410]

I feel his pain, it's not easy when you feel obligated to help your family, especially when you've fallen into a routine and you don't see the damage your causing yourself

[@lololta]

Sadly Mama Marias closed this year February 2023 because John wanted to retire but he still did a great job at running it for so long :)

[@pinkandstinky2721]

the fact that both restaurants are still open just proves that Gordon is a legend. He totally turned John’s life and mentality around.

[@fury.461]

most of them shutting down a short time after the episodes aired. glad this is still runnin

[@pinkandstinky2721]

@@fury.461 yea some restaurants are just nothing without gordon😂

[@KompadoodleLEL]

So happy this one was a success! John broke my heart in this episode, his story was so tragic

[@Bella-wp7wz]

Yay !

[@AD-cc7bj]

true. gordons a really good guy

[@universalwinkey99]

I think the kitchen staff deserve a shout out on this one, they never falter, and fking smash the new menu

[@lewissmith3673]

I'm sure this is the only episode with no kitchen drama from the chefs

[@peterclarke7240]

There's been a few of the uk ones which were the same. Look up kitchen nightmares: run away girl. The kitchen team in that, and the chef, Richie, in particular, were so bloody impressive.

[@tommyfield8449]

@@peterclarke7240 there another one.the one that had an idiot couple who claim their chef burger not fresh despite praised by Gordon.

[@Matt-xn7nt]

I mean tbf they served rotting lobster to a customer and passed all the blame to the owner when imo it wasn't his fault at all... There's no way the owner is directly responsible for either keeping up with dates on the food or not noticing that the dish they were sending stank of rotting fish...

[@peterclarke7240]

@@Matt-xn7nt The phrase to bear in mind is "the fish rots from the head." Basically, if your staff are making that sort of catastrophic mistake, it's because you aren't leading them properly. I get it, though. If you're going to serve Lobster from a tank, then EVERY shift, someone needs to be allocated to check the tank, and they need to know and care about what they're doing. But I think it sums up how bad it had got that nobody was doing it, and the owner hadn't checked. Live lobster, man. That's the sort of thing that, if you fudge up, you get shut down for criminal negligience AND get a wrap for animal cruelty. The owner NEEDED to take it seriously and didn't.

[@pat.p]

Gordon is such a great person🥺. He always knows how to react and adjust to every situation and he genuinely cares and wants to help

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

Gordon is a food critic, health inspector, chef, interior decorator, therapist all in one and this is free! you can't pay this man enough to do miracles! I know it's a show but if he can do all this and the owners fight with him my God what else can this man do?

[@MissTorix]

My heart breaks for this man. Didn’t put the blame on anyone but himself. That’s a true man. It’s hard to let go, but you have to move with the times. I wish him nothing but success for his mental health, his heart and his family and employees

[@decim161]

"true man" okay boomer

[@ellielean3349]

@@decim161 it’s true tho it’s pathetic seeing these grown ass men putting the blame on everyone else

[@soccerfever7917]

Except for the wind who cut tge holes🤣🤣

[@ThePunisher014]

@@soccerfever7917 That was his old himself. People can change, he was just scared to move on and change his mentality.

[@etar7695]

@@decim161 who tf says okay boomer now catch up with the times nerd

[@ErikGames_XL]

"I love my family, this is the only way I can provide to them" "But do you think that they enjoy watching you kill yourself in there?" Truly heartbreaking... this proves that Gordon is a great teacher and he does his best to help.

[@yvonnedenaga6267]

But Is Mean/Cold

[@NotEmilio]

@@yvonnedenaga6267 you often have to be cold to get the message across

[@joaquinpv7904]

@@yvonnedenaga6267 that Fran is so rapeable

[@luisandrade2254]

@@yvonnedenaga6267 that’s what you need to succeed

[@Bigtiddiegof666]

@@yvonnedenaga6267 If you aren’t blunt and cold the message won’t get across…

[@lacrossemaster31]

This has to be one of my all time favorite episodes simply because John the owner embodies everything that this show SHOULD be. An owner who let their restaurant fall below acceptable standards yet took full responsibility and was open minded to change. Change that allowed his restaurant to succeed for another decade. Yeah, it may also have something to do with how heartwarming and sincere this owner was about his past that brought me to tears.

[@SayianRace]

Sals and Mama Maria’s pizza was awarded for best pizza in New England.

[@nguyenduonglong94]

Frankly as a chef, The Head Chef is so good. He execute the new menu perfectly, control everything in kitchen. The Owner would not need Gordon, If he was just listen to the chef.

[@fardilhusain]

Yeah exactly

[@margarethmichelina5146]

He's also not arrogant and brutally honest. He got stuck up with frozen ingredients and do whatever John said.

[@tatteredandtorn]

Apparently it takes a fucking world famous 5 star chef just for him to listen

[@charleahar]

With kitchen nightmares it’s almost always an overbearing owner that causes the problems. The owner writes the menu and stops the chef from doing their job of being an actual chef. Eventually, the chef realizes that they have no power and they give up trying.

[@essendossev362]

Yeah, but Gordon is more than just someone who dishes out advice (har har) - as has been said a million times over, he's also a therapist. That's what John really needed.

[@fraz66511]

John is one of the handful owners that are actually honest about their current conditions, actually admits their problems and does not run away with problems and more importantly did NOT blame others for his own problems. Although he has post-power syndrome before, he is a better owner now. Respect. Also, shout out to all chefs on this episode for making the food professionally and did not have any problems on this episode :) (UPDATE: Sal’s pizzeria IS STILL ON BUSINESS! Not only that, THEY HAVE GOOD REVIEWS! 4.5 Stars! :D)

[@pepebeezon772]

2:03 "it's the hipsters" "Am I gonna put on plastic glasses, funky haircut to accommodate these new customers" while the customer is clearly complaining about the tomato sauce and not his appearance. >"The wind did that" >Lies to paramedics, "He had a reaction". Real honest right there. >did NOT blame others Yea right

[@nihilistlemon1995]

@@pepebeezon772 how is he had a reaction a lie ? He didn't specify the reaction granted , but that was still true lol

[@pocketdzn.471]

gordon literally asked him to taste things before he sends it out and he said “bullshit” and threw out the pizza

[@pepebeezon772]

@@nihilistlemon1995 1. Reaction heavily suggests allergy, not food poisoning 2. How is withholding potentially life saving information because he fucked up not dishonest?

[@AlifNurfakhri]

@@pepebeezon772 telling half the truth is not lying

[@macycharmin]

The heart-to-heart between Gordan and John really brought tears to my eyes. The family pictures, the same reaction, what a special touch.

[@timocoetzee]

“It’s 2012 John”. Now I feel old.

[@EgonSupreme]

One of the things I think people are underappreciating regarding John's resistance to change is that when he's told he's doing it wrong and needs to do it differently, that he's trying to do everything like his parents did. Meaning, when he's told "you're doing things wrong," he's probably hearing "your parents were doing it wrong."

[@hmt4381]

Gordon: The food is disgusting, the fridge is contaminated, the decor is hideous That guy: *It is for presentation only*

[@melgallardo2012]

😆 I feel bad for laughing at that.

[@jdismysexuality7565]

14:20 John: It worked before. Why can't it work now? Gordon: Well, you were running on nostalgia; it stood still......You're in love with the memories, John. That hit close to home. 😢

[@hanneeme]

did some searching and this episode aired on november 2012, the restaurant closed on february 2023 because john decided to retire. it was still running for over 10 years since the release date, i’m glad john was able to pull through and improve.

[@sonicfan9144]

The part with Gordon going through all of the frozen food is priceless. The tense nerving music and Gordon's utter shock kills me. 😂🤣

[@g-man4522]

I felt that man's pain.. he clearly misses his mum and dad and felt he couldn't do it without their guidance.. he was still the pizza boy they made him... Great to see him step up his mum and dad would be proud.. I hope he is still making a success of his place.. Good luck.

[@Cynderfan35]

the place is open, last time I checked. It truly hit deep when you see how John was so broken man but when Gordon comforted, it truly had an impact, it shows that when needed, Gordon can truly be the voice of reason/the light to the darkness.

[@maniestranger4329]

@@Cynderfan35 it actually one of the few restaurant that are still open and successful it's really awesome . Also if I'm not mistaken the guy has tiktok talking about pizzas 😂

[@Nolascana]

Occasionally I rewatch episodes and this one gets me emotional nearly every time. It's just heartbreaking. It's not incompetence or ignorance to a weaponised degree. Just an owner that was out of his depth and couldn't see it till he had one heck of a wakeup. I'm glad to see in the comments that the restaurant carried on and wasn't beyond saving, as many are.

[@elsiedoomhammer7646]

​@@Nolascana Right? I'm glad this is one of the few that made it. It's good to see.

[@Jim_100]

*Ambulance comes in* John: Kill the cameras Cameramen: I missed the part where that's my problem

[@brook_angel]

They should've, out of respect to the dude being taken to the hospital. Pretty unfair that they even filmed him while he was feeling like puking his guts out.

[@nikolaussimmerstatter6874]

Made my day 🤣

[@jomibabalola8554]

They did kill the cams. The clips after were a summary of what happened

[@rainbowunicorn709]

Image. Same reason he tried to mislead the paramedics into thinking it was an allergic reaction.

[@laraoneal7284]

This owner was such a sweet genuine man. I hope he’s happy today and spending all his time with his family.

[@caliburnus7179]

The conversation at 29:45 had me tearing up man. You can tell John has a heart unlike most of the other owners on this show.

[@aymanmoe6742]

People always thought Gordon Ramsey is a dickhead, but this man is a true teacher. The more you watch him the more you understand that he’s not trying to be aggressive, he’s just trying to provide guidance Shoutout to Kitchen Nightmares and shoutout to John and Mamma Maria’s team 👏🏽

[@hobiinleather1366]

i compare him so much to joe bastianich. it's chefs like that I have 0 respect for.

[@Babesinthewood97]

Gordon Ramsey is epic. Often he’s the only reasonable person around in these episodes. The staff is unbelievably stupid

[@MariaLopez-hc2nm]

Absolutely!!!

[@mbo191]

I have seen in an episode of... Hell's Kitchen I think(?) Gordon saying something about "You give me this and it hurts in my heart" and I believe that's the key to it all. He knows how good a dish can be if it's cooked with proper care, and then someone bungle it up and it really does hurt in his heart. / B.

[@hobiinleather1366]

@@mbo191 he’s also really good at spotting potential. he knows how well someone can do and if they’re underperforming

[@JMurdochNZ]

Gordon's capability to read people and adjust his own behaviour to the situation is quite extraordinary. Chefs in Hell's Kitchen and his own places looking for absolute perfection? Kick their asses because they need to be tough to survive in a cuthroat business. A guy hurting over the loss of his parents, trying to keep his small restaurant together? Firm, forceful but still obviously caring guidance.

[@arthurdearlove5958]

jan backal

[@user-gd6zl9lo4c]

This episode was heartbreaking .

[@luigirota7964]

Yes

[@rolandkiss749]

Really nice episode. John is a really honest dude who did everything out of love for his parents just didnt know how to do it right. I'm glad you helped him and happy for John.

[@Amm17ar]

WHERE ARE THEY NOW UPDATE: Mama Marias and Sals Pizzeria is still open and going strong. They currenly boast very good ratings on most websites including 4/5 stars on Trip Advisor, and 4.7/5 stars on google reviews. People seem to love the food, atmosphere, history and service to this day. The pizza seems to be a highlight. Overall the restaurant has survived the worst of their rough days, Covid and seem to be doing good. Some reviews didnt love the italian food, some didnt love the slices but overall the majority of reviews are amazing. Its noted that the seafood is still frozen. According to Kitchen Nightmares website, old customers have returned, some tweaks were made to Gordons recipes and overall business is up 10% as of 2019 (pre-covid)

[@resred5666]

Thanks for the update.

[@kimsien6070]

But what happend to the lobster man that almost died

[@XSIoker]

@@kimsien6070 He's a Lobster now

[@kimsien6070]

@@XSIoker more like his a lobster tail poop

[@kimsien6070]

@Real Aiglon lets not forget chef mike

[@NoriMori1992]

14:30 "You're in love with the memories, John!" You can tell that hit him like a train.

[@toportime]

I do respect John, he took responsibility for everything and did not try to blame anyone else.

[@janiceA7788]

John had me holding back tears avoiding feelings of the deep emotional pain in which I can relate to of losing both parents. So glad he got the help he needed.

[@jenniferglitz2840]

I almost came to tears when the owner told Gordon he sacrificed his education to work at the restaurant along side he's late parents.....ok after the heart to heart sit-down Gordon had with him, "I cried"😭

[@markR6.76]

Definitely feel his pain , but his parents wouldn’t want him like this and he has too realise , I think he’s still grieving, bless him

[@defiante1]

I don't like how he both holds the restuarant as a shrine to his parents, but then blames them for why he is the way he is and they made him work like a donkey and etc etc. The guy has serious emotional issues, he both resents his parents and puts them on some insane pedastal. He has a strange child like quality to him, guy seriously needs therapy.

[@kaiofthestorm7168]

@@defiante1 it’s the immigrant child experience lol. You both love your parents dearly but hate stuff that they made you do in order to better than overall family, it’s a different mindset and culture than Americans.

[@pepebeezon772]

@@kaiofthestorm7168 not really, stop generalizing

[@rosestewart1606]

my grandmother had to leave school because she had to work to help her family...she was 13, just a year younger than John was. she was the kindest person I've ever met but she was ashamed of that. even when she was writing she would apologize for it not being good enough because of her education. Funny thing is, she had beautiful handwriting.

[@smr1518]

Now this is a classic episode. And I know there's only five days left, but I hope all you guys and everyone who's running this channel have a very merry and safe Christmas.

[@bliblablubb0712]

Thank you! Have a Merry Christmas, too!

[@pikeform55]

ITS NOT 1957 ITS 2012🤣🤣🤣

[@skeletordanzig4999]

Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄🎄

[@doitnow1150]

Same buddy

[@jane583]

Thanks, you too :D

[@rrrjooy6946]

This is one of the few episodes i am really rooting for the Owner. Happy to know that He was able to open the restaurant for quite more years after this show was aired. And Kudos to the Chef and staff. They were all really there to help. No bullshit or drama but sincerely just want to help Jon.

[@missamylynne86]

My heart breaks for this man. Ppl get sick in the old ways Not all of the old ways are the best ways. I clean out my freezers every 2 months but I can only afford to buy what we eat right within that month. As soon as I saw the pictures of his parents and newspapers I started crying too lol Amazing decor!

[@Charmiez911]

The owner is another person I love on this episode. He doesn't sit in denial. He doesn't make excuses. He doesn't become defensive over every little thing he's been holding onto. He acknowledges it. He explains it. He takes accountability and he embraces the way he feels for his parents and their legacy left behind in his hands.

[@GumSkyloard]

He's broken, and he knows he is broken. He's not cocky, or an idiot, he just needs help.

[@William_corpuz]

and the good things is this resturant(please correct m spelling) stills runs until today and its getting a lot of good review.

[@JennMacaroni]

i love how gordon is flabbergasted by the owner's acceptance of fault and responsibility.

[@jeromewagschal9485]

Well...Most of the time the restaurant owners either have an attitude or they are in complete denial... Not this time...So maybe Gordon Ramsay was completely surprised because he expected to give the other person a full speech...

[@LemoneVR]

Gordon: 😦

[@lawrencelopez9839]

mhmm, that's why he's hardly yelling he's just bemused

[@Dat-yi4iz]

It is good but at least the owner admits it’s his fault and not try blame staff like most do

[@tedlytle790]

I have seen so many of these episodes where children of owners are often unwilling heirs to their parents dreams. This poor man dropped out of school to help his parents, now he is stuck and that is all he knows. If parents don't allow their children to explore and support them in discovering their own path, they are robbing them of a life of happiness. I understand he wants to honor his parents with his loyalty to their restaurant, but this is not healthy. It is 2024 and I just read the updates, so I wish him well in his retirement.

[@Josh.WDW.]

Ramsey/Design Team did an AMAZING job. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL adding his parents to the walls and tables. This is one of the few owners that took responsibility for everything. No defensive confrontations, took accountability. Made him very likeable, and can't help but root for the guy. Glad he kept his business going.

[@WaiWaiG0r]

This episode is so touching, 'How long has that been here, since my parents died.' My tears suddenly fall down like a fountain, I can see the owner really loves his family.

[@bleepgloop]

I love how when John said to throw out the sign, Gordon told him to take it home instead 😭

[@wahidpawana424]

Even his staff knows what his problem is. The best part about it is when the owner say to throw em out, even both his employee and gordon tell him no.

[@PCLHH]

I love the new decor of the restaurant

[@SWTobito0702]

Man that hit me like a truck.

[@amanar.1658]

It's the wrong kind of love though, it kept him stuck!

[@murraycooper7666]

Chef Joe looks like the ideal person anyone would want running their kitchen; no time for bullshit, tells it to you straight, full control of the other chefs and tickets, picked up the new menu with 0 faults. Missing the rotton lobster was bad but Jon even admitted that he had tied Joe's hands. I think he's one of the most capable chefs who have been on kitchen nightmares

[@CMStrawbridge]

He was instantly my favorite chef in the series (besides Gordon, of course 😂) John was also the first owner I've ever felt genuine sympathy for

[@farcenter]

He was very impressive actually

[@pistodouziera5671]

What saved this restaurant after Ramsey was gone is the fact that John has very good staff.

[@charlesfrandolig5090]

Good for you Gordon, you did well .This man desperately needed your help and you gave it to him. BRAVO!

[@ThePotatoZone]

John was clearly struggling so much throughout this, sometimes people never cope with loss. Was good to see him take ownership of mistakes and such though, I hope he is doing better now. Also Joe seemed very knowledgeable and sensible, just held back by the owners menu. Hope they all gained some form of success after this happened

[@ddj6133]

Thy are still open which is good

[@ThePotatoZone]

@@ddj6133 Awesome news! Hopefully not reverted back to old ways

[@Tea_N_Crumpets]

@@ThePotatoZone They have a 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, so I think they’re actually doing okay. It’s really nice when the restaurants featured on KN actually find success and learn from Gordon’s advice.

[@ThePotatoZone]

@@Tea_N_Crumpets that’s fantastic! Good to hear

[@abrahamhawkins1754]

@@Tea_N_Crumpets That's wicked man! Most restaurants close down after KN

[@Sir_Gerald_Nosehairs.]

So basically his parents pulled him out of school and got him to work in the family business because they didn't want to pay someone else? No wonder he didn't have much passion for it, it wasn't his choice, really. Glad to hear he's doing well, one of the few owners who didn't seem to be an intolerable arsehole.

[@kirishima638]

Shitty parents. They basically screwed him over for life. It sounds like the restaurant was struggling even in their time, 40 years ago, and rather than try to fix the issues then, they burdened their son with it instead.

[@chrisdeanjames2898]

@@kirishima638 the guy didn’t realise he was given an unbelievable opportunity by his parents. he was wallowing in self-pity. he needed Gordon to show him the glass was half full not half empty. He is working for himself making bank, that is good enough.

[@kirishima638]

@@chrisdeanjames2898 Erm, did you watch the same episode? He was out of his depth and in deep, deep shit, not just financially but personally. They robbed him of his education and any other opportunities and used him as free labour. No parent should just expect their children to follow in their footsteps. The problem with a lot of these owners is that they ARE positive, half-full kinds of people. They are then in denial when things turn to shit, unable to see the issues that are obvious to outsiders, including their customers.

[@chrisdeanjames2898]

@@kirishima638 he was handed a free business and decided to feel sorry for himself. pathetic.

[@paorasimon4957]

@@chrisdeanjames2898 But it wasn't his choice. He didn't even have a chance on his own dream. Having/owning a business doesn't necessarily mean success, especially when you're not passionate in what you're doing or/and having no guidance. He even says he was uneducated, so imagine doing financials and not knowing how to balance your expenses. Plus running restaurant isn't easy also, not much people can handle at a very fast pace and clearly he couldn't (at the time). But glad that's in the past and is doing well today.

[@kamogelokhoza3273]

This was such a heart felt episode because of how attached the owner was to his parents memories and how much he wants to support his family even thou he doesn't know how. When he said "my child said to me daddy, Ramsey is gonna fix everything so that we can spend more time together" that's Soo painfully sad, really make you appreciate and put into perspective how much Gordon Ramsay's work changes people's lives for the better

[@Accobea]

I absolutely love the pictures of his parents on the wall and the newspaper print of them on the tables. That was just the special touch that John needed an order to feel still connected to his family, but brand new that was really touching.