Ep 7. Casa Roma

In this episode of Kitchen Nightmares, Chef Gordon Ramsay visits Casa Roma, an Italian restaurant located in Lancaster, California. The restaurant was started by Salvatore Coppola, who named the restaurant after his hometown in Italy and has been running it for over 30 years.

Upon his arrival, Ramsay quickly realizes that Casa Roma is in dire need of his help. The restaurant is outdated and dirty, and the food is lacking in both quality and taste. Salvatore is resistant to change and has a hard time accepting Ramsay’s criticism, which makes the chef’s job even more difficult.

During his investigation, Ramsay discovers that the kitchen is unsanitary and that there is no standardization in the cooking process. He also finds out that some of the food is not fresh and that Salvatore has cut corners by using frozen and canned ingredients.

To fix the problems at Casa Roma, Ramsay decides to revamp the menu and the décor of the restaurant. He also brings in an Italian chef to train the kitchen staff and teach them how to cook authentic Italian dishes. Salvatore initially resists Ramsay’s changes, but eventually comes around and allows the chef to transform the restaurant into a modern Italian eatery.

Throughout the episode, Ramsay clashes with Salvatore and his family over the changes he is making to the restaurant. However, he is able to convince them that change is necessary and that their business needs to evolve with the times. He also helps Salvatore learn how to manage his staff and run a successful restaurant.

In the end, Ramsay is able to turn Casa Roma around and transform it into a thriving Italian restaurant. The food is fresh and delicious, the décor is modern and inviting, and customers are happy with the changes. Salvatore and his family are grateful to Ramsay for his help and for saving their family business.

Overall, this episode of Kitchen Nightmares is a testament to the transformative power of Gordon Ramsay’s vision and expertise. His ability to turn struggling restaurants into successful businesses is truly remarkable, and this episode is no exception.