Ep 8. La Gondola

In the eighth episode of season 2 of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay travels to the seaside town of Margate to help struggling Italian restaurant La Gondola. The restaurant is owned by sisters Rita and Lisa, who inherited the business from their parents but are now struggling to keep it afloat.

Upon arrival, Ramsay is unimpressed with the restaurant's outdated decor and lackluster menu. He orders a variety of dishes and is disappointed with the quality and taste of each one. He then meets with Rita and Lisa, who are defensive and reluctant to accept any criticism.

Ramsay begins his renovations by giving the restaurant a fresh coat of paint and updating the seating and decor. He then sets to work on the menu, insisting that they focus on fresh, authentic Italian dishes using high-quality ingredients. He brings in Chef Rocco DiSpirito to help revamp the menu and train the staff in classic Italian cooking techniques.

As the kitchen transitions to the new menu, tensions run high between Ramsay and the sisters. Rita and Lisa struggle to let go of their old ways and accept Ramsay's vision for the restaurant. However, with the help of Chef DiSpirito and Ramsay's persistence, they begin to make progress.

On the night of the relaunch, the restaurant is packed with locals eager to try the new menu. The kitchen struggles at first, but ultimately delivers on the new dishes. Customers are impressed with the quality and the overall experience at La Gondola.

At the end of the episode, Ramsay checks in on the restaurant and finds that the changes have had a positive impact on business. Rita and Lisa have accepted Ramsay's help and are grateful for the changes he brought to their restaurant. La Gondola's future looks bright as they continue to serve delicious, authentic Italian cuisine.