Ep 6. Sebastian's

In Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 6, chef Gordon Ramsay heads to Burbank, California to help out a restaurant called Sebastian's. The restaurant, owned by Sebastian Di Modica, claims to serve authentic Italian food, but it's clear from the start that there are serious issues with the food.

When Gordon arrives, he's immediately met with an overpowering smell of old food and dirty cookware. The kitchen is a disaster, with food all over the floor and equipment that hasn't been cleaned in ages. Gordon takes a look at the menu and is shocked by the lack of authenticity - dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti carbonara are served with odd ingredients and resemble nothing like classic Italian cuisine.

Gordon orders a few dishes and is disappointed with everything that comes out of the kitchen. The chicken parmesan is overcooked and served with unseasoned pasta, the spaghetti carbonara is watery and flavorless, and a seafood dish is inedible. To make matters worse, Sebastian is extremely defensive when Gordon tries to offer solutions and take the business in a better direction.

The next day, Gordon brings in his team to assess the restaurant further. They discover that the restaurant is losing tens of thousands of dollars every month, and that the staff is completely demotivated due to Sebastian's leadership style. The chefs don't trust him to make decisions, and the front of house staff are constantly dealing with rude customers who complain about the food.

Gordon decides to overhaul the menu completely, and brings in fresh ingredients to show the kitchen staff how to cook authentic Italian food. He also has the kitchen deep cleaned and brings in a team of designers to update the decor and make the restaurant more inviting.

In the end, the grand re-opening is a success. Customers rave over the new menu, and the staff is motivated and excited to work in a clean and organized restaurant. Sebastian has learned to trust his team and let go of some control, which has only helped the business.

Overall, Sebastian's was a disaster when Gordon arrived, but the changes he made turned it into a successful and authentic Italian restaurant.