Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 16

Ep 16. Chiarella's

  • TV14
  • March 23, 2012
  • 43 min
  •   (130)

In Kitchen Nightmares season 5 episode 16, Gordon Ramsay visits Chiarella's in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The restaurant is owned by husband and wife, Tommy and Dina Chiarella, who have been running the establishment for 25 years. However, the restaurant has been struggling financially and the couple are on the verge of losing everything. Tommy is in denial about the state of the restaurant and believes their food is still excellent despite customer complaints and bad reviews.

Upon arrival, Gordon is immediately unimpressed with the outdated decor of the restaurant and the lack of attention to detail in the kitchen. He orders a sampling of dishes from the menu and is disappointed in the bland flavors and poorly executed dishes. Gordon confronts Tommy about the issues and tries to get him to acknowledge the problems so they can begin to fix them.

After a rough start, Gordon sets to work revamping the restaurant's menu and kitchen. He introduces a new dish, a Philly cheesesteak spring roll, which he believes will be a hit with the locals. He also reorganizes the kitchen to make it more efficient and introduces new equipment to help the chefs prepare the food more quickly and efficiently.

Throughout the episode, Gordon clashes with Tommy and Dina as they resist his changes and defend their old ways of doing things. Despite this, Gordon persists and manages to get the couple on board with the changes, even getting Tommy to try new foods and drinks for the first time in years.

As the reopening approaches, the pressure is on to see if the changes have paid off. The restaurant is packed with customers eagerly anticipating the new menu and improvements. Tommy and Dina nervously watch as the first orders come in, but they prove to be a success. Customers rave about the new dishes and the improved service, with some even expressing amazement at the changes.

In the end, Gordon manages to turn around Chiarella's and gives Tommy and Dina a new lease on life. The restaurant is thriving once again, with a loyal customer base and a revamped menu that people are raving about. Tommy and Dina express their gratitude to Gordon and are overwhelmed with the support they've received from the community. The episode ends with Gordon leaving a happy and successful restaurant behind.

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  • First Aired
    March 23, 2012
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    43 min
  • Language
    English