The Best Kitchen Nightmares Episodes, Ranked

Chef Gordon Ramsay visits restaurants across the United States to help owners make changes to better their business. The best episodes of Kitchen Nightmares often feature disgusting practices or outdated menus. Some good episodes of Kitchen Nightmares also feature owners who are bad at bookkeeping and managing their staff.

What are the best episodes of Kitchen Nightmares? “Mojito” from season three is a fan favorite. This episode finds Chef Ramsay visiting Brooklyn where separated spouses run a confusing kitchen. “Lela's” is also a compelling episode of Kitchen Nightmares.

“Burger Kitchen” is another good episode from Kitchen Nightmares as is “Amy's Baking Company” which finds Chef Ramsay leaving without finishing his improvements for the only time in the show's history.

Do you have a favorite Kitchen Nightmares episode? Give the best episodes a vote up and vote down any episodes you may not have liked.


  • Burger Kitchen (1)
    Video: YouTube
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    12 VOTES

    Burger Kitchen (1)

    Chef Ramsay pays a visit to Burger Kitchen in Los Angeles in order to revamp the bland menu and to revive the tired establishment with a fresh look and a renewed vibe fit for the hip Hollywood crowd.
    • Original Airing: November 04, 2011
    • Season: Kitchen Nightmares - Season 4
    • Episode Number: 6
    • Series: Kitchen Nightmares
    12 votes
  • Sebastian's
    Video: YouTube
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    10 VOTES

    Sebastian's

    Chef Ramsay takes on the challenge of turning a pizza restaurant in Burbank, California, called Sebastian's, into a pleasurable place to dine at. Sebastian's serves frozen food from a complicated menu and the wait staff is always auditioning for their next big role.
    • Original Airing: November 07, 2007
    • Season: Kitchen Nightmares - Season 1
    • Episode Number: 6
    • Series: Kitchen Nightmares
    10 votes
  • Lido di Manhattan Beach
    Video: YouTube
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    9 VOTES

    Lido di Manhattan Beach

    Chef Ramsay visits Carlstadt, NJ, restaurant Grasshopper. Find out if Chef Ramsay will be able to turn the restaurant around or if it will be forced to close its doors forever.
    • Original Airing: March 04, 2010
    • Season: Kitchen Nightmares - Season 2
    • Episode Number: 5
    • Series: Kitchen Nightmares
    9 votes
  • Le Bistro
    Video: YouTube
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    9 VOTES

    Le Bistro

    Chef Ramsay visits Davide, a restaurant in Boston, MA. Find out if he will be able to turn the restaurant around or if it will be forced to close its doors forever.
    • Original Airing: March 11, 2010
    • Season: Kitchen Nightmares - Season 2
    • Episode Number: 6
    9 votes
  • Anna Vincenzo's
    Video: YouTube
    5
    9 VOTES

    Anna Vincenzo's

    Chef Ramsay's next restaurant project is Café Tavolini in Bridgeport, CT. Find out if his experience and expertise will help transform the eatery into a success or if Café Tavolini will have to shut its doors.
    • Original Airing: March 26, 2010
    • Season: Kitchen Nightmares - Season 2
    • Episode Number: 9
    9 votes
  • Trobiano's
    Video: YouTube
    6
    17 VOTES

    Trobiano's

    Chef Gordon Ramsay takes on Bazzini Cafe, an Italian restaurant in Ridgewood, NJ, that struggles with slow service, poorly crafted dishes, a lackluster sous chef and a disappointing head chef.
    • Original Airing: September 25, 2008
    • Season: Kitchen Nightmares - Season 1
    • Episode Number: 4
    • Series: Kitchen Nightmares
    17 votes