A hamburger restaurant somewhere in Benidorm and another hip beachy spot in the state capital Moraira are among the places featured on the popular show. The Madrid chef Alberto Chicote visited several locations during different episodes, and the outcomes in Alicante did not always meet the expectations of the owners or the chef.
Below readers can discover which places appear on the show and whether the famous restaurants and bars are still open or closed. Some families found a happy ending.
The business that took part in Kitchen Nightmare finds a new path after years of perseverance thanks to Chicote
Moraira Da Vinci Restaurant, also known as New Da Vinci
The issues highlighted in the first season of Kitchen Nightmare show that some problems persisted. The establishment struggled to maintain contact with Chicote and eventually closed down years after the broadcast in 2012. The owner, Rafa Soler, explained that Chicote had removed international cuisine from the menu, which led customers away: Nobody wanted to eat rice cooked with vine shoots. His son added that the core problem was the lack of fair dealings between the people in charge and a deterioration of relations with his father. He said that the team had been doing well, but the father felt the party had moved on.
Alcoy Restaurant La Hamburguesía, later renamed La Broqueta
The arc with the famous clashes and intense moments took place in Alcoy at the former La Hamburguesía, which became La Broqueta. Chicote faced sharp remarks and tense exchanges from the owner’s husband, leading the crew to briefly consider pulling back. The episode ended with the restaurant not continuing under the original concept and the business transferring elsewhere.
Interesting details show that the transfer happened before the show aired. Online advertisements from the owners Clara and her husband announced the impending change, describing a three-zone facility with seating for 45, a children’s area for 25, and an internal terrace for 35. They noted renovations completed under Chicote and listed equipment including refrigerators, gas stoves, a deep fryer, and air conditioning, with a monthly rent of 700 euros and terrace rent of 175 euros.
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Benidorm Port Neighbours
In Benidorm there were tense moments marked by surprising chaos when the kitchen storage and fridge were inspected. Chicote confronted a cook known for a harsh and domineering attitude, and the situation did not easily improve. The chef believed the best path forward was to bring in another professional to manage the kitchen, yet the business remains open and operating today.
Alicante Hot Beach and Golden Beach Alicante
Reports on social media indicated a closure after the Nightmare in the Kitchen experience in 2018. Yet three additional restaurants stayed open under the same ownership after the program ended. The posts emphasised that the best takeaway from the episode was the promise of offering amazing and delicious food.