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Restaurant Divided

Season 1

Family restaurants on the brink of failure are given a unique chance to turn their fortunes around with the help of celebrated chef and restaurateur Rocco DiSpirito.
Where to Watch Season 1
6 Episodes
  • Mia Famiglia
    E1
    Episode 1Mia FamigliaChef/Restaurateur Rocco DiSpirito steps in to help feuding siblings Larry and Laura resolve their conflicting ideas about how to save their struggling family restaurant, Mia Famiglia, opened in honor of their late father. Laura believes changing to a sports bar concept will bring in the customers, while Larry is certain that a steakhouse will save them. In order to reveal the future of the restaurant, Rocco divides the restaurant to open both concepts for one night. Based on his assessment of customer reactions and the financial viability of each concept, Rocco chooses only one restaurant to move forward, bringing this family together and giving them hope for the future.
  • Gyros and Goodies
    E2
    Episode 2Gyros and GoodiesRestaurant owner Terry sunk all of her savings into her N.J. Greek eatery, as well as a major financial investment from her future son-in-law, Neil. With their money gone, they need Rocco DiSpirito to bring this family together.
  • Maggie's Farm
    E3
    Episode 3Maggie's FarmLaura and her fiance, Andrew, are at odds over how to save the struggling farm-to-table restaurant they opened a year ago with Andrew's best friend, Matthew. Despite the restaurant's delicious food, the restaurant has been steadily losing money since opening, and the couple could soon be unable to provide for their young daughter. Matthew wants to attract a younger crowd by turning the restaurant into a "Speakgreazy," offering elaborate cocktails and southern-influenced small plates, while Laura is determined the existing concept can be saved with some improvements. Torn between his fiancee and best friend, Andrew turns to Chef Rocco DiSpirito, who steps in and helps determine which concept will move forward, after developing and opening both concepts for one night.
  • Against Da Grill
    E4
    Episode 4Against Da GrillFour years ago, lifelong friends Kurron and Vinny opened Against Da Grill in their Staten Island hometown. As active members of the community, the restaurant's struggle to stay open goes deeper than the food alone.
  • Phamous Phil's
    E5
    Episode 5Phamous Phil'sPhil and Robin depleted their savings to open a barbecue restaurant in Collegeville, Penn. Phil wants to keep it as is, while Robin wants to transform it into a chop house restaurant. Rocco DiSpirito steps in to help with their visions.
  • Michael's Porthole
    E6
    Episode 6Michael's PortholeMichael's Porthole, a waterfront seafood restaurant on Long Island, N.Y., is struggling to survive after a string of disasters left the restaurant in serious disrepair. Owner Michael believes the original restaurant can survive if they can get out of debt, while his son and executive chef, Mike Jr., feels strongly that an Italian concept will get diners in the doors year round. Chef Rocco DiSpirito intervenes, dividing the space and helping them develop their menus: After opening both restaurants for one night, Rocco decides which concept will give the family the best chance of success.
 
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