Restaurant: Impossible (2011)

S1E5 Meglio's

At Meglio's in Bridgeton, Missouri, close to St. Louis, Robert encounters an Italian eatery that seems trapped in a bygone era, riddled with numerous issues. While the restaurant boasts about using traditional family recipes, Robert quickly realizes that their cooking mainly consists of just unboxing frozen meals. Once he processes this revelation, he sets out to train the kitchen team, emphasizing the importance of serving high-quality dishes made from fresh ingredients and a streamlined menu. However, with a last-minute design challenge and an owner lacking direction, Robert grapples with significant hurdles to turn this venture around.