Two metro Detroit restaurants will get the Gordon Ramsay treatment this summer. Boodles in Madison Heights and Firenze in Warren both appear on the 10th season of FOX’s Kitchen Nightmares, according to FOX and Detroit News reporting. The season premieres Tuesday, July 21, at 8 p.m. Their episodes air later: Boodles on August 18, and Firenze, the season finale, on September 15.
The two restaurants offer a study in contrasts. One is still open and has reworked its menu since filming. The other has been closed for more than a year. For more of the local dining scene, see our Food and Drinks coverage.
At a Glance
| The show | Kitchen Nightmares, Season 10 on FOX, hosted by Gordon Ramsay |
| Season premiere | Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 8 p.m.; a two-hour, Midwest-focused season |
| Boodles | Madison Heights, near 11 Mile and the I-75 service drive; episode airs Aug. 18 |
| Firenze | Warren, on 10 Mile just west of Hoover; season finale airs Sept. 15 |
| Boodles status | Open, with a streamlined menu, fixed-price dinners, and wine events since filming |
| Firenze status | Closed since June 2025 |
| Where to watch | FOX, with next-day streaming on Hulu; check local listings |
Which Detroit Restaurants Are on Kitchen Nightmares?
Ramsay filmed at two longtime metro Detroit spots, according to Detroit News reporting. The first is Boodles, a supper club in Madison Heights near 11 Mile and the I-75 service drive. The second is Firenze, a family-owned Italian restaurant in Warren on 10 Mile just west of Hoover. Neither appears in the July 21 premiere. Instead, their episodes air later in the season.
Boodles: A 40-Year Supper Club Gets a Reset
Boodles has anchored its corner of Madison Heights for about 40 years. The restaurant is known for a vintage supper-club feel, a Caesar salad prepared tableside, and a live piano player. Ramsay visited last year to film the episode, which airs August 18.
Since then, the restaurant has leaned into change. Boodles has advertised a more streamlined menu, fixed-price dinners, wine events, and other new features, according to Detroit News reporting. In other words, the makeover appears to have stuck, and diners can judge the results in person before the episode airs.
Firenze: A Warren Italian Staple That Did Not Survive
Firenze tells a harder story. The family-owned Italian restaurant on 10 Mile in Warren has been closed since June 2025, according to Detroit News reporting. As a result, its Kitchen Nightmares appearance, the September 15 season finale, will play as a look back rather than a comeback.
Still, the episode offers a window into a neighborhood restaurant that served Warren for years. For viewers, it is a reminder of how thin the margins can be for independent, family-run kitchens.
When and Where to Watch
Season 10 of Kitchen Nightmares premieres Tuesday, July 21, at 8 p.m. on FOX, with a two-hour episode and a Midwest theme, according to FOX. The Boodles episode follows on August 18, and the Firenze finale airs September 15. New episodes stream the next day on Hulu. Times can shift, so check local listings before you tune in.
Why It Matters
National television rarely trains its cameras on metro Detroit’s independent restaurants. This season does, and it captures both sides of the business at once. Boodles shows a decades-old institution adapting to survive. Firenze shows what happens when the math stops working. Together, they make a national show feel distinctly local. Follow @rawdetroit for continued coverage.
Kitchen Nightmares Detroit FAQ
What Detroit restaurants are on Kitchen Nightmares in 2026?
Two metro Detroit restaurants appear on Season 10: Boodles in Madison Heights, whose episode airs August 18, and Firenze in Warren, featured in the September 15 season finale.
When does the new season of Kitchen Nightmares premiere?
Season 10 premieres Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 8 p.m. on FOX with a two-hour episode. The season focuses on struggling Midwest restaurants.
When does the Boodles episode air?
The Boodles episode airs August 18, 2026. The 40-year-old Madison Heights supper club remains open and has advertised a streamlined menu, fixed-price dinners, and wine events since filming.
Is Firenze in Warren still open?
No. Firenze, the family-owned Italian restaurant on 10 Mile in Warren, has been closed since June 2025. It appears in the September 15 season finale.
Where can I watch Kitchen Nightmares?
New episodes air on FOX and stream the next day on Hulu. Check local listings for exact times.
Published July 15, 2026. Air dates and details come from FOX and Detroit News reporting and are subject to change.