What happened to Da Mimmo after Kitchen Nightmares: Open or closed?

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Da Mimmo received loads of feedback from Gordon Ramsay on Kitchen Nightmares. Have they taken his advice seriously enough to survive?

If you’re curious whether or not you can dine at Da Mimmo after seeing it featured on Kitchen Nightmares, you’ve come to the right place.

This Kitchen Nightmares restaurant was featured on Season 8 Episode 4. But, as we know, plenty of restaurants on this hit reality TV show don’t stand the test of time.

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That’s because a lot of their flaws are put on spectacle with Gordon Ramsay calling out every single thing he finds inappropriate. Here’s what fans should know about Da Mimmo and where it stands after the Kitchen Nightmares episode aired.

Da Mimmo is still open after Kitchen Nightmares

Unfortunately, Da Mimmo closed in September 2024. The restaurant held its final dinner service on September 29, 2024, before closing the next day.

In a statement posted on Instagram, the owners wrote: “It is bittersweet to announce that we will be closing our doors on Monday, September 30. Launching and growing this family restaurant in such a wonderful community has been an incredible experience, Gordon Ramsay and all!

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“We are so grateful for the support we’ve received and the memories we’ve created here.

“This journey has opened new doors for our talented pizza chef Antonio, allowing him to flourish and explore exciting new opportunities. While we’re sad to say goodbye, we’re excited for what’s ahead.”

There haven’t been other updates from Da Mimmo, so keep your eyes peeled on its Instagram page for any other updates.

Who owned the restaurant?

One of the most interesting details about Da Mimmo is that it was run by three brothers. The Gigante brothers are TikTok influencers who care about their social media presence just as much as they care about the success of their restaurant.

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In total, these brothers have three million followers keeping up with their daily activities. Food blogging has always been popular on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. These brothers have capitalized on that.

Vincent Gigante, Antonio Gigante, and Vito Gigante were in charge of running this brick oven pizzeria. Their mother, Melissa, was also heavily involved as an owner of the business.

Before getting involved in the restaurant industry with her sons, Melissa served as a police lieutenant in Hoboken for 26 years.

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What could you eat at Da Mimmo?

Pizza is the trademark dish at Da Mimmo, but they also served other food including chicken, mussels, and meatballs.

The menu largely consisted of Italian food, with pasta also playing a prominent role in their dishes.

For more on the show, find out whether Kitchen Nightmares Season 9 is happening. We can also tell you whether Kitchen Nightmares is scripted, or who pays for the renovations on the show.