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What happened to the restaurants on Restaurant Impossible?

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Daniel Johnson

Published Feb 28, 2026

What happened to the restaurants on Restaurant Impossible?

According to the reality food show tracker Food Network Gossip, by 2018 100 of 140 Restaurant: Impossible locations had closed. The premiere season in 2011 really put the “impossible” in Restaurant: Impossible — all seven joints visited were out of business by 2015.

What happened to Villari’s on Restaurant Impossible?

Restaurant Impossible was cancelled in August 2016 but a new season of Restaurant Impossible returned in 2019. Villari’s closed in May 2015, after changing it’s name to Jerseys Pub 73. They claimed the show didn’t bring them enough publicity and customer numbers dwindled.

Should you call your TV show Restaurant Impossible?

When you call your show Restaurant: Impossible you’re certainly taking on the… well… impossible. The failure rate for restaurants isn’t nearly as drastic as conventional wisdom would have you think, but still, taking a restaurant with a bad rep and rehabbing it isn’t the easiest thing in the world.

Is Restaurant Impossible still open after makeover?

The restaurant opened another location shortly after the Restaurant Impossible makeover. Full Original Update. Still open with mixed reviews. The restaurant is currently for sale. Full Original Update. Still open with mostly positive reviews. People love the work Restaurant Impossible did, but there are a few complaints about higher prices.

Can you turn around a failing restaurant in just two days?

Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting challenge under the best of circumstances. Attempting to do it in just two days with only $10,000 may be impossible, but that’s exactly what Chef Robert Irvine sets out to do in his new Food Network show, Restaurant Impossible.

What happened to Hoffman’s bistro and patisserie?

Hoffman’s Bistro and Patisserie closed in January 2018 as they lost their lease. Prior to closure they added new menus to the item and changed some of the decor. Reviews were mixed after the episode was filmed.