“Kitchen Nightmares” Films New Episode at Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant in Westwego
The popular Fox television series Kitchen Nightmares, hosted by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, began filming in New Orleans in mid-September and recently made a stop on the West Bank. This week, filming took place at Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant in Westwego, marking it as the fifth New Orleans area restaurant featured in the show’s latest season.
Westwego city officials confirmed on Monday that Voleo’s is one of several local restaurants being highlighted by Kitchen Nightmares. The restaurant announced on Facebook that it would be closed from Wednesday to Monday while crews set up filming equipment in the parking lot of the Wego Shopping Center, where the restaurant is located.
According to New Orleans city records, other local establishments set to appear in this season include Verdict Lounge, Iberville Cuisine, Kindred, and Blake’s Place. Voleo’s, originally founded in Lafitte in 1985, relocated to Westwego after Hurricane Ida caused significant damage to its original building. Known for its Cajun cuisine, the family-owned restaurant has become a staple in the community, boasting a 4.7 rating on Google and a 4.5 rating on Yelp.
Now located at 1360 4th St., Voleo’s is celebrated for its signature dish, the Flounder Lafitte. This standout meal features flounder stuffed with crawfish, crabmeat, pecans, and provolone, rolled up, deep-fried, and topped with a rich crawfish sauce. As Ramsay’s team brings attention to Voleo’s and other local eateries, viewers can expect an inside look at the challenges and transformations of these New Orleans culinary spots.