Cucine da Incubo

Cucine da Incubo is a well-known television program focused on the world of food service, and has become a point of reference for cooking enthusiasts and hospitality professionals. The format tells the story of struggling restaurants facing serious issues related to management, food quality, and workplace organization.

In each episode, an experienced chef enters a restaurant on the brink of failure to analyze problems in both the kitchen and the dining room. Through inspections, tastings, and direct confrontations with owners and staff, common issues emerge, such as confusing menus, poor-quality ingredients, neglected environments, and a lack of leadership.

At the heart of the show is a transformation journey: after highlighting the problems, the chef guides the restaurant toward a concrete revival. This process includes revising the menu, improving cooking techniques, reorganizing workflows, and often a complete renovation of the venue. Cucine da Incubo is not just entertainment; it offers a raw behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant business and shows how passion, discipline, and professionalism can make the difference between failure and success.

COUNTRY ITALY

YEARS 2013–2019, 2022 – IN PRODUCTION

GENRE REALITY, COOKING

EPISODES 88 (AS OF MAY 18, 2025)

RUNTIME 50–60 MIN

HOST ANTONINO CANNAVACCIUOLO

NARRATOR ANDREA LAVAGNINO (2013–2019)
CHRISTIAN IANSANTE (FROM 2022)

CREATOR DANIEL KAY

DIRECTOR GIACOMO FRIGNANI (2013–2014)
ANGELO POLI (2015–2019)
LELE BISCUSSI (FROM 2022)

MUSIC GIAN LUCA NIGRO

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FLAVIO TALLONE

PRODUCTION COMPANY ENDEMOLSHINE ITALY