Ramsay Returns!
September 3rd, 2008 by Jessica Marotta
Yup, Campania will be featured in a two hour season premiere of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares tomorrow night. So what’s Gordon got to say about Campania since his last visit? Check it out on Fox 5, the show begins at 8 pm. And leave a comment, let us know what you think of the show…
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September 4th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Bravo! I wish you guys all the best. I’m really glad to see that you’re doing so well. I have to get out to your place and taste those meatballs.
September 4th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Place looks great! And good TV as well… great job!
September 4th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
What a great show… I’m happy that the restaurant is doing well now. And if the Mayor says you have the best meatballs in NJ, then you must! Although my grandma might have disagreed. We’ll be in to find out.
September 4th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Looking to visit from south jersey this fall. I cant wait. Keep up the good work.
September 4th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Looks great, we can’t wait to check the restaurant out next year when we visit NJ. I used to live in Ridgewood, now I’m in Goshen, Kentucky. We stumbled on the show accidently, looking for an alternative to the RNC. If only you could ship a meatball or two. Best of Luck to you.
Ron and Patti Van Treuren
September 4th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Loved the spot on the show! We are hoping to get up there soon! Good Luck!
September 4th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Looks like we are going to have to make a visit and taste the “great meatball”
All the luck to you. See you soon.
David
September 4th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
When I watched the show today, it make me want to go there and taste the food and especially the meatball. I am still looking for the best Italian Restaurant..
I love the picture on the website as well. It’s awesome! whose the photographer?
Thanks Love the Website and the show today…
September 4th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Great show tonight guy’s! You’re wife was so distressed last time but it is obvious she supports the “dream”. You need that in a spouse no matter the end result.
It was great to see you pulled off a turn-around. I live too far away (South Florida) to go to your place but I would love to check it out someday! Great, great news!!
September 4th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Great show tonight guy’s! Your wife was so distressed last time but it is obvious she supports the “dream”. You need that in a spouse no matter the end result.
It was great to see you pulled off a turn-around. I live too far away (South Florida) to go to your place but I would love to check it out someday! Great, great news!!
September 4th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
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September 4th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Im glad to see that your able to remain consistant and grow on everything Gordan brought to you. It must have been an honor and a lifesaver to have him dedicate that week to your business. I hope maybe I’m graced with that same restaurant blessing as you were! Congrats
September 4th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Dear Joe: You do a great job as reflected in each meal we’ve had at Campagnia, and it’s nice to see our judgement validated by Gordon Ramsey on tonight’s show. Keep up the good work and we hope to be back to dine with you and your team soon.
September 5th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Watched Gordon last night and I’m so happy for you and your family with your ristorante…I wish you years of health and profit and happiness. Isn’t Gordon awesome….Love him. Would sure like some of those meatballs, guess you are going to start a mail order process next for your meatballs.
September 5th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Hi Joe,
Fellow Wayne Valley alum here, I hope you remember me. I meant to write after I happened to catch you the original show! Gordon can be such a brute and you came away relatively unscathed, which isn’t easy! So good to hear things are even better after the recap. The branding of the meatballs is absolutely brilliant, I hope to head out there and check them out sometime! Congrats on so many successes in your life and your lovely and supportive family. All the best, Jennifer
September 5th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
I think every previous poster is in full agreement that if we can’t make it to NJ to test the best meatballs… you need to get them to us! Looking forward to that service… Good to see things are going great. Best of luck for the future.
September 5th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
I’ve been a big fan of Gordon Ramsay since I discovered his ‘Kitchen Nightmares Revisited’ on BBCAmerica about six months ago. I took particular interest in this episode, as I still have relatives in the Fairlawn area. I was so impressed with the turn-around made with your hard work and efforts that I sent them a link to your restaurant’s website, in case they had not tuned in Thursday evening!
In closing, let me point out there is an IKEA store in Mission Valley, San Diego that features Swedish Meatballs on their cafe menu. They will NOT let a customer just order a serving of meatballs (although you can buy a frozen five pound bag to take home…)
September 5th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I watched the show last season and the Chef’s return. I am so happy that you guys are making your dream come true. It truly is inspiring. By the way-Where’s the recipe for the meatballs??
September 6th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Opening hours are not listed in the website. Does anybody has that information?
September 6th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Congratulations on your turnaround! I love seeing what has happened and what you have done with the place. My only question is how can I get my hands on some of those meatballs out here in the West?
September 17th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I live in Iceland and am watching the first show you did right now
I´m happy to see that you´ve made it and everything looks so good for you guys. Hope they´ll show the episode when he revisits you.
September 22nd, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Also from Iceland. Just saw the first show and was happy to see how Gordon “Bocca-della-Verità” Ramsay changed your place - with the help of yourself and your team. Had the fear that pride would interfer with his changes the whole time. But like all people with tallent Joe saw that he could be much better. And swallowd his pride. You are probably getting better with every day now. But remember: The real challenge is in one year from now when everybody have forfotten the show, and you REALY have to live on your own merrit. Then you have to be MUCH better than now. You have to be getting better always…without making it a boring labour. Make it fun. And hope your coffee is good, great restaurant´s tend to forget about the coffee.
Will come and see you, I hope.
Bocca della Veritá=Truthmouth
October 7th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
I’m thinking about making homemade ricotta. I love fresh ricotta.
October 11th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Congratulations! I just watched Gordon Ramsay’s return to your restaurant and I am so happy to see that you are thriving. Your family touched my heart when I watched your initial program and you deserve the success you are enjoying. I only wish I lived close by so I could try all of your dishes!
Best wishes,
Christine
November 6th, 2008 at 10:32 am
I actually work down the street in Saddle Brook and never knew about the restaurant until I saw it on the show. I have to get down there ASAP because the place (and the menu from the wesite) look phenomenal. See you soon!
November 20th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Great show… can’t wait to visit the restaurant! My daughter wants a picture with Joe!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Just got done watching the show, WOW!! I wish you all the very best.
I have a customer in Fairlawn, I’ll be in for lunch soon.
May God bless your family and business
November 20th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Hey guys, nice show with Ramsay! Nice work too and good job! I live in Orlando, FL but whenever I decide to drive to New York, I will make a pit stop in your restaurant.
Oh…before I forget..If you guys need any web development services. I am the guy. Just contact me.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Wish you all the best at Campania!
You can tell there is a lot of heart in the owner, Joe, his wonderful wife, children and family and staff.
If I am ever in New Jersey…..I will visit and take meatballs home to Florida….
Blessings to you all……
November 20th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Wow, what a wonderful show! It’s awesome to see such a great team. Gordon really motivated you to excel, and excel you did. As a fellow restauranteur (my husband is the Calabrese chef on our team), I salute you!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
From all the way out in Canada. I just caught a rerun of the show, and of all the episodes, I LOVED this one. This is the first time I was compelled to google a restaurant from the show…any restaurant actually. The place looks phenominal, the staff really came together. I wish you all, nothing but the best. Im even considering taking a trip with a few friends to the US in a few months and it’s a VERY good possibility that Campania will be on my list of places to visit. Congradulations again on all your success. Ill be checking in regularly, want to make sure you’re all still doing well. Congrats
November 20th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I just finished watching you guys on Nightmare Kitchen! I am so happy that you guys made a turn around. The place looks great and the two customers who complained should be ashamed of themselves! Way to go, and I wish you guys continued sucess! I am in philly and don’t make it out to NJ that much, but if I am ever in town I will make sure to stop by and try the meat balls! HA HA!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Loved the show …food look amazing ..even on TV!!
The whole staff seems like genuinely sweet and good people!
Wish you guys even more success!! and BTW your wife REALLLLY loves you!!!!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Chef Joe,
I just finished watching your episode with Chef Ramsay. Congratulations to you and your staff!!! What a remarkable turn-around!!!
I work for a high-end onsite food service provider for an international corporation at the corporate training center.
I am sure your ristorante will be around for many years to come. I can’t wait to visit Campania’s one evening. Best Wishes to your family and staff!!!
(The meatballs piqued my curiosity)
November 20th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
congrat’s!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Just watched the show. I wish you all the very best. I am thinking about stopping in to taste the great food. Gordon Ramsey is AMAZING!!!!!! See you soon.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Hello Joe - My name is Courtney. I watched Kitchen Nightmare’s & watched your restaurant on the show. I would love to come to your restaurant & enjoy a bottle of wine with a nice Italian dinner. My husband is originally from NYC & we recently moved to CT. He is 110% Italian & love’s Italian food. We plan to take a trip one weekend to come enjoy your Italian restaurant. My husband & I are looking forward on meeting you. Please feel free to write to me.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Hi Joe,
I just saw the show and I wish you and your staff a great future. Dont stop being the Chef/Boss. Your staff will respect you more if you are a leader and not there friend all the time. You have a family who needs you to provide. Your staff already wants the best for you, you just have to be the leader that everyone knows you are. Reach for the stars.
Joe-Jo
November 20th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
hey joe, great show and i must say you showed alot of heart for your passion in food and thats what makes you successful.keep it up buddy! giorgio g. from staten island,ny
November 20th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
I wish you guys the best in your business I just finish watching Kichen Nightmares and im definetly interested to visiting your restaurant, hope to see the team soon!!!!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
*kitchen
November 20th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Congratulations Joe to you and your Staff. Great show and turnaround of your restaurant. Good luck and God Bless you and yours.
p.s. I love your Mothers spunk and those meatballs look so yummy
November 20th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
I AM ITALIAN………..WOULD LOVE TO VISIT CAMPANIA! LOTS OF GOOD LUCK TO YOU………..RO AND MOM (98!)
November 20th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Joe your hot
November 20th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Great energy and friendliness in the place(not too much, keep it business like now) Really liked the show. Please remember what Chef Ramsey said “Don’t take it personal just take it seriously” Sounds like you have really tuned it around.God Bless you and your lovely family.
November 20th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
The food looks good, but those are some gorgeous women working there. Ay-yi-yi… I’m in love. The “rock on” chick… better than the meatballs. Ha!
November 20th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Just saw the show….I certainly wish you all the best! You seem like you have ht eability Joe..just remeber what Ramsey taught you. He’s a arrogant man……but I think rightfully so! He knows what he is doing!! I am thinking about coming there just to see Jessica….WOW!! Single?? California isn’t too far!
November 21st, 2008 at 5:21 am
Hey Joe and Family,
I just saw ur show and I must say that I live in Jersey and was so proud to see one of our resteraunts get turned around. From the begining it didnt look like u guys needed that much help! (some of those shows are gross) But u guys turned it around and I was sooo proud! JERSEY BABY!!! And I will be making reservations 4 tonight….if i can get in! U guys are probably sooo booked up in advance! Well I cant wait to meet u and shake ur hand. Congrats!
November 21st, 2008 at 9:55 am
Just watched the rerun last night. Should stop by soon. How’s the gnocchi?
November 21st, 2008 at 10:30 am
Loved this episode! It was obvious Gordon knew he was working with and guiding a special group of people. The menu sounds “oh so yummy”; and it’s only time for my breakfast. Love the blog idea and even happier to see you’re sharing some of your recipes. Will bookmark your blog for my food folder. Toasting you & your lovely family (and that includes your staff)
November 22nd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Just saw the show on Fox. I live upstate New York in Orange County and will be taking the ride down to try those meatballs!!!!
November 23rd, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Well i had recorded the show and barely saw it just not. Amazing. i was in tears. im so happy for everyone and hope everything is still going good. i really like when one of the lady that ate there was stickin up for the food. and that lady that was mad about the steak.wow. good thing gordon put her in her place.=]]]]]]]]]]]] good job!!!!!!!!
keep us updated.
November 29th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
I just watched the show on Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares as I usually do but I have never googled a restaurant to see how it was doing or even cared to until I saw yours. I really am rooting for you guys. You have a great looking staff and the food looks awesome! I want a meatball! Good luck guys!-Travis
December 2nd, 2008 at 10:38 am
totally agree. found myself googling you guys to make sure YOU WERE STILL OK!! hardly doubted it tho - i’m a HUGE fan of the british (and now U.S.) Ramsey shows….and this is the only restaurant I felt like I would actually want to go eat at. Love you guys! Keep it up!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Just saw you guys in the Gordon Ramsey’s kitchen nightmares show and altho i dont know why i googled:S you its great to see you guys are still alive!!!
Whenever im in NJ ill be sure to go and get some meatballs:P.
Good luck and keep it up in 2009!!!!
Greetings from Holland
December 30th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Hi All, we seen the Ramsey episode and we hope you still doing well! Your restaurant and staff look great! On your blog i saw that Ramsy did come back?? Cant wait to see that on tv
Good luck!! (love those meatballs!)
Greetings from the Netherlands!
Erwin
December 30th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
We are also happy to see that your restaurant is still open! Nice show, good luck from the Netherlands.
March 5th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Hello from London!
I just saw you guys on kitchen nightmares USA! I really hope you guys are still in business, and that its all going well. Hopefuly one day ill visit NJ and come by your place
Good luck with the future and i wish you all success.
March 14th, 2009 at 2:11 am
My wife and I eat out alot. We watch Kitchen Nightmares all the time. When we saw Campania’s, we said great, it not to far from us we have to go. So on 3/13/09 we went. I had the Sea Bass, my wife had the Shrimp, and my 4 year old daughter had spag., and meatballs. From the min. we walked in to Campania’s to the min. we left everything was great! The service was the best I ever had, the food was Out of This World,and the cheese cake,I ate mine and half of my daughters. EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT!! I WILL BE BACK AGAIN,AGAIN,AND AGAIN!!! THANK YOU. Ray from Hasbrouck Hgts.,N.J.
March 29th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Congrats on the success of your restaurant. Im glad to hear things have picked up and you werent forced to close your doors. Im a huge Ramsey fan and thought you(Joe), your staff, and overall restaurant came off MUCH better than most featured on Kitchen Nightmares…most, no matter what Gordon did, I would never even consider going to due to disgusting and dangerous probs with food storage and prep. not the case with Campania. Anyways, Buona fortuna!
BTW, your wife is about as cute as they get! Sorry couldnt help it
April 5th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Hi there, I watched the first episode yesterday on the cable here in France, and, I really wanted to know if things kept going well for you…
I’m really glad to see things worked out good.
I can’t wait to see the second episode then…
Unfortunately I won”t be able to come for dinner tonight… I’m a bit too far…
April 15th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Hey, I used to date a guy from Fairlawn long ago when we were in college. I grew up in Rutherford, then lived in Central Jersey before moving out here to New Mexico 10 years ago!
Wish I could visit and enjoy your restaurant! I’m watching the rerun of Kitchen Nightmares and enjoying seeing Ramsay helping you guys out…and glad to read here that things have turned around for you!
I’m Italian and make great meatballs, too! (But I’ve come to love Mexican food out here!)
Continued good luck!
April 15th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
I’m watching the rerun of Ramsey’s Nightmares on BBC America and just had to Google you to see how you’re doing. If your restaurant is anywhere near as awesome as your website, then you must be doing well!
I’m so glad you took onboard everything Gordon taught you and that it’s paying off for you. I just moved to New York from England, so I’m going to ask my Dad to drive us down one weekend so I can try out those meatballs!
Good luck guys. I’m so glad it’s working out for you.
April 24th, 2009 at 12:56 am
Hi guys,
Just watched the rerun of your appearance! Really enjoyed seeing you succeed, you look like a real fun bunch! I hope you’re still doing well!
Cheers,
Michael
May 8th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Hi folks!
I am just watching the Gordon Ramsay Returns to Kitchen Nightmares! WOWEEE! Just had to Google you, as I wanted to say WELL DONE for everything you gave achieved.
Having eaten at some of Gordon’s restaurants in London, I know how totally delicious his food is. I can’t wait til I visit New Jersey one day in the future I hope.
Big hugs to you all, and tell that chef not to feel bloody guilty! He has worked hard to attain the vision too.
Sharon
xxxxxx
May 8th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Hey guys, just finished watching Kitchen Knightmares Revisited: Gordon Returns! Must say, your restaurant looks awesome and the food looks great! Well done on your success and i’ll hopefully see you this June/July wen I visit New Jersey! Can’t wait to try those meatballs! xx
May 21st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Guys, great work and congrats on the success ! I was unsure how things would work out but the work ethic that is now in place can do nothing bad.
Once again, thanks for sharing and CONGRATS !
May 29th, 2009 at 7:56 am
I love Ramsey’s shows and checked out your website because of that reason. If I get up to that area, I will definitely be finding your restaurant, and trying those meatballs !
August 11th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Two things: Congrats on the business success. Gordon Ramsay is a schmuck but he is the bomb… and do yall ship?
August 12th, 2009 at 8:00 am
Hi, i just watched the show here in Athens.I hope everything goes well for you. Good guys deserve a break and you are all very good persons.
Best wishes for all!
Spiros
August 12th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Watched the show on BBC and checked out your site.
Glad to see you guys still making it work.
Be sure to stop by when we’re in Jersey.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Just watching the show on satellite TV right now. Although GR does tend to edit the shows in his favour, no doubt you have worked really hard to turn things around. All the best and good luck for the future. Can’t wait to get back to NJ and try you out.
September 22nd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Just watched the show (season 1)… Really wish you the best. You have a great team.
I will make sure to come visit next time I am in the US.
Olivier, from France.
November 29th, 2009 at 7:23 am
I just saw the show on Comcast ( On Demand ). WOW!!! Your customers are like the women from House Wives of NJ! Glad to see there were no tables that were flipped!!!! Thinking about heading over to give your establishment a try! I should. Live in NJ too! Good luck to you all!!!
February 19th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Hi guys, the Ramsey show seems to have really helped you guys, Im for Oldham, England. If I ever get out to the US I will defo call in on you guys, you always look as if you having so much fun. Peace Out.
April 7th, 2010 at 2:08 am
hi guys, the episode just aired in australia. Kudos loved your energy and turn around. When im in the states next i will definatley make a booking. Trish