La Maison Troisgros, located in central France, is led by head chef Michel Troisgros and his sons, César and Léo. Founded in 1930, the restaurant has proudly held three Michelin stars for 55 years, spanning four generations. In this absorbing documentary, legendary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman takes viewers behind the scenes, from the bustling markets to the precise workings of the kitchen, offering an intimate look at one of the world’s most renowned restaurants.

Reviews

‘With Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros, Frederick Wiseman proves again to be the master poet of micro textures that speak to the macro of social infrastructure.’
★★★★★
Chuck Bowen, Slant Magazine

‘There’s individual genius in the Troisgros kitchens, no doubt, but also enormous collaborative effort, which makes the documentary a nice metaphor for filmmaking itself. “Everything is beautiful,” a visibly moved Michel says of his estate; the same holds true of this deeply pleasurable movie.’
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times