Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "restaurant-critic"

1. Burnt (I) (2015)

R | 101 min | Comedy, Drama

Adam Jones is a chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.

Director: John Wells | Stars: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Daniel Brühl, Riccardo Scamarcio

Votes: 133,387 | Gross: $13.65M

2. No Reservations (2007)

PG | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The life of a top chef changes when she becomes the guardian of her young niece.

Director: Scott Hicks | Stars: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart, Abigail Breslin, Patricia Clarkson

Votes: 79,070 | Gross: $43.11M

3. Scenes of a Sexual Nature (2006)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sex and love. Some seek it, some need it, some spurn it, and some pay for it, but we're all involved in it. Set on one afternoon on Hampstead Heath, London, this movie investigates the minutiae of seven couples. What makes us tick?

Director: Ed Blum | Stars: Holly Aird, Eileen Atkins, Hugh Bonneville, Tom Hardy

Votes: 6,141

4. The Trip (2010–2020)

TV-14 | 172 min | Comedy

Steve is asked to review restaurants for the UK's Observer who is joined on a working road trip by his friend Rob who fills in at the last minute when Coogan's romantic relationship falls apart.

Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Claire Keelan, Rebecca Johnson

Votes: 8,019

5. Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978)

PG | 112 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

One by one, the greatest Chefs in Europe are being killed. Each chef murdered in the same manner that their own special dish is prepared in. Food critics and the (many) self-proclaimed greatest Chefs in Europe demand the mystery be solved.

Director: Ted Kotcheff | Stars: George Segal, Jacqueline Bisset, Robert Morley, Jean-Pierre Cassel

Votes: 2,647

6. Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby (2017– )

60 min | Documentary

Giles Coren and Monica Galetti travel the globe visiting some of the world's most incredible hotels. They go beyond the lobby to see the areas that the public never see and roll up their sleeves to work alongside staff.

Stars: Monica Galetti, Giles Coren, Robert Rinder, Karim Theilgaard

Votes: 462

7. A Dash of Love (2017 TV Movie)

TV-G | 85 min | Comedy, Romance

When an aspiring chef lands a dream job at her idol's restaurant, she befriends the handsome executive chef. After they are both wrongly fired from there, the duo decides to open their own eatery to prove their food is better.

Director: Christie Will Wolf | Stars: Jen Lilley, Brendan Penny, Peri Gilpin, Kandyse McClure

Votes: 2,573

8. The Trip to Spain (2017)

Unrated | 108 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a six-part episodic road trip through Europe. This time they're in Spain, sampling the restaurants, eateries, and sights along the way.

Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Rebecca Johnson, Claire Keelan

Votes: 6,434 | Gross: $1.16M

9. A Taste of Romance (2011 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A grudge between two neighboring restaurateurs soon turns to love.

Director: Lee Rose | Stars: Teri Polo, James Patrick Stuart, Alexander Bedria, Jack Conley

Votes: 1,840

10. Christmas on the Menu (2020 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Celebrated chef Josie heads home for the holidays and creates a special festive menu for her mom's new bed-and-breakfast bistro, where she runs into Tanner, the famous food critic who ... See full summary »

Director: Jake Helgren | Stars: Kim Shaw, Clayton James, Cynthia Gibb, Katrina Norman

Votes: 718

11. Recipe for Disaster (2003 TV Movie)

G | 88 min | Comedy, Family

Rebecca Korda and her two brothers, Sam and Max, are left alone on opening night of their family-owned restaurant.

Director: Harvey Frost | Stars: John Larroquette, Lesley Ann Warren, Melissa Peterman, Margo Harshman

Votes: 388

12. Chef's Special (2008)

Not Rated | 111 min | Comedy, Romance

Javier Cámara (Talk to Her) stars as Chef Maxi, a culinary genius/drama queen with too much on his plate.

Director: Nacho G. Velilla | Stars: Javier Cámara, Lola Dueñas, Fernando Tejero, Benjamín Vicuña

Votes: 2,243

13. '68 (1988)

R | 99 min | Drama

'68 covers exactly one year (January 1st through December 31st) in the lives of Zoltan Szabo and his family, Hungarian immigrants, working hard to make a life in San Francisco in 1968. The ... See full summary »

Director: Steven Kovacs | Stars: Eric Larson, Robert Locke, Neil Young, Sándor Técsy

Votes: 95

14. E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind (1984)

75 min | Comedy

In this spoof of Playboy, E. 'Nick' Vanacuzzi is a video magazine mogul who's invited several famous comedians to the premiere of the new issue. They get to meet his stars like the playmate of the month and the sex advice columnist.

Director: Robert Hegyes | Stars: Don Calfa, Cleavon Little, Pat McCormick, Andra Akers

Votes: 19

15. Some Prefer Cake (1997)

94 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

In San Francisco, Kira has a day job at a warehouse, writes jokes for her sister (who does stand-up back East), wants to perform her own material, hangs out with best friend Sydney (who ... See full summary »

Director: Heidi Arnesen | Stars: Kathleen Fontaine, Tara Howley, Desi del Valle, Leon Acord

Votes: 107

16. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Frasier's Edge (2001)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Frasier receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Seattle Broadcasting Awards. Daphne is literally gaining weight by the minute, which is obvious to everyone but herself and Niles.

Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 887

17. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: The Innkeepers (1995)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

After the brothers hear that Seattle's oldest restaurant is closing its doors, they decide to buy it and become restaurateurs; opening night is a real blast.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 1,477

18. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: They're Playing Our Song (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

All the on-air personalities are writing jingles to introduce their shows. Frasier typically overdoes when crafting his.

Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 966

19. Matt Houston (1982–1985)
Episode: Recipe for Murder (1982)

60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Restaurant critic Roger Marsden's severed head is served in aspic to his snooty partner J Hamilton Goodfellow. The cops suspect a restaurant owner whose eatery the critics panned. And then attempts are made on Goodfellow's life.

Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Lee Horsley, Pamela Hensley, John Aprea, Paul Brinegar

Votes: 35

20. Rosemary & Thyme (2003–2006)
Episode: The Cup of Silence (2005)

TV-14 | 70 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A famous columnist is murdered while Rosemary and Laura rid a hotel's vineyard of pestering weeds. Strapped for cash with no land-rover, the gardeners pull out all the stops in an attempt to kill the weeds without breaking their backs.

Director: Brian Farnham | Stars: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Robert Portal, Dorian MacDonald

Votes: 211

21. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? (1999)

TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

When Homer is hired as a local food critic by a newspaper in Springfield, he finds himself in deep trouble after his reviews turn out to be too critical.

Directors: Jim Reardon, Nancy Kruse | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 2,157

22. Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode: Laura's Secret Diary (1990)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Leland confesses to killing Jacques Renault. Andy wants to take a new sperm count test. Rumor spreads that a food critic is coming to Twin Peaks. Jean asks Ben to set a trap for Cooper in exchange for Audrey's life.

Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook

Votes: 4,462

23. Commissaire Cordier (2005– )
Episode: Grain de sel (2006)

Crime, Drama

One morning Vincent Allard leaves the house of his lover Louise Dutertre who lends him her car to go to work.When Vincent switches the key, the car explodes.The commissioner Cordier and the... See full summary »

Director: Eric Summer | Stars: Pierre Mondy, Michèle Bernier, Antonella Lualdi, Franck Gourlat

Votes: 5

24. Masterchef Goes Large (2005– )
Episode: Episode #16.21 (2020)

29 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The five remaining chefs tackle the last challenge of the semi-finals - cooking for four of the UK's most feared restaurant critics.

Director: David Crerar | Stars: John Torode, Gregg Wallace, India Fisher, Grace Dent

25. The Supersizers Go... (2007–2009)
Episode: Edwardian (2007)

History

Giles Coren and Sue Perkins experience living and eating like the Edwardians did in the first decade of the 1900's.

Stars: Giles Coren, Sue Perkins, Sophie Grigson, Tim Armstrong

Votes: 16

26. The Finder (2012)
Episode: The Last Meal (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

In a romantic mood, Walter accepts to find for Joe Turnbull the favorite dish he hopes may save his marriage. That really means retrieving the brilliant Cuban chef of their closed-down ... See full summary »

Director: Milan Cheylov | Stars: Geoff Stults, Maddie Hasson, Mercedes Mason, Michael Clarke Duncan

Votes: 241

27. Hart of Dixie (2011–2015)
Episode: Together Again (2014)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

While Wade is upset with Zoe over his relationship issues, she decides to lay low and help George out with his problems with Lemon. Meanwhile, Lemon and Wade decide to play hooky from their... See full summary »

Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Cress Williams, Wilson Bethel

Votes: 225

28. Vinari (2014– )
Episode: Vestba (2014)

Comedy

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Director: Vojtech Moravec | Stars: Václav Postránecký, Tereza Kostková, Hynek Cermák, Pavel Liska

29. Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode: Dinosaurus! (2011)

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton

Votes: 14