Anthony Bourdain said this is one of the most realistic movies involving a restaurant, and I genuinely couldn’t agree more. This took the brutal side of the culinary world, mixed it with the even more brutal mafia underworld and created something magical. You get to see these characters become fully fledged out, and as you go from each of the subplots (Fitzgerald, the bartender/John Corbett, Udo’s desire to make the restaurant his, and Duncan’s gambling problem), you understand what makes the restaurant industry in my opinion, the most interesting and people-centric industry out there. Absolutely wonderful. Everyone needs to watch this. ASAP.

Anthony Bourdain said this is one of the most realistic movies involving a restaurant, and I genuinely couldn’t agree more. This took the brutal side of the culinary world, mixed it with the even more brutal mafia underworld and created something magical. You get to see these characters become fully fledged out, and as you go from each of the subplots (Fitzgerald, the bartender/John Corbett, Udo’s desire to make the restaurant his, and Duncan’s gambling problem), you understand what makes the restaurant industry in my opinion, the most interesting and people-centric industry out there. Absolutely wonderful. Everyone needs to watch this. ASAP.

A lot slower and more intimate then ppl were making it out to be in my opinion. Very enjoyable  movie.

A lot slower and more intimate then ppl were making it out to be in my opinion. Very enjoyable  movie.

I was praying on Udo's downfall the whole movie

I was praying on Udo's downfall the whole movie

Some fun characters and interesting dynamics, but really falls short of the premise. The open cinematography (with the different spaces feeling quite independent), distant sound design and standardly paced edit leads to a experience that lacks any sense of rush. I feel like it wouldn’t be too hard to edit this down into a more solid film.

Some fun characters and interesting dynamics, but really falls short of the premise. The open cinematography (with the different spaces feeling quite independent), distant sound design and standardly paced edit leads to a experience that lacks any sense of rush. I feel like it wouldn’t be too hard to edit this down into a more solid film.

Nothing mind blowing but extremely enjoyable slice of restaurant life with a stripped down (but still great) mafia component.

Nothing mind blowing but extremely enjoyable slice of restaurant life with a stripped down (but still great) mafia component.