Very loosely based on true events as the first restaurants in France around 1789 emerged in Paris, not the countryside. Furthermore, the movie is not historically correct either by claiming that the first restaurant was created in France. The modern concept of a restaurant was already happening 600 years before in China circa 1100.
PROLOGUE: "In the 18th century, the nobility used cuisine to fight boredom and show its grandeur. Yet the people had barely enough to eat. While inns and post relays served simple meals to travelers it was rare to eat outside the home. The restaurant, a place of creation and conviviality had not yet been invented ... "
Delicious (2021) (French: Délicieux) is a French/Belgian comedy-drama film directed by Éric Besnard. The film was nominated for two categories at the 47th César Awards, Best Costume Design (Madeline Fontaine) and Best Production Design (Bertrand Seitz).
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Delicious (2021) holds an approval rating of 100% based on 18 critical reviews.
EPILOGUE: "A few days later, the Bastille fell ... "