The Restaurant

Monsieur Septime is the strict owner of a high-end Parisian restaurant who maintains rigorous discipline over his staff. During a dinner for a South American president, the guest of honor vanishes unexpectedly. This disappearance puts Septime in a difficult position, as he becomes a primary suspect for the police. To protect his professional reputation and under pressure from authorities, he becomes involved in the investigation, finding himself caught between law enforcement and various criminals.

This 1966 French comedy was directed by Jacques Besnard, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Louis de Funès and Jean Halain. The film stars Louis de Funès in the lead role of the restaurant owner, appearing with a cast that includes Bernard Blier, María Rosa Rodríguez, Venantino Venantini, Folco Lulli, and Paul Préboist. The production was handled by Gaumont.

Audience reception has been generally positive. The film holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 7,300 votes and a rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB from 570 votes.