Restaurant Misverstand is a Belgian reality show based on a British format called The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes, which, in turn, was inspired by the Japanese experiment Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, by Shiro Oguni. The show is hosted by Dieter Coppens, with chef Seppe Nobels.“Mijn gedachten zijn bij de intussen overleden deelnemers”: Dieter Coppens draagt Emmy Award op aan alle medewerkers van ‘Restaurant Misverstand’. HLN. Retrieved December 12, 2024 The production also features the support of assistant chef Romina and specialist Anouck de Bruijn from the Dementia Expertise Center in Flanders.
In November 2024, the second season of the show won the International Emmy Award for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment category in New York.International Emmy for VRT 1 programme ‘Restaurant misverstand’. VRT. Retrieved December 12, 2024
Format The show aims to address the common misunderstanding faced by people with early-onset dementia, who are often forced to leave their jobs, leading to a loss of self-confidence. The program's goal is to change perceptions by showing what these individuals are still capable of achieving after the diagnosis.Restaurant That Makes Mistakes wins prestigious International Emmy Award: “A tribute to the courage of participants and caregivers”. Vet international. Retrieved December 12, 2024
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated Result 2024 52nd International Emmy Awards Best Non-Scripted Entertainment Restaurant Misverstand
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