Remy is a rat who constantly puts his life in the expensive French restaurant Gusteau at risk. Not only because of his love for good food, but also because he desperately wants to be a top chef himself. When the young Linguini, who is offered a job in the kitchen despite his lack of talent, discovers Remy's talents, it is the chance for the rat to make his dream come true. Linguini and Remy then work together and try to put Gusteau's restaurant back on the map.