Gräfinthaler-Hof in Mandelbachtal

A beautiful restaurant with a very pleasant atmosphere and wonderful hosts. A highlight every time, and the food is excellent.

A comfortable atmosphere with very attentive service and exceptionally good food.

We went for dinner midweek, pre-booking. The restaurant was surprisingly busy. And there's good reason for that: the food was truly delicious, the atmosphere was pleasantly quiet, the decor was stylish, and the service was attentive. We'd be happy to come back if we're looking for something special.

Very good service, lovely ambiance, and of course, excellent food. We'll definitely be back 👌

Unfortunately closed, but menu looks great

I had hoped for more from a Michelin-starred restaurant. I had the vegetarian menu, which is highly recommended and tastes amazing. However, there were other things that didn't sit well with me. The drinks and wine list is only available upon request, which I think should be a given in such a noble establishment. Furthermore, there's unfortunately only one non-alcoholic aperitif on the menu, so you have to take that. However, since the Gräfenthaler Hof is quite a bit out of town and only easily accessible by car, I find this outdated and would like to see a wider selection of non-alcoholic aperitifs. A friend's boiled potatoes were unfortunately served late with the main course. And there were two serious gaffes with the desserts. My husband's lava cake didn't have a liquid center, so the kitchen had to make the entire dessert again. A friend's dessert glass had a crack in the bottom. Although the dessert was refilled, we found the server's statement truly outrageous. The dessert glass was apparently damaged by the metal spoon that was served with it, meaning she had pushed the glass too hard with the spoon. I don't know how this could have happened, especially since she was only at the beginning of the dessert and several other people had the same dessert, but oh well. As much force as one would have had to exert with a spoon, sorry, but that was a rather absurd explanation for why the glass was broken and blaming the guest. I've experienced things differently, more service-oriented and courteous, in other restaurants without a Michelin star. Furthermore, drinks were only served if we asked the waiters; otherwise, we might have gone without a drink for quite some time. Finally, the bills arrived. The price-performance ratio is okay, although I do think the lava cake is a bit overpriced at €14; you can get it better and cheaper in some Saarland restaurants. Apart from the friend with the late boiled potatoes, there were no free drinks or discounts. If I compare the faux pas, we or the friend with the broken dessert glass would have been more deserving of a free espresso. All in all, a lovely evening with great friends. The quality of the food is worthy of the Michelin star, but the service is not.

A very good restaurant, highly recommended. Beautiful forest setting. Impeccable service and very pleasant staff. Very good food. Reasonable prices. This establishment has nothing to envy of a Michelin-starred restaurant. Highly recommended.

Brilliant. Very fine. Very good service. 💣

Very tasty, great staff, beautiful area

Very delicious food and excellent service. We'd love to come back.

This is truly top-notch! It doesn't get any better than this! The cooking couldn't be higher quality! The staff is very friendly and attentive. Anyone who wants a truly amazing culinary journey MUST go there. Thanks for the wonderful evening!

Highly recommended. Everything was perfect. Service, food, and atmosphere were excellent.

The Countess would have enjoyed it... Naturally very busy on a Sunday lunchtime, but by no means stressful for the guests. The outdoor seating was wonderful, with ample privacy from neighboring tables. Exceptional food for a fair, yet naturally upscale price. Instead of set menus, each main course is available individually. We took advantage of this and enjoyed Angus beef rump steak, monkfish, and duck breast. We also enjoyed a very good Pettgen rosé, highly recommended. Excellent quality, friendly but not intrusive service, all around a first-class setting close to the Benedictine monastery in a historic setting. Almost everything was just right here. That's what a restaurant should be. Highly recommended.

Thumbs up! This was our first time at this fantastic restaurant, somewhat tucked away in a beautiful landscape. From the large parking lot, you reach the lovely outdoor terrace in about two minutes, and we all (we were a large group of 18) were thrilled. The table was very lovingly and elegantly set. The waitresses were extremely friendly and worked unobtrusively and super professionally. We were all delighted with the menu, and with every course, whether it was tomato and melon salad with burrata and pesto, monkfish medallions with wild broccoli, crab foam, and polenta, or pork cordon bleu with fries and salad, you could feel the chef's attention to detail and enthusiasm for his work. You can taste the high-quality ingredients used here and enjoy every moment of this dining experience. In a nutshell, one can only say that everything is just right here: the loving, elegant, and inviting ambiance inside and out, the extremely friendly and attentive staff, including the chef and his daughter, and of course, the culinary delights. Thank you for that.

I highly recommend this restaurant. Not only is the ambiance great, but the food was also excellent! A real Wiener schnitzel with fries, salad, and a vegetable garnish for €25.50...really great...

We celebrated our wedding at the Gräfinthaler Hof and were absolutely thrilled!

We had a wonderful evening; the service was friendly and perfect. The food was amazing, incredibly delicious. The price/performance ratio was perfect.

It was an excellent evening with a great meal, pleasant company, and a fantastic atmosphere. The service was very attentive!

Great, incredibly friendly service and excellent food. Everything was perfect. We'd love to come back.

Highly recommended. I'd be happy to come back anytime.

Great atmosphere and food. A big compliment to the attentive and super friendly service.

Very charming and delicious restaurant. Very friendly staff.

Very good food and nice to sit outside.

Five of us went to the restaurant for lunch on Whit Monday. There were three menus on offer, all of which we tried. There was a vegetarian menu and one each with meat or fish. The two starters alone were a delight, and the three different main courses each tasted excellently and were visually presented, appealing to all the senses. The crowning finale with three delicious desserts made the meal perfect. In summary, I agree with the other guests that it was absolutely delicious. When small cake cubes were served with the espresso at the end, it perfectly rounded off our visit to the Gräfinthaler Hof. Everything was perfect; we were completely satisfied and will definitely come back soon to enjoy the wonderful hospitality. I wish the owners continued success, Gabi Schwarz.

It's simply fantastic that restaurants like this still exist. Extremely friendly service and a restaurant with a location that couldn't be better. We were once again very impressed and look forward to future visits!

Great location, close to France and not far from Saarbrücken. The surrounding area is perfect for a stroll. The house is decorated with love and taste. They offer excellent wines. The food was sensationally good. They use only the finest local meat. You can taste it in every bite. Fantastic. The appetizers were also absolutely delicious and prepared with love and great culinary skill. A clear recommendation. I'd be happy to go back.

The Glanrind menu was first-class! I recommend coming hungry, as there's a lot. 😀

It was delicious again. I can only recommend this restaurant.

We were guests at the Gräfinthaler-Hof on Friday, May 16, 2025, for our daughter's wedding. The food was delicious. The service was very friendly and attentive. The banquet table was also very tastefully decorated. The bride and groom, as well as the guests, felt very comfortable.

We always love coming here. Today, as always, everything was perfect. Great food, very friendly service. It couldn't be better. We'll definitely be back soon. Please keep up the good work!

If you want to eat decent, home-style food, you've come to the right place.

This visit to the restaurant was an absolutely “well-rounded affair” - the food was extremely tasty and very attractively prepared and decorated. The staff was attentive and very friendly. We would be happy to come back and sincerely give it 5 stars.

Very good Easter menu. We were there with 6 people on Easter Monday. Despite the full house, everything was excellent including service. Highly recommended!

Rarely have I eaten such a good piece of meat. Good service.

We ate with our guests at Gräfinthaler-Hof for our wedding. The food was very high quality and tasty. The service also ensured our well-being. Communication was uncomplicated and very pleasant. Therefore highly recommended! :)

A very beautiful place which invites contemplation. I particularly like the Benedictine brothers of this beautiful priory! ❤️🙏

Nice restaurant, very good food and excellent service.

A wonderful place, friendly people, excellent cuisine, perfect service in a pleasant atmosphere. All in all a success and would be happy again.

Recommended for anyone who appreciates good food at reasonable prices. Of course, a beautiful ambience and attentive service are part of it. Even celiac disease (gluten intolerance) is not Problem. Gluten-free bread was also provided at the table. Unfortunately, this is not a given everywhere. Therefore: full marks!!! Highly recommended.

A truly wonderful evening that could hardly have been better. We enjoyed an exquisite five-course gourmet menu with perfectly matched wine accompaniment. Everything was right from the start. The welcome was incredibly warm. The food was exceptional and the wines harmonized perfectly. All around a pleasure. Thank you. We'll see each other again soon.

For me it is the best restaurant in the area

Five of us were once again at the candlelight dinner at the Gräfinthaler Hof. The tables were again beautifully set and decorated with candles, creating a romantic atmosphere. There was a 5-course menu of excellent quality and a highlight in terms of taste. Everything was lovingly prepared. The service was first class. We were completely satisfied. We'll definitely be back.

Very nice atmosphere, the tables were beautifully set, the service was courteous and competent! The menu is manageable and yet very varied. And our food was fantastic! Imaginative and wonderfully presented! We were most pleasantly surprised! This makes going to a restaurant fun!

Very tasty food, very attentive service, feel-good atmosphere. The price-performance ratio is definitely right here.

Very fine food! Very nicely prepared! It was nice to see the family sitting together in a good mood at the end of the evening.

The food was of excellent quality and tasted really special - you can tell that a lot of emphasis is placed on high-quality ingredients. The service was very friendly and attentive, so we immediately felt at home. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. All in all, a successful evening that we would like to repeat.

We were guests at the Gräfinthaler Hof to celebrate our civil wedding and were really thrilled. The contact was really perfect from the initial planning to the celebration! Super friendly support in advance, easy coordination of all details, perfectly arranged table and, above all, outstanding, excellent food. A champagne reception was prepared in advance with culinary delights, which were also very tasty. Everything was superbly prepared and tasted absolutely on point. The hospitality was very friendly, very attentive and everyone from our celebration community, including us as the bride and groom, were completely thrilled with the Gräfinthaler Hof! We would like to thank the whole team for the excellent care, the great food, the wonderful atmosphere and the great service! We'll definitely see each other again soon, even without a big reason!

We have been going to the Gräfinthaler Hof regularly for years, preferably in summer to dine in the wonderful outdoor area, under a chestnut tree. The choice quickly fell on the veal fillet wrapped in bacon with fresh chanterelles, market vegetables and rösti - wonderful. Despite the vegetables, the side salad with the house dressing is also highly recommended. We decided on a 2021 Pinot Gris from Petgen-Dahm from the Mosel. At the end there was Espresso Gourmand: Of course an espresso with créme brulée, raspberry sorbet and chocolate mousse. Eating in a great atmosphere, in the winter garden or in the restaurant, everywhere is cozy. Plus friendly, very attentive service. As always, it was a wonderful day with the Künzer family, after all now in the (almost) fifth generation of family ownership. Tip: the tribal meal on Wednesdays - Fridays is also highly recommended

Food and service was great. Unfortunately, contrary to what Google says, the entrance and toilet are not barrier-free. A picture of the entrance is attached. For the future, please get a ramp and expand the toilet so that all guests can enjoy the good food without worries.

Our regular restaurant in the family for many years. The food is exquisite, the service is first class and the ambience is wonderful. Mr. Künzer and his team continue to delight our guests again and again.

It was super tasty, clean, well maintained. Would love to come back

Great food, excellent value for money. Service super nice. We'll be back.

Just for the sake of order. There's nothing to complain about. So little that it doesn't need to be mentioned here. Friendly, nice, pleasant and with such a normal manner that you don't have to feel strange. We will be happy to visit the restaurant again. Thank you and all the best for 2025.

Exceptional food with the best ingredients, at a fair price. great service, very nice atmosphere. We felt completely comfortable and will definitely come back!

Feel-good time with perfect food, great service, and a cozy atmosphere. What more could you want? Always a lovely evening for us in a family atmosphere. We are already looking forward to the next time.

We had on November 29th. I was lucky enough to get a table in the winter garden of the Gräfinthaler Hof in the evening. The goose menu was excellent. The starter consisting of a goose liver praline, a terrine and crème brulée was completely convincing. An absolute highlight was the braised goose leg with chestnuts, red cabbage croustillant and potato dumplings that was served afterwards. The Christmas atmosphere made for a well-rounded and successful evening, which ended with a dessert of pear compote and pear sorbet. We have been guests at the Gräfinthaler Hof for several decades. The consistently high quality of the cuisine and the good price-performance ratio are always convincing.

For my first visit I can only say great! I'll definitely be back!

A very nice restaurant, with fine cuisine, at a reasonable price. The service is courteous and friendly. It was a very nice evening. I'll stop by again.

Goose menu at the Gräfinthaler Hof, simply fantastic! Price-performance ratio is great! Atmosphere beautiful! We would love to come back 🥰👍

Food at the highest level in a stylish ambience, accompanied by friendly service staff. The freshness of the products and the visual presentation of the dishes are second to none. A real treat in terms of taste.

Top service. Food delicious. Highly recommended.

Le top du top very good business

We always enjoy coming here. The Grafinthaler-Hof cooks very well and the service is professional and personal. We particularly like the local Bliesgrau specialties here (the Bliesagau menu always proves to be a good choice). Fair prices!

Our celebration was very nice :-) All guests felt very comfortable. Service and operation were 1 A. Even the smallest wishes were fulfilled. We have been to the restaurant several times now and will always recommend it to others. Best regards

An excellent restaurant. The ambience is very nice, both the outside terrace and the inside area are well-kept, elegant and inviting. The staff was very friendly and, above all, super professional and very attentive. Since we were there on the weekend, there was only the 3-course menu. All courses tasted excellent and the portion sizes were sufficient. The quality of the ingredients was very good, and each course was beautifully presented. Price-performance is completely acceptable for this quality and this service.

Simply great. Staff always friendly and quick. I've been driving an extra 50 km one way for years.

The Gräfinthaler-Hof impresses every time! The service is outstanding, very friendly and attentive! When it comes to eating, there are always new creations made from fresh ingredients that are tastefully combined and prepared to perfection. The atmosphere is very inviting, whether outside in summer or inside during the cooler season. - All of this at fair prices

If I were to recommend a restaurant in Saarland it will be Gräfintaler-Hof, hands down! The atmosphere, the garden, the food and the service, all worth more than 5 stars! You simply just don’t go there to eat, it’s more like an experience. Enjoying your meal in a special atmosphere is really what Gräfintaler-Hof is about.

Highly recommended, great ambience, excellent food, unusual menu selection, very friendly staff

A visit to the Gräfinthaler Hof is worthwhile for several reasons: on the one hand, there is very good, high-quality cuisine and, on the other hand, the location is beautifully quiet, right on the border with France, in the middle of nature. In summer you can sit outside wonderfully. There are regularly changing dishes on the menu. Not too much to ensure freshness. A real pleasure in terms of taste. I can especially recommend fish and meat. There is a bread plate with butter in advance. It is not for nothing that the Gräfinthaler Hof is featured in Micheln Führer and Falstaff. The service is quick and very friendly.

Very friendly service, really tasty food and a nice atmosphere. We were very satisfied. We are prepared to pay appropriately for this.

Very nice restaurant, unfortunately according to the daughter it will be closing at the end of the year.

Starter soup tasted good at first, then I noticed that it was extremely salty. Typical tactic to get you to drink more. Then get heartburn. In addition, the waitress was annoying because she stopped the conversation every 5 minutes with a meaningless “is everything good?” interrupted, so it's annoying.

Very good food, friendly service, very nice atmosphere. What more do you want

Incredibly good food in a fantastic atmosphere. Excellent service. Very friendly and attentive. Would give 10 stars if possible.

An impeccable meal: sea bass, veal medallion, saddle of lamb, not only convincing in terms of taste, well-balanced dishes and lovingly prepared! The price is also quite reasonable considering the quality of the products and the professionalism of the chef. The best meal we've had in a long time. We recommend the Gräfinthaler Hof without reservation.

The quality and presentation of the food are worthy of stars.

Celebrated birthday with 40 people. Preparation was top notch, organization and service on the day of the celebration was impeccable, and the food was excellent as usual.

Very nice place, great service, great food.

Food was very tasty and good Service a bit disappointing Since there is no drinks menu offered Wheat Cola then costs 8 euros Which is very overpriced. You shouldn't be afraid of dogs in the entrance area Not so nice for a star restaurant Otherwise the food was very good

Very good restaurant, can only be recommended!

The food and service were really very good and the atmosphere was very nice

Good meal but too salty. All . The asparagus soup, the dish..very good meat..but very salty accompaniment.. starter served when we have just received the aperitif...a bit cavalier... Already known better in the past. 8,10 years ago... Not sure I'll go back there...

In a word fantastic. Affordable star level. They will definitely have us as guests more often!

When there are good visitors, very long waiting times. Prices quite high, quantities below average, quality good. Can you do it...

Excellent food, very attentive and polite staff, nice atmosphere. We recommend.

We really felt very comfortable this evening and ate an excellent menu.

Culinary experience in Bliesgau. Great menu with high quality products.

We chose this restaurant for our anniversary and were not disappointed: visiting the Gräfinthaler Hof was a great experience. The kitchen impressed us with high-quality dishes that were not only delicious, but also beautifully prepared with great attention to detail. We had lamb and duck, each cooked perfectly. Particularly noteworthy is the attentive and courteous service! Overall, highly recommended!

Very nice location with extremely high quality, delicious food. Service and ambience are simply top!!

Absolute top class! Food great, service great! Ambience great!

Everything is just right here! Best price-performance ratio, attentive, very friendly service staff, super delicious food, great wine selection and a beautiful, well-kept atmosphere! We have never been disappointed and always enjoy coming back!

very competent service, attentive, not intrusive. very tasty food, rack of lamb and cordon bleu and salads. Fried cake is great...and apple baffles are suitable for dessert.

Everything was great, always happy.

Truly extraordinary. Super delicious food, star level. Great, attentive service. What more do you want?. Can't understand some of the negative reviews.

Schon seit meiner Jugend ein Geheimtipp im Saarland. Hier wird noch richtig gekocht, von Köchen, ohne Hipster-Schnickschnack und ohne Abkürzungen. Es gibt richtige, von Grund auf selbst gekochte Suppen, tollen Fisch und alles weitere, was das Herz begehrt. Der Laden ist eine Bank, wenn jemand vorschlägt hier "mal wieder hin zu gehen" zögere ich keine Sekunde!

Wir hatten unsere Weihnachtsfeier der Firma dort. Service sehr gut, Essen außerordentlich Lecker. Ambiente ein Traum im Wintergarten ❤️ herzlichen Dank für den gelungenen Abend

Ein tolles Restaurant mit freundlichen Besitzern und Personal. Immer einen Besuch Werth. Das Essen ist unfassbar lecker.

Ein sehr schönes Restaurant. Der Service ist top und die Speisen hervorragend. Der Wintergarten ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet.

Unglaublich gut gegessen. Sogar unser Hund war herzlich Willkommen. Was soll ich da viel schreiben? Dass muss man erleben !