Restaurant Mahl und Werk Obermaubach in Kreuzau

We were there at the beginning of September 2025, looking for a place where you could feel comfortable and eat well. We stumbled upon the "Mahl & Werk" restaurant in Obermaubach quite by chance. After struggling to find the entrance, because the restaurant looks completely inconspicuous from the outside, attracts attention without garish advertising, and after opening the gate, you feel like you're entering private property... ... we ended up in a restaurant with style, flair, and charm. Everything there is decorated with great attention to detail. On our first visit there, we sat on the outdoor terrace, which exudes incredible tranquility and elegance. We hadn't expected all of this - but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the excellent food. The service from Katja, the owner, was perfect - warm, friendly, personal, and very accommodating. As we're over 60, we now place great value on this, in addition to good food, following the motto "There's nothing better in life than meeting nice people." Our little dog was also very welcome there. Many thanks to Katja (Mrs. Lauterbach, the manager) and the team at "Mahl & Werk." This was definitely not our last visit there, even though the journey there takes us about an hour. For those arriving by car: The space in front of the restaurant entrance is very narrow, and parking is almost impossible. However, if you turn into the small alleyway called Heidbüchel from Seestraße, you'll find a parking lot for restaurant guests on your left. From there, it's less than 100 meters to this wonderful restaurant with its extraordinary charm. We're talking about a restaurant that doesn't represent typical German cuisine, but rather a small "gourmet temple" in a place where you wouldn't expect something like that, with the corresponding price level. For what was offered, the prices for the dishes, which were prepared with great attention to detail and tasted exceptionally good, were perfectly acceptable for us. If you're not familiar with the restaurant, you should check out the website beforehand – it's really beautifully designed, and you can see the attention to detail and, above all, the commitment to sustainability. Truly great. I highly recommend stopping by. We'll definitely do it again . . . . . . but make sure you reserve a table in advance. This restaurant will no longer be an insider tip for insiders, but a restaurant where you probably won't get a free table if you stop by spontaneously without a reservation. On our first visit, we sat on the outdoor terrace – on our next visit there in the fall or winter, that probably won't be possible. But what we saw on the restaurant's website about the charm, style, and flair of the interior was more than convincing. It's great that there's such a great restaurant in the Eifel region—we don't know of any better in the area.

We've been to Mahl & Werk several times, including tonight, and we're always impressed. It's truly exceptional that such a small town has a fine-dining restaurant of this quality. We particularly like the fact that it's owner-managed, and you can feel their passion in every detail. The service is first-class, warm, and attentive. The dishes are creative, seasonally inspired, and change regularly—every menu is an experience. For us, Mahl & Werk is a true highlight, and we're always happy to return. Highly recommended!

We were delighted with the restaurant's impression. The staff is friendly. Given the menu, which isn't overloaded with dishes and contains enough foreign words for its dishes, we were looking forward to a culinary highlight—especially considering the prices—especially since we had traveled a long way to eat well. The homemade salted butter in chive oil with house bread and the accompaniment (risotto balls with saffron and chicken meatballs) were very tasty and served in a visually appealing manner. The main course, however, was "ordinary." The three prawns offered as a side dish to my pasta, which I had ordered, were simply forgotten by the kitchen, so the dish turned out to be just plain pasta with tomato sauce. The second dish also didn't score highly: veal schnitzel Viennese style, just without fries; however, it was still better value than the pasta. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.

Wonderful restaurant: fine dining at the highest level, excellent food, exquisite preparation at Michelin-star level, extremely friendly service, a good wine selection, and very fair prices. The best restaurant in the Eifel region! And all this in a superbly tastefully decorated location with a beautiful garden.

A very high-quality culinary concept. A monumental building with a beautiful artificial garden makes the terrace a truly pleasant experience. Very fresh ingredients, fresh preparation, and sophisticated food design make this restaurant a perfect experience. Keep up the good work, and see you again soon!

The first impression, when the owner sits smoking at the entrance, doesn't reflect the restaurant's style. However, the outdoor area, designed with real attention to detail, made up for this. However, it took an unusually long time for us to be attended to. Overall, the service was average. The starters were split in two. The tomato variations were our highlight of the evening. It was exceptionally tasty and creatively prepared. We would have expected all the dishes to be of this standard. The beetroot carpacio starter, on the other hand, was almost a disgrace. Absolutely nothing special for a high-priced dish. For my main course, I had the chicken, which was reminiscent of chicken nuggets and was a bit dry in places. The fish was okay. Overall, our expectations were higher based on reviews, recommendations, and price, but these were unfortunately not met. Since we had to travel a long way, we probably won't go there again.

The Mahlundwerk is much more than just a restaurant – it's an experience for all the senses. Owner-run with palpable passion, you'll find a stylish venue decorated with great attention to detail. Elegance meets creative eye-catchers, history meets modernity – especially the seats right next to the historic mill are a real highlight! The food? Michelin-star quality, without question! Every plate is a small work of art, an absolute culinary delight. We were thrilled by the combination of regional inspiration and sophisticated preparation. The staff is warm, attentive, and creates an all-around relaxed, feel-good atmosphere. The outdoor areas are particularly beautiful. A small bridge leads to idyllic seating under the trees, right next to a babbling brook – a dream come true. Anyone who wants to experience enjoyment, style, and nature in perfect harmony should definitely visit the Mahlundwerk. A place to fall in love with – and definitely not an insider tip for long!

Very neat and fresh home made dishes.

Super delicious dishes and extremely friendly staff. Highly recommended!

We came here spontaneously at the weekend following a recommendation. The ambience is beautiful and welcoming, the food was so-so, with everything from missing ingredients to cold pasta which, at €30 and without the freshly shaved truffles as stated on the menu, was a bit steep. The service was unfortunately not good at all. The young man was completely overwhelmed after making so many mistakes. From missing napkins to no sugar in the coffee, when we asked for cutlery (which was again missing), it was simply forgotten. And unfortunately the waiting times were far too long... All in all, at this price category, mistakes like this shouldn't happen, I won't be coming back!

Beautiful restaurant... delicious food... we are thrilled....

My girlfriend and I wanted to try this restaurant and were so thrilled we drove home. From the lovely and tasteful ambiance to the delicious three-course menu, everything was perfect. Furthermore, the waiters were very, very friendly and accommodating. ☺️So, a wonderful evening in a beautiful restaurant. The outdoor areas are also fantastic. Highly recommended – prepare to be pleasantly surprised! ♥️

Great food, great location, and very friendly staff. Everything was perfect, and we were extremely satisfied. We'd happily recommend it. Best regards, F. Köhler

Unfortunately, I can't give it five stars. Overall, it was a lovely evening. The Mahlundwerk is beautifully decorated and you feel at home. The food was delicious, especially the appetizer and the welcome from the chef. Unfortunately, we were missing that special something, the icing on the cake. We understand that all the dishes are prepared with high quality, but unfortunately, we had to wait a very long time for the main course (almost 2.5 hours), which was a bit annoying. There were other guests visiting, and the chef herself frequently visited them and asked how they tasted. Unfortunately, she didn't come to us (two people), which gave us the impression that two people aren't worth that much. Overall, it was a lovely evening, and we were able to experience something new.

We visited Mahl und Werk for the first time and were greeted like regulars, warmly and courteously. A very romantic location with an interesting mix of rustic and modern. The food was excellent. The starter was bread with delicious cream and oil, and the final dish was cauliflower foam with Gorgonzola and beef salad, which was very delicate. The same goes for the main course and dessert. All in all, a successful evening with very good food in a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you very much!

The restaurant Mahl und Werk in Obermaubach is an absolute insider tip and a must for connoisseurs! Fantastic location, convincing service, creative food with attention to detail and an ambience that is stylish and warm at the same time. The kitchen is clearly at a star level ⭐️ - finely composed, courageous and perfectly executed. Therefore, the restaurant is rightly and undoubtedly one of the best addresses for eating between Cologne and Aachen!

The start with the amuse bouche was great, but the main course afterwards was rather disappointingly banal. There was no question about the doneness of the entrecote, which resulted in an overcooked piece of meat. In addition, the main course took far too long of over 1 hour.

Five of us and our dog were there today to celebrate two birthdays. We sat outside, had peace and quiet and were able to enjoy the beautiful ambience with the best view of the landscape. The food was a dream from start to finish, the staff and the owner were super friendly and warm and I wrote to my boss during the starter that I would like to hold the Christmas party there. A stay at Mahl und Werk is really a must and definitely won't be our last one there! Thank you so much for our wonderful double birthday. ❤️

Wir waren wieder mal restlos begeistert. Es ist schon eine außergewöhnliche gute Küche, die angeboten wird. Ich reise viel und esse auch in Sterne Restaurants aber ich sehe bis auf das Verspielte bei den Sterneköchen kaum einen Unterschied. Auch der Service war gut und noch nie haben ich einen derart schönen „Gruß aus der Küche“ bekommen. Danke für das tolle Essen

Yesterday we were in this restaurant and we were really impressed. The ambience was decorated very lovingly and with style. We were warmly welcomed by the hosts. The food was fantastic. Finally a restaurant in the Düren area where the food is a treat for the palate. The service staff was very attentive and charming. She fulfilled our wishes immediately. I can only recommend this restaurant and we will definitely come back. We're finally having fun going out to eat again. Thank you

Many thanks to Katja Lauterbach and her team for the delicious evening! We were thrilled by the great food - a real taste experience! We'll be back!

We were given a voucher for this beautiful restaurant some time ago and redeemed it today on a dreary, rainy spring day. As soon as we entered the restaurant, our eyes wandered from one place to the other because every corner here is decorated with such warm delicacy that it is truly a delight for the eyes. You can find great art between wonderfully set tables and the overall picture simply invites you to linger. We had prepared ourselves for asparagus and were served home-baked bread with wild garlic butter (that alone was a poem) and a great selection of small snacks as a greeting from the kitchen. Of course, this made me want more. We enjoyed an excellent main course and if we weren't already so full, we would definitely have ordered dessert too. I also have to mention how attentive and unobtrusive we were served by a young lady throughout the evening. This extremely good service alone clearly sets it apart from other restaurants. This is something that rarely happens these days. We thank you for a great evening and will definitely come back. Thank you very much 👍🏻

After the restaurant had been recommended to us several times, we tried it out ourselves this evening and can only recommend it. Service: very friendly and attentive Food: excellent. Ambiance: exceptional We will definitely come back.

We spent our family evening at Mahl und Werk on Friday evening. The charm of the mill in Obermaubach, coupled with the creative, cozy, and inviting interior design, immediately conveys a sense of well-being. Once you sit down, you won't want to leave. The service was attentive, caring, unobtrusive, and very friendly. And the meal was an experience. Here, too, everything was just perfect, a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Top! Thank you so much, and we'll be back! A. Zehbe

This was our second time at this beautiful restaurant and we are absolutely thrilled! We absolutely and unconditionally recommend it. We can't understand all the negative reviews. Anyone who reads the owner's explanation on the website will understand why some service issues might arise, and anyone with even a shred of humanity will fully support these restaurateurs! We've already booked again!

very tasty, great atmosphere and excellent service from Maria.

Our second visit to the restaurant and again very satisfied: lovely atmosphere, very friendly service and... last, but not least... the wonderful menu. We'll be back ;-)

Wow 🤩 just great! The food was a dream, Rita once again looked after us so lovingly. Every visit is a poem!

Went there for dinner on Friday with friends (8 in total). It was just great. From start to finish we felt very well looked after. Many thanks also to Rita, who accompanied us brilliantly throughout the evening. Always my pleasure....

Went yesterday with 4 people to eat in the cozy, tastefully furnished restaurant. Service was attentive and gave us good advice. The small but fine menu had something for everyone. The dishes were prepared with a lot of love and skill. The price is more than justified for this type of quality. We'd love to come back.

Terrific!!! is all that needs to be said about this special and extraordinary restaurant. We were thrilled. From the food and wonderful service. Please continue in the same way, dear Mahl and Werk team👍👍👍

It was very tasty and beautiful 🥰

2025.01.04_ FOOD: It tasted good, even though some products were different from those offered on the menu. SERVICE: Glasses, plates were left for a very long time. Unused cutlery was left lying around. Drinks knocked over by staff were not replaced. Many drinks were missing from the bill and were subsequently reported by customers. AMBIENCE: OK

We were in this beautiful restaurant for the first time yesterday and were thoroughly impressed. The meal and work is comfortably furnished, the service is attentive and the food is excellent. We'll definitely be back!

On December 25th Last year we reserved a table for seven people in this restaurant. Any intolerances and seating requests were confirmed again via email on the day of the meal. Unfortunately, everything turned out very differently. The food was excellent. Unfortunately the service was limited (Rita was great!!). The boss justified the relocation with economic aspects. Unfortunately quite insensitive. The plate language at our next table was clearly different (probably due to the guests). As a result, the price for this special evening did not meet our expectations. We definitely won't be visiting there again...

I was really excited about the meal and mill. When you enter, you'll notice the cozy atmosphere - a successful combination of rustic charm and modern ambience. You can immediately tell that attention is paid to details here. The menu offers a great selection of dishes based on fresh and local ingredients. I was impressed by how creatively and lovingly the dishes were prepared. I would particularly like to highlight the greeting from the kitchen, which was really a taste experience. The service was also completely consistent. The team was attentive, friendly and had a smile for every question or special request. As a guest you really feel welcome and in good hands. Delicious Kölsch… perfect. For me, Mahl und Mühle is a great place!

The four of us were at Mahlundwerk shortly before Christmas. It was a wonderful evening with a lot of pleasure for the eyes and the palate. The ambience is so cozy and inviting, all rooms are stylishly and lovingly tastefully decorated. The super delicious bread is served with a special dressing, and there was also a special greeting from the kitchen. Starter Surf and Turf...yummi, the prawns were perfectly grilled...and the carpaccio tender and very delicate. There was real veal schnitzel in the main course... there was plenty of meat in a crispy breading... the portions were really more than generous... Katja and her team are very attentive hosts and we will definitely come back, even if we have to drive almost an hour from Cologne. It's definitely worth it. 😊

Wir waren kurz vor Weihnachten zu viert Mahlundwerk. Es war ein wunderbarer Abend mit viel Freude für das Auge und den Gaumen. Das Ambiente ist so gemütlich und einladend, stylisch und liebevoll sind alle Räume geschmackvoll dekoriert. Das super leckere Brot wird mit einem besonderen Dressing serviert, und es gab auch extra einen Gruß aus der Küche. Vorspeise Surf and Turf...yummi, die Garnelen waren perfekt gegrillt...und das Carpaccio zart und sehr delikat. Echtes Kalbsschnitzel gab es im Hauptgang...es gab reichlich Fleisch in einer knusprigen Panade...die Portionen waren wirklich mehr als reichlich.... Katja und ihr Team sind sehr aufmerksame Gastgeber und wir kommen definitiv wieder, auch wenn wir fast 1 Stunde aus Köln fahren müssen. Es lohnt sich definitiv.

Great restaurant in Obermaubach with excellent food. Extremely courteous and very attentive service. Due to the small number of tables, it makes sense to reserve in advance. Absolutely recommended.

We had a perfect evening at Mahl and Werk, the excellent food in a very well-coordinated atmosphere was great. It's just attention to detail in all areas. The service is very courteous and friendly. The owners are also very nice. Highly recommended if you want to do something special. We'll be back, definitely. Thanks!

The whole evening was a delight.

The two of us ate in the restaurant. It was the first time we were there, the welcome was very warm. From the start, the atmosphere was very familiar without being intrusive. The furnishings are very stylish and yet comfortable. The selection on the menu is rather limited, but everyone should still find something for themselves here. Some of them are classic dishes but also unusual dishes. Everything we ate was prepared with attention to detail and tasted extremely good. I can recommend the restaurant without reservation. I would even say if you appreciate good food, a visit here is a must.

It couldn't be better in the area!

It was a really nice and cozy evening in a great atmosphere. The service and the kitchen know their craft.

Good evening to all connoisseurs. We were there this evening (my wife and I) At Mahl & werk, we just planned to have a drink and enjoy the ambience (but then enjoyed an excellent meal) With a lot of love and pervection we enjoyed an excellent evening!!!! :* The time flew by. Since there are fewer and fewer nice addresses where you can simply enjoy a nice glass of wine, I recommend giving it a try. We would like to thank you for a wonderful evening!! And always happy. Thank you very much and goodbye.

A culinary experience in a unique, extraordinary and historical ambience. A small and fine pearl of gastronomy. The Lauterbach couple attach particular importance to quality. High-quality seasonal, regional, fresh and sustainable products are turned into creative dishes by Ms. Lauterbach's magnificent cuisine. Every course including the “greetings from the kitchen” is a culinary delight. The great location (genius implementation of the lovingly restored former mill), plus the modernly interpreted cooking creations. It really is just outstandingly brilliant. The service was excellent - very friendly, polite and attentive. The “Mahl & Werk” is certainly one of the best restaurants in the region and is worth a visit. Thank you for the perfect evening, the overwhelming culinary delights and the atmosphere created, that deserves the highest recognition.

Wir haben hier köstlich gegessen. Die Gerichte waren wunderschön präsentiert und schmeckten ausgezeichnet. Der Küchenchef liefert Juwelen auf den Teller und Geschmacksexplosionen im Mund. Großes Kompliment an die Küche. Das Ambiente des Ortes ist sehr einfach und stilvoll, wobei die Authentizität respektiert wird. Der Service ist freundlich. Manchmal muss man eine Weile auf die bestellten Getränke oder Gerichte warten. Allerdings war die Rechnung völlig falsch. Statt 2 Gläser Wein wurden 2 Flaschen berechnet. Alle Tische um uns herum hatten falsche Rechnungen. Das Verhalten des Herr des Haus passte nicht in ein Nobelrestaurant wie dieses. Zwischen den Gästen musste er immer die Hose hochziehen. In einem Brauhaus wäre das kein Problem, aber hier hat es unseren gelungenen Abend etwas getrübt. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Hoffentlich mit einem stilvolleren Manager.

We had a very nice evening there. The service was very friendly and very attentive. The food was very tasty, unusual and sophisticated, very nicely prepared. Portion size more than sufficient, prices for the food - considering that the products are regional - very fair. Small menu, but something for every taste. We'd love to come back!

A wonderful evening with my girlfriend! We have never eaten so deliciously, the ambience is unique and the service is also very good. Thank you very much and see you next time!!!

Wir waren mit der ganzen Familie (9 Personen) da. Die Hauptgerichte waren lecker aber nicht herausragend. Der Gruss aus der Küche versalzen. Leider waren nicht mehr genügend Hauptgerichte da so dass nicht jeder das Essen bekam das er wollte, nur noch Schnitzel waren ausreichend da. Das war schade weil wir den Tisch vorbestellt hatten. Auch dass ein Geburtstagskind dabei war wurde zwar bei der Bestellung aufgenommen aber dann nicht berücksichtigt. Insgesamt war die Wartezeit sehr lang obwohl wir sehr früh da waren und trotz guter Hauptgerichte stimmte das drum herum bei diesem sehr hochpreisigen Restaurant nicht ganz. Da hätten wir uns mehr erwartet, besserer Service, schnellere Versorgung, großzügigere Amuse Geule und vor allem ausreichende Hauptgerichte.

Very lovingly and creatively cooked dishes. 🥰 The ambience is also great - you almost feel like you're on vacation.

A pearl, somewhat hidden in town. Fine dining with an exceptional ambience and 100% professional service. Absolute recommendation!

Painfully slow service: we were there for dinner with 2 children (7 and 10). As a precaution, we had previously asked whether it would be okay to come with two children. No problem, they said. We were assigned a very nice table on the terrace. After waiting for a while the drinks were requested. We asked for some bread because the children were hungry. The drinks came, but no bread. We repeated our request for bread. Again a lot of time passed. Then the menu was presented. We asked again about bread and were told that it always comes “according to the menu”. After about an hour the (very good) bread finally arrived. Our request when ordering that the children be served their Wiener Schnitzel at the same time as our starters was ignored. Almost an hour later, both our main courses and the children's schnitzels arrived, which - by the way - were charged at the full price of the adult portion. We spent about 3 hours at our table, with increasing frustration. Although we found our food excellent, we would only recommend the restaurant with reservations. I would definitely not go there with children. Unfortunately, bad timing and lack of flexibility meant that we didn't have the lovely evening we had hoped for. Too bad!

Great restaurant. Definitely recommended.

… und obwohl ich einige Tage gewartet habe immer noch „unvergessen“. Ich habe lange gerungen überhaupt eine „Bewertung“ zu schreiben… aber von vorne. Anlässlich unseres 31. Hochzeitstages und der Aufenthalt in der Region haben wir nach einer guten Lokalität gesucht. Das Mahl und Werk war schnell gefunden und konnte noch online gebucht werden. Leider erst ab 20:00 Uhr – aber wird schon gehen. Der Empfang war freundlich und wir wurden auf einer Außenveranda platziert mit der eigenen Wahl zwischen 2 Tischen. Der Service fragte sofort nach Wasser und Aperitif – Vorbildlich-. Kurz nach 20:00 Uhr wurden dann unser Name zweimal durch das Lokal … ich sage mal gerufen (bei uns heißt es :gebölkt). Nach ordnungsgemäßer Meldung folgte aber keine weitere Frage oder Einlassung. Meine Begleitung klärte mich auf, das bei Absagen eine Ausfallgebühr fällig wird. Es war wohl die Kontrolle der Anwesenheit. Leider ging es mit dem guten Service nicht so weiter. Die Weinkarte hat von Ausgabe bis zur Bestellannahme 24 min gedauert. Beim Servieren viel dann auch auf, dass wir keine Gläser hatten. Warum dann der bestellt leichte Rose in einem riesigem Rotweinglas eingeschenkt wurde erschließt sich mir nicht. Leider konnte der Service meine Frage nach der Portionsgröße der Tapas nicht beantworten– es gäbe vorweg auch noch Brot und ein Amuse. Warum das wichtig ist? Nun Preisfrage: … wie groß ist eine Pulled Chicken Praline? So groß wie eine Traube oder Erdbeere oder sogar wie eine Pflaume oder Mandarine? Dies würde die Bestellung sicher beeinflussen… Tata.. Auflösung… bei uns war es irgendwas zwischen Pflaume und Mandarine. Überhaupt wie stellen Sie sich in gutem exklusiven Lokal „Trüffelpommes“ vor. Ich unterstelle mal diese waren „Handmade“, man hat nur Sorte und Schnittbreite von Herrn McCain benutzt um den Gast nicht zu überfordern. Hier hätte ich mir mehr Abstand zur Industrie aber durchaus gewünscht. Das reisen auch keine Raspel von Sommertrüffel raus. Auch schade das ein tolles Produkt wie die Gambas durch die Folter der Fritteuse musste. Überhaupt habe ich mich über die Vielzahl der frittierten Tapas gewundert. Schön wäre hier auch eine frische Abwechslung gewesen. O.k. nun muss ich aber zum Ende kommen… man hatte vergessen Teller für das Essen bereitzustellen, nach dem Wein gab es keinen weiteren Service (außer Essen), die Bestellung kam in 2 Schritten. Erst alles was meine Begleitung geordert hatte – ca.30 min später meine Bestellung und ihr Rest. Der Service konnte uns die Gerichte nicht zuordnen und der Koch wurde geholt. Nach 2,5 Stunden Brot und 5 Tapas je Person war der Abend zu Ende. Das Bezahlen ging dann wieder schneller mit Service. Allen weiteren Gästen viel Erfolg bei ihrem Besuch – für uns war es leider nix. Jetzt müsste eigentlich die Frage kommen ...Warum haben Sie nichts vor Ort gesagt? Nun ja, unser Köbes äh Servicekraft war der Chef…. P.S. … über das angekündigte Amuse kann ich nichts sagen, da nie erhalten.

A wonderful place, very idyllic, well-kept, fantastic. The food was special and extremely tasty!! You don't eat this every day... A perfect evening! Thank you very much for that!!

Fantastic food in a beautiful atmosphere with very friendly and unobtrusive service. Every detail was perfect!!! Absolute insider tip! The way to Obermaubach is definitely worth it!!!

We had a great summer evening here with perfect food. We felt very comfortable and will come back. I would particularly like to mention the table that was set with a lot of love, something that you rarely find anymore. Thank you and big praise to the whole team.

Another great evening. Everything is just right here. Excellent cuisine, perfect, friendly service and everything in a super cozy atmosphere. We are already looking forward to the next visit.

We couldn't have chosen a better culinary setting for our wedding day; Introducing a nice attention made the anticipation increase; the refreshing combinations of dishes/ingredients/side dishes amazed us and flattered our palate; the selection of wines rounded off our culinary delights; the warmth of the hostess is clearly noticeable and the ambience is still inviting and appealing; We enjoyed this Aroem symphony for a long time; it makes it easy for people to become “repeat offenders”; Also very nice, by the way: Dogs are welcome

Top location! Positive all the way through, would love to come back!

Great food, but unreasonable course timing and service ... It took over half an hour to get menus, 95 minutes to get first course, 2 hours 30 minutes for second course - we would have wanted dessert... But skipped it. Food was surprisingly good, but there are some obvious major issues somewhere. Despite the truly good food, I would not come back.

A small, fine pearl found in Düren Kreuzau. Very nice location, lovingly and very tastefully furnished. Very nice hosts. You feel very welcome here, even the first time! Went there on Sunday lunchtime and had a wonderful meal! Small but nice card. Very good craftsmanship with attention to detail in combination with very good food quality. It wasn't the last time we were there! Keep it up!

Wir haben Lokal durch Zufall entdeckt, wir hatten als Vorspeise die Wassermelone , als Hauptgang die Ravioli und das Angus Beef, die Melona war schon ein Gaumen schmaus aber das Angus Beef war einfach spektakulär, als Nachspeise hatten wir die Creme Brulee und den Schokotraum

people…. the bread. and the salted butter in spring onion oil. That's why the 5 stars alone. But honestly: everything was great! The food was fantastic, the service was very good and friendly, and the price was right for the food ✨ really great!

We went to this wonderful restaurant for a tapas evening, which takes place regularly on Wednesdays. Everything with 1000% attention to detail, the owners are simply wonderful, the service makes you want to cuddle and the food is 1a with stars. Asparagus, fish, meat and dessert - all wonderful!!! Pure enjoyment!! The ambience is unbeatable and you feel like you are in your dream home ❤️❤️ The winding corners mean you are private everywhere and can enjoy everything. The outside area also looked very cozy. We will definitely come back and will recommend this insider tip to all our friends. We traveled 40 minutes from Jülich and it was completely worth it.

This is a dream of a restaurant. The terrace and garden are beautiful to look at. The food perfect. You just have to go there once. Top backdrop for your wedding!

We were there for the second time today and are really excited. The ambience is something very special. It is beautifully lit indirectly, which further underlines the charm. The food is perfectly selected, perfectly prepared and tastes excellent. The service is also great. We'll be back in 3 weeks 😍👍

Beautiful, lovingly, tastefully, furnished and restored restaurant! Great new cuisine and some vegetarian dishes 👍 not the usual monotony 😋friendly, attentive but unobtrusive service! We liked it despite the crazy heat 🌞🌞 and it will definitely be even nicer at different temperatures!

Special ambience and flair, extremely tasty food and extremely friendly and attentive service. Highly recommended if you don't want to go for mainstream food. Of course the whole thing has its price - but for me it was subjectively appropriate.

It was a culinary experience in a very nice atmosphere. Spontaneous decision to eat there and booked a table at short notice. Ordered 2x menu and ignored the cook's warning that it might be too much; in short, it was too much. But fantastic, here we cook with passion and heart and at least what we had was worthy of a star. We often go out for a good meal but today we were completely blown away. The highlight was “scallop cerviche” and “salmon burger”, HAMMER 👍. Thanks for this overall great meal.

Particularly quiet location not far from the lake, the historic mill is kissed awake and something very special as a location. Ms. Lauterbach's cooking skills are even better than what she presented at the Düren Golf Club for many years. Delicious products that taste natural. Not overly seasoned but enhanced in taste by balanced ingredients such as herbs and spices. friendly service, clean rooms, beautiful decoration! Good luck for continued success!

If you want to eat something special, the ambience should be right and the service should be courteous, then this is the right location.

The overall package 5 stars! We would like to come again

Unusual, extremely tasty, fantastically coordinated dishes in a very relaxed atmosphere with attentive and friendly service. Products were the focus and were processed with a lot of craftsmanship and love. Absolute recommendation.

An absolute pleasure for all senses. Starting with the nice welcome, a delicious meal in a tasteful ambience - the guarantee for a great evening!

Always worth a visit! Delicious food, delicious wine and super nice hosts! Ambience fantastic!

It was a wonderful evening on the occasion of my birthday, Great food, perfect service, stylish and cozy, time and peace to exchange ideas with the family... we enjoyed it. Thanks !

Delicious food. Food quality, excellent. Wonderful ambience in a restored old mill

We were really looking forward to a great meal on Christmas Day... but unfortunately we were very, very disappointed. The poor waitress was probably new?? She couldn't remember the drink order, nor did she know the dishes on the small Christmas menu. She was hopelessly overwhelmed. After waiting for over 1.5 hours, a greeting came from the kitchen, and just 5 minutes later the first course came. After that it was time to wait again... Unfortunately, it was no longer possible to request a drink during that time. The service “disappeared”!! The second course was then probably forgotten and the main course followed. A part of one of the plates was missing or was not as described on the menu. I also unfortunately have to say that the main course was very disappointing on all three plates. For a three-course menu for 89 euros per person. You can probably expect something. After we asked again, the second course came at some point... without cutlery... we then had to ask again and it came after 15 minutes. We sat upstairs in the mill, the tables were full. And if the guests are already talking to each other about the service and the waiting time, that's probably not a good sign. Service and kitchen were hopelessly overwhelmed. Why are so many reservations accepted at Christmas? It was really a shame. Friends and family have gotten to know this restaurant much much better. But after this Christmas dinner, after which we drove home quite frustrated, we will refrain from visiting again. A pity!!

Just great!!! The food was incredibly tasty and the ambience in the mill was unbeatable. The service is very attentive and super friendly. This is how perfect gastronomy works! Thank you for a great evening... We'd love to come back!!

We were very satisfied overall. A great pleasant service. Beautiful ambience. Excellent food and very nice hosts.

Super great restaurant. First class food. Great service and very friendly staff. Definitely always recommended.

We had pre-ordered goose food. The reception was very friendly. Our jackets and coats were taken from us at the table and taken care of. We then sat at the table for around 10 minutes.....before we were asked about drinks. About the food: basically the food overall was good in terms of taste. "There are enough second helpings if you want something else..." Sauce: yes, red cabbage: yes --> for the second helping of about 3 tablespoons of red cabbage another €6 was due. The two waitresses wore black gloves. ? They were really nice. The wine glasses were refilled during the meal. Some of the goose meat was on our plates, the rest on a normal plate on the dinner table. This meat was cold in no time and was no longer edible. Bottom line: a restaurant with a nice ambience - in the mill room -, food good, service friendly and helpful, price too expensive. Overall, we don't think the price-performance ratio is good. There are many good competitors in this price segment

Ich möchte eine ganz eindeutige Empfehlung für dieses tolle Restaurant aussprechen. Ein Highlight ist die Location in der alten Mühle, mindestens genauso begeistert waren wir aber vom Essen und auch von der Weinauswahl. Hier wird mit Leidenschaft gekocht und es werden ständig neue, tolle Gerichte kreiert. Auch für uns als Vegetarier ist immer etwas dabei. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt absolut. Das Mahl und Werk begeistert uns immer wieder und hat sich deshalb schnell zu unserem Lieblingsrestaurant in der Gegend entwickelt.

Welch eine wunderbare Überraschung - Düren, Diaspora kulinarischer Wohltaten, hat endlich wieder einen Ort, an dem Mann und Frau in einem reizvollen Ambiente herrlich dinieren können. Die Chefin beherrscht ihr Handwerk und hat ein super dem Gast zugewandtes Team um sich herum, in dem sich der Gast sofort fast wie zu Hause fühlt. Und dann kam das Essen: wir hatten Maronensuppe, Rehrücken und das Beste aus der Rippe. Fast schon künstlerisch kredenzt, wurden unsere Geschmackssinne umschmeichelt von köstlich anrichtete Sauce und fein zubereitetem Fleisch. Wir haben die Qualität der Speisen, deren Zubereitung und die Anreichnung sehr genossen. Vielen Dank für einen wundervollen Abend.

Wenn ich ein Restauranttester wäre, würde ich Sterne vergeben und dieses Location als Sternerestaurant bezeichnen! Einfach großartig!

Toller Service, sehr außergewöhnliches. Essen in einer tollen Atmosphäre… und einem extrem geschmackvollen Ambiente! – Viele Gründe, um wiederzukommen!

Es war rundum toll und gelungen. Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Abend mit sehr gutem Essen in einem wunderschönen Ambiente. Wir würden gerne öfter kommen, wohnen jedoch zu weit weg.

Tolles Essen. Wir sind heute Abend zufällig dort gelandet. Die sehr ambitioniert klingende Karte hat uns motiviert, hier zu essen. amuse geulle: top Beide Vorspeisen (Zweierlei der Muschel und die Krause Glucke) waren sehr köstlich und gelungen. Als Hauptgang Ente und Muscheln sehr gut, die Ente mit einem Glas vom offenen Lagrein traumhaft. Der Nachtisch (schwebende Baisers und Trauben...) Ganz köstlich. Dazu ein wirklich freundlicher aufmerksamer Service. Leider für einen Freitag Abend zu wenige Gäste. Wir drücken die Daumen, dass das a la long klappt. Verdient hat das wirklich schöne stilvolle Restaurant das auf jeden Fall. Danke für einen schönen Abend

Herrlich frisch und nicht den typischen Eifeltouch! Sehr lecker und mal was anderes ! Chillige Mucke und tolles Ambiente!

Wij hebben heerlijk gegeten in dit mooie restaurant. De gastheer en gastvrouw zijn bijzonder vriendelijk.

Ein wirklich wunderschöner Ort,gepaart mit Kunst,einem sehr schönen Gartenrestaurant als auch Räumlichkeiten,die umwerfend sind. Zu der Küche ist zu sagen sterneverdächtig. Vom Brot mit selbst gemachten Schnittlauchöl als auch ein raffinierter Gruß aus der Küche,gehen dem Hauptgericht voraus und übersteigen die eigene Vorstellung.

Ambiente: ob drinnen in der alten Wassermühle oder draußen am Bach: das Ambiente ist toll und passt zur Qualität der Speisen. Service: aufmerksam, aber nicht aufdringlich. Die Speisen werden erläutert und beim Wein gibt's gute Tipps. Essen: Katja Lauterbach überrascht uns immer wieder. Sowohl mit neuen Speisekarten, wie auch mit dem Geschmack und der Qualität. Dabei merkt man, dass Sie “mit dem Herzen kocht“. Wir hatten wieder einen schönen Abend und freuen uns aufs nächste mal! (Leider konnte ich nicht alle Fotos hochladen. Diese hätten die Rezension unterstrichen)

Ambiente: ob drinnen in der alten Wassermühle oder draußen am Bach: das Ambiente ist toll und passt zur Qualität der Speisen. Service: aufmerksam, aber nicht aufdringlich. Die Speisen werden erläutert und beim Wein gibt's gute Tipps. Essen: Katja Lauterbach überrascht uns immer wieder. Sowohl mit neuen Speisekarten, wie auch mit dem Geschmack und der Qualität. Dabei merkt man, dass Sie “mit dem Herzen kocht“. Wir hatten wieder einen schönen Abend und freuen uns aufs nächste mal.

Eine Zauberin in der Küche! Kein Wunder derart viele und oft überschwänglich gute Bewertungen zu erhalten, wenn alles so perfektioniert wurde. So feine Vor- und Haupt-Gerichte verdienen höchste Anerkennung. Wir sind wahrlich schon oft dort zu Gast gewesen, mal alleine und wiederholt mit Besuchern und alle sind sowohl von den kulinarischen Highlights als auch vom einzigartigen Ambiente geflasht. Am liebsten würde man Euch nach jedem Besuch so eine Bewertung abgeben. Großen und von Herzen kommenden Dank für so grandiose Gaumen-Freuden. Eure Constanze und Erwin

Ein kulinarischer Stern am Dürener Himmel…… Wer hätte gedacht, dass der Kreis Düren nochmals ein dermaßen exzellentes Angebot an hervorragender Küche erhält, beheimatet in einem einmaligen Ambiente, verbunden mit aufmerksamen, ja freundschaftlich anmutenden Gastgebern. Seit nunmehr einem Jahr bietet Katja Lauterbach nebst Familie mittlerweile überregionalen Gästen höchsten Gaumengenuss in einer bezaubernden Umgebung. Liebevoll und mit großem Charme eingerichtet, hat sich das Restaurant Mahl und Werk in Kreuzau Obermaubach mittlerweile zum Geheimtipp entwickelt. Nicht selten finden sich Liebhaber des guten Essens aus den Nachbarländern bei Lauterbachs ein, und dies nicht nur wegen der vorzüglichen Küche. In einer parkanmutenden Umgebung, auf den Bruchsteinterrassen oder unter den Platanen am Bachlauf, wird der Abend zu einem Erlebnis, einem Wellness-Tag für fast alle Sinne. Gleich, ob man während der warmen Sommernächte die Dunkelheit in dem romantisch illuminierten Außenbereich genießt, oder sich zur kalten Jahreszeit neben dem historischen Mühlrad im inneren der alten Mühle einen kuscheligen Platz sucht; Romantik, entschleunigen, fallen lassen und genießen. Die ständig wechselnde Karte bietet neben den Klassikern der feinen Küche stets Überraschungen, welche weit über die Grenzen des Kreises, der Region so noch nicht auf den Tisch gekommen sein dürften. Gerne nimmt sich Frau Lauterbach die Zeit, um den interessierten Genießer in die Geheimnisse der Zutaten und der Zubereitung Ihrer genussfreudigen Kunstwerke einzuweihen. Korrespondierend mit einer treffsicheren Weinbegleitung entsteht das Gesamtkunstwerk „Mahl und Werk“. Gerne würde man vergleichen, doch womit? Danke, liebe Familie Lauterbach, für die Gastfreundschaft, das sinnliche Angebot der gehobenen Speisen und den immensen Aufwand, mit dem Sie Ihren Gästen nicht nur ein einmaliges kulinarisches Erlebnis liefern, sondern einen Tag/Abend jenseits der Welt da draußen. Jeder Besuch führte bislang zu einem nachhaltigen and lang andauerndem Schwärmen, gepaart mit großer Vorfreude auf den nächsten Besuch. Danke!

Nach einer 13 km Wanderung bei 30 Grad mit zerschwitzer Wanderkleidung dort eingekehrt. Das Essen war echt super. Die Besitzerin hat uns dann später noch die Räumlichkeiten gezeigt. Wir wollen auf jeden Fall wieder dorthin!

Wir 3 sind heute von einer Wanderung dort eingekehrt. Sehr gepflegte Getränke und sehr schmackhafte Grüße aus der Küche. Wir waren auch alle von der Hauptspeise begeistert. Das Ambiente ist einfach nur herrlich. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt…. Und kommen ganz bestimmt wieder.

Sehr leckeres Essen kombiniert mit tollem Ambiente und Service. Uneingeschränkt weiter zu empfehlen.