Restaurant Villa Lacus in Bensheim

Super delicious food and a great atmosphere on the terrace, a little bit of vacation on the Bergstrasse!

Delicious food at the bathing lake in Bensheim

Have been there several times and have always been satisfied. Excellent food and very very good service. Varied menu with seasonal dishes. Always happy to come.

Ambiance is good, harmoniously furnished, rather inconspicuous from the outside. Unfortunately I have to complain about the food, The components of various dishes simply don't fit together. The symbiosis is simply missing, the individual components themselves are great. Thank you and definitely next time!

We had catering from the Villa Lacus team for our granddaughter's baptism. The organization was perfect, the food was extremely tasty and we enjoyed the good service. We can recommend it without reservation.

Very tasty food, friendly staff in a great atmosphere by the lake

We were a large group - everyone was more than happy with their food and the service didn't mix up or forget anything. The beautiful terrace rounded off the evening. I personally can recommend all the schnitzel dishes and the side salad was great :) In my opinion, as someone who is not affected, accessibility is not a given. But I could be wrong if there is a toilet somewhere else.

Very good food and great ambience. You can also sit outside and look over the lake

The four of us were at your Easter brunch again yesterday. This is our tradition. As always it was fantastic and the egg surprise was another highlight. See you soon and kind regards Silke, Nicole, Holger and Ines

Everything went great for my half-year-old birthday

Good cuisine, good PL ratio, service attentive

We were there for dinner on Saturday April 12th, 2025 with a larger group, drinks were picked up quickly and brought to the table, we were pointed out a menu recommendation from the kitchen, as a starter cream of asparagus soup, a cheese, and as a main course either lamb or veal chop with asparagus & potatoes, when others got their soup we asked about our soup, in response we were told that we had to order it separately from the menu, we were at We assumed from a menu that it consisted of several courses and therefore we didn't have to order/pay extra.....ok, so we thought wrongly and we ordered the soup separately, which was then delivered quickly, unfortunately there were no pieces of asparagus in the asparagus cream soup, for almost 12 euros we were a bit disappointed, there was nothing to complain about in terms of taste. Then the main course was brought to the table, to my wife's surprise the lamb was breaded, a note when ordering would have been nice because then we would have changed the order, the veal cutlet we ordered was really good, but the hopefully fresh asparagus was distributed in microscopically small pieces on the plate in a really small number, and, interestingly, no spikes....plus the food was partly lukewarm, which of course cooled down even faster because the plates weren't preheated. At the end we each ordered a coffee and the drama continued, one cup was full and the other was half full...but we had already resigned ourselves to the fact that the evening wasn't going to be the best in terms of cuisine...when we pointed out the plates that hadn't been preheated at the end, there was no reaction from the service staff, so we didn't address the other points anymore. The service staff were attentive and friendly, but sometimes they couldn't understand them due to their lack of knowledge of German. Overall, the main courses cost 44 or 42 euros, which for us absolutely does not correspond to the quality of the food. Overall, we were disappointed; we don't think the higher prices are justified.

Despite no reservation, we were given a seat straight away. Super tasty, rich food! Highly recommended!

Very friendly and attentive service. The food was very tasty! Our dog was allowed to come along and was immediately provided with a bowl of water 🐾💕🤗

Thank you very much 🙏 for hosting our “Players Night”, the food was great, the location was great anyway and above all thanks to the team and Tim for making it possible. Greetings on behalf of the PP Südhessen🚔

We reserved a table for our wedding anniversary based on a recommendation. With the request to create some romantic atmosphere. This was also promised to us, but we had a normal table with no special features. The ambience is attractive and relatively clean. The waiter was at the table quickly and asked several times what was right. The food came quickly, bread was served as a starter which was really tasty. Unfortunately, the salad tasted musty and I found several pieces that looked moldy to me. I told the waiter he acknowledged it, that was it. In a relatively high-priced restaurant, at least an aperitif or something similar should be offered. At 50 euros per person you could expect more. But the main course was absolutely fine. The dessert was solid, very nicely presented but nothing really special. We would still come back.

Absolutely to be recommended! My partner and I ate the fried rock octupus and the rump steak, we were still raving about it after the meal and the dessert was also second to none, the shortcrust cake was juicy until the end without becoming dry. It's definitely worth a visit and the price is definitely reasonable for the service and the very good food.

We were impressed by the stay and the food. We'd love to come back

This is a restaurant with a nice atmosphere located near the hotel. I had schnitzel here and it was okay. For those who are familiar with Korean or Japanese style pork cutlet, schnitzel is a familiar yet somewhat lacking dish. You can choose schnitzel served with three types of different sauces. I had the one with German cheese and it was delicious. The portion size is huge, so unless you are an adult male, it will be too much to eat. The salad sauce that came with it was also very good.

High quality food with a nice ambience, what more could you want

Very good restaurant, not exactly cheap, but the food is very good. Large portions compared to other restaurants in the price range. Very nice and attentive staff. Went to Dortmund with 17 people and ate a la carte. The food arrived almost at the same time. Toilets very clean, but only accessible via stairs. There is enough parking space in front of the restaurant.

Really nice food and friendly staff.

Food is nothing special. Great atmosphere and lots of free parking.

My husband and I were at your New Year's Eve kitchen party yesterday. We were completely satisfied 👍🏻 Your kitchen team and service team mastered it fantastically. The food was delicious. We'll be back. All the best to you and continued success.

We were there on December 20th. at Villa Lacus and enjoyed a whole goose there. It was carved at the table and served with delicious side dishes. We are often guests and were once again treated magnificently. It was a fantastic experience. It's nice that there is such a wonderful restaurant. Keep it up and see you next year. Beilstein and Creter family

Friendly staff, good service. Kitchen, even when it's full, always good.

0 stars from me... paid a lot of money for a dish but a children's portion... one potato is supposed to be a portion of fried potatoes... I can't recommend it... rip off

Very tasty food, friendly service and a very nice atmosphere. Will definitely come back.

The staff is always super friendly, always has a smile for everyone and are extremely attentive. The food is simply fantastic. To date I haven't found anything that wasn't absolutely excellent. Fish, meat, dessert... Everything is simply delicious and really exceptionally high quality. I look forward to the villa every time!

The food was really excellent, the service was very attentive and friendly at all times. Scampi, fish and rice patties were the best part of the day for me. A number of very tasty vegetarian dishes were also served. Conclusion: Definitely highly recommended.

We had our Christmas party at Villa Lacus. Everything went smoothly and uncomplicated in advance and our wishes were taken into account. Everything went great on site, the mulled wine reception with delicious mulled wine and then we came to the tables, which were beautifully set and decorated and the order was placed quickly. The staff was very friendly and attentive throughout the evening. The food came at the same time and everything came relatively quickly for the 40 people. Everything tasted really good and was beautifully prepared. The pinsa was very crispy and tasty. The Scaloppine was very tender, good meat and great sauce. But the portion could have been a little larger, there were a bit few potatoes. The dessert was also delicious, I just didn't need chocolate ice cream with the cinnamon cream, but that's a matter of taste, I got a few extra fruits because there was only cinnamon panna cotta with berries on the menu and not chocolate ice cream. So very nice too. Would thoroughly recommend Villa Lacus, we were all very impressed and found the food very good. The selection of drinks is also good, many wines, including non-alcoholic ones.

Great view. There is a pleasant atmosphere in the hall. Delicious food. Very different menu. The staff is very polite. There is a toilet. And a place to walk. There are also tables outside.

Upscale and very nice service We really enjoyed the goose leg.

I haven't sat so well in a long time. Relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, service was on point and very friendly. Thank you very much 😊

Nice restaurant with delicious food.

Were there for the company party. Great ambience at the swimming lake. Nice, stylish restaurant. Service 1A, friendly and competent employees. It was also pleasantly quiet and you could have a good conversation. Prices for quality are completely okay. Only criticism: The food, except for the pasta, came to the table at most lukewarm. That was a shame. Gladly again.

Our expectations were exceeded. After hearing a lot of positive things, we finally went there two weeks ago. All that remains to say is 5 stars, for food, service and ambience, which is more than justified. Despite the fact that the "hut was on fire", so every seat was occupied, including various smaller and larger groups (we were also there in a smaller group of 7 people), both the kitchen and the service were not lacking in professionalism. You were given very good advice and from starters to dessert, the food came to the table exactly as you wanted it. As a guest, you didn't notice anything about the full house and certainly the stress of service and kitchen. To quote my favorite motto here. "Everyone can do it", what was delivered here was sensational. Thank you for the great evening and the wonderful food. We'll definitely be back.

Super nice location, very nice service and parking spaces in front of the door!

Very nice staff, restaurant a bit expensive. Schnitzel was a bit too fatty for my taste. Very tasty salad. Very good drinks menu. All in all, I can absolutely recommend this restaurant.

A highly recommended restaurant with excellent food and drinks. I experienced unforgettable hours with my partner!!! And will definitely come back 👌🏻🙋‍♂️

This isn't food. This is an experience. It was More than perfect. Worth every penny.

A very nice atmosphere on the terrace by the lake, especially in summer. The food was very nicely arranged and tasted very good. Gladly again.

Top class restaurant. Food always tastes excellent. Service is always responsive and friendly. Ambience very upscale and inviting. I'd love to come here.

Very attentive service, changing menu with great seasonal dishes, the chefs are true artists

As always everything was great!! Great food, great service and simply recommended!! You're a great team and I'm looking forward to coming back to you with my work colleagues next time!!

The food leaves nothing to be desired. The menu changes regularly and offers a wide selection, so there is something for everyone. Together with a cool drink, great ambience by the lake and excellent service, it was a perfect evening. In my opinion, the price-performance ratio is absolutely right. I'll be back quickly - see you soon!

Reallycozy and classy restaurant, the waiters are super nice, speak English for non-Germans and are very meticulous to help you choose a good dish I had a good Schnitzel, but unfortunately the food was in overall too salty for us

Were here for lunch, very friendly staff, good value for money, very nice terrace

Food was super delicious. Service Attentive and friendly. We'd love to come to you.

Simply brilliant: terrace with a view of the lake, extremely friendly and attentive staff and a menu that has something to suit everyone. AND: Always new ideas, this time the zucchini carpaccio. An absolute pleasure!!!

A really great restaurant. The employees are super friendly and professional. The food couldn't be better. Price performance is right here.

Very nice ambience by the lake, Vitello Tonnato was excellent, as was spaghetti aioli

Beautiful landscape, delicious food

A nice place with a nice view of the lake and very friendly service. Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio is not right here. The Aperol Sprizz was okay in terms of price, but tasted extremely watery. The color was right, the taste was missing. The starter, something with zucchini slices, for 16.50 euros was unimaginative and tasteless. No smart vinaigrette or crispy vegetables. A pity.

If you can sit on the terrace in summer with a view of the swimming lake, it's a blast. Parking no problem. There should be something on the menu to suit every taste. The dishes are extremely tasty and sometimes have new, interesting compositions, for example burratta with peaches and peppers: wonderfully refreshing and not so bulky. The service was good, attentive with a little chat and refilling of the glasses. The waiting time for the ordered food was absolutely good when the terrace was full. You should definitely make a reservation. There are what feels like 25 steps to the toilet - without an elevator - so you should know that.

Fine dining, highly recommended.

The service is always excellent. It feels like we eat at Villa Lacus every day. People are always very attentive and like to remember what we drink or eat. The dishes are just as great, always creative, with always new ideas.

Very tasty olive oil as a gift from the house. The food tastes good, the ingredients are of good quality, but some dishes have slight weaknesses: Hollandaise sauce had the consistency of pudding/mayo and was also quite tasteless, the mass of ready-fried onions on the carpaccio perfectly complemented all the other finely seasoned components slay. The baked baguette tastes doughy, better quality could be offered here. Unlike the kitchen concept's own description, there is not really a selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Price-performance leaves room for improvement. Finally, we enjoyed an excellent buffet, with a wide variety of starters, freshly grilled food and dessert. So it’s still possible 😊 The waitresses are friendly and quite quick. BUT, and that leads to a miserable rating: If you explicitly ask for a non-alcoholic 0.0% beer and then order it and a regular non-alcoholic beer with the usual alcohol content is served in the glass - without pointing this out beforehand - this is bodily harm to the unborn child , and a dry alcoholic couldn't be enthusiastic either. Luckily the second one was served with a bottle and glass, so we noticed it!

Very friendly staff including the chef with a passion! Best rigotta dessert was eaten and a surprise menu was conjured up for us

Elegant but not aloof with good service! The food is on a normal level, the prices are high!

Many thanks to Tim Novotny and his team for wonderfully organizing our wedding there. Also thanks to Natascha for the active implementation of what was planned such as seating, pushing and setting tables etc... We always had very pleasant meetings and everything was organized for our benefit. We could always rely on Mr. Novotny and incorporate his valuable tips into our planning. The location with the lakeside terrace is of course the highlight. The food and the bar also left nothing to be desired. We had a dream wedding. The hotel rooms in the Hotel Seeblick on the upper floor and the breakfast were also very great. It would not have been possible without you. We say THANK YOU and would be happy to come back to enjoy your beautiful ambience and your warmth.

Perfect food, tasty wine, cozy atmosphere.

I had the pleasure of having lunch at Villa Lacus today. The ambience, service and quality of the food were excellent. The asparagus dishes are highly recommended.

Excellent food, refined, fresh ingredients and delicious. Very attentive service and the place by the lake is beautiful.

No matter whether it was fish or meat, dessert or starter, everything was fresh and very tasty. The staff is very friendly and accommodating but not intrusive. Dinner as a family is of course not cheap, but it is quality and you always have a good feeling in your stomach after the meal. Highly recommended and we are already looking forward to the next time!

Very nice restaurant with a beautiful terrace overlooking the lake. The service is great, I have rarely experienced it so well. The cocktails are perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The only negative point is the prices. The price level is comparable to the Mühlstein in Bensheim, but unfortunately the food is not of the same standard.

Whether outside on the beautiful terrace by the lake or inside in a cozy atmosphere: we like to come back to Villa Lacus again and again. The food is excellent, as is the friendly and attentive service. The menu offers something for everyone without being too large. All dishes are prepared with love and beautifully presented - the quality is commensurate with the price, so there's nothing to complain about. Definitely one of our absolute favorite restaurants in the area.

Uncanny creative surprise menus!

Thanks for the first-class surprise menu. The service is at the best level. The Italian chef Gabi is star-level

Very very good cuisine, excellent.

Very nice restaurant, great location right on the Lake. The food was always very good, BUT: At the end of April 2023 there was still a decent portion, since the beginning of May 2023 there has probably been a star chef (according to the waitress) who served exactly the same thing, but HALF and then at the same price!! I honestly had 2 potatoes (i.e. 4 halves), the schnitzel and only 3 (!) asparagus on my plate. At the same price…… I find that quite outrageous and I openly told the waitress that. I was shocked when the plate came and just thought to myself “that’s all?” Unfortunately, it didn’t fill me up either… “Back then” the portions were sufficient and tasty, now they are still tasty but unfortunately only children get enough of them… Pity. Especially now that everything is getting more expensive, I might have increased the prices by €2, but I would definitely have left the portions the same so that the guests would get full and get something for their money. Unfortunately, Villa Lacus does it the other way around. Because there is now a star chef in the kitchen, the portions have to shrink... So I won't be able to eat that quickly!

Not exactly cheap, but it's worth treating yourself to. Food really tasty, service great. Overall, highly recommended

Gladly again! Was delicious. From aperitif to dessert - bravissimo!

Simply great and very tasty 😋 it was a great evening

Unfortunately, the team was apparently not prepared for a group of 25 people, despite the announcement. Tables still had to be moved, staff were overwhelmed but still tried hard. The orders were riddled with errors and were often incorrect. The food, when it came after 2 hours, was like something from two worlds. A few dishes looked delicious and appealing, others were so sober and simply slapped onto the plate that one could speak of two worlds, shared by chef and trainee? My food was so subpar that I lost my appetite despite the 2 hours. Same picture with the desserts. In relation to the prices on site, absolutely not recommended, especially if you are there in a group or you get the wrong dish. There are definitely better options locally.

We were there on December 27th, 2023 with a total of 10 people and had a fantastic evening. 4 course menu with one highlight after the next! The staff was super attentive... And at the end we had a drink at the bar with some dance music. The concept of the finest Italian cuisine with a bar evening afterwards is great! Keep it up... The next visit is already planned!

The restaurant was full and the staff remained attentive and friendly even in the most stressful times. Everyone (10 adults) enjoyed their chosen dish excellently, and even if it was a little more expensive - we would be happy to come back! Thank you!

In der Vorweihnachtszeit spontan eingekehrt und obwohl das Restaurant mit Reservierungen ausgelastet war, erfuhren wir einen exzellenten Service und lecker Essen. Vielen Dank, wir sehen uns wieder.

Wir haben uns direkt beim ersten Besuch in die tolle Seeterrasse verliebt und uns somit dazu entschlossen unsere Hochzeit in der Villa Lacus zu feiern. Wir hatten eine so tolle Feier, es hat einfach alles perfekt gepasst. Der Service war aufmerksam & freundlich, das Küchenteam hat ein super leckeres Grillbuffet für uns zubereitet , die Location wurde liebevoll nach unseren Vorstellungen dekoriert. Alle unsere Gäste waren begeistert von der Feier. Ein besonderes Dankeschön an Natascha , welche die gesamte Planung gemacht hat. Wir hätten es uns nicht schöner vorstellen können ☺️

Ein Restaurant der gehobenen Klasse mit wirklich guten Essen. Nur waren die Sitzmöglichkeiten ein wenig eng bemessen.

Alles in allem ein Traum. Übersichtliche Karte. Top Qualität, besser kann ein Rumsteak nicht schmecken. Sehr nettes Personal. Ich komme wieder.

Super schönes Restaurant und sehr leckeres Essen

Wir haben im August in der Villa Lacus unsere Hochzeit gefeiert und waren super zufrieden. Im Vorhinein haben wir uns mehrmals zusammen gesetzt und alle Details besprochen, sodass unsere Wünsche und Vorstellungen alle erfüllt wurden. Vielen Dank an Tim und das gesamte Team. Ein ganz besonders großes Dankeschön an Natascha für deine wunderbare Koordination und Unterstützung, z.B. für das Eindecken der Tische nach vorherigen Absprache und all die Zeit, die du dir für uns genommen hast. 😊 Der Service war den ganzen Abend/Nacht spitze, das Essen war super lecker und die Auswahl riesig. Von unseren Gästen haben wir auch nur durchweg positives Feedback erhalten. Durch Euch hatten wir ein rundum perfektes Fest. Vielen Dank 😊

Hier stimmt absolut alles. Das Ambiente, die Höflichkeit aller Mitarbeiter, die Auswahl der Speisen und der Geschmack. 5 Sterne.

Vielen Dank nochmals für das Essen war sehr lecker und auch für die Flexibilität mit der Dekoration im Außenbereich ;-)

Wir haben unsere Hochzeit in der Villa Lacus gefeiert und waren vom Service, der Qualität der Speisen und der Unterstützung bei der Vorbereitung vollends begeistert! Vielen Dank nochmal an das gesamte Team

Ich bin schon seit einigen Jahren immer wieder zu Gast in der Villa und war immer gerne hier. Die letzten beiden Male haben mich aber absolut umgehauen! Daher auch jetzt erst diese Bewertung. ! Das ist noch ein Restaurant, welches das Ziel verfolgt, immer besser zu werden! Das Essen bei uns allen war absolut hervorragend! Der Service war wie immer vorbildlich und das Ambiente läd zum verweilen ein! Ich kann es jedem nur empfehlen! Lg jessy

Ein hervorragendes Ambiente, total liebes Personal und ein so leckeres Essen. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!

Habe noch nie im einem Lokal so ein super Steak gegessen. Medium auf dem Punkt genau. Weiter so. Vielen Dank.

Haben in der Villa Lacus toll Hochzeit gefeiert! Eine sehr schöne Location und der Service und das Essen hervorragend!

Das Restaurant hat ein sehr schönes Ambiente, liegt direkt an einem Badesee in Bensheim und hat im oberen Stockwerk mehrere Hotelzimmer eines anderen Anbieters. Der Service ist gut aber bei starker Frequentierung meist am Wochenende muss man einige Zeit warten, da oft Veranstaltungen wie Hochzeit, Geburtstage hier gefeiert werden können. Die Getränke sowie die angebotenen Gerichte sind speziell individuell aber geschmackvoll. Die Preise sind im Verhältnis zu Portionen aber zu teuer.

Sehr leckeres Essen und top Ambiente. Das Restaurant ist direkt am Badesee und lädt zu einem traumhaften Essen mit Ausblick ein. Die Einrichtung innen und außen ist sehr modern. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr aufmerksam, zuvorkommend und professionell. Auch bei einem Geschäftsessen kann man sich ohne Probleme auf Englisch unterhalten. Das Essen schmeckt super und es gibt einiges zur Auswahl. Parkplätze sind kein Problem, gibt es genug. Top 👌🏻

Essen war gut, die Tischreservierung hatten wir für den Außenbereich gebucht, bei Ankunft wurde uns gesagt, dass der Tisch im Restaurant reserviert wäre, daraufhin hat das Personal gesagt, wenn wir uns auf die Terrasse setzen ist der Tisch im Restaurant weg, ist verständlich, aber es kommt auf die Art und Weise an, wie es bei dem Gast rüberkommt, nach dem wir bezahlt haben und noch etwas sitzen geblieben sind, kam die Bedienung und räumte den Tisch ab, macht man nicht, gehört sich nicht!

Sehr schönes Ambiente, ansprechend! Speisekarte sehr gut, Essen (Salat mit Hühnchen) war sehr gut, preislich etwas zu überzogen aber sonst nichts auszusetzen. Service sehr gut, flink und sehr nett, Parkmöglichkeiten gut vorhanden. Mittagstisch wird angeboten

Super kompetentes, freundliches Servicepersonal. Das Essen war so, so lecker/ hat einen Stern verdient. Das Ambiente einfach romantisch und edel.

Sehr lecker aber völlig überteuert

Top Location in tollem Ambiente. Wir sind Stammgäste und kommen immer gerne wieder. Tim, Natascha sowie das gesamte Team sind TOP.

Guter Service. Odenwälder Schnitzel mit Kochkäse und Kroketten. Portion größe vollkommen ausreichend (auf Bild sieht es weniger aus als es ist) Beilagen Salat gab es auch.

Das Lokal liegt an einem Badesee und hat sehr schöne Sitzplätze, drinnen wie draussen. Auch Parkplätze, alles wunderbar. Ich war auch vor längerer Zeit schon mal dort und zufrieden, aber an diesem Abend hat mir das Essen überhaupt nicht geschmeckt. Gut, es war vorausgewählt (dienstliche Veranstaltung, grössere Gruppe) und ich hätte das von mir aus so gar nicht bestellt. Für meinen Geschmack viel zu viel Trüffel, selbst das Gemüse hat nach Trüffel geschmeckt. Das Saltimbocca kam laukalt an und war kalt, bis ich es aufgegessen hatte. Die Beilagen kamen nach und nach in kleinen Schüsseln für mehrere Personen, sodass man immer sehen musste, wie man was dazu bekommt. Das kann man besser machen. Ich würde nicht sagen, dass es da immer so ist, aber diesen Abend hat es für mich leider gar nicht gepasst. Schade.

Bin vom Service begeistert. Kann ich nur empfehlen.