Met here with some friend and was pleasantly surprised by the food and prices. The server was also very funny and made our table laugh quite a few times
Small restaurant with a terrace in front. The interior is very comfortably furnished. The service was very good, attentive, and provided excellent explanations and tips about the dishes – perhaps because it wasn't quite as busy during the week.
First, we had a welcome from the kitchen: a vine leaf soup with a dollop of yogurt. A wonderful combination of sour and mild flavors.
The appetizers are divine and should definitely be tried. They're also great for sharing.
The main courses were also very tasty.
We were already full by then, but we couldn't resist the dessert that was highly recommended – a wise decision.
With appetizers, main courses, and desserts, as well as a few drinks, the Mahal isn't exactly a cheap treat, but it was worth every euro.
I won't be there for the last time. 😀
After some trouble with our hotel and searching for restaurants that were even remotely inviting, we initially settled on the Phönix Stube as a sort of "so here we go" decision. We expected a kind of football cafeteria, since the stube is connected to it.
But our expectations were far exceeded.
We had a surprisingly good and tasty meal. Add to that the friendly service, and our day was completely made. While it thundered and lightning flashed outside, we sat comfortably dry for a few hours. Highly recommended if you're in the area.
We visited this beautifully decorated restaurant as a couple and were both delighted and slightly disappointed. The decor and location are top-notch. A very young, friendly chef personally served some of the desserts and was also happy to chat. The food was very good, albeit overpowering in terms of acidity. It lacked a bit of balance here and there, but all in all, it's definitely worth a star. Now for the negative: the bread we ate was completely burnt. That shouldn't happen in a place like this! The service was also inappropriate and intrusive. We felt like we were being watched at times, and no consideration was given to table conversations. I also find the "Attention" greeting when the food is served inappropriate. It must be said that one lady in particular stood out negatively, not the entire team. All in all, the price/performance ratio is good; definitely worth trying, but compared to other "star restaurants," the service is worse, and not every course is of the highest standard.
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.
A culinary insider tip with heart – Restaurant Benatis in Hanover
Benatis impresses with an exceptional combination of Persian cuisine, Mediterranean, and international specialties – freshly prepared with attention to detail.
Authentic Persian cuisine of the highest quality. The service is also warm and personal. Highly recommended.
Super cozy bar with excellent schnitzel!
Nice location in the old town, close to everything you'd want to see.
Good service with a very friendly bartender.
I'd love to come back again!