It's a dive bar in central Mainz. And usually pretty darned fun…read more Look this is not the place for everyone. It's tacky, they blare out Schlager music. People dance drunkenly and bump into you. There's a constant coming and going as young and old filter through. Basically it's as jovial a place as you'll find with a Carneval atmosphere most nights. Toulouse Latrec would feel right at home here. That's why we love this adorable little Mainzer dive bar.

Very centrally located but NOT a tourist trap. We had a great Riesling, Fusilli with home made…read morePesto sauce, a great Hamburger with Mozzarella and truly well prepared Bratkartoffeln. People there cook with passion, you feel it! Prices are modest, service very kind. And English is not an issue, a plus when you are around with international folk.

Erstmals Salat kommt nach dem Essen. Schnitzel war kalt und Bier war warmread more

One of the loveliest restaurants I've been to in my travels across U.S. & Europe. The time of year…read moreis September, it's my first week here, hardly jacket weather and the estate is green with flowers a bloom. Unfortunately it was raining tonight so I couldn't wander around too far but I enjoyed the glistening of the water making everything look fresh. I arrived to find the staff speaks very limited English, which was refreshing to finally find a place that I felt was really German. I know a few polite words but used "sign language" to get me though asking for a menu, asking for a recommendation, etc. My waitress knew just enough English to get my drift. She recommended Boeuf Bourguignon (BB) as a tasty choice and I was more than pleased with her recommendation and accepted. Then comes the wine. I asked for a pairing (but obviously not in those words) and then comes over the waiter/sommelier. He gave me three choices but not just in words...here's where the FIRST surprise and delight comes...he brought three unopened bottles, three wine glasses and poured about three sips of wine into each glass for a tasting. Now picture, I have three bottles of wine and 3 tasting glasses on the table, then comes the bread basket and butter followed by a chef's portion appetizer of roast beef. Man...I could have made a meal right there and hadn't yet spent a dime! As I savored my wine tastings, I looked around the warm dining room to see what appeared to be locals enjoying dinner. Each table with one lit tapered candle giving the room a pleasant glow. I chose the Bordeaux. SECOND surprise and delight was the size of the pour...a large size wine glass and a pour equal to at least two in the U.S. You know how fancy restaurants only fill your glass a 1/3 of the way and you're left thinking...uh...where's the rest...NOT HERE. Your eyes pop when you see the amount of wine you are poured. Wine & Bread on table...here comes my entree...I can't wait to sink my teeth into the beef! My BB was delicately served formal style with two spoons. The beef placed then the carrot, then the potato, then the broccoli, then cauliflower, then a unique twist of fried noodle. My words can't describe the intense flavors coupled with the Bordeaux....succulent! Let the eating commence. About mid meal I decide I better ask about dessert so that I know how much room to save! I say "Strudel" with my best German (yeah right, I'm Texan) accent. She gives me a menu (in German), I pronounce "I can't read German" using "sign language" to point to my eyes then the menu (I must look so stupid) then she patiently tries to explain my choices. One being something that sounds like she is saying "ball of grease". I tell her three times, I don't understand so she leaves to ask for help. While she is gone, I'm at the table trying to sound out her words and just keep softly repeating "ball of grease" to myself. So she comes back to tell me it is a German donut. Ah...perfect...I want the BALL OF GREASE (ala State Fair style?) but I ask for it to be held for at least 15 minutes so I can try to digest some of my food to make room. Uhggg. I go for a short walk in the rain around the grounds to cool off and digest and return about 15 minutes later. I still have a full glass of wine so I sit and relax, not rushing them to bring ANY MORE FOOD! THIRD surprise was the delivery of a chef's sampling of five sweets in small paper cups. OMG....does it get any better? Now I'm 1/2 regretting ordering dessert. I try to savor each bite of yumminess with a sip of wine to enhance the flavor. I save a few pieces to bring home and then ask for my dessert. Out comes the ball of grease...which is actually a medium dense cake ball paired with vanilla ice cream on top of fresh sautéed plums in plum sauce. I ate 1/2 the cake a few pieces of plums and called it QUITS. I am tapped out! I ask for the check. FOURTH surprise. Each glass of wine was only 6 euro...so cheap. Total meal was 45 euro. (19 euro entree) Expensive but a darn great value and one of the best meals I've had in Europe. TIP: 10% tip is customary...different from the 20% I am used to giving and a difficult adjustment thus far. Only one thing was missing...my man...he's home. It's 7pm here so it's still working hours for him in Texas. He is why I have such a fondness for BB. Oh yeah, one more thing...He and I often share one order of BB. Here the portion size is sharing appropriate if you are not starving, this allows you room for all the extras. I hope you enjoyed reading my review as much as I enjoyed Domäne Mechtildshausen. I will make this restaurant a go to spot for anyone that comes to visit me in Wiesbaden.

Came here for a quick lunch with the wife. We ordered the grilled chicken and the Pork Fillet…read more(daily special). The food and drinks both took a bit to come out, however when delivered, the drinks were ice cold and the food was freshly made. Portion sizes and presentation was top notch. It was pretty to look at and we had so much food that we couldnt finish it. The pork fillet was soft, juicy and flavorful, but the chicken needed a bit more seasoning. For the two dishes with two drinks, bill was 40 euros. In our opinion, it was a bit too pricey for lunch and the chicken could have been more flavorful, but for dinner it would be good.

Fabulous experience! The food was amazing and the service was superb. The environment is very cozy…read more They only take euro cash so make sure you come prepared. The beer is fantastic! I definitely plan on going back in the future.

This restaurant was phenomenal. A wonderful interior with beautiful exposed beams and delicious…read morefood. I hope we go back! Just fyi they only take cash.

I LOVE this place! Their coffee and cakes are delicious (I had the orange-cardamom cake which was…read moremoist and flavorful). They also have tapas like empanadas, salads, samosas (oven baked not deep fried, with meat or vegetarian) served with homemade mango chutney and a roasted red pepper and tomato chutney. The wife and husband who own this business are genuinely wonderful people who speak English fluently and offer excellent customer service. If you're looking for a cozy independent coffee shop with great service this is the place!