Pankratiushof - Mainz

I've reviewed the restaurant previously. It's excellent and a second visit confirmned it (although the service was pretty ragged). But itr gets one star because it charges FOR TAPWATER!! Their menu just says water so I mailed them to ask whether it's minera; water,...table water or tap water. I got identical PR releases from both the owner and the chef, championing the attributes of our good Mainz water and stressing the ecological aspects of no transport/no packaing etc (which I thoroughly agree with) But it's still plain TAP WATER and they might have filtered it (although that's unnecessary because the local water is WAAAY below any relevant threshhoild values but it;s the same stuff that the locals drink every day without coming down with cholera. I mentioned this (almost biblical) miracle of turning a product that costs less than into something that costs by the time it hits my table and I got a mail in reply, lecturing me on all the wonderful stuff that they do (buy local, pay their staff properly, decorate their tables nicely etc etc) culminating in this: We expect appreciation from our guests Er, yes and no. I show my appreciation by giving you my business I order food from your menu, you serve it, I pay the bill. And I tip generously. It's a commercial transaction, not a fan club.... You buy litres of water for under Don't expect me to take you seriously when you charge me THREE TIMES that amount for a single litre

I have to split this review into parts. The first part is about a stunningly good gastronomic experience. The second part is about a restaurant that serves TAP water at a markup and then disrespects its customers when they query it Part Pankratiushof in Hechtsheim is a real gem. Tastefully decorated, ingredients sourced locally, friendly professional service, complimentary bread and butter (from Normandy), an inventive menu and a farm shop to die for. What's not to like? We'll be back

I am a visitor from Hong Kong! The place there is so relaxing and refreshing! I went there by taxi and it was so convenient. Tried the traditional Germany breakfast and it is like a feast. Ham, fruit, bread and juice is super fresh and...delicious!

Beautiful building in hechtsheim, large selection with tasty dressing and weeping, also for private parties

Restaurant with the call to be full at lunchtime! we had not booked and after a friendly reception we were received in a room upstairs. beautifully decorated table. a French speaking waitress came extra to receive our order. great food, much taste!