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Restaurant 1718
Sit together with friends, enjoy the savoir-vivre of the restaurant and have a good time together.
With the popular bouillabaisse 1718, the fine fish dishes and the tarte tatin dessert on the menu, the cuisine sets a distinctly francophile tone.
The new and expanded wine list is completely different: it focuses on the Palatinate and the wineries around Deidesheim, but also looks beyond the region and features numerous exquisite national and international wines in its portfolio.
The light-flooded interior in black and white is characteristic of both the fireplace room and the fountain room. While the stylish combination of baroque elements and modern furnishings in the rooms creates a cozy feeling of comfort, a seat on the terrace with a wonderful view of
the idyllic inner courtyard and park is a reward in summer.
By the way… The name – the year 1718 – goes back to the founding father of the now neighboring winery Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan. In the same year, Peter Jordan, originally from France, acquired the first vineyards in Deidesheim and his descendants later acquired the Ketschauer Hof estate with the manor house.
The 1718 restaurant seems to have been born with a love of food and wine and a close connection to France.
Opening hours
Fri – Sat Mon | 6pm-2pm
last seating 8.30pm
Sun | 12-15 h 18-23 h
last seating 14 or 20.30 h
Tue – Thu | Days off
Dogs are welcome in the restaurant
Only events with a buffet are excluded.
Special opening/rest periods 2025
January 12 – February 13, 2025 | Company vacations
E-charging stations
Charging stations for your e-vehicle are available in our hotel parking lot – 50 cents per kWh.
With the popular bouillabaisse 1718the fine fish dishes or the dessert tarte tatin on the menu, chef de cuisine Lars Wolf sets distinctive francophile accents.
The new and expanded wine list focuses on the Palatinate and the wineries and the wineries of the region around Deidesheim region.
Team
Team
Service
Julian Berkhemer
acting restaurant manager
…works as a restaurant manager in the RIVA restaurant and is currently acting head of Service 1718. In addition to his role in operational service, he sees himself as the first point of contact for his team. He coordinates the services, the people and everything around them, preferably after 10 o’clock.
His passion is not his job, but above all his son.
And when he does find time for himself, he likes to play with his blocks, audio books and computer games.
I love my job, the daily challenge and the people in my team.
Julia Badura
second deputy Restaurant manager
Gastronomy is her great passion – and you can feel it. Since September 1, 2024, she has brought a breath of fresh air to the 1718 team. She heard from long-time colleagues how great the working atmosphere is here. So she applied, dropped by and everything fell into place straight away. It can happen that quickly.
She loves the unique atmosphere, the French-inspired cuisine and the generous wine selection at 1718. She personally likes dry wines matured in wood. Her favorite vineyard: Pechstein.
I can already say that I feel really at home here. And the guests notice when we feel good as a team.
Eric Lay
Chef de Rang
…started at Restaurant 1718 in July 2024 and has already actively supported this year’s big summer party at Ketschauer Hof.
He appreciates the upscale and sophisticated standard at 1718. Particularly, he likes the informal atmosphere, which allows him to respond even better to guests.
In addition, h also likes the fact that he can work with the entire 1718 team at celebrations (weddings, birthdays…) in the “Kelterhaus” ballroom and in the garden.
On the first few days, I was personally taken by the hand by the deputy restaurant manager RIVA. The team spirit in the company is remarkable.
Torben Kühn
Chef de Rang
…came to our company via a recommendation and has been with us since November 2023. He currently supports both the RIVA restaurant and the 1718 restaurant. “However, he fell head over heels in love with Restaurant 1718. Why? Because of the French dishes, because of the special interior design…
In his free time, he likes to spend time with his girlfriend and the two of them enjoy ice skating. However, he can also get something good out of cozy evenings with friends while gaming and enjoying a good glass of wine.
I'm excited to see what awaits me here and I'm really looking forward to my job at Restaurant 1718.
Marc Schulz
Temporary service
…has been working at the GmbH for over 3 years as a temporary student assistant and has become indispensable for us during events and bottlenecks in the restaurants.
We are currently looking forward to his cooperation until he starts his studies in the medium term.
In his free time, he enjoys traveling, partying with friends and going out to eat together. Just a man of pleasure! 🙂
Why have I been here for so long? I like the team and the spirit here!
Kitchen
David Hamburger
Executive Chef
…more is coming soon
...more is coming soon
Praphawadee Waffenschmidt
Dishwasher
…the fun-loving Thai has been washing up everything she can get her hands on since 2009.
You can count on her for big celebrations. “Pha is a machine,” her team colleagues in the kitchen say affectionately about her.
She collects her annual vacation and prefers to spend a few weeks at a time in Thailand – a big reunion with family and friends every year!
I've been here for so long. This much is clear: I'm staying here until I retire.