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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 – Tue | 6 pm – 2 pm
last Order 8.30 pm
In summer from May 1 to October 31, extended opening hours at weekends
Sat + Sun | 1pm – 2pm
last Order 4.30pm or 8.30pm
Kitchen break 5pm – 6pm
Wed + Thu | Days off
Cancellation on public holidays
Changes to your reservation can be made online at OpenTable up to 1 week before the table reservation.
No-shows or cancelations less than 1 week in advance will incur a fee of €50 per person.
Dogs are welcome in the restaurant
Only events with a buffet are excluded.
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, the 1718 cuisine sets distinctive francophile accents.
The new and expanded wine list is primarily dedicated to the Palatinate and the 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.
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.
Raphaela Von Boeltzig
Commis de Rang
…joined our company as part of her training as a restaurant and event catering specialist. She successfully completed her training and was taken on permanently in July 2025. Since then, the young woman has been part of the service team as a Commis de Rang in Restaurant 1718.
She particularly likes the familiar, homely atmosphere and the provocative interior design in a modern-classic mix.
If she were a guest at 1718 herself, she would choose the “Sole à la Grenoble” from the current menu, which is served with potato and nut butter mousseline and a refreshing lemon and caper sauce.
In her free time, she likes to do things with friends.
I'm really pleased that I was taken on after my apprenticeship. I feel really at home in the 1718 team and I'm excited to see what else awaits me here
Kitchen
Carsten Stutika
Sous-chef
…more is coming soon
more is coming soon
Mario Lehmann
Sous-chef
…more is coming soon
more is coming soon
Adrian Ochs
Commis de Cuisine
…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.