"The restaurant is not unknown to us. Almost exactly 2 years ago we visited it before. At the time “Jolly da Capo”, with the same owner, namer and chef. But the Eifelans did not accept the restaurant under this name (see also the Rezi of Carsten1972). For lunch we hurried on the country kitchen. However, this has closed on Saturday afternoons. We met the boss and chef Mr Land at the door and asked if there might be a table for us in the evening. That was it. Somehow I felt that our booked hotel did not convince us for a dinner. And so it came that on the way to Gemünden Maar we reserved Mr Land for dinner by phone. We met, as Mr Land suggested, at 8 p.m. From the outside a well-maintained restaurant, but the inner values do not come over here. In the service there were two very nice ladies in rural kitchen shirts this evening. We were warmly welcomed and accompanied to our reserved table. In front of the kitchen. The restaurant is divided into two areas outdoor terrace. Unfortunately, this evening it was too fresh to sit outside. Terasse off the road But also inside it is very nice and the tables stand at pleasant intervals. . The device was also changed with the name change. Red was transformed into bright beige tones, natural “land colors” provide a feel-good atmosphere. I personally enjoy the favorable solution to convert pallets as wine racks. Here it is shown that good wines are also given their significance. The seasonal changing menu was placed on the board. Well thought out, not overload. And yet it wasn't that easy to decide. So first 2 dry Rieslingsekt € 4.50 – for aperitif. A good start! Compulsory mineral water, 0.75 l € 5,90. A second bottle followed later. The mineral water served in the cooler, this gives a plus! Shortly after the drinks followed a small kitchen. Herb fresh cheese and bright and dark baguette in high country kitchen bread bag. In this container, the bread does not dries out quickly and we enjoyed the little ones. Fresh bread In the meantime our dishes were taken. We chose the dry 2017 grey slate Riesling from the winery Phillips Eckstein, Graach Schäferei, Mosel. 0.2 l – € 5,30. A very good companion to our foods with mild acid, fine fruity. The lady in the service advised us very well here – with a sample swallow! Both appetizers had their appearance: Appetizer for my husband: Duett Jakobsmuschel – giant garnel, two kinds of melon, mint, vanilla foam € 15,20. This appetizer chose my husband two years ago. He remembered when serving this appetizer immediately, I too! Duett Jakobsmuschel – giant robe, two kinds of melon, mint, vanilla foam And again convinced the combination of the perfectly roasted seafood with the sweetness and acidity of melon and vanilla! Very balanced and aromatic. Herbal Salad with giant cloves € 9.70 for me. Herb salad with giant cloves This refreshing appetizer didn't miss anything. Fresh salads, sprouts, great dressing, nothing to complain... next time I would choose my husband's appetizer. This is just more creative! With our main dishes, two highlights were served after a pleasant waiting period: Laacher Seefelchen, sweet potato puree, peas, Kaiserschoten, Pfifferlinge € 14.40 as a small portion. Laacher Seefelchen, Sweet Potato Apron, Peas, Kaiserschoten, Pfifferlinge The choice of my husband. The portion is larger than expected despite “small portion”. An aromatic and harmonious combination of ingredients that we both like very much. The fillet juicy fried, aromatic pifferlings and fresh peas. With the sweet potato puree just... great! My Rehschnitzel Preiselbeertagliatelle forest mushroom sauce € 21,40 convinced in a different way but no less! The meat in crispy panade exactly fried, inside still pink. Rehschnitzel in the juicy pink trim The Tagliatelle, al dente, swung in cranberries. I would have liked to go to this Wildgericht Spätzle, but there was nothing to blame for the Tagliatelle. Neither on the tender carving. That was all right. The two routined service ladies also did a great job. Always attentive, asking if everything is right, plates were quickly cleared, they could give very good information on questions. We were too tired for a dessert. Small, regional delicacies in a sweet and rich version are also sold in the restaurant. The last bottle of Windspiel Potato Vodka (Windspiel Manufaktur Daun) we were able to earn as a companion for my father. We are very pleased with the fact that Mr Land welcomed the guests for a short time. So there was an interesting and very nice personal chat inside. This was our second visit to Mr Land, not our last visit! This evening is really fun!"
