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Essen Restaurant
Essen Restaurant Reviews

Essen Restaurant

German

Dishes priced aroundA$26

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Reviews of Essen Restaurant (363)

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5.0/6

363 reviews

5.0/6

363 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Good"
4/6
Suwandi D.7 years ago · 1 review

Food is good, maybe the portion can be reduced so that the overal pricing can be reduced as well to make it more attractive to come back again

"Very good"
5/6
Richard M.7 years ago · 1 review

Great German food and plenty of it. A good selection of German beers at reasonable prices which made for very pleasant night out in Broadway

"Very good"
5/6
Samantha R.7 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful and friendly service! The food wasn't the best - you're more paying for the quantity rather than quality, but I would be happy to come back to Essen Restaurant again.

"Excellent"
6/6
James T.7 years ago · 1 review

Friendly staff. Great food. We had a great time last night. The portion is generous and perfect for gathering. Perhaps some lighter items on menu for small eater.

"Very good"
5/6
John C.7 years ago · 1 review

Authentic German with the beer to match. The service was friendly and fast. The portions generous and tasty. We visit Germany often and this meal took us back there !!

"Excellent"
6/6
Phil L.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great Beer, Great Food, Friendly attentive Service...a most enjoyable evening dining out.. This is why we keep coming back to Essen Restaurant. Would not hesitate to recommend this venue.

"Excellent"
6/6
Roger Y.7 years ago · 8 reviews

Very nice sausage platter, though maybe next time I will ask if I could replace the other two sausages with the cheese kransky! Love the cheese kransky. The amount is quite large, I'm very satisfied. We also ordered the chocolate and hazelnut strudel. It was nice, warm and not overly sweet. A good finish.

"Very good"
5/6
Anupam U.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Nice place- went out for lunch. Good food- big portions. Pleasant atmosphere. Had the pork belly with beer. Really soft pork- slow cooked. Excellent rosti.

"Good"
4/6
Elsa J.7 years ago · 1 review

The mains are pretty good but the sides are not as yummy as expected! The lychee ciders are satisfactory and the beer with lemonade. Worth trying

"Excellent"
6/6
Monica V.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was exceptional, we had small children and staff were very nice to them as well. Overall, the food was great, with very big portions and great service.

"Very good"
5/6
Anne T.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food, easy to talk as it wasn't too loud. Decor slightly dated. Good prices though compared to other german restaurants. Would come back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Darren S.7 years ago · 1 review

Very authentic fare! The fact European staff are serving you must mean the staff meals are good! Amazing selection of beers and schnapps too! It was our first time there, but we will definitely be back!

"Very good"
5/6
Anthony E.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Quite good food made even better value by using the Entertainment card. Good service and reasonable atmosphere despite not being terribly busy. We'd go back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nanette B.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Had a wonderful night, we wanted to order a bunch of entrees and share them tapas style, there were so many delicious choices! Got dessert as well, Essen can't be beaten.

"Very good"
5/6
Allen I.7 years ago · 1 review

The Pork Knuckle was so big I couldn't finish it - had to wash it down with a long wheat beer; menu & decoration seemed all authentic to me. Will visit them again!

"Good"
4/6
Sunil D.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food and value for money. Servings were generous and service was quick but not rushed. Unfortunately no room left for dessert although there were some tempting choices on the menu. The beer drinkers in the group were impressed with the selection and enjoyed trying different varieties. We'll be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerry K.7 years ago · 1 review

We enjoyed beautiful German food accompanied by Glühwein or Früh Kölsch, the company of good friends and pleasant but unobtrusive service. We will certainly return.

"Very good"
5/6
Joseph S.7 years ago · 1 review

A few small mistakes were made by the waiters and the food was good but not amazing But the staff apart from the small issues (being very temporarily placing wrong order on wrong table) were extresmly friendly and due to how sweet they were a tip was still given The desert though was amazing.

"Excellent"
6/6
Erin H.7 years ago · 1 review

The food here is always delicious! The service is friendly and fast. I would recommend to anyone to go here and enjoy a great dinner :)

"Good"
4/6
Mouy Hok T.7 years ago · 6 reviews

Atmosphere: 4/6 Had a very nice vibe to the place with the hardwood and stone bricks. Felt a bit of the German flavour. Does get noisy when the restaurant is nearing capacity as it is a cozy place. Staff: 5.5/6 Well-dressed and courteous. Asked to 'surprise us' with the beer selection and wasn't disappointed with their choices. Food: 4.5/6 Had the Pork Crackling as a starter and it was good. the crackling was cut into chips and served with a side of baked apple puree that was refreshing and complimenting, yum. Also got the Meat Platter for 2 which came with the Beef Goulash, Cheese Cransky, Weisswurst, Sauerkraut, Pork Belly, Chicken Schnitzel, Lamb Shoulder and Rosti. The Beef Goulash was overcooked and felt tough. Cheese Cransky and Weisswurst were my personal favourites. Take care with cutting the Cheese Cransky as it can cause some of the cheese to squirt out. The Sauerkraut was a little to citrusy for my liking and the Pork Belly was good but nothing special. I'm not a fan of Chicken Schnitzel but didn't mind this one and the Lamb Shoulder was well cooked. Rosti was crisp but lacked impact.

"Very good"
5/6
Barbara K.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was good. Short waiting time for food, although this could be attributable to the fact that we arrived just after 5 pm, when the Restaurant opens for dinner. The food on offer is mostly authentic German fare and is nicely presented. We only had mains, as we only had an hour before going to an event, and the portions being reasonably this was more than adequate to keep us going. We intend to go again for an evening meal out so we can try the entrees and desserts as well.

"Very good"
5/6
KIng K.7 years ago · 7 reviews

Hi Margaret, Thanks for your invitation for a dinner last Saturday. It was the most enjoyable dinner. Dishes were awesome. People were all very nice and everyone shared their stories. We had great talking and laughing through the night. Dear Margaret, it was a lovely evening, and the food was very nice. thank you and looking forward to the next one. This is some of the feedback from our recent A Table for Six dinner at Essen.

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg J.7 years ago · 1 review

From door to table the service was fantastic The food unbelievable. Big servings so skip lunch ..Highly recommended will definitely be back for more ...

"Excellent"
6/6
Hoshang P.7 years ago · 1 review

Great place, good food and pleasant service. We had a nice time. The meat platter is great value. Also don't forget to try the apple strudel.

"Very good"
5/6
Terry M.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and beer, nice setting, fairly quite on a Tuesday night

"Very good"
5/6
Nicholas B.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Good hearty German fare with a good selection of beers and other drinks. Schnitzels and rosti were big and generous. Prompt and efficient service too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Roger S.7 years ago · 1 review

Really great food and service ... oh, so i need to say 25 words minimum ... well yeah it was really great food and service.

"Not good "
2/6
Christina H.7 years ago · 1 review

The food has gone down hill and was very disappointing. My son's main course was inedible, they offered us something else but no refund (appetite gone by then). Only good dishes on menu are schnitzels and black forest mousse cake

"Excellent"
6/6
Bilynda C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Friendly and delicious - very generous servings and loads of Pokemon around including a poke stop at the copper tree. Huge pork knuckles that were very tender

"Good"
4/6
Hanns S.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice place, friendly stuff but food a bit overcooked. Athmospere is ok and restaurant is clean. Not sure if I would bring my mates there.

"Excellent"
6/6
Celina T.7 years ago · 1 review

Email enquiry responded to quickly. Had the chicken schnitzel with peppercorn sauce, came with rosti & coleslaw. YUM & Massive. Great hospitality too. Thank you Essen

"Excellent"
6/6
Ralph B.7 years ago · 1 review

A nice atmosphere, good prompt service, great Czech beer on tap, good selection of entrees, but we shared one so as to leave room for the meat share plate for 2. Great dish if you can't make up your mind on what to order. Chicken schnitzel, sausages, red cabbage, sauerkraut, rosti, goulash, pork belly, beef. Topped off with a black forest mouse and double shot coffee. Couldn't ask for more.

"Average"
3/6
Robert C.7 years ago · 1 review

We used go to Essen for the schnitzel and potatoe rosti - they now used mash the potatoes and fry it which is a disappointment - Rosti used to be a big part of the experience. Unfortunately the restaurants is no longer like it used to be.

"Very good"
5/6
Kittipot P.7 years ago · 1 review

Great beer, food & atmosphere. We had really enjoyable dinner. Portion is quite big so dont order to much food and have more beer! Enjoy

"Excellent"
6/6
Millie M.7 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely delicious, especially on a cold winter night. Friendly service and a great overall environment. Would be a great venue for work dinner parties to be held and in a terrific location.

"Good"
4/6
clement s.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and atmosphere, service was atttentative. We had four dishes to share between the four of us. You must have the Pork Nuckle, the lamb was also nice.

"Average"
3/6
Roland W.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice setting, cosy. The wait staff are friendly too. My one major problem with the place is it's a place I have been going to for years now, and I've watched the variety and quality of the food on offer dwindle. The schnapps and beer selection hasn't changed much, thank god, but the schnitzel offerings have dwindled, and the other choices are slim pickings as well. Essentially, it gives the appearance of being dumbed down to suit the local student crowd. As such, sadly, my recent visit with the wife will be our last.

"Excellent"
6/6
Maggie H.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, even better service. Food was too much so got some takeaway but the staff were friendly and kind. Did take a while to be served when leaving though

"Excellent"
6/6
Jocelyn B.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food good service our favourite Restaurant. Convenient location. The Menu has a good selection the quality is always consistent never leave hungry have to take a doggy bag home.

"Excellent"
6/6
Monica Z.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice ambience, friendly staff. Best pork knuckle I've had in Sydney! Be warned: even though it doesn't look huge, one pork knuckle could easily feed 2 people, if not 3.

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