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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)

Read what people think about Essen Restaurant. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Essen Restaurant before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Essen Restaurant and book a table with confidence!

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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"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

Excellent food, great beer selection and service. Went to Essen since it was Octoberfest time. Discovered that family already know about it and sing its praises. Happy to return.

"Very good"
5/6
Peter M.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Food was good beer was cold all in all very good Restaurant is a little out of the CBD but worth the effort to get there

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

Yummooooo!!!! Never think it will be such a delicious dinner with my family. We love pork crackling and Essen delivered them beautifully and our desserts (Choc & Hazelnut Strudel, and Creme Brulee) were fantastic too. We Love Essen! :D

"Awful"
1/6
Nanita H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food is OK but too expensive, we order meat platter for two $68 and food come out so little, not enough to share, will not go back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Annie L.7 years ago · 1 review

Unbelievable value where the terms were different and more generous than what the voucher stated which was only 2.5 meals. 6 person meals including drinks up to the value of $306 was generous. Best voucher experience I have had. And the food and service was really good. Will tell friends and family.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lin L.7 years ago · 1 review

Extremely generous serves for the dishes, a good range of beers to choose from, friendly and attentive service, relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended for casual gatherings.

"Very good"
5/6
Angela A.7 years ago · 1 review

Traditional fare done very well. It has great schnitzel at a very reasonable price and good service. Fantastic choice for colder evenings. Will definitely go again.

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

Excellent staff and great food. HUGE portions so forego entree. Parking was no hassle in nearby TAFE carpark at reasonable cost. Recommended as a good family venue.

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

Remember to bring a BIG appetite!! A lovely little piece of Germany just off Broadway, Sydney. Great service, wholesome and filling authentic fare. Great value for money too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark L.7 years ago · 1 review

The service was very good. The decore is very nice. We loved the spatzel. It is real spatzel, not just some short spagettie, which some places call spetzle. The rosti and cabbage were also very good. The salmon was cooked well. We appreciated their flexibility.

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

Great food and generous meal portions and great service Loved it and will go again Will definitely recommend for lunch and will take friends there

"Excellent"
6/6
peter w.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Another really yum dinner at Essen restaurant. We had the meat platter for 2 and all of it was perfectly cooked and deliciously tasty. Service was very friendly and nothing was to much trouble. Definitely be visiting again.

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

Our first time there and we were not disappointed. Food's yummy, staff are helpful, price are reasonable. The knuckle is to die for :) Will definitely go back again.

"Very good"
5/6
Thanh V.7 years ago · 1 review

The staff were very friendly, warning us the servings are large and helped us choose our orders. The Pea & Ham soup was nice but a bit over salty so I couldn't finish it. The staff asked the reason, went straight to warn the kitchen, then offered a replacement - a very nice touch which we declined. The Pork Knucke we had as main was better than at others restaurants we tried - juicy inside and crunchy outside. I loved the Black Forest Mousse Cake, creamy and light. I even bought an extra one to take home!

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

Im German and this was the best German food I had in Australia. Very authentic! The service was very friendly. I definitely come back now that I know of this great quality.

"Very good"
5/6
Lixin L.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Gather with friends with Scoopin deal. We Definitely will go to Essen again. The Pork crunkle, price wise, by the taste and size, the best in Sydney.

"Excellent"
6/6
Miguel quandoo training R.7 years ago · 5 reviews

amazing food and the selection of beers and schnapps are pretty good. I recommend the peach one! definitely coming back again. And kudos to the staff too, they are super friendly

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

Food and service superb. Voucher made value even better. Try the mixed platter for two-if you have the courage! Strudel excellent and great selection of beers.

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

Food was excellent and the servings were very large. Drinks were fairly priced. the service could not be faulted and all 8 of us had a very good time.

"Excellent"
6/6
peter k.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was great Service excellent New manger is a great guy on top of everything, The store has improved and servings very generous Bravo! Keep up the good work fellows

"Excellent"
6/6
Mary G.7 years ago · 2 reviews

I rate them excellent in food and service. The guys serving us were friendly and attentive to the needs of their customers. We will go there again, planning to bring our family and friends.

"Very good"
5/6
Aaron D.7 years ago · 1 review

Great service and attention to detail. The food was yummy and made well. Lots of drink choices of European flavours. A very enjoyable experience and will happily go again.

"Very good"
5/6
Rhonda S.7 years ago · 4 reviews

I love this place. It's my go to for group gatherings. I always get food envy because I like the look of everything on the menu but I tend to stick to what I've ordered before because it's so good! Never had a bad meal here, though when it gets busy you might have to wait a while - but it's so worth it!

"Good"
4/6
Nataliya V.7 years ago · 1 review

There are not many meal choses in the menu. Overprices. Other German restaurants are better in my opinion. Portions are small. Customer service is really good.

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

The best food restaurant and for services, staff need more professional as they chat each other's during busy times. Well im still be back there as The restaurant are my favorite for the last 15 yrs .

"Excellent"
6/6
Eduard a.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was very good and service was excellent. Location is great and we liked the heritage building. Next time I will try the pear William Schnapps. Thank you Geoff for a good evening.

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

Great food and really generous servings. Also has great atmosphere. Worth checking out, but skip lunch if you do, as the servings are big and hearty.

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

Great food Great service Massive servings and quality is high Much improved from the past Great value, Seems like new owners and much better than before

"Excellent"
6/6
peter w.7 years ago · 4 reviews

love the food at this restaurant! best pork crackle ever! have been here a couple of times and have always enjoyed the meal, even our kids who are very fussy eaters. Definitely be returning.

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

One of my favourite restaurants - best schnitzels in Sydney! Loved the Dutch croquettes as well. And a lovely European atmosphere, great service as well.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

Lunch was just the best, had a variety of meat dishes on a plate for 2, plenty of food and great taste. Would definitely be going back and recommend Essens to friends.

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

The food was excellent. Thumbs-up from our German friend. The service was excellent - friendly & patient staff and the food arrived in a very timely manner. We plan to go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

Booking was correct, prompt service and food serving, tasty meal and unforgetable presentation, would urely come back again. Pork cracklings were beautiful and crunchy. Keep it up guys

"Awful"
1/6
Levi L.7 years ago · 1 review

Really not a great experience tonight, God super average although the service was quick. Will really have up their game if they want to keep customers happy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Katie J.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Amazing every time, the main waiter is fabulous. He deserves a raise:) The schnitzels are huge and most times we can hardly finish. Will return

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

We had a fabulous date night at Essen Restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent, friendly yet professional! The pork crackling entree is warm, crunchy and deliciously light, the pulled pork spätzle reminded me of my late grandmother's cooking. The pork sausages with the sauerkraut were divine and the giant 1 litre beer from th tap was beautiful. I was also happy to see absinthe on the menu, which I love, and it was served perfectly, with care!

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

After twice trying to drop by being told they were booked out, I pre-booked Essen on Quandoo, so when we turned up they were expecting us. We were welcomed and service was quick and friendly. I asked the waiter for a recommendation as I hadn't been there before and he recommended their pulled pork German "pasta" dish. (I can't remember the real name for it). It was delicious and I ate every morsel, it was so yummy. (I'm tiny so was too full to try dessert after). My partner had the sausage tasting plate featuring 4 different sausages which he enjoyed as well. We will definitely revisit. Was pleasant atmosphere, very popular (every table full) and the other dishes looked great too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

Freindly service with great food and in a nice homely feeling resturant. Pork knuckle is very filling i must say, and was nice of them to offer a container to take the rest home!

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

The food is really warm and great. Definitely bringing my wife next time to enjoy some beer and veal sni. Also, the pork belly and knuckle seems so nice.

"Excellent"
6/6
Martini R.7 years ago · 1 review

GREAT:) BUT NOT THE BEST IF I HAVE TO BE HONEST.. BUT NICE EXPERIENCE TO DO SOMETHING NEW... NICE ENVIRONMENT NICE SERVICE, BUT FOOD WAS NOT AMAZING THOUGH ..JUST MY LITTLE OPINION:) MARTINI

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