Essen Restaurant

Essen Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Louise

   Melbourne2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrated a significant birthday and couldn’t fault the night. Amazing food all cooked by one single female chef. Ultra organised and served with the only other staff in a cheerful and knowledgeable way Well done
   

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   Jim

   Brisbane2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely experience at Essen. The best in local produce prepared to perfection and incredible service. A lovely and memorable evening of Deliciousness. I’ll be back. Highly recommended.
   

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   Ken

   Brisbane4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always amazing, the most surprising combinations that always work! We always make sure to visit wherever we’ve in the area. The team are attentive and informative, though never overwhelming 10/10 will Essen again
   

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   Rosy

   Sunshine Coast2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Clarissa took great care to ensure that our celebration meal and the evening was special. We really appreciated the effort taken.
   

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   Rosemary VIP

   Brisbane3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Is our favourite place to dine in Stanthorpe. Highly Recommend
   

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   Laura

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely vibe and excellent service. Beautiful food and flavours. A little gem in Stanthorpe!
   

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   Jodie

   Brisbane1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Every course was served with pride, and deservedly so. Each dish was creative and expertly prepared, as well as being perfect portion sizes. Friendly and attentive service. The ambience is that of "Nonna's kitchen" and a bit noisy. However we dined here because of the inspired menu and were not disappointed.
   

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   Anita

   Sunshine Coast2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful night celebrating family birthday. Food was amazing, complex and tasty. Very filling and ambiance was homely but inviting.
   

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   Jo

   Queensland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is always exceptional at Essen. Even when there is something on the menu that I think will not be my favourite, it ends up being totally delicious every time! Excellent service and very attentive staff, without feeling you are being hovered over. One of our favourite places anywhere to dine.
   

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    Bethany

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was great quality and our waitress was lovely but I’ve never dined out and been told we couldn’t order more food. I have a crab allergy, I wasn’t expecting crab to be on the menu given the restaurant celebrates mostly local producers. Nowhere in the booking section was there space for dietary requirements, it was only after our waitress had said we were meant to write it in the ‘special requests’ section. We asked if we could just order an additional plate of one of the previous courses and obviously pay extra, but were told it wasn’t possible. I felt quite embarrassed and disappointed, until I overheard that the two tables next to us had the exact same issue with shellfish allergies. I can’t fault the quality of the food that came out, the ambience was gorgeous and I love what the chef is doing to celebrate local produce and minimise waste but I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t gone home and made myself a sandwich afterwards as I was left somewhat ravenous. Essen is definitely worth a visit but please note your dietary requirements before you go. Oh and bring booze.
    

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