Ess

Bar · Bar & breweryMacquarie Park

No dishes marked gluten free20 can be made gluten free on request

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Bistro

Starters & share

  • Garlic Bread$10

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • House-Marinated Olives$11

    House-marinated olives, lemon, garlic & chilli

    Vegetarian

  • Honey & Thyme Baked Brie$26

    Dried apricot, sourdough & shiso

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Corn Ribs$14

    Paprika butter

    Can be made free of dairy

  • Chips$11

    With aioli

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • La Stella Burrata$24

    Heirloom tomato, fresh basil, balsamic & toasted sourdough

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Mahi-Mahi "Ceviche"$26

    Coconut milk, cucumber, onion, tomato, chilli, lime juice & cos lettuce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Calamari$20

    Flash-fried salt & pepper squid, Szechuan mayonnaise & shallot

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Mushroom Arancini$22

    Whipped ricotta, basil & parmesan

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Prawn Roll$28

    Poached prawns, avocado, lettuce, fresh herbs, Thousand Island dressing & crisps

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Charcuterie Board$36

    Prosciutto, mortadella, salami, brie, cheddar, olives, quince, grapes, lavosh & grissini

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Hummus & Flat Bread$18

    Hummus, crispy chickpeas, pickled onions, chillies, parsley & chilli oil

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely sesame

Single deli plate

  • Mortadella$20

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Salami$20

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Prosciutto 16mo$24

    Can be made free of gluten

Salads & bowls

  • Steak Bowl$32

    125g steak, rocket, cherry tomato, crumbled feta, broccolini, potato salad & lemon dressing

    Likely dairy

  • Poke Bowl$28

    Edamame, cabbage, brown rice, avocado, wakame salad, wasabi mayonnaise, ponzu. Choice of grilled chicken, salmon or tofu

    Vegan optionLikely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Green Goddess Salad$24

    Cos lettuce, fennel, cucumber, fresh ricotta

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Pizza

  • Margherita$22

    Tomato base, fior di latte, bocconcini & basil

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Chicken & Pesto$28

    Tomato base, fior di latte, roast chicken, cherry tomato & basil pesto

    Can be made free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Diavola$24

    Tomato base, fior di latte, pepperoni, capsicum, olives & chilli flakes

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Mortadella & Pistachio$26

    Confit garlic, fior di latte, mortadella, stracciatella & crushed pistachios

    Can be made free of glutenContains nuts

  • Prawn$34

    Tomato base, fior di latte, prawns, chilli, sun-dried tomato, onion & lemon

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • American Deli$32

    Tomato base, fior di latte, mortadella, pepperoni, ham, salami & basil pesto

    Can be made free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Vodka & Nduja$26

    Vodka sauce, fior di latte, nduja, parmesan & honey

    Can be made free of gluten

Mains

  • Lamb Ragu$35

    Braised lamb ragu, gnocchi pasta, parmesan & parsley

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Rigatoni alla Vodka$26

    Napolitana sauce, cream, parmesan, vodka & basil

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Seafood Marinara$38

    Spaghetti, chilli, garlic, mussels, mixed fish, prawns, lemon & parsley

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Barramundi$38

    Crispy smashed potatoes, seasonal greens, mustard dressing & lemon

    Likely fish

  • Salmon$38

    Persian pilaf rice, herb yoghurt & lemon

    Can be made free of dairyContains nutsLikely fish

  • Grilled Eggplant Steak$25

    Hummus, pomegranate, crispy chickpeas, pickled onion, pine nuts, herbs & chilli oil

    VeganContains nutsLikely sesame

  • Crumbed Pork Schnitzel$34

    300g pork leg schnitzel crumbed in our signature herbed breadcrumbs, parmesan, sage beurre noisette, shaved fennel & lemon

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Schnitzel$28

    Chicken breast crumbed in our signature herbed breadcrumbs, served with chip & salad with a choice of sauce

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • 100% Not Schnitzel$28

    Plant-based schnitzel, served with chips & salad with a choice of sauce

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Chicken Parmigiana$33

    Chicken breast crumbed in our signature herbed breadcrumb, topped with Napolitana sauce and cheese, served with chips & salad with a choice…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips$32

    Market fish, chips, house-made tartar & lemon

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Chicken Breast$35

    300g Lilydale free range chicken. Couscous, zucchini, pine nuts, herbs & charred lemon

    Can be made free of dairyContains nuts

The Grill

  • 220g Rump$36

    Riverina grain-fed Black Angus MS2+2. Served with chips & salad with a choice of sauce

    Can be made free of dairy

  • 250g Sirloin$46

    Riverina grain-fed Black Angus MS2+2. Served with chip & salad with a choice of sauce

    Can be made free of dairy

  • 300g Scotch Fillet$58

    Riverina grain-fed Black Angus MS2+2. Served with chips & salad with a choice of sauce

    Can be made free of dairy

  • 400g Rib Eye Grass Fed$68

    Served with chips & salad with a choice of sauce

    Can be made free of dairy

  • Signature Scotch Fillet

    Served with crispy Brussels sprouts, roasted chat potatoes & two sauces of your choice

  • Signature Sirloin

    Served with crispy Brussels sprouts, roasted chat potatoes & two sauces of your choice

Sides

  • Garden Salad$8

    Vegan

  • Seasonal Green Vegetables$8

    Vegan

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts$15

    Bacon, pine nuts, balsamic

    Vegetarian optionContains nuts

  • Rocket & Parmesan Salad$10

    Lemon dressing, balsamic

    Vegetarian option

  • House-Made Slaw$9

    Vegetarian

  • Roast Potatoes$9

    Garlic & rosemary butter

    Vegetarian

  • Beetroot, Apple, Walnut & Feta$10

    VegetarianCan be made free of dairyContains nuts

  • Grilled Broccolini$12

    Garlic butter

    VegetarianCan be made free of dairy

  • Potato Salad$10

    Vegetarian

Between bread

  • Fried Chicken Burger$25

    Nashville hot chicken, slaw, pickles & a side of chips

    Likely gluten

  • The Gov Burger$27

    Angus beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, burger sauce & a side of chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Zucchini Fritter Burger$25

    Zucchini fritter, lettuce, tomato, aioli, chilli relish & a side of chips

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

Sandwich

  • The Gov Club Sandwich$27

    Grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce, sun-dried tomato aioli & crisps

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

Dessert

  • Banoffee Pie$18

    Dulce de leche, banana, fresh cream & chocolate

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Brownie$16

    Dutch cocoa & vanilla bean gelato

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tiramisu$18

    Coffee sponge, mascarpone & Dutch cocoa

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Orange & Almond Cake$16

    Orange syrup, candied orange & fresh cream

    Contains nutsLikely dairy

  • Sorbet$9

    Ask at the counter for our current flavours

    Vegetarian

  • Kid's Ice Cream$5

    Choice of topping: chocolate, caramel, strawberry or sprinkles

    Likely dairy

Kids menu

Little ones

  • Fish and Chips$15

    Likely fish

  • Chicken Schnitzel & Chips$15

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Napolitana Pasta$15

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Cheeseburger & Chips$15

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: DF = Dairy-free, GF = Gluten-Free, V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, N = Contains Nuts; DF+ = Dairy-Free Option, GF+ = Gluten-Free Option, N+ = Nut-Free Option; A = Australian Seafood, M = Mixed Seafood, I = Imported Seafood

Good to know

Bar

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address9-13 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Australia, Macquarie Park, 2113
AreaRyde & Northern Districts
KindBar · Bar & brewery
Websitemomentohospitality.com.au
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from momentohospitality.com.au
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Ess

Does Ess have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 20 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Ess coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Ess?

Honey & Thyme Baked Brie (Gluten-free option (gf+)); La Stella Burrata (Gluten-free option (gf+)); Mahi-Mahi "Ceviche" (Gluten-free option (gf+)); Charcuterie Board (Gluten-free option (gf+)); Hummus & Flat Bread (Gluten-free option (gf+)); Mortadella (Gluten-free option (gf+)).

Can I book Ess online?

Yes, through SevenRooms: https://www.sevenrooms.com/landing/thegovernorhotel

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