Rogue Cafe in Surry Hills Menu

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You can fine us on one of the most historic corner buildings in Surry Hills, the corner of Crown & Devonshire St. Essenza has been around for nearly 4 years run by Gareth & Nicole and a team that always does us proud, At Essenza we aim to give you a dining experience that you will remember, and long to come back for WARM, FRIENDLY & QUALITY Italian cuisine. So feel free to contact us and let us spoil you for whatever the occasion.

Nearby Sample Menus

Italian sopressa, salami, black olive, artichoke $23
The garden’s baked mac and cheese $9.50
Steak sandwich,house pickles, swiss cheese, tomato chutney, fries $24.50
Prawn, spinach pesto, pancetta, fresh chilli $23
Grilled chorizo, sherry, lemon $10
Thai red chicken curry, coconut rice, pineapple, lychee, fresh chilli $32
Capsicum, fetta, herb arancini, tomato chutney $13
Crumbed and fried haloumi, poached pear, asparagus, hazelnut, rocket $22.50

Steak Sandwich - w/ bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato relish & chips $16
Chips - w/ McDonnell’s Irish Curry Sauce $9
Vegetarian Nachos - w/ corn chips, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, guacamole & sweet chilli sauce $12
BLT Sandwich - w/ chips $11
Garlic Bread $6
Chicken Parmigiana - w/ chips & Salad $17
Our Famous Beef and Guinness Pie - w/ mash potatoes, mushy peas and gravy $18
Chips $6

Grilled Barramundi Fillet - Served with roast tomatoes, a yoghurt mint and garlic sauce and green lentils $18.00
Organic South American Quinoa Salad - Baked butternut pumpkin, roasted spanish onions, sundried pepita seeds and baby spinach drizzled with a Cabernet Sauvignon dressing. Add $2 for grilled chicken $15.00
Grilled Salmon Steak and Saffron Risotto - Served with peas and shallots $18.00
Seasoned Potato Wedges - Served with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce $6.00
Seared Lamb Rump Salad - Tender Australian lamb grilled and served in a salad of soft Bulgarian feta, roasted baby beets, sundried tomatoes, Spanish onion & argula leavea $15.00
Middle Eastern Style Braised Lamb Shanks - Served with aromatic cous cous $15.50
Spanish O’la - Chorizo, prawns, onion & a hint of spice $15.00
Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel - Served with garden salad and a choice of fries or mashed potatoes. Choice of sauce: red wine jus, peppercorn, mushroom, demi glaze $12.50

Gnocchi W Italian Sausage - house made gnocchi with Italian sausage with a garlic and white wine cream sauce $28
Antipasti - arancini, pork bite, tomato bruschetta, calamari & popcorn prawn $17 (per person)
As per menu $18
Sbagliato - It’s wrong but so right! Campari and Antica Formula lifted with Prosecco, served short and strong $16
The Espresso Martini - Accept no pretenders. Real espresso, vodka, sweetened with coffee liqueur $16
Spiced Chocolate Negroni - Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Rum, Antica Formula and Aperol, spiked with chocolate bitters $16
Risotto W Cauliflower - finished w mascarpone and topped with fried zucchini $26
Chocolate Fondant - hot self-saucing chocolate cake w clotted cream $12

Alaskan Crab’s Claws steamed Served with lemon wedge & specially made tantalizing sauce. Seasonal market price
Grilled Salmon Atlantic salmon fillet marinated with lemon, wine, garlic & herbs. Steamed in own juices. Served with mashed potato and stir-fried vegetables. $25.95
Russian rye bread with thyme (Borodinsky) $2.95
Soup of the Day Chef’s choice $10.95
Garlic or Herb Bread Made in house $3.95
Homemade fried pie Chef’s Choice $3.95
Cabbage Mushroom Crepes Savory pancakes filled with cabbage and mushroom served warm with mushroom sauce. $12.95
Country Style Steak A 400g tender rib beef fillet in bon, cooked to your taste. Served with stir-fried vegetables and chutney souse. (Allow 30min for preparation please). $32.95

Lamb kofta with house spices, tomato sauce and yoghurt N/A
The Tradie – lean beef, bacon, egg, beetroot, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli and nan’s relish $13.80
Cheesey Chook – grilled lean chicken breast, tomato, lettuce, tasty cheese, crispy bacon, aioli & nan’s relish $13.50
Rocket, baby beetroot, basil, avocado and feta with dijon mustard dressing N/A
Twice cooked crispy potatoes with fragrant salt N/A
Plain Jane – grilled lean chicken breast, tomato, lettuce, aioli & nan’s relish $9.50
Quinoa with roast eggplant, toasted nuts, rocket and currants with green tahini dressing N/A
Small $8.50

Chicken Schnitzel Herb crumbed crispy goujons served with coral lettuce, tomato, rocket, and honey mustard mayonnaise. N/A
Hanoi pho ga chicken noodle soup $11
Taste grill bacon, pork and fennel chipolatas, fried eggs, mushrooms, balsamic roast tomatoes and sourdough toast $15
Free range chicken pho ga noodle soup $13
Wok tossed pad thai or pad si iu noodles (fresh prawns) $16
Crispy spring rolls with classic dipping sauce $9.5
Buffalo mozzarella with balsamic roasted tomatoes, basil and prosciutto baguette $7.5
Crispy Tofu Fried marinated tofu with crisp iceberg, pickled carrot and radish, spring onion, cucumber, coriander and soy dressing. N/A

TIRA DE ASADO Beef Short Ribs cut at 2cm across the rib This is a typical Argentinian cut. Full flavoured & textural $40
CORDERO A LA CRUZ 8 hour Woodfired Lamb $46
EMPANADA DE CARNE Beef Empanadas $6.5
POLLITO Free Range Baby Chicken Grilled Over Charcoal $30
HUEVOS ROTOS CON QUESO DE CABRA Broken Eggs with Squash, Smoked Potatoes, Cauliflower & Aged Goats Cheese $26
MORRONES Y BRENJENAS ASADA Grilled Eggplant & Peppers with Garlic & Goats Cheese $16
BERENJENAS EN ESCABECHE Spiced Pickled Eggplant $8
BIFE ANCHO Ranger Valley Sirloin 350gm Grilled Over Charcoal $40

Thai red chicken curry, coconut rice, pineapple, lychee, fresh chilli $32
Prawn, spinach pesto, pancetta, fresh chilli $23
Smoked scamorza, sliced potato, rosemary, maple $21
Steak sandwich,house pickles, swiss cheese, tomato chutney, fries $24.50
Szechuan bang bangchicken, bean shoot, coriander $21.50
Crumbed and fried haloumi, poached pear, asparagus, hazelnut, rocket $22.50
Roasted spanish chicken, spiced beans, cauliflower puree $32
Pan seared barramundi, carrot puree, fennel salad $39

Mixed Platter (for 2-3 people) 1/2 chicken, 8 ribs and 4 tenderloins. $26.95
Classic Pita Chicken breast, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato & light mayo. $8.95
Coleslaw (Large) $5.95
Spicy Thighs A toasted open pita topped with 3 hot thighs, caramelised onion & red capsicum, gourmet lettuce & capsicum relish. $13.45
Two's a Party* (for 2 people) Two 1/4 chickens, 2 tenderloins, 2 thigh pieces & 2 regular sides. $27.25
Mediterranean Salad Garden salad with feta & olives. $10.50
White Rice $3.95
Whole Chicken with 2 large sides* $29.25

Fiesta Menu 1 - Crispy Fried Squid with Garlic Aioli, Salt Cod Croquettes Serrano Jamon with Pickled Baby Vegetables, Grilled Spanish Chorizo with Picon Sauce, Mixed Wild Mushrooms with Garlic & Lemon $35pp: Minimum 2 People
Paella Del Mar - Authentic Paella with Calasparra Rice, Prawns, Scallops, Snapper Fillet, Mussels, Calamari, Clams and Chorizo $50 for 2; $75 for 4
Chorizo A La Parilla - Grilled Chorizo with Pedro Ximinez & Picon Sauce $14.50
Chuleton - Grilled T-Bone Steak with Potato & Jamon Gratin and Manchego Cheese Sauce $38.00
Vientre De Cerdo - Slow Cooked Crispy Pork Belly with Sofrito and Potato Purée $32.00
Ensalada De Garbanzos - Chickpea, Spinach and Cauliflower Salad with Garlic Chips $14.50
Churros - Churros Served w Warm Chocolate Sauce and Salted Caramel Sauce (4) $15.00
Aceitunas - Marinated Manzanillo Olives, Lemon and Rosemary $8.00