Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Authentic Continental
Food Since 1958

Over 30 years of refinement. Hungarian and European classics made from scratch every day at 21 Knox Street, Double Bay. The menu that keeps people coming back.

Sunday & Public Holiday surcharge: 10% BYO Wine: 4/glass Cakeage: 5/person Dietary tags: (V) Vegetarian   (GF) Gluten Free

"We apologise if changes to the menu are not possible during busy times."

Menu Questions

Before you order

21 Espresso serves four schnitzels: the Wiener Schnitzel (crumbed veal), the Chicken Schnitzel, the Gypsy Schnitzel (chicken with paprika sauce), and the Half and Half (one piece veal, one piece chicken). The Wiener and Chicken Schnitzel are served with two sides of your choice.
Yes. Vegetarian dishes are marked (V) on the menu. They include Lángos, Bruschetta, Crumbed Mushrooms, Grilled Haloumi, Potato Wedges, Garlic Bread, Napolitana, Primavera, and a wide range of salads and desserts including the strudel and all Hungarian pancakes.
Yes. Gluten free dishes are marked (GF) on the menu. Options include the Ukrainian Borscht, Grilled Chicken Breast, Veal Bakonyi, Grilled Veal Fillets, Grilled Barramundi, Atlantic Salmon, most salads, and most desserts. GF bread is available as a substitute for some entrées.
Yes. A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays and all public holidays. BYO wine is $4 per glass and cakeage is $5 per person.
Yes. 21 Espresso is BYO. The corkage fee is $4 per glass. If you are bringing a cake, cakeage is $5 per person.
The Wooden Plate is a shared mixed grill for 2 to 3 people, priced at 108. It includes one Wiener Schnitzel, one Chicken Schnitzel, one grilled veal fillet, one eye fillet steak, chicken livers, two Frankfurters, fries, coleslaw, and creamed spinach.
The soups at 21 Espresso include the signature Matzo Dumpling Soup (dumplings in chicken broth), Chicken Noodle, Hearty Chicken Soup, and the Ukrainian Borscht (beetroot soup, gluten free, served hot or cold). The Matzo Dumpling Soup has been on the menu since 1958.
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Walk ins welcome. Book ahead for groups and Friday & Saturday evenings.

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Our Story

Founded by John Schiffer in 1958. The name, the espresso, the outdoor table.

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Functions & Groups

Private dining and group bookings. We have been hosting celebrations since 1958.

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