Now Open: Henrietta Has Brought Its Flame-Grilled Chook and Creative Cocktails to Parramatta Square
Gather the crew for a flame-grilled feast — Henrietta is now serving up its hot and spicy Lebanese cuisine in Sydney's west.
Experienced Henrietta's Lebanese-style charcoal chook? Now it's easier to get a taste with a new outpost landing in Parramatta Square. Bringing its signature blend of Middle Eastern spice and Aussie spirit to Sydney's west, this brand-new ESCA Group venue is primed for laidback weeknight feasts and all-in group gatherings. While the chicken remains the star of the show, the new location has a few exclusive menu items that will have Henrietta diehards hanging out for a bite.
Foremost of these is the sujuk arayes, featuring a crispy pita loaded with spiced sujuk, sumac onion, pickled cabbage, parsley and toum. Meanwhile, the sumac-cured salmon comes complete with tomato kisir, Aleppo pepper and a lettuce cup. As for something sweet, the Beirut Chocolate combines tantalising pistachio kataifi with a delicate chocolate crumb for maximum pastry pleasure. Of course, the headline charcoal chicken is tough to beat, flame-grilled to perfection and served with toum, pickles, Lebanese bread and your choice of sides.
"Cooking over charcoal is what makes Henrietta special. It's not just about the technique – it's about the flavour, the experience, and the energy it brings to the kitchen. The intense heat caramelises, chars, and enhances every ingredient, creating deep, smoky, rich flavours you just can't get any other way," says Luca Lonati, Executive Chef at Henrietta.
Complementing your next feast at Henrietta is a curated drinks menu. Spanning a bold blend of cocktails, local brews and refreshing non-alc options, expect favourites like the Sour Cherry Negroni, Spicy Passionfruit Margarita, and Lychee Cosmo, featuring vodka, lychee, pomegranate and lime. Meanwhile, there are numerous wines to explore from top-quality Australian and international estates.
Moving into the former home of Italian diner Cicciabella, Henrietta Parramatta brings a cool balance of warmth and edge. Combining high ceilings with rich wood textures and sleek aluminium accents, this design brings an energetic atmosphere that pairs perfectly with the flame-kissed action happening in the kitchen. With capacity for 80 inside and another 20 in the al fresco area, it's the ideal choice for low-key takeaway or an upbeat get-together with pals.
"Parramatta has been on our radar for a while – it's got a dynamic energy, a thriving food scene, and a growing appetite for bold flavours," says Ibrahim Moubadder, Co-Founder of ESCA Group. "We're all about sharing great food, great vibes, and a little bit of fire – literally. We can't wait to bring Henrietta to the west."
Henrietta Parramatta is open Monday–Friday from 11.30am–3pm and 5pm–9pm, and Saturday–Sunday from 12pm–3pm and 5pm–9pm at 3 Parramatta Square, 153 Macquarie Street, Parramatta. Head to the website for more information.
Images: Jiwon Kim.
