WHAT’S ON

JANUARY 2025

We’re excited to announce the ESCA x Marionette Plum Liqueur—a blend of Victorian plums, Reed and Co Shochu, and Melbourne Sake. This vibrant liqueur offers bold plum acidity, savory undertones, and a fresh, sake-accented finish.

Enjoy a bespoke Forbidden Fruit cocktail, made with ESCA x Marionette Plum, NV Taittinger Brut Champagne, Cassis, and Honey, at AALIA throughout January or purchase a bottle below.

TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2024

For those who want a refined celebration with exceptional food and company, join us at Aalia to ring in 2025.

Choose from our à la carte or banquet menus to make the evening truly your own. Or go all in and end the year in style with our $160 festive feast, complete with a complimentary glass of M.V. Clover Hill sparkling wine on arrival.

Whether you're having an intimate dinner or celebrating with a lively group, Aalia is the perfect local spot to enjoy a memorable meal before heading to the harbour to watch the iconic fireworks display.

Open for dinner from 5.30pm; last booking 9pm.

WEDNESDAY 4TH - SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2024

This festive season, Aalia invites you to Spritz & Spice, a special pop-up at 25 Martin Place. Join us Wednesday to Saturday from 4-8pm to celebrate in style with Executive Chef Paul Farag’s signature snacks, perfectly paired with refreshing Four Pillars Gin cocktails. Enjoy summer in the city and soak in the magic of the season beneath the glow of the stunning 11-metre Christmas tree.

11TH NOVEMBER - 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Join us this year for a Festive Feast and make your celebration truly special! Indulge in a four-course menu of chef’s favourites and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival for $160 per person. Gather your loved ones and toast to the most wonderful time of the year!

29TH NOVEMBER - 2ND DECEMBER 2024

This Black Friday Weekend, enjoy a 20% bonus on all gift cards. Simply purchase a gift card online between Friday 29th November and Monday 2nd December and we'll add a 20% bonus—on us!

Spend $100 and they'll receive $120, spend $200 for $240, or give $600 when you spend $500—the perfect way to give even more this Christmas.

ESCA gift cards can be used at any of our venues, including AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU, Ito, Henrietta Surry Hills & Henrietta Windsor and the newly opened JOJI.

THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER 2024

Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this November with Roku Gin! Enjoy $14 Southside cocktails, plus a bespoke 21st Century cocktail. Pair your drinks with chef's selections of $5 and $10 snacks.

Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2024

Watch the race that stops the nation, this Cup day at 25 Martin Place. Enjoy Executive Chef Paul Farag’s banquet menus, refreshing Rameau d'Or Rosé, live race screenings, and entertainment. Dress in shades of blush, pink, and coral for a chance to win best-dressed prizes.

THROUGHOUT OCTOBER 2024

Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this October with Toki Whisky! Enjoy $14 Toki Whisky Highballs and $8 spirit mixers, paired with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks.

Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2024

As part of ESCA’s Negroni Month, we’re hosting a one-off dinner with Four Pillars. Hosted by Four Pillars Co-Founder & Head Distiller Cam Mackenzie and Four Pillars Gin Ambassador Sam Hulston, guests can enjoy a three-course menu by Executive Chef Paul Farag, infused with all things gin, and paired with four bespoke Four Pillars cocktails for 175PP. Don't miss out!

SEPTEMBER 2024

Celebrate Negroni month this September with ESCA, in collaboration with Four Pillars. Enjoy a Yasmin Negroni at AALIA, crafted with Four Pillars Fresh Yuzu, Jasmine Vermouth, Barley, Campari.

WEEKDAYS TIL 6 PM* - Get your hands on a Classic Four Pillars Negroni for $15. Subject to opening hours

For more Negroni fun, join AALIA for a special gin dinner with Four Pillars’ Co-Founder Cam Mackenzie. Enjoy a G&T on arrival, followed by a three-course menu with cocktail pairings, all for $175 per person. Book here.

AUGUST 2024

Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this August with Haku Vodka! Enjoy $14 Haku Vodka cocktails and $8 spirit mixers, paired with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks.

Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

JULY – AUGUST 2024

AALIA launches a limited edition truffle menu this Sydney winter. Enjoy decadent truffle dishes crafted by Executive Chef Paul Farag, alongside the limited-edition Truffle Old Fashioned. For a full experience, indulge in a truffle banquet for $165 per person.

MONDAY 22ND JULY 2024

Next in the series is renowned head chef and co-founder of Melbourne's acclaimed cocktail bar, Bar Liberty in Fitzroy, Zackary Furst, who’s joining Chef Paul Farag for a one-off collaborative dinner on July 22nd. Guests can expect an exciting and unique fusion of Australian-Polish and Middle Eastern cuisine, presented in a multi-course sharing menu for $120 per person.

JUNE – JULY 2024

Celebrate your corporate milestones, birthdays, or special occasions with an unforgettable lunch or dinner at AALIA. From semi-private dining to full venue hire, enjoy a delicious banquet and drinks packages in a beautiful setting. This year, enjoy we’re giving away cashback vouchers when you book for 7 or more in June and July, before June 14th. Find out more below.

TUESDAY 11TH & WEDNESDAY 12TH JUNE 2024

We’re delighted to announce Chef Ivan Brehm, renowned for his pioneering 'crossroads cooking' at the acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant Nouri in Singapore, will join Chef Paul Farag at Aalia, for an exclusive two night dinner series, in partnership with Vivid.

1ST – 31ST MAY 2024

For the entire month of May, we've serving Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin Martini and a limited-edition snack, for perfect pre-meal pairing.

WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY – FRIDAY 31ST MAY 2024

Throughout May, enjoy a banquet at all five of ESCA’s Sydney restaurants to receive a $500 voucher or visit three venues for a $250 voucher. Plus, at each visit, you’ll also be treated to a complimentary glass of G.H.Mumm Champagne.

It’s easy to take part. Simply dine at Aalia, Nour, Lilymu, Ito, and Henrietta in May, enjoy any banquet, grab a card, and collect stamps at each venue. Don't miss out on a delicious month!

SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024

Create unforgettable memories this Mother’s Day at AALIA. Indulge in our award-winning Middle Eastern A La Carte menu for lunch, expertly crafted to offer a classy yet relaxed dining experience. Elevate the celebration with a touch of opulence by adding bubbly or oysters upon arrival.

Our reservations team are on hand to arrange a stunning bouquet of flowers, guaranteeing a heart-felt surprise for her on this special day. Plus, every mum gets a complimentary Mumm Champagne (375ml) to take home as our token of appreciation. Because they deserve the world.

MONDAY 18TH MARCH 2024

Melbournites, brace yourselves! Chef Paul Darag is bringing Aalia to the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, for a one-off dinner at our Chapel Street sister restaurant, Henrietta.

For $114 per person, discover the wonders of premium Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, as Paul showcases an Aalia-style spread featuring signature dishes like Grilled Khorasan pita, Eggplant mes’a’aha, Smoked labneh with beetroot molasses, and the acclaimed Lamb neck shawarma with tarator, pickles & Saj. Booking are essential–find out more below.

SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 2024

For one weekend only, chef Paul Farag is diving into Melbourne's vibrant Middle Eastern culture, bringing AALIA and his signature shawarmas to Henrietta, Windsor for Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

Join us for a Sunday shawarma party featuring three choices: chicken, a vegetarian option with mushrooms, and the connoisseur's favorite – the remarkable smoked beef tongue shawarma. In collaboration with Foreign Fruits wines, enjoy refreshing drinks, fine beats and optional extras like falafel, hummus, chips, and cocktails. Drop by anytime from noon to 4pm; the event concludes at 5pm.

FRIDAY 8TH MARCH 2024

Join our sister restaurant NOUR on International Women’s Day, as we honour and uplift the females of ESCA. Led by Group Wine Manager Eleonore Wulf, indulge in a $99 per person lunch featuring dishes curated by the talented females of AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU and Itō. Enjoy snacks by NOUR’s Mariangela Simone and Haeyoung Lee, starters by LILYMU’s Mawan Kajitpon, a main course by Itō’s Kim Nguyen, and dessert by AALIA’s pastry chef Kate Manera.

Enjoy a stunning performance by the Australian World Orchestra with a glass of G.H.Mumm Champagne on arrival, plus a curated wine pairing by NOUR’s Head Sommelier Sarah O’Dwyer.

Please note this event is held at NOUR, 490 Crown Street.

FRIDAY 16TH FEBRUARY – SUNDAY 3TH MARCH 2024

Journey across ESCA this Mardi Gras and enjoy a selection of limited-edition margaritas created in collaboration with Calle23. AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU, Ito, Henrietta Surry Hills (NSW), and Henrietta Windsor (VIC) have an exclusive cocktail for you to discover.

It’s easy to enter, simply explore a venue, sip a margarita and collect your stamps to win prizes. Earn a $100 esca voucher with 5 stamps, $250 with 6 stamps, and $500 with 7 stamps at Henrietta Windsor (VIC). Celebrate diversity, love and Mardi Gras. T&Cs apply, see HERE for full details.

WEDNESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2024

This Valentine’s Day, let food be your foreplay with Paul Farag’s Lust Supper. Indulge in a selection of seductive small plates and bites designed for sharing with your significant other. Connect over a four-course menu that encourages you to not be afraid to use your hands, for $150 per person. An evening that promises to get you in the mood for love.

NOVEMBER - 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Let the luxurious festivities begin! Indulge in a bottle of Dom Pérignon Brut and receive complimentary caviar service.

2013 Dom Pérignon Brut, Épernay FRA

$590 per bottle | $99 per glass

31ST DECEMBER 2023

For those looking for a sophisticated celebration centred around good food and great company, ring in the new year at AALIA. Indulge in our signature a la carte menu, before heading to the harbour to watch the fireworks.

1ST NOVEMBER - 31ST DECEMBER

Join us at AALIA this festive season for an unforgettable Christmas celebration. Groups of 7+ receive a free glass of Mumm Champagne when dining on our signature banquet menu for $190 per person.

TUESDAY 5TH DECEMBER

Experience an exclusive midweek lunch with Emeline Troger, Mumm's National Brand Ambassador. Enjoy a decadent sharing-style menu, perfectly complementing Maison Mumm's stunning champagnes. Elevate your weekday with this memorable, boozy lunch for $200PP, ideal for sharing with friends and colleagues. Limited to 20 seats – reserve yours now!

FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2023

We're raising our glasses high to toast World Champagne Day. Dine with us for lunch on Friday 27th October and receive a FREE glass of Mumm RSRV 4.5 Cuvee Brut Champagne. Book your table below to indulge in the finest bubbles and celebrate this special day with us.

TUESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2023

Celebrate the race that stops the nation in the heart of Sydney’s CBD at Aalia! Enjoy a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne on arrival, before feasting on a stunning banquet by Exec. Chef Paul Farag. With live entertainment, sweep stakes and views of the race on Sydney’s largest screen, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

TUESDAY 24TH & WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2023

Esteemed Lebanese Parisian chef Alan Geaam is collaborating with Paul Farag for two nights this October. Experience French gastronomy with Lebanese influences in a collaborative four-course menu, featuring some of Alan's signature dishes, for $220PP. As the only Lebanese-origin chef with a Michelin star in Paris, we’re delighted to host Alan as the final chapter in Season II of AALIA’s Chef Series.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR 2023

AALIA’s chef series is back for the second season, with a line-up featuring some of Australia’s top chefs, including Mark Best, Khanh Nguyen and Dave Verheul.

1ST SEPTEMBER - 1ST OCTOBER 2023

ESCA is hosting a month-long celebration of all things Negroni, in collaboration with Four Pillars. Our bar managers have worked with Creative Drinks Director Nick Tesar to craft unique Negroni’s only available this month.

On AALIA’s Negroni menu, you can expect AALIA’s My Dear, Four Pillars Barrel Aged Negroni and Four Pillars Spiced Negroni Gin & Tonic. Join us this September to cheers to negroni’s in ways you've never have before.

MONDAY 31ST JULY - TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST 2023

Raise a glass to the new month, with Half-Price Signature Cocktails when dining with us for dinner on Monday 31st July and for lunch and dinner on Tuesday 1st August. Enjoy our classic Arak Highball to everybody’s favourite Hargarita.

THROUGHOUT JULY & AUGUST 2023

Join us at AALIA this truffle season for Executive Chef Paul Farag's weekly specials. Enhance your favourite a la carte dishes by adding our luxurious truffle for an additional $25 per 5 grams. Plus, indulge in our carefully selected truffle wine pairings for the ultimate dining experience.

1ST - 31ST MAY 2023

For the month of May, AALIA and Four Pillars have teamed up to create the perfect pairing. For the most delicious way to start your meal, sip and snack on Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin Martini and our signature beef nayyeh snack.

SUNDAY 14TH MAY 2023

Celebrate the divine love of mum this Mother's Day at AALIA. Dine from our A la Carte menu from lunch through to dinner, or make it extra special with our sharing-style banquet menu by Executive Chef Paul Farag. Why not treat mum to some bubbles too? Experience a Middle Eastern feast like no other in the heart of Sydney's CBD.

THURSDAY 6TH APRIL 2023

On Thursday 6th April, join us for a special lunch hosted by Good Food. This one-of-a-kind lunch also offers a panel discussion with chief restaurant critic Terry Durack and Food writer Jill Dupleix. Guests will be served the banquet menu in a sharing style, individual beverages will be served per person for $180PP.

MONDAY 20TH MARCH 2023

Next in the series of chef collaborations is Coskun Uysal of Melbourne Turkish restaurant, Tulum. Named the "Best Turkish Restaurant" by Melbourne's leading food critics, Tulum has been recognised for its delicious dishes with a hatted status. Uysal is a true ambassador of Turkish cuisine and all profits for this event will be donated to Ahbap – a platform raising funds and awareness for a devastating earthquake that has recently hit Turkey. Chef Paul and Coskun are coming together to serve a fusion of Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisines for $110 PP.

WEDNESDAY 8TH MARCH 2023

We’re hosting our first International Women's Day lunch with a panel of powerhouse women talking about their own stories as successful women in business. Join us for a three-course lunch from Executive Chef Paul Farag and beverages from Tilde Vodka and Accolade Wines, alongside two panel sessions led by our Group Wine Manager Eleonore Wulf. The session will finish with a Q&A as well as the announcement of the winner of the lucky door prize for the day.

17TH FEBRUARY - 5TH MARCH 2023

Together with Calle23, we're offering a colourful twist on our margaritas, each representing a colour from the PRIDE flag.

Step up to the bar at AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU, Henrietta and Cuckoo Callay and taste the rainbow with our limited-edition PRIDE margaritas. Each sip you take gets you closer to the grand prize of a $250 gift card!

MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2023

The chef dinner series continues into 2023 and first up is the well-renowned Ben Williamson of Brisbane-based restaurant Agnes. Guests will be served some of Ben's signature dishes such as his harissa quail, as well as Paul's indulgent Khorasan pita and much-loved Lamb rib shawarma, for one night only.

TUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2023

Indulge in Chef Paul Farag's 'Lust Supper' featuring a selection of sexy small plates to share with your other half. Let food be your foreplay this Valentine's Day and enjoy a taste of the Middle East in the heart of the CBD for $150pp. Click below to see the unique set menu that will be served. Additional specials and premium champagnes are available to pre-order ahead of the day.

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2022

Enjoy a glass of Perrier-Jouet every Thursday, Friday and Saturday this festive season from 4pm - 8pm. Indulge in snacks by Executive Chef Paul Farag, with a glass of fizz in hand whilst overseeing the stunning 11-metre Christmas Tree at 25 Martin Place.

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2023

Kicking off on October 10th, esteemed Chef Tom Sarafian takes over Aalia, presenting a Lebanese sharing-style spring BBQ feast.

Followed by Adam Wolfers, who’s bringing Gerard’s Bistro to Sydney, with a collaborative dinner on 14th November.

TUESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2022

Join us for AALIA’s first Melbourne Cup party. Celebrate the race that stops the nation in the heart of Sydney’s CBD at 25 Martin Place. Feast on a stunning banquet and sip Perrier Jouet Champagne. With live entertainment, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

28TH OCTOBER 2022

AALIA’s stunning sunlit terrace is open for Champagne Day. We’re serving $15 glasses and $90 bottles of MUMM Champagne from 12pm - 6pm. Because who doesn’t love Champagne?

THROUGHOUT AUGUST 2022

AALIA launches a limited edition truffle menu to celebrate the much loved fungi that blooms during the Sydney winter months. Decadent truffle specials have been designed by Executive Chef Paul Farag, that infuse this premium ingredient into classic Middle Eastern dishes in a new and exciting way. There’s also a truffle infused cocktail to enjoy from Aalia’s talented bar team.

THROUGHOUT JUNE AND JULY 2022

Celebrate the end of financial year with us at AALIA. Book your end of financial year lunch or dinner with us for 10 guests or more and receive one $100 voucher as a special thank you.

MONDAY 23RD MAY 2022

Join us for an evening of exploration, delving into the new history of Arabia with a specially curated menu by Executive Chef Paul Farag.

Head Sommelier Eleonore Wulf will serve a selection of matching wines from the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon.

Both Paul and Eleonore will present the dishes and matching wines on the evening to guests, telling the tales and stories behind each one that offers guests an insight into Arabian history and culture. One that AALIA seeks to showcase in a new and exciting way.