Sasso in Queenstown Menu

TRUST THE KITCHEN TRUST THE KITCHEN
  • Leave your taste decisions up to our chefs and enjoy being surprised with a three or five course meal. Using seasonal ingredients and presented in a European style with a modern twist, a divine and unforgettable experience you won’t forget. $65 / $85
    • Three course menu / Five course menu
SMALL STARTERS SMALL STARTERS
  • House Baked Sourdough & Salted Butter $9
  • House Marinated Spiced Olives $8
  • Goat Cheese Beignets with Red Onion Marmalade, Mint & Fresh Greens $13
  • Prime NZ Beef Tartar with Anchovy Aioli, Capers, Shallots & Crispy Potato $15
  • Beetroot Cured Salmon served with Caviar, Lemon Purée, Salmon Mousse & Pickled Beetroot $16
ENTREES ENTREES
  • Baked Ricotta Cheese, Honey Roast Pumpkin, Prosciutto, Chilli & Croutons $21
  • Glazed Pork Belly with a Caramelised Brussel Sprout Salad, Fresh Pear, Walnuts & Sherry Vinaigrette $23
  • Celeriac & Apple Soup with Seared Scallops, Pancetta, Roasted Almonds & Local Olive Oil $25
  • Steamed Littleneck Clams, with Bacon, Parsley, Garlic Butter, & Sourdough Crostini $19
PASTA AND GRAINS PASTA AND GRAINS
  • House made Squid Ink Gnocchi with Mussels, Prawns, Chilli & Spinach in a Shellfish Bisque $30
  • Wholemeal Pappardelle in a Braised Rabbit Ragu, Oyster Mushrooms, Silverbeet & Rosemary $30
  • Carnaroli Risotto with Butternut Squash & Black Truffle, finished with Sage Brown Butter, Hazelnuts & Mt Rosa Parmesan $30
  • Mushroom & Mozzarella Pizza, finished with Crème Fraìche, Thyme & Pinenuts $25
  • Pizza of the Day, Today’s Preparation $25
MAIN MAIN
  • Peppercorn Rubbed Venison Loin with a Swede, Kumara & Confit Garlic Tart, Wild Rice & Juniper Jus $39
  • Pan Seared Duck Breast & Confit Leg with Roast Cauliflower, Lentils & Raisins, Natural Jus $39
  • Chargrilled Angus Ribeye with Sautéed Cavalo Nero, Parsnip Cream, Pickled Mushrooms & Dried Olives $39
  • Market Fish, Today’s Preparation $37
SIDES SIDES
  • Roasted Agria Potatoes, Parsley Pesto & Pecorino Cheese $9
  • Mixed Leaf Salad with Red Onions, Pickled Carrots, Radish & Sweet Mustard Dressing $9
  • Steamed Broccoli with Chilli & Garlic $10

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Salt and Pepper Wild Caught Paua Salad, Cucumber Nam jim $22.00
  • Steamed jasmine rice $4.00
  • Wild Fiorland Venison with Kanu XO Sauce, Chinese Sausage and Horipito $35.00
  • Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
  • Volcano Kona Crusted Beef Cheek, Hot Sour Salad, Beef Phŏ $34.00
  • Tahitian Vanilla and Lime Tart, Bruleed Palm Sugar $15.00
  • Cardamom and Vanilla Panna Cotta, Baby Coconut Marshmallow, Lychee Sorbet $15.00
  • Red Curry of Lamb Shoulder with Water Chestnuts $33.00
  • Smiths $25.00
    • Pepperoni, bacon, mince beef, olives, mushrooms, caramelized onions, jalapeños and topped with our spicy aioli
  • Nacho Piggy $22.00
    • Loaded with Pulled pork, onions, capsicum, jalapeños, olives and cheddar cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream.
  • ''Pull Apart'' Bruschetta $12.00
    • Tomato, Basil Pesto and Mozzarella bruschetta on rustic french baguette
  • Warm Chicken Taco Salad $18.00
    • Powder keg chicken, nacho chips, mesclun, tomato, onion, corn salsa and sour cream
  • ''Hopped'' Pork $15.00
    • Craft beer + ginger glaze with lime slaw, jalapeños, BBQ sauce, garlic aioli
  • Cajun Hand Cut Fries with Garlic Aioli $9.00
  • Lamb Stew $19.00
    • Bone warming stew laced with hearty veggies and lamb. Served with rustic bread
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Burger $18.00
    • Slow roasted pork, bacon, jalapenos with chilli coleslaw
  • Breakfast $700
    • Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • The fisherman $7.00
    • Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
  • The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
    • Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • The bushman $7.00
    • 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli
  • The stockman $7.00
    • Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • CHEESEY FLATBREAD $8.5
    • same as above w melted cheese
  • FAT TONYS $35.95
    • pepperoni, salami, chorizo, ham & chilli flakes
  • LASAGNE $20
    • individual dish layered w fresh pasta, traditional meat bolognaise, béchamel, topped w grilled cheese – oven baked
  • DEEP SOUTH MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • cajun spiced chicken, ham, bacon, jalapenos, peppers
  • MUSHROOM MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • portabello, swiss brown mushrooms w a hint of truffle oil, fresh rocket
  • SICILIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • pepperoni, chorizo, salami, bacon, smoked chicken, bbq sauce
  • HOUSE SALAD $9.5
    • lettuce, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, onion, feta, balsamic vinaigrette
  • PESTO PENNE $20
    • sun dried tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, feta pesto & pine nuts tossed in extra virgin olive oil finished w fresh basil
  • Wild shot vension $44.00
    • rocket puree, wagyu fat roast potatoes, beetroot .
  • Salted caramel parfait POP $18.00
    • Chocolate soil, peanut butter mousse.
  • Crispy duck leg $39.00
    • burnt honey witloof, mandarin, puy lentils vinaigrette
  • Steak fries $8.00
  • Whipped potato puree $8.00
  • Skillet Mac n Cheese w ham $10.00
  • Mushrooms, truffle butter. $10.00
  • Roast carrots, burnt honey, thyme $10.00
  • Salmon hot smoked/spinach/pinenuts $14.00
  • - Salmon & Spinach $21.00
  • - Bratwurst Sausages $6.00
  • Beer Battered Fish n Chips, $27.00
    • Mixed salad greens, tartare sauce & fries
  • Huevos Rancheros, $20.00
    • Corn tortillas, spiced black beans, avocado, streaky bacon, 2 fried eggs, chili lime salsa
  • - Spinach $4.00
  • BLT $19.00
    • NZ bacon & melted mozzarella on turkish bread with lettuce, tomato, aioli, rustic fries
  • Under 12 years old. Includes fluffy, apple, orange juice, hot chocolate or ribena
  • Chicken Burger $8
  • Classic $12
    • Beef
  • Jalapeno Sherion $0.5
  • Swiss Cheese $1
  • Pineapple $0.5
  • Shania $14
    • Lentil Pattie, Feta Cheese, Beetroot Relish
  • Mac $13
    • Beef, Swiss Cheese, Gherkins
  • Salted or Cajun S $4.5 L $6
  • M&M N/A
  • Ham N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • Turkey N/A
  • Italian Dressing N/A
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Flatbread N/A
  • Pot of mussels, tomato, capers, fennel, saffron garlic, grilled bread $19
  • Prawn, capers, artichokes, roast garlic, red onion $29
  • Bacon, roast onion, rosemary, pecorino $28
  • Beetroot, spinach, goat's cheese, walnut (v)(gf) $15
  • Honey roasted pumpkin, sage, aioli (v)(gf) $15
  • Affogato $8.5
  • Freshly baked dough balls: garlic butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v) $12
  • Sicilian seafood stew, fish, squid, clams, mussels, saffron, fennel, capers $34
  • Wakatipu Wild Venison $36.00
    • Medallions of Wild Venison served medium rare with potato gratin, a medley of seasonal vegetables and a red wine jus. Beer Match: Speight's Porter
  • The True Southern Ribeye $38.00
    • 450gram Prime Ribeye on the bone grilled to your liking served with a selection of potatoes: Golden fries, crispy potatoes or potato gratin. A choice of fresh garden salad or a medley of seasonal vegetables. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, Peppercorn sauce or Roasted garlic butter. Beer match: Speight's Porter
  • Highland Lamb (GF) $19.00
    • Tender marinated Otago lamb, grilled medium rare, laid on fresh garden salad, main served with crispy potatoes. Beer Match: Speight's Distinction Ale
  • Roasted Root Vegetable Salad (GF) $19.00
    • A selection of seasonal vegetables roasted with garlic and thyme rested on a salad topped with crumbled Feta cheese and balsamic glaze. Beer Match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale
  • Kids Steak, salad and fries $10.00
  • Seafood Chowder $12.00
    • A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Alehouse bread. Beer Match: Speight's Cider
  • The Alehouse Loaf $6.00/ $12.00
    • Locally baked Speight’s bread. Hot & delicious - garlic or plain. (half / whole)
  • Lemon Posset $11.00
    • A refreshing and zesty lemon cream with a slice of shortbread
  • CHICKEN TENDERS $8.90
    • 5 pcs. & Dip
  • DESSERTS PIZZA $10.00
    • BlackBerries, Strawberries, Custard, Desiccated Coconut topped with Chocolate Syrup.
  • FROM THE SEA $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Scallops, Shrimps, Mussels, Squids, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic Powder and Lemon Pepper
  • VOLCANO $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Salami, Tomatoes, Red Capsicum, Chilli Flakes and Jalapeno.
  • TUNA EXPRESS $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Tuna, Caramelized Onions, Jalapeño Peppers, Cream Cheese and Black Pepper.
  • CHEESY BREAD & DIP $7.00
  • ONION RINGS $6.00
    • 12 pcs. & Dip
  • PRAWN TEMPURA $6.00
    • 6 pcs. & Dip
  • Honey lemon chicken $25.00
  • BBQ pork noodle soup $15.00
  • Fruit salad with whipped cream $15.00
  • Selection of spring rolls & deep fried pork wontons, Chicken & sweet corn soup, sweet & sour pork, Ginger beef with spring onion, Steamed rice, Selection of ice cream $30.00
  • Steamed scallop & chicken Siu-mai (6) $12.00
  • Salt & pepper prawns (5) $12.00
  • Seafood noodle soup $18.00
  • Steamed pork & chive dumplings (6) $12.00
  • Eggs any style $12.00
    • on toasted sourdough bread
  • Roasted new season potatoes $8.00
  • VGFCaesar salad $19.00
    • Available in vegetarian
  • Streaky bacon $5.00
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • House beans $5.00
  • Zamora beef burger $25.00
    • Aged beef, rocket, cheddar, tomato, beetroot, and fries
  • Savannah angus rib-eye on the bone 500g $52.00
    • Choose of sauce choices: Café de Paris butter, Garlic aioli, Green peppercorn, Bearnaise, Pinot noir jus
  • Stewart island king salmon sashimi $25.00
  • House green salad $12.00
  • Live green lipped mussels steamed with white wine & saffron $15.00
  • Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
    • Shabu Shabu
  • Wild ginger fried rice $22 .00
  • Crispy roast pork belly $20.00
  • Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
    • Wok Fried with white soy, ginger and shallots
  • Crispy skin chicken (free range) half $35.00/whole $65.00
  • Toasted Sandwiches(GF*) $6.50
    • Choice of two fillings - ham, cheese, bacon, mushroom, tomato, pineapple, onion or cheese. Add extra fillings for $1.50
  • Mini Ploughman's Platter (GF*) $25.00
    • Selection of cold cuts, dips, grilled bread, corn chips, pickles and cheese (for two)
  • Kids Toast $6.50
    • Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
  • Pork Belly Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Braised pork belly served with mixed greens, walnuts, apple, red onion, carrot & sprouts drizzled with a creamy aioli & balsamic dressing
  • Kids Basket $8.50
    • Chicken chippies, fish bites & fries with good Ol’ kiwi tomato sauce
  • Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
    • Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel (GF*) $10.50
    • Smoked salmon served on a lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese, salad greens & creamy caper aioli
  • Toasted Bagel $6.50
    • Lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese & jam
Sasso

Sasso

location

Address

16 Church Street, Queenstown, Otago, 9300, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034090994

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Monday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Tuesday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Wednesday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Thursday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Private Dining ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Local cuisine ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
16 Church Street, Queenstown, Otago, 9300, New Zealand