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

  • Wok Fried Asian greens with sesame $11.00
  • Kokoda of Fresh Market Fish with Kanu Rice Crackers, Nam Jim Sorbet $13.00
  • Misiluki Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Wonton, Kaffir Caramel, Banana Ice Cream $15.00
  • Edamame with Lemongrass Chilli Jam $11.00
  • Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00
  • Fire Cracker Chicken with Island Seaweed Coleslaw, Chilli Jam $31.00
  • Island Coleslaw $11.00
  • Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
  • Red Curry Stir-fry $18.50
    • with bamboo shoots, capsicum, sweet basil and fresh market vegetables
  • Yellow Curry $18.50
    • with creamy coconut milk, onion, potato and carrot
  • Thai Fish Cake (4) $9.00
  • Prawn Rolls (4) $9.00
  • Soft Drinks - 355ml $2.50
  • Thai Chicken Wings (4) $9.00
  • Massaman with Lamb Shank Curry $18.50
    • with coconut milk, onion, potato, carrot, cabbage, peanut and Lamb shanks.
  • Family Combo Set $75.00
    • Any 3 Mains, 2 Rice, 2 Starters, 2 1.5l Soft Drinks
  • GRILLED BREADS & DIPS $15.00
    • served w todays selection of dips
  • GOURMET ICE CREAM $10.50
    • two scoops of todays flavour served w crisp brandy snap.
  • BIG BREAKFAST $10.00
    • eggs on toast, bacon, hash brown, beans.
  • DEEP SOUTH $28.50
    • cajun spiced chicken, jalapeños, bacon, bell peppers.
  • GARLIC BREAD $10.00
  • LEMON TART $10.50
    • served w berry compote & whipped cream.
  • BEEF SHORT RIB $16.50
    • in a sticky glaze w cauliflower puree & roastedshallot. >>
  • SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS $4.00
  • Avocado & Field Mushroom $14.00
    • With basil pesto on toasted ciabatta with mixed green salad
  • Sandwiches on Grain
  • Slow Cooked Beef in Red Wine & Herb, $23.00
    • Creamy mashed potatoes, glazed carrots
  • Under 12 years old. Includes fluffy, apple, orange juice, hot chocolate or ribena
  • Toastie $10.00
    • 2 filling toasted sandwich on ciabatta or grain bread with fries. Choose from; Ham, Chicken, Cheese, Tomato, Onion Vegemite, Jam, Peanut Butter
  • - Add hot smoked salmon $5.00
  • Chicken Kebab $12.00
    • Served with salad, fries & BBQ sauce
  • Southland Lamb Rump, $29.00
    • Crushed potato, walnut, blue cheese & fig salad, pomegranate dressing
  • Steak and Chips (GF-) $15.00
    • 180g Sirloin, cooked to your liking. Served with golden fries and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Mid Ale
  • Roasted Root Vegetable Salad $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
  • Fish and chips $8.00
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Beer battered fish lightly fried and served with golden fries and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Summit
  • Kumara Fries $10.00
    • With sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Heartland Hog $29.00
    • Prime Pork Chops oven roasted and served on crispy potatoes and roasted root vegetables, broccoli and Alehouse gravy. Beer match: Speight's Empire Ale
  • Riverton Ribs $33.00
    • Pork Ribs rubbed with a special Speight’s blend of herbs & spices, oven roasted to tender perfection then covered with a smoky barbeque sauce, served with coleslaw and golden fries. Beer match: Speight's Distinction Ale
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • Chefs daily selection of fresh homemade soup, served with Alehouse bread. Beer match: Ask Server
  • ONION RINGS $6.00
    • 12 pcs. & Dip
  • PRAWN HORNS $7.00
    • 6 pcs. & Dip
  • SUPREMO $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon, Red Onions, Red Capsicum, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Black Olives.
  • BUTTERED CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Marinated Chicken, Red Onions, Black Pepper and Butter Chicken Sauce and Cashew Nuts, Spinach (optional).
  • MARGARITA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Double layers of Mozzarella Cheese and Basil.
  • VEGGIE DELIGHT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Greens Capsicum, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Olives and Red Onions.
  • CHICKEN TENDERS $8.90
    • 5 pcs. & Dip
  • BBQ CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon and Red Onions.
  • Calamari in squid-ink tempura batter, lemon aioli, wild watercress $12.00
  • Harissa-marinated Cardrona merino lamb cheeks, hummus, cumin yoghurt, marinated courgette $12.50
  • Salad of roast beetroot, smoked homemade ricotta, pickled pear, walnuts $11.00
  • Grilled bruschetta of local wild mushrooms, thyme & feta $11.50
  • Local cheese with our homemade crackers and relishes. Choice of Gibbston Valley’s Glenroy Cheddar or Kawarau Blue $11.00
  • Caramelised potato gnocchi, tomato & Bannockburn saffron broth, Balfour sheep’s cheese, rocket $25.00
  • Huevos Rancheros $19.00
    • Soft corn tortilla, poached free-range eggs, home-made wild boar chorizo, spicy tomato sauc
  • Fried halloumi, marinated courgette, smoked tomato sauce $11.50
  • Corn Chips & Salsa $8.00
  • Carne Asada $10 B / $7 T
  • Queso Fresco $4.00
  • Cordero de Plata Lamb $15.00
    • w mojo verde & salsa
  • Pico de Gallo $4.00
    • Mild diced
  • Chilli flakes $3.00
  • Chicken Enchiladas $26.00
    • w chipotle rice, Sombreos herb cheese blend, salsa verde & cheats mole
  • Chipotle Chicken $15.00
    • w cheats mold & salsa
  • Whitestone cheese board $19
    • Lindis pass brie, totara tasty cheddar, windsor blue, quince paste & crackers
  • Gourmet ice cream parfait $13
    • Served with fruit coulis & toasted coconut
  • Potato wedges $12
    • Served with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Smoky bacon and egg pie $18
    • Homemade pie with tomato relish & salad
  • Cream of butternut pumpkin soup (V) (GF) $12
  • Salt and pepper squid $26
    • Served with aioli
  • Toasted pumpkin batard bread(V) $14
  • Sole fillets & chips $26
    • Lightly crumbed, served with fries, tartare sauce & salad
  • Toast with accompaniments $5.00
  • Big breakfast $22.00
    • poached eggs, lamb sausage, bacon, hash browns, portabello mushrooms, roasted tomato, buttered sourdough
  • Eton mess $15.00
    • crunchy vanilla meringue, raspberry granita, berry coulis
  • Eggs benedict $19.00
    • Streaky bacon or Stewart Island salmon on toasted English muffin, poached eggs, sautéed spinach & apple cider hollandaise sauce
  • Add an 80g steak $5.00
  • Sautéed summer vegetables $8.00
  • Duck liver parfait $18.00
    • mandarin, orange compote, toasted brioche
  • Summer salad $18.00
    • Gruyeré, hazelnut, apple, and rocket leaf
  • Roasted Kumara - (V, DF) $16.00
    • Caramelised pear, honeyed walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, salad greens, honey lemon dressing
  • 200g Southland Venison Loin - (GF, DF) $40.00
  • Breakfast Special $20.00
    • Pre-pay and book your breakfast at reception the night before and your full buffet breakfast is only per person >>
  • Hazelnut and chocolate torte $14.00
    • w/ Frangelico cream -
  • Fruits
    • whole fruit, apricots, pears, plums, prunes, fruit salad >>
  • Served with
    • fruit juices, water, filter coffee & selection of tea’s >>
  • 200g Angus Rump - (GF,DF) $34.00
  • Fries
  • CHICKEN KARAAGE $14.00
  • BEEF TATAKI $14.00
  • TOFU WITH SPICY PORK MINCE $9.00
  • DEEP FRIED TOFU $8.00
  • TERIYAKI PRAWN $6.00
  • MUSSEL $5.00
  • DEEP FRIED MOCHI $8.00
  • PORK $6.00
  • Roasted potatoes with rosemary salt $6.00
  • Salad of roasted winter vegetables, candied walnuts, crispy kale leaf, fried lentils & port wine vinaigrette $16.00
  • Grilled calamari, scallion, vietnamese mint & cucumber with chilli lime dressing & peanuts $16.00
  • Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00
  • Harmony free-range pork belly with sauerkraut hash, crisp black pudding & ginger beer reduction $28.00
  • Ora king salmon, roast butternut, carrot puree, quinoa, spring onion & cashews with basil coconut dressing & chilli jam glaze $34.00
  • 50g Selection of local cheeses and accompaniments $8.00
    • Vintage Windsor Blue, Whitestone North Otago: A sharper blue with a buttery texture and smooth mouth feel.
  • Wakanui beef fillet, pickled shiitake mushrooms & eggplant with miso butter & game chips $36.00
  • -Small $15.50
  • Soup of the Day $9
  • Pulled Pork
    • Slow cooked marinated pork, caramelised onions, spinach and apple sauce
  • Extra Toppings $2.00 for the first topping, $1.00 for the second
    • Anchovies / Bacon / Mushrooms / Egg / Ham / Pepperoni / Chicken / Jalapenos
  • Garlic and Mozzarella Bread $Small $8.50   Large  $12.00
  • Pepperoni
    • Premium pepperoni, mozzarella and mushrooms
  • -Small $14.50
  • Wedges $$11.00
  • Fresh fruit salad $9.00
  • Mini Angus steak $12.00
  • Beer battered fish & chips served with rustic fries, dill & caper mayo $23.00
  • Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00
  • Mini beef burger $12.00
  • Served with fries or rice, and fresh vegetables or garden salad
  • New Zealand cheese platter: Kapiti cheeses, quince paste, Central Otago stone fruit chutney, crackers & grapes $18.00
  • Eton mess, Meringue, mixed berries, chantilly cream & berry coulis $13.00
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