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

  • Pepperoni (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
    • Variety of Pepperoni, tomato and onions
  • Anchovies $2.00
  • With Mushroom $20.90
    • For Connosseurs - not gluttons
  • Green Salad $7.50
    • With house dressing
  • Zuppa $9.50
  • Seafood Supreme (Small / Large) $23.90 / $32.90
    • Fish pieces, prawns and mussels
  • Her Majesty's (Small / Large) $22.90 / $31.90
    • Mushrooms, ham, pepperoni, onions, tomato and herbs
  • Capers $2.00
  • Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18
  • Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21
  • Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
  • Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18
  • Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
  • Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24
  • Southern fried chicken sandwich, soft Turkish roll, red slaw, handcut agria fries, dill pickles $25
  • Add: bacon, tomato, spinach, mushroom, avo $5ea
  • Polenta Chips $7.00
    • With aioli
  • Tabouli and Chick Pea Salad $18.50
    • With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds, and date labneh
  • Coconut Crumbed Fish Burger $20.00
    • With tartare slaw, shaved cucumber, whipped avocado, fries and spicy mayonnaise
  • Zucchini and Herb Fritters $19.90
    • With whipped avocado, poached eggs, tomato salsa and crumbled feta
  • Toasted Muesli $16.00
    • With candied apples, natural yoghurt and sweet dukkah
  • Smoked Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • With hoki, mussels and prawns served with garlic toast
  • Beefburger $19.90
    • With mixed leaves, sweet gherkin, red onions, hash browns, barbeque sauce and fries
  • Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup $14.50
    • Served with a cheese & onion toastie
  • CINCINNATI CHILLI $20
    • finely ground beef in a spicy chilli bean sauce on a bed of pasta topped w grated cheese & freshly diced onion
  • MANHATTAN $35.95
    • Italian sausage, spanish chorizo, mushrooms, peppers, roast garlic, spinach
  • BBQ CHICKEN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, bacon, peppers, bbq sauce
  • PEPPERONI MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • pepperoni, pepperoni & more pepperoni
  • FRIED CHICKEN $10.5
    • garlic aioli dip
  • HAWAIIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • ham & pineapple
  • LASAGNE $20
    • individual dish layered w fresh pasta, traditional meat bolognaise, béchamel, topped w grilled cheese – oven baked
  • SICILIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • pepperoni, chorizo, salami, bacon, smoked chicken, bbq sauce
  • Served until 2pm
  • Bacon and egg turkish roll $9.90
  • Fish and chips with mushy peas, caper mayo, and salad $19.90
  • -Fried garlic and chilli chicken burger with chipotle mayo and fresh corn salsa. Served with fries $17.50
  • Roast beetroot and feta bruschetta $9.50
  • -Salmon $18
  • Lemon and herb crumbed hoki with mushy peas, caper mayo and fries $19.90
  • -Sausage $5
  • Chargrilled Steak sandwich $18.50
    • with aged beef rump, slow cooked onions, tomato, cheddar, fresh greens and aioli. Served with homemade chips
  • French Toast with Bacon, Banana and maple $17.50
    • French toast topped with free range bacon, pure maple syrup and fresh banana
  • Breakfast Bun $11.00
    • with free range bacon,egg, tomato, hollandaise and fresh greens.
  • Bacon and eggs $18.50
    • (eggs any style) with fresh tomato, sautéed potatoes, ciabatta, pork sausages and our home made beans
  • Fruit Platter w Runny Honey & Yoghurt $14.00
    • Seasonal fruit served with honey, mint, yoghurt and granola.
  • Fruit salad $8.50
    • with yoghurt & granola
  • Hot Chips $8.50
    • with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice
  • Ham and cheese toastie $8.50
    • with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juiceHam and cheese toastie with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice >>
  • Beef Burger $14.00
    • 100% prime New Zealand beef patty w beetroot, gherkins and onions finished with old fashioned relish
  • Extras
  • Poached Eggs on Toast $12.00
  • Public's duck fat potatoes w sage and roasted shallots $9.00
  • Public's Chicken $14.00
    • Fried chicken w coleslaw, homemade aioli and our special peanut sauce
  • Public's Hash $14.00
    • Sauteed potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and a poached egg. Choose smoked fish or corned beef
  • Extra Poached Egg $2.00
  • Pork Belly Burger $14.00
    • Juicy pork belly topped w beetroot, gherkins, onions and crispy iceberg lettuce
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 samosas) $6.50
    • Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a flaky pastry
  • Roasted Poppadoms (4 pieces) $2.00
    • Paper thin lentil wafers
  • Dal Makhani $15.90
    • Simmered black lentils and kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion and fresh garlic
  • Tea & Coffee $4.00
  • Palak Paneer $16.90
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a tomato and creamy spinach sauce with traditional spices
  • Onion Bhajees $6.50
    • Crispy onion fritters - a Bombay specialty!
  • Butter Prawn $18.90
    • Boneless Tandoor grilled prawn, cooked with tomatoes, crushed cashews, cream and spices
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with lightly spiced minced lamb and herbs
  • Vegetarian $32.00
    • Pumpkin risotto with goats cheese, grilled vegetables, local rocket Potato gnocchi, mushroom and parmesan cream sauce, baby spinach Jersey benne potato and vegetable curry, roti bread, steamed rice and raita
  • Tempura w/ Nam jim
  • Jersey benne potatoes w/ rosemary and garlic $9.00
  • Havoc teriyaki-glazed pork belly, kumara mash, bok choy and shitakes $39.00
  • Sorbet $6.00
    • Seasonal sorbet palate cleanser
  • Beetroot and gin cured or a king salmon, buttermilk, cucumber and mustard $23.00
  • wagyu flank steak salad, miso cream, pickled vegetables, shitake, crispy noodles $23.00
  • Grilled courgettes, tomato and buckwheat salad, lemon dressing $9.00
  • Salad of roast beetroot, smoked homemade ricotta, pickled pear, walnuts $11.00
  • Eichardt's legendary seafood chowder (individual tapas portion) $11.50
  • Grilled bruschetta of local wild mushrooms, thyme & feta $11.50
  • Harissa-marinated Cardrona merino lamb cheeks, hummus, cumin yoghurt, marinated courgette $12.50
  • Huevos Rancheros $19.00
    • Soft corn tortilla, poached free-range eggs, home-made wild boar chorizo, spicy tomato sauc
  • Free-range eggs scrambled/poached/fried $6.00
  • Smoked beef brisket in a chocolate, chilli & cinnamon glaze, beetroot puree, parsnip crisps $12.50
  • Roast wild thyme mushrooms $6.00
  • House chopped salad $10.95 / $18.95
    • small / large
  • Soup of the day $16.95
    • Warm bread roll, lewis road butter
  • Wild Fiordland red deer $43.95
    • Pepper crusted venision loin, glazed vensioncheek, mushroom roquette & sour cream ragout, roasted kumara puree, blackberry gel, red vermouth reduction
  • 175 gm Pacific yellow fin tuna $37.95
  • Southland rabbit $45.95
    • Rabbit & smoked bacon pie, minted pea spinach & shallot ragout,seared rabbit loin, & heritage carrots
  • Botswana slaw, cabbage,carrot, apple & horseradish $10.95 / $18.95
    • small / large
  • Spanish style tiger prawns $19.95
    • Red pepper, garlic, chilli, olive oil, charred sour dough soldiers
  • South island whitebait fritter (50gm / 100gm) $23.95 / $39.95
    • Free range egg,wonder bread, salad leaves
  • FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
    • Classic prawn salad in a creamy Marie Rose sauce: GF, NF
  • MARKET GARDEN SALAD
    • Beetroot salad. V, NF, DF, GF
  • MARKET GARDEN SALAD
    • Creamy pesto pasta salad. NF, DF, V
  • FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
    • Prawn and squid salad with sweet chilli sauce. GF, NF, DF
  • MARKET GARDEN SALAD
    • Potato and egg salad. V, NF
  • STEAMED DIM SIM AND DUMPLINGS
    • Pork dim sims, BBQ pork buns, pork and chive dumplings, prawn dumplings, fish balls, vegetable and fish balls. Tahini sauce, sweet chilli sauce, vinegar and soy sauce.
  • SUSHI
    • Sushi prepared by our in-house chef. Select from: Akaroa salmon, chicken, tuna, prawn, vegetarian. Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger >>
  • CAESAR SALAD
    • Craft your own version of the classic Caesar salad. Shaved parmesan from the 'wheel', crisp cos lettuce, red onion, capers, grilled streaky bacon, grated egg, anchovy fillets, parmesan wafers, garlic croutons, and homemade Caesar dressing.
  • Satay Chicken Skewers (4) $11.00
  • Peking duck in two courses (Half duck for 2 / Whole duck for 4) $48.00 / $80.00
    • Crispy duck skin, pancakes, spring onion, cucumber & hoisin sauce
  • Kung Po prawns $34.00
    • with cashew nuts
  • Fruit salad with whipped cream $15.00
  • Sichuan chilli pork belly $27.00
  • Satay beef with crispy noodles $27.00
  • Beef & black bean sauce $26.00
  • Prawn & cheese spring rolls (4) $12.00
  • Sole fillets & chips $26
    • Lightly crumbed, served with fries, tartare sauce & salad
  • Cream of butternut pumpkin soup (V) (GF) $12
  • Chicken satay skewers $14
  • Gourmet ice cream parfait $13
    • Served with fruit coulis & toasted coconut
  • Falafel wrap (V) $16
    • Served with salad, pickled vegetables & yoghurt dressing on roti bread
  • Caesar salad $18
    • Cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy prosciutto, croutons & anchovies dressing
  • Whitestone cheese board $19
    • Lindis pass brie, totara tasty cheddar, windsor blue, quince paste & crackers
  • Toasted pumpkin batard bread(V) $14
  • All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
  • - Add ham for $2.50
  • Big Breaky Buttie $12.50
    • Two fried eggs, sausage, bacon, cheddar, tomato & bearnaise sauce on a toasted panini
  • Ham & Cheese Croissant $7.00
    • Ham, cheddar and tomato on croissant
  • - Add chicken for $2.50
  • Chicken Tikka Melt $12.50
    • Tandoori chicken cooked in our delicious tikka curry with cheddar cheese and yogurt raita
  • - Add a grilled cheese panini $4.00
  • Seafood Chowder
    • Fisherman's blend of seafood and vegetables in a thick and creamy veloute
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