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

  • Mushroom roasted in wild thyme, blue cheese, rocket V $17.00
  • Little Rabbit Hotpot $16.00
    • romesco crust, salsa verde
  • Whitebait $22.00
    • flash fried with preserved lemon & chili hot sourdough
  • Antipasto Vegetarian
    • crudités, romesco, baby Gano sh, wild mushroom mousse, local cheeses, homemade pickles, crackers & bread >>
  • Potato Rosti V
  • STEAK FRITTERS $38.00
    • wakanui blue sirloin 300g 90-day grain fed fries
  • Roast Mushrooms
    • with wild thyme & garlic
  • TOMAHAWK STEAK $10.00
    • 1200-1500g grass-fed a serious steak to share allow 30 minutes cooking tim/100gram=
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
    • Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
  • Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • BBQ $13
    • Beef, Swiss Cheese, Grilled Pineapple, BBQ Sauce
  • Free Range Egg $1.5
  • Sauces $1
    • Aioli, BBQ, Sweet Chilli, Tomato, Salsa Verde, Wasabi Mayo, Blue Cheese Mayo
  • Benny $10
    • Bacon, Free-range Egg, BBQ Sauce
  • Cajun $14
    • Chicken, Hummus, Tahini Yoghurt
  • Chicken Burger $8
  • Hot Mac $13
    • Beef, Swiss Cheese, Jalapenos
  • Cajun $15
    • Chicken, Hummus, Vege, Tahini Yoghurt
  • Masala Dosa $17.00
    • (Crispy Rice-lentil Crepe, spiced potatoes, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Pav Bhaji $17.00
    • (Spiced Mixed Vegetables, Buttered Pav Bun)
  • Available from 12PM to 4PM
  • Poori Bhaaji $17.00
    • (Puffed wholewheat deep-fried breads, Potato-Tomato Stew)
  • Idli $14.00
    • (Steamed savoury Rice -lentil Cakes, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Samosa Chaat $12.00
    • (Crushed Samosas, Yogurt, Chutneys, Spices)
  • Masala Uttapam $15.00
    • (Rice-lentil Pancake, Onions & Tomato, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Chicken Tikka Dosa $18.00
    • (Crispy Rice-lentil Crepe, Chicken Tikka, Vegetables, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Public's Breakfast Burger $14.00
    • Bacon, eggs, relish and coleslaw
  • Extra Poached Egg $2.00
  • Public's Hash $14.00
    • Sauteed potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and a poached egg. Choose smoked fish or corned beef
  • Public's Chicken $14.00
    • Fried chicken w coleslaw, homemade aioli and our special peanut sauce
  • Pork Belly Burger $14.00
    • Juicy pork belly topped w beetroot, gherkins, onions and crispy iceberg lettuce
  • Extras
  • Poached Eggs on Toast $12.00
  • Breakfast Beans $12.00
    • Beans served w/ smoked paprila, spinach, chilli, crispy onions, poached egg and grilled bread
  • Angus beef eye fillet $44.00
    • 'A la Ficelle', field mushroom, charred leek, salsa verde, crispy garlic
  • Cured Stewart Island salmon, spring peas, wasabi crème fraîche pickled ko $22.00
  • Treacle & rye bread, home smoked butter $8.00
  • Venison carpaccio, shiitake, capers, anchovy mayonnaise, rocket, parmesan $ 21.00
  • Goats cheese profiteroles, Rātā blossom honey, rosemary $10.00
  • Buttermilk fried chicken, spring tomato harissa $15.00
  • Seared Wakanui sirloin, shiitake, dukkah, sesame dressing, shiso $17.00
  • Parmesan agria potato beignet $10.00
    • paprika & chives
  • Gravy $2.50
  • 2 Small Blue Cod fillets and Chips $10
  • Spring or Curry Roll $3
  • 6 Onion Rings and Chips $5
  • Donut (Plain or Chocolate) $1.80
  • -large $4.50
  • Shark $5
  • Battered Sausage/Hot Dog-small $3
  • Calamari Salad $22.00
    • Salt and pepper calamari, fennel, rocket, red cabbage, onion, sesame seeds and capsicum coulis
  • Steak Sandwich $25.00
    • Grilled steak served on turkish pide with caramelized onion, smoked cheese, tomato, mesculin lettuce and chipotle aioli
  • Sticky Date Pudding $13.00
    • Served with a warm butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
  • Salt and Pepper Calamari $13.00
  • All burgers served with a side of fries *Lettuce burger buns are available on request (No bun, low carbohydrates and gluten free) $21.00
  • Margherita $25.00
    • Bocconcini, tomato and basil
  • Marinated Olives $8.00
    • Soaked in olive oil, lemon juice and peppers
  • All fettuccine dishes are served with roasted garlic bread
  • Carne Asdad $15.00
    • w crema & salsa
  • Shaved Parmesan $4.00
  • Mexican Slaw $6.00
    • w toasted cashews
  • Corn Fritters $9.00
    • house made fritters w chipotle rice, Mexican slaw & salsa
  • Salsa Verde $4.00
    • Mild green
  • Pulled Pork & Crackling $10 B / $7 T
  • Pulled Pork $15.00
    • w crackling and crema & salsa
  • Rancheros All Day Breakfast Burrito $21.00
    • open burrito w chipotle rice, drunken beans, smoked streaky bacon, fried eggs & salsa. Add Chorizo, Bacon, Black Pudding for $2.00 each
  • Roast Lamb Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
  • Cookie Fix $2.00
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Brownie $2.50
  • Chicken Crave Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
  • Chick n Fala Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
  • Steak Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
  • Falafel (V) Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
  • Pie of the Day - Your Server will advise. Your choice of Mash or Fries $20
  • Chicken Sandwich - Ciabatta Bread Lightly Toasted with Fresh Salad, Chicken Breast, Bacon, Caramelised Onion and Brie. With Fries $15
  • Fish and Chips - Crumbed Fillets. Served with Fresh Salad Fries and Tartare Sauce $15
  • Beef Burger - Freshly Baked Burger Bun with Melted Cheese, Burger Pattie, Bacon, Lettuce, Caremelised Onions, Tomato & Chipotle Relish. With Fries $15
  • All Day Breakfast - Bacon, Sausages, Eggs how you like Toast & Hash Browns $15
  • Soup of the Day - Served with Lightly Toasted Ciabatta $10
  • Surreal Salad - Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad $9.50
  • Vegie Wrap - Roast Pumpkin, Spinach, Feta, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Hummus $12, With fries, add $3
  • Steamed Green Vegetables $10.00
  • Yukkie $3.00
  • Kumara, pumpkin, olives, feta, courgette, tomato, mushrooms
  • Small $22.00
  • Gibbston Brie & Kikorangi Blue Cheese with Oatcakes & Fruit Pastes $20.00
  • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, courgette, capers, with lemon aioli
  • Pan Seared Blue Cod of the Evening $35.00
  • Three Berry Parfait $12.00
  • Autumn Harvest $25.00
    • Roast pumpkin, walnuts, blue cheese, caramelised onion and sage (V)
  • Potted Paté $15.00
    • Free range chicken liver paté, served with warm ciabatta, crackers, onion & sage jam GF available
  • Add bacon or Wanaka free-range egg extra $2.00
  • Gluten Free Base, extra $3.50
  • Cheese Board $22.00
    • Selection of three cheeses with quince jelly, maple glazed walnuts and crackers GF available
  • Soup n/a
    • Please see our blackboard
  • Kale, Roast vegetables and Quinoa Salad $22.00
    • With marinated feta and balsamic glaze (V)(GF)
  • Wild Rabbit Cannelloni $27.00
    • Central Otago Rabbit, slowly braised with mushrooms, mustard and white wine Served with a walnut and pear salad
  • Salted Coconut & Mango Ice Cream $7
    • hand-churned by Pure NZ ice cream
  • Madam's Rendang $29
    • beef - served with coconut rice
  • Wok Fired Asian Vegetables $12
    • braised peanuts
  • Shredded Duck & Cabbage Salad $19
    • spiced duck, cucumber, white cabbage, peanuts, chilli & lime dressing
  • Steamed White Pak Choy $12
    • confit garlic
  • Pork Wonton and Egg Noodle Soup $18
    • Asian greens, bean sprouts, shallot oil, coriander
  • Char Siu BBQ Pork Ribs $20
    • twice cooked, shao xing, hoisin & sesame seeds
  • Spiced Lamb $14
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