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

  • Napolatana $20.90
    • Half serves of spaghetti are available
  • Homemade Bread with Garlic $8.50
  • Zuppa $9.50
  • With Chicken Livers $21.90
    • Chunky tomato and basil sauce
  • Portofino (Small / Large) $21.90 / $30.90
    • Bacon, mushrooms, prawns
  • Pineapple $2.00
  • Pepperoni (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
    • Variety of Pepperoni, tomato and onions
  • Jalapenos $2.00
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI
  • THE ITALIAN STALLION IT’S A KNOCKOUT M: $24.00 L: $35.00
    • ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND PEPPERONI WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • THE BADGERS EXPERIENCE SHOWING YOU EVERYTHING GREAT ABOUT NZ M: $28.00 L: $39.00
    • ROAST LAMB, KIMURA LAMB, ONION, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, MORE LAMB, MINT SAUCE, ROSEMARY, A SWIRL OF RICH GRAVY AND YOU GUESSED IT…. LAMB
  • THE BADGER’S CATCH A REAL TREAT FROM THE SEA M: $28.00 L: $39.00
    • WHITEFISH, KING PRAWNS, CALAMARI, MUSSELS & ONIONS, GARNISHED WITH LEMON ON OUR FAMOUS SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • CURLY FRIES & PARMESAN M: $4.50 L: $8.00
  • BADGERS REEF & BEEF FROM THE LAND & SEA M: $28.00 L: $39.00
    • KING PRAWNS, PRIME BEEF, BRAISED ONIONS & A GARLIC GLAZE ON OUR FAMOUS SAUCE WITH FRESH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • CHEESEBURGER POUTINE L: $16.00
    • FRIES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE CURDS, MINCE, CARAMALISED ONIONS, PICKLES, BBQ SAUCE, BACON, GRAVY & PARSLEY
  • THE VEGGIE BADGER ALL NATURAL GOODNESS M: $23.00 L: $34.00
    • MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • CHEESEY FLATBREAD $8.5
    • same as above w melted cheese
  • CALIFORNIAN $35.95
    • cajun spiced chicken, bacon, pineapple, cilantro, bell peppers
  • TUSCAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • cajun spiced chicken, spinach, sun dried tomato, roast garlic, feta, black olives
  • JALAPEÑO POPPERS $11.5
    • cheese stuffed croquettes w spicy salsa dip
  • SWEET CHILLI MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, coriander, peppers, chilli flakes, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI $10.5
    • flash fried w aioli dip
  • POLLO MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, brie, spring onion, cranberry sauce
  • SICILIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • pepperoni, chorizo, salami, bacon, smoked chicken, bbq sauce
  • Swiss Cheese $1
  • Virgin $14
    • Falafel, Hummus, Sweet Chilli, Tahini Yoghurt
  • Cajun $14
    • Chicken, Hummus, Tahini Yoghurt
  • Salted or Cajun S $4.5 L $6
  • BBQ $13
    • Beef, Swiss Cheese, Grilled Pineapple, BBQ Sauce
  • Pineapple $0.5
  • Free Range Egg $1.5
  • Minted Lamb Pattie $14
    • Tahini Yoghurt, Salsa Verde
  • Spicy Chicken Wings $10.00
    • with sweet chilli sauce
  • Penne Pasta $20.00
    • penne pasta in a creamy pesto sauce topped with parmesan and served with garlic bread
  • Pumpkin & Bacon Eclair $14.00
    • topped with a spiced tomato glaze with a salad garnish
  • Enjoy a side with any main dish for $7….
  • Chef’s Soup of the Day $10.00
    • made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta
  • Mushroom Risotto $14.00
    • sauteed mushroom in a rich creamy risotto with shaved parmesan and roasted Portobello mushrooms
  • Garlic Baguette $10.00
    • baked baguette with garlic butter
  • Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Breast $30.00
    • wrapped in bacon & stuffed with brie and served with pappardelle tossed in lemon and sundried tomatoes
  • Sweet mango chutney $3.00
  • Kadhai chicken $15.90
    • Strips of chicken cooked with onion, tomato and green pepper in a thick masala sauce in an Indian wok
  • Samosa (2 samosas) $5.90
    • A deep fried pastry filled with vegetables, potatoes & spices
  • Butter chicken $15.90
  • Yellow dal tadka $15.50
    • Lentils cooked with spices and butter
  • Lachha paratha $4.50
    • Multi layered whole wheat bread basted with butter
  • Kashmiri naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with mixed dry fruits, coconut and nuts
  • Chicken jalfrezi $15.90
    • Strips of chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onion and green pepper
  • Greek Salad $10
  • Seafood Bowl of,Mussels ,King Prawns ,& Blue Cod in a Creamy Chowder Sauce with Vknow Toasted Garlic Bread $36
  • Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta,Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli Jus $30
  • Garlic Bread $7
  • Steamed Green Vegetables $10
  • Yukkie $3
  • Fiordland Wild Venison , Seared on Mushroom Risotto & Steamed Green Beans $36
  • Beef Ribeye on Panko & Parmesan Crusted Potato with Spinach & Horseradish Sauce $36
  • Bolognese $24.00
    • Ground beef, napolitana sauce and parmesan
  • Vegetarian Tofu Burger $24.00
    • Pan fried tofu with ginger and honey soy sauce, tomato, aioli and tomato sauce
  • Toni Pepperoni $26.00
    • Pepperoni, roasted red pepper, kalamata olives
  • Marinated Olives $8.00
    • Soaked in olive oil, lemon juice and peppers
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • Ask our friendly staff for the daily special
  • Sticky Date Pudding $13.00
    • Served with a warm butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
  • Grilled Steak $36.00
    • 300gm Porterhouse, duck fat roasted potatoes and garden salad. Served with mushroom sauce or red wine jus
  • Add Topping + $2.00
  • Creamy mushrooms $14.50
    • on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
  • Breakfast Salad $18.50
    • Poached eggs on salad greens with hollandaise sauce & your choice of toast plus sauteed mushroom or bacon
  • Cake of the day with cream or Greek yoghurt $6.00
  • Three Egg Omelette $13
    • Fresh tomato, cheese & herbs with freshly baked focaccia on the side.
  • Top of the morning porridge $12
    • Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
  • Toast with house-made conserve & butter $6.90
    • Choice of sourdough, wholegrain or focaccia.
  • Eggs Benedict $17
    • Poached eggs, crispy bacon & wilted spinach on toasted sourdough
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • GRANDMA BADGER MED $26/LARGE$36
    • Grandma Badger's own Special Recipe Bolognese with NZ Mozzarella on top
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI 1 DOZ $12.00
  • THE MEXICANA BADGER
  • THE ITALIAN STALLION MED$24/LARGE$32
    • Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Pepperoni with NZ Mozzarella
  • WEDGES $9.00
  • LOADED WEDGES $11.00
  • CHEESY BADGERS CHEESY CHEESE 5 CHEESE PIZZA MED $24/LARGE$32
    • Cheddar Mix, NZ Mozzarella, Feta, Blue Cheese and Ricotta Cheese. (6 Cheese with Parmesan!!)
  • FAT BADGER 12”: + EXTRA TOPPING $3 $25.00
  • Blue Cod $9.90
    • A local favourite, great texture and lovely flavour. Caught in the bottom half of the South Island. Available gluten-free
  • Kids Fish Meal $5.50
    • 3 Fish bites, half a scoop of chips and tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Chicken Tenders $5.00
    • 2 Tender pieces of chicken tenderloin battered and deep fried in Erik's delicious secret recipe batter. Available gluten-free
  • Calamari Rings 6 pieces $8.00
    • 6 pieces of Delicious Calamari from the South Island seas dusted with salt and pepper. Available gluten-free
  • Chips, Gravy and Cheese $7.50
  • Dory $6.00
    • Dory has a delicate sweet flesh with a low oil content. Available Gluten Free
  • Pineapple Rings 2 $3.50
    • 2 Pineapple rings dusted in cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • $10 Meal Deal $10.00
    • 1 piece of Hoki, Scoop of chips, Can of Drink and Tomato Sauce. Available gluten-free
  • LIVER $6.00
  • VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL $6.00
  • TOMATO $5.00
  • GIZZARD $6.00
  • DEEP FRIED CAMEMBERT $9.00
  • SPICY RAMEN $16.00
  • PORK SHABU SALAD $10.00
  • RIBEYE STEAK $16.00
  • Grilled calamari, scallion, vietnamese mint & cucumber with chilli lime dressing & peanuts $16.00
  • House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
  • Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette $6.00
  • Sautéed leek, chive & rice noodle dumplings with pearl barley risotto, exotic mushrooms, karengo seaweed & ponzu sauce $28.00
  • Dark valrhona chocolate mousse bomb with caramelized feijoas $8.00
  • Roasted potatoes with rosemary salt $6.00
  • Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
  • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Central Otago: Aged cow milk cheddar soaked in Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir.
  • Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
    • Sashimi and congee
  • Stewart island king salmon sashimi $25.00
  • NZ SCAMPI 25
    • Spicy Deep Fried
  • Black pepper wild venison $32.00
    • Wok fried west coast wild venison with black pepper and onion
  • Mapo tofu $20.00
    • Braised fresh tofu with pork mince, garlic and chilli
  • Kung pao chicken $ 28.00
    • Free range chicken with peanuts, dried chillies and Szechuan pepper
  • House green salad $12.00
  • NZ SCAMPI 25
    • steamed
  • With Akaora smoked salmon or smoked chicken $23.00
  • Crepe Suzette $14.00
    • Apple compote / vanilla ice cream / Grand Marnier flambee sauce
  • Hand cut French fries(V) $9.00
    • Parmersan / truffle salt
  • Served with your choice of mixed greens our French fries
  • Available with wine pairing
  • Brie de Meaux (cow, soft, region de Meaux)
  • Moules mariniere (mussels cooked in white wine) $23.00
    • Bread / garlic / creme fraiche (GF bread on request)
  • Grilled chicken burger $20.00
    • Brioche / provolone cheese / lettuce / tomato / avocado puree/ chipotle aioli
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