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

  • Game Terine $19.00
    • venison hare & duck terrine sourdough pickles rhubarb relish
  • Homemade Pork Sausages
  • STEAK FRITTERS $38.00
    • wakanui blue sirloin 300g 90-day grain fed fries
  • Beef Burger $22.00
    • 200g minced 90-day grain-fed Angus rump steak
  • Mushroom roasted in wild thyme, blue cheese, rocket V $17.00
  • Grilled Tomatoes V
  • Bruschetta V $18.00
    • grilled sourdough roast eggplant confit tomato feta basil
  • West Coast Whitebait $18.00
    • preserved lemon, chili & sourdough
  • Artichokes N/A
    • leeks, Amisfield olive oil espuma, spring tendrils, flowers
  • Snapper N/A
    • asparagus, velouté, citrus salad
  • Toasted sandwich N/A
    • Amisfield olive oil icecream
  • Spring garden flowers N/A
    • farm egg, asparagus, herbs, fried bread
  • Crackling pork belly N/A
    • apple juice, spring greens
  • Native freshwater crayfish "koura" N/A
    • horopito aioli, watercress
  • House charcuterie board N/A
    • a selection of cured meats from the cellar
  • Cheese N/A
    • Whitestone Lindis Pass brie,Cow, New Zealand, Whitestone Totara tasty aged cheddar, Cow, New Zealand, Kikorangi blue, Cow, New Zealand, Barry's Bay aged gouda, Cow, New Zealand, Barry's Bay Wainui special cheddar, Cow, New Zealand, Ramara, Cow, New Zealand, Manchego, Sheep, Spain
  • Potatoes $4.00
  • Quinoa Bowl (gf, vegan) $18.00
    • Pumpkin, carrot & pea curry, parsley, crispy spiced tofu & peanuts
  • Hollandaise $2.50
  • Grilled Halloumi & Poached Eggs $20.00
    • Smashed pea & edamame, oven dried tomatoes, crispy kale, seaweed salt, toasted sourdough
  • Toast $7.00
    • Local preserves or queenstown honey wholemeal or sourdough
  • South Island Angus Beef Burger $20.00
    • Portobello mushroom, blue cheese, dijon mayo, pickled red onion, spinach, agria fries
  • Organic Quinoa & Oat Porridge (vegan) $14.50
    • Apple & blackcurrant compote, cinnamon coconut sugar, walnut crumble
  • Buttermilk & Buckwheat Pancakes $19.00
    • Grilled banana, date caramel, lemon & raspberry mascarpone
  • BREAKFAST SAUSAGES $4.00
  • JALAPEÑO POPPERS $14.50
    • spicy cheese stuffed croquettes.
  • HOUSE $10.00
    • mixed lettuce, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, red onion, balsamic dressing.
  • 300 g. RUMP $32.50
  • BAKED BEANS $3.00
  • SCALLOPS $18.50
    • pan seared - white wine pernod cream sauce w shallots & bacon. >>
  • SICILIAN $28.50
    • chorizo, salami, pepperoni, bacon, ham, bbq sauce.
  • SIZZLING WINGS $14.50
    • chicken wings coated in our famous bbq saucerecipe. >>
  • CURLY FRIES $7.5
    • probably the best potato fries you will ever eat!
  • TUSCAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • cajun spiced chicken, spinach, sun dried tomato, roast garlic, feta, black olives
  • DEEP SOUTH MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • cajun spiced chicken, ham, bacon, jalapenos, peppers
  • CINCINNATI CHILLI $20
    • finely ground beef in a spicy chilli bean sauce on a bed of pasta topped w grated cheese & freshly diced onion
  • SUPREME MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • Italian sausage, ham, mushroom, red onion, capsicum
  • FAT TONYS $35.95
    • pepperoni, salami, chorizo, ham & chilli flakes
  • JALAPEÑO POPPERS $11.5
    • cheese stuffed croquettes w spicy salsa dip
  • SICILIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • pepperoni, chorizo, salami, bacon, smoked chicken, bbq sauce
  • Scrambled eggs $8.50
    • with bacon & soldiers
  • Bircher Muesli $12.00
    • with apple, Fresh cinnamon, yoghurt and raspberry coulis
  • Odelay Burger $18.50
    • Our homemade brioche bun filled with chargrilled minced meat, chipotle sauce, edam, tomato and onions. Served with homemade chips. can change to vegetarian with Chargrilled Mushrooms
  • Superfood smoothie bowl $14.00
    • Berry smoothie topped with fresh kiwifruit, strawberry, banana, coconut, granola, amaranth and chia.
  • French Toast with Bacon, Banana and maple $17.50
    • French toast topped with free range bacon, pure maple syrup and fresh banana
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • on sourdough with hollandaise and fresh tomato. Choose from free range bacon, hot smoked salmon or wilted greens
  • Bacon and eggs $18.50
    • (eggs any style) with fresh tomato, sautéed potatoes, ciabatta, pork sausages and our home made beans
  • Chargrilled Steak sandwich $18.50
    • with aged beef rump, slow cooked onions, tomato, cheddar, fresh greens and aioli. Served with homemade chips
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Chorizo Cigars $10.00
    • with cashew nut pesto
  • Lounge Bar Club Sandwich $22.00
    • toasted triple deck sandwich with ham, egg, tomato, lettuce and smoked chicken served with fries
  • Garlic Baguette $10.00
    • baked baguette with garlic butter
  • (Available 10am-10.30pm daily)
  • Steamed seasonal vegetables with parsley butter
  • Traditional New Zealand Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Blue Cod in Speight’s beer batter, crisp fries and tartare sauce, presented the 'traditional way’ wrapped in newspaper basket
  • Akaroa Salmon Fillet $30.00
    • steamed and served with a fennel and almond cream cheese, garlic crostini & tzatziki
  • Sweet Corn Fritters $10.00
    • with mango and coconut relish
  • Mango Lassi with icecream $6.50
    • Indian yoghurt smoothie with vanilla icecream.
  • Chicken or Lamb Saagwala $16.90
    • Curry chicken or lamb cooked with creamy fresh spinach and traditional spices
  • Gulab Jamun $6.50
    • Semolina dumpling smothered with golden syrup.
  • Mushroom Matar Masala $16.50
    • Mushroom and green peas cooked in a tangy masala sauce
  • Chicken or Lamb Korma $16.90
    • A mild dish cooked in creamy sauce with almond, coconut, sultanas and cashews.
  • Butter Chicken $16.90
    • Boneless Tandoor grilled chicken, cooked with tomatoes, crushed cashews, cream and spices
  • Jeera Aloo $15.90
    • Cubes of potatoes smothered and simmered with cumin seeds, herbs and spices
  • Chicken or Lamb Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Strips of chicken or lamb marinated with freshly ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and green pepper.
  • Wagyu Nz firstlight wagyu rib eye marble score 7-9 250g $105.00
  • Wakanui rib eye steak (250gl, roast tomatoes, the Rees steak butter $49.00
  • wagyu beef rump, broccoli, jersey benne potatoes, pepper sauce and gorgonzola $39.00
  • Fish $39.00
    • ora king salmon crab and pea salad, pea dashi and grilled aubergine market fish and potato cannelloni, romesco sauce, carrot, orange and crepers
  • shoestring fries served w/ aioli $9.00
  • Grilled courgettes, tomato and buckwheat salad, lemon dressing $9.00
  • 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
  • Beetroot and gin cured or a king salmon, buttermilk, cucumber and mustard $23.00
  • Quesillo $9.00
    • Venezuelan Smooth creme caramel
  • Vegetarian M $10.90 L $13.50
    • Sautéed capiscum, onions, mushrooms & fresh vegetables
  • Reina Pepeada $10.00
    • Roast chicken & avocado
  • Vegetarian $8.50
    • Vegetables of the season sautéed with our Latin spices
  • Brazilian Coxinhas $5.00
    • Battered and fried dough, filled with chicken and Cheese
  • Lamb and Papa $15.00
    • Locally sourced, slow braised lambe & Potatos
  • Queso "Kids Choice" $10.00
    • Melted Cheese
  • Pork M $11.40 L $14.00
    • Slow roasted pork in orange sauce
  • Harmony free-range pork belly with sauerkraut hash, crisp black pudding & ginger beer reduction $28.00
  • Grilled calamari, scallion, vietnamese mint & cucumber with chilli lime dressing & peanuts $16.00
  • 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.
  • Ora king salmon, roast butternut, carrot puree, quinoa, spring onion & cashews with basil coconut dressing & chilli jam glaze $34.00
  • Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00
  • Steamed broccoli & green beans with toasted almonds $6.00
  • Duck pancakes with cashew nuts & homemade hoisin sauce $16.00
  • Salad of roasted winter vegetables, candied walnuts, crispy kale leaf, fried lentils & port wine vinaigrette $16.00
  • Greek Salad $10.00
  • VKNOW Venison, Parmesan & Caramelised Onion Bruschetta $12.00
  • Apple & Blackberry Crumble with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream $12.00
  • Fiordland Wild Venison, Seared on Mushroom Risotto & Steamed Green Beans $36.00
  • Housemade Gnocchi with Tomato, Chilli, Basil, Olive & Caper Sauce with Ricotta and Parmesan Cheese $26.00
  • Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta, Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli jus $30.00
  • Mediterranean, tomato, feta, basil, kalamata olives with sundried tomato pesto
  • Small $19.00
  • Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
    • Braised with oyster sauce
  • Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
    • Sashimi and congee
  • West coast wild venison tataki with ponzu dipping $18.00
  • Mongolian lamb $30.00
    • Cardrona lamb rump "Jiangbao" style with leeks, shallot and hoisin sauce
  • Natural or steamed with ginger, garlic and vermicelli
  • Seasonal vegetables $20.00
  • Spicy eggplant(vegetarian option available) $20.00
    • Deep fried eggplant with sambal sauce
  • Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
    • Wok Fried with spring onion, ginger and shallots
  • TOASTED HOMEMADE BREAD (V) $11.00
    • Selection of our white and wholemeal sourdough, brioche, butter, homemade jam (v)
  • NO5 MEZZE & DESSERT & GLASS OF BUBBLES/LOCAL WINE $45pp
  • BACON & EGGS $18.00
    • Our own house-cured bacon, toasted Spire sourdough, poached free-range eggs, homemade tomato relish
  • HOUSE BREADS & OLIVE OIL (V) $7.00
  • MARINATED OLIVES (V) $9.00
  • BBQ CARDRONA LAMB RIBS $17/30
    • Local merino lamb marinated in harissa & chargrilled, babaganoush, cumin yoghurt
  • ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
    • Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
  • TOMATO, CAPSICUM, CANNELLINI SOUP $16.00
    • Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup, smoked cheese and garlic shoots
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