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

  • THE VEGGIE BADGER ALL NATURAL GOODNESS M: $23.00 L: $34.00
    • MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • GET BADGER TO THE GREEK TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN M: $29.00 L: $39.00
    • ROAST LAMB, HEAPS OF FETA, OLIVES, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, FRESH CHILLI, FRESH CUCUMBER, ONION, NZ MOZZARELLA AND GREEK YOGHURT SWIRL
  • BADGERS FAVOURITE GOURMET HOT WINGS
    • ORIGINAL HOT BUFFALO SAUCE / EXTRA HOT / SMOEKY BBQ / LEMON PEPPER / SWEET CHILLI / CAJUN / HONEY SOY
  • JULIUS BADGER ONE OF THE GREATS M: $26.00 L: $37.00
    • ROAST CHICKEN, FRESH VINE TOMATOES, BLACK OLIVES, FETA CHEESE, LIGHTLY TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA, FRESH ROCKET, LEMON AND A DRIZZLE OF BALSAMIC VINEGAR
  • CHEESEBURGER POUTINE L: $16.00
    • FRIES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE CURDS, MINCE, CARAMALISED ONIONS, PICKLES, BBQ SAUCE, BACON, GRAVY & PARSLEY
  • POUTINE L: $12.00
    • CHIPS, CHEESE & GRAVY, CANADIAN STYLE
  • POU-THAI L: $16.00
    • FRIES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE CURDS, GREEN PEPPERS, RED ONION, CHICKEN CURRY SAUCE
  • THE SMOKEY BADGER CALLING ALL MEAT LOVERS M: $27.00 L: $38.00
    • ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, ROAST HAM, CHICKEN, SPICY BEEF, THICK CUT BACON, A SMOKEY BBQ SWIRL, ALL TOPPED OFF WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18
  • Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
  • Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
  • Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18
  • Southern fried chicken sandwich, soft Turkish roll, red slaw, handcut agria fries, dill pickles $25
  • Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24
  • Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21
  • Add: bacon, tomato, spinach, mushroom, avo $5ea
  • Buttermilk Pancakes $18.00
    • fluffy American style pancakes vanilla mascarpone caramelized banana and maple syrup
  • Antipasto Vegetarian
    • crudités, romesco, baby Gano sh, wild mushroom mousse, local cheeses, homemade pickles, crackers & bread >>
  • STEAK FRITTERS $38.00
    • wakanui blue sirloin 300g 90-day grain fed fries
  • Bruschetta V $18.00
    • grilled sourdough roast eggplant confit tomato feta basil
  • Rosemary Green Beans
  • Otago Honey Yogurt & Berries $16.00
    • thick natural yogurt Otago Honey toasted muesli and poached local organic berries
  • Wild Venison Shepherd's Pie $30.00
    • pickled walnut salad
  • Apple Porridge $16.00
    • Oats cooked in apple juice roast plums brown sugar and vanilla mascarpone
  • Jen's Vegan Burger $18.00
    • Kumara pattie, romesco vegetables, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pesto. Add cheese for our friendly vegetarians.
  • Tempura Kumara $15.00
    • Lime slaw, housemade ranch
  • Loaded Fries $12.00
    • Served with pulled pork & cheese
  • Pork Belly $22.00
    • Mashed potato, caramelised onion, roasted vegetables, molasses jus
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Burger $18.00
    • Slow roasted pork, bacon, jalapenos with chilli coleslaw
  • Smiths $25.00
    • Pepperoni, bacon, mince beef, olives, mushrooms, caramelized onions, jalapeños and topped with our spicy aioli
  • Jerked Chicken $15.00
    • Ranch coleslaw, garlic aioli
  • Veggie $20.00
    • Fresh tomato, onion, capsicum, mushrooms, olives and jalapeños
  • The Mighty works $18.00
    • 2 tried eggs, 4 rashers of streaky bacon, 2 hash browns, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and baked beans, all Served with toast and butler
  • Fish n' Chips $17.00
    • Monteith's Original beer battered Hoki served with chips, garden salad and homemade tartar sauce
  • Bacon Buttie $10.00
    • Heaps of bacon stuffed in a Turkish roll with a choice of tea, coffee or juice. Available for takeaway
  • Homemade Muesli $8.50
    • Sweet toasted oats, nuts and raisins topped with natural yoghurt and sliced banana
  • Penne Ratatouille $16.00
    • Roasted capsicum, zucchini, eggplant and red onions, mixed with a rich tomato sauce, olives and penne pasta. finished with parmesan cheese
  • Loaded Wedges $10.00
    • loaded with bacon melted cheese sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Poutine $10.00
    • Chips melted cheese and gravy canadian style
  • Garlic loaf $8.00
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • Garlic bread & dips $6.00
  • Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
  • 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
  • Caesar Salad (GF) $19.00
    • The classic made with Cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan, bacon and egg all tossed with the original dressing.Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
  • Bacon $5.00
  • 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
  • Wedges $10.00/ $11.00/ $13.00
    • All served with sweet chilli & sour cream/ With cheese/ With cheese & bacon
  • Vegetarian Filo Parcels $12.00/ $19.00
    • Spinach, cream cheese, pinenuts & peppers wrapped in golden filo pastry topped with basil pesto, served on a bed of crispy potatoes with a fresh garden salad. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale (Entrée/ Main) >>
  • Salt and Pepper Squid Salad (GF) $19.00
    • Crispy fried salt and pepper Squid served over leaves with lemon and aioli. Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
  • Mini Hot dogs and chips $8.00
  • Shearer’s Shanks $21.00/ $27.00
    • Tender & delicious, oven-roasted with Central Otago thyme & garlic, topped with Alehouse gravy & mint glaze. Served on potato mash with a medley of Otago vegetables. Beer match: Speight’s Old Dark (Medium/ Large)
  • 1 Cheese $9.00
  • Merino lamb rump & sweetbread, corn salad, polenta and sumac dressing $39.00
  • wagyu beef rump, broccoli, jersey benne potatoes, pepper sauce and gorgonzola $39.00
  • Sorbet $6.00
    • Seasonal sorbet palate cleanser
  • The C.O.D $18.00
    • McFarlane's cherries, ricotta mousse, tonka bean macaron and apricot Dark chocolate tart, local raspberries, yoghurt aniseed ice cream strawberry ice cream sandwich, poached rhubarb and cream cheese Blueberry and walnut carrot cake, cream cheese ice cream
  • Heritage tomato salad, burrata, black garlic, mint oil and tomato consomme $22.00
  • Sourdough ciabatta w/ local cairn Muir olive oil $8.00
  • Local baby leaf side salad w/ balsamic dressing $9.00
  • Yellow dal tadka $15.50
    • Lentils cooked with spices and butter
  • Chicken/beef vindaloo $15.90
    • Chicken/beef cooked in hot & spicy gravy with a dash of vinegar, specialty of goa
  • Chana masala $l5.90
    • Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and garnished with onion rings
  • Lamb madras $15.90
    • Boneless cubes of lamb cooked with traditional spices and coconut
  • Paneer butter masala $15.90
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a spiced tomato, cashew and cream based gravy
  • Tamarind chutney $3.00
    • Tangy south indian chutney
  • Chicken/beef madras $15.90
    • Boneless cubes of chicken/beef cooked with traditional spices and coconut
  • Bombay aloo $15.90
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin and fenugreek, recommended with garlic naan
  • Green peppercorn $2.95
  • Appleby's cheshire $12.95
    • Cherry & rosemary chutney / Unpasteurised cow's milk hard cheese, clean cool, lactic tang with a moist yet flaky crumbly texture / Cheshire plains, hawkstone, shropshire, united kingdom
  • Cauliflower cheese, prosciutto crumbs $8.95
  • Devilled duck livers $22.95
    • Madeira jus, fried bread, baby spinach, kumara crisps
  • Mushroom, spinach & ricotta crepe $21.95
    • Portobello mushrooms, spinach, ricotta & parmesan cheese stuffed crepe, upland cress, green lentil vinaigrette
  • Semolina gnocchi $35.95
    • Smoked brie, caramelized cauliflower, baby spinach, butternut, tomato & basil ragout
  • BBQ glazed beef cheek burger $19.95
    • Emmental cheese, onion rings, roquette, garlic aioli, soft bap
  • Nelson scallops $29.95
    • Butternut pumpkin puree, black pudding, pickled heritage cauliflower, pistachio vinaigrette
  • Fish Bites $1.00
    • A small piece of battered fish, a good snack or good for children. Available gluten-free
  • Hot Dog $4.00
    • Erik's handmade hot dog, 100 percent meat with herbs and spices. Includes a serve of tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Blue Cod $9.90
    • A local favourite, great texture and lovely flavour. Caught in the bottom half of the South Island. Available gluten-free
  • Deep Fried Green Kiwi Fruit $3.50
    • Wrap your taste buds around this warm, delicious, sweet and savoury combination that is NZ's first deep fried Kiwi Fruit. 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
  • Tomato Sauce $1.00
    • One Pottle of New Zealand Favourite Watties Tomato sauce
  • Chunky Chips $5.50
  • Mushy Peas $2.50
    • Traditionally made mushy peas
  • Chicken Crave Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
  • Garden (V) Salad R $8.90 / P $7.90
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad R $13.50 / P $11.50
  • Falafel (V) Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Chicken Caesar Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
  • Brownie $2.50
  • Ediballs or for two packs $3 / $5
  • Small $22.00
  • Steamed Green Vegetables $10.00
  • Apple & Blackberry Crumble with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream $12.00
  • Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta, Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli jus $30.00
  • Stewart Island Blue Cod in a Thai Green Curry with Broccoli on Basmati Rice $33.00
  • Small $19.00
  • Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
  • VKNOW's Tomato Bruschetta & Basil jus $12.00
  • Seafood Chowder
    • Fisherman's blend of seafood and vegetables in a thick and creamy veloute
  • Grilled Cheese Panini $5.00
  • Big Breaky Buttie $12.50
    • Two fried eggs, sausage, bacon, cheddar, tomato & bearnaise sauce on a toasted panini
  • Small (280ml) $6.50
  • El Gringo $12.50
    • Your choice of chicken or beef w/ guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cheddar, tomato, lettuce, black beans & hot sauce (jalapenos optional)
  • - Add chicken for $2.50
  • Creamy Tomato
    • Chef's special creamy and spicy soup...a local's favorite
  • - Add a side of bread $1.50
  • Veggie Breakfast (V) (GF) $16.50
    • Grilled feld mushroom, sauteed spinach, hash brown, eggs any way, toasted italian loaf & baked beans
  • Manuka Smoked Bbq Pork Short Ribs $25
    • With fries & house slaw
  • Arancini (V) (GF) $13
    • Crispy rice balls stuffed with either pulled pork & apple, prawn with lemon & oil or mushroom & parmesan
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie $12
    • With salted caramel sauce and vanille bean ice cream
  • Pulled Pork Wrap $11.50
    • Apple balsamic marinated pulles perk with applee & fennel slaw in a tortilla wrap
  • Bread & Dios $12
    • Chargrilled turkish loaf with a trio of house made dips
  • Baked Camembert $17
  • Chicken Wrap $11.50
    • Grilled chicken breast, bacon and feta tossed through fresh salad in a tortilla wrap
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