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

  • CURLY FRIES & PARMESAN M: $4.50 L: $8.00
  • 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 PRINCESS STRAIGHT FROM MOTHER EARTH'S OWN GARDEN M: $27.00 L: $38.00
    • MUSHROOMS OLIVE OIL, FRESH GARLIC, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, BABY SPINACH, FETA, TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • 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
  • 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
  • THE ITALIAN STALLION IT’S A KNOCKOUT M: $24.00 L: $35.00
    • ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND PEPPERONI WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • LA FIESTA MEXICAN BADGER ARRIBA ARRIBA!! M: $26.00 L: $37.00
    • SPICED GROUND BEEF, ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN PEPPER, RED ONION, CHORIZO, SAUSAGE, FRESH CHILLI TOPPED WITH FRESH AVOCADO SWIR
  • MASSIVE OVEN BAKED FIELD MUSHROOMS L: $11.00
    • WITH FEAT CHEESE, MOZZARELLA, GARLIC, LEMON ZEST, THYME
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
  • all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
  • Garlic bread & dips $6.00
  • 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
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Southern Blue Cod $32
    • hand cut chips, caper mayo
  • Smoked Kransky Hotdog $18
    • smoked cheese, pickles, mustard
  • Affogato, $12
    • vanilla ice cream, espresso, Frangelico
  • Jack's muesli $14
    • toasted cashews, pistachios, toasted seeds, vanilla organic milk, spring fruit, manuka honey
  • Stewart Island Squid $18
    • aioli, lemon
  • Manuka smoked Marlborough salmon $19
    • flax seed bagel, caviar cream cheese, citrus spring avocado salad
  • Jack's Beef Burger $26
    • cheddar, bacon, caramelised onion
  • Chicken Burger $28
    • kimchi, gruyere, cos, mayo, brioche
  • ANGUS BEEF $24.00
    • Canterbury angus beef patty, free range egg, roasted beetroot, swiss cheese, garlic & mustard mayo, lettuce, tomato relish in a soft artisan bun with fries.
  • MARKET FISH $34.00
    • Ask your server for the fresh fish of the day.
  • Tomato, Cucumber, Feta & Mesculin Salad $7.00
  • Caesar Salad $22.00
    • Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg.
  • Selection of three cheeses $23.00
  • ANGUS EYE FILLET $39.00
    • The most tender cut of beef, Grass Fed, NZ Reared. 250gm.
  • WHOLE SOUTHLAND LAMB RACK $46.00
    • The prime cut of lamb from Southland.
  • Fish &Chips $26.00
    • Macs gold beer battered South Island Blue cod, mesculinsalad, fries & homemade tartare sauce. >>
  • Roast Lamb, rosemary polenta, braised shallots, baby spinach, jus (gf) $35
  • Pumpkin, pinenuts, sundried tomatoes, spinach, feta (v) $27
  • Freshly baked dough balls: garlic butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v) $12
  • Margherita (v) $25
  • Vanilla panna cotta, rhubarb jam, biscoti $14
  • Bruschetta: artichoke ,olive, fontina, roast onion, rosemary $16
  • Parma ham, roast apples, goats cheese, honey, hazelnuts (gf) $19
  • Spaghetti Bolognese, braised beef blade, oregano, parmesan $27
  • Gurnard $37
    • sweet, firm white fillets - pan- roasted with new season Perla potatoes, Nevis Garden’s asparagus & spring herb butter
  • Seared Coromandel Scallops with lamb, peas, mint & gravy $23.90
  • Sole $38
    • sweet mild flavour with a fine, delicate texture - pan-roasted fillet with shaved courgettes, preserved lemon, toasted pine nuts, salted fish, tomatoes, crushed spring peas & tarragon mayonnaise
  • Gurnard $25.90
    • battered with pickled onion mayonnaise
  • Fried Southern Ocean Arrowhead Squid with a trio of mayonnaises $19
    • New Zealand miso, Meyer lemon, & squid ink
  • Fishbone’s Spring Salad $18
    • Crystal Garden salad leaves, Kaikora Valley goat’s cheese, Nevis Garden’s asparagus, blueberries & hazelnuts from Marlborough with Fishbone Farm’s honey & sherry vinaigrette
  • Blue Cod $33
    • crumbed with pickled onion mayonnaise
  • Salmon Steak $37.50
    • char-grilled medium rare & on the bone – with zaru soba noodles with pickled cucumber & South Island seaweed salad
  • Battered Sausage/Hot Dog-small $3
  • Mushy Peas $2.50
  • 6 Onion Rings $3.50
  • 6 Chicken Nuggets $5.50
  • Between 12Pm And 2Pm
  • Donut (Plain or Chocolate) $1.80
  • Mussels $3
  • Shark $5
  • Our homemade sourdough bread, freshly baked every day, with Cairnmuir olive oil & macadamia dukkah $8.00
  • Warm marinated tomatoes $6.00
  • Wild game terrine, sourdough toasts, homemade pickles & relish $11.50
  • Muesli $15.00
    • Eichardt's toasted muesli, either: Natural with milk and poached local organic berries or Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackcurrant couli
  • Eichardt’s house-cured free-range bacon $6.00
  • Harissa-marinated Cardrona merino lamb cheeks, hummus, cumin yoghurt, marinated courgette $12.50
  • Brioche & jam $6.00
  • Harissa-marinated Cardrona merino lamb cheeks, hummus, cumin yoghurt, marinated courgette $12.50
  • Chicken fried rice $20.00
  • Deep fried pork wontons (6) $11.00
  • Steamed pork & chive dumplings (6) $12.00
  • Singapore noodles $24.00
  • Combination seafood & vegetables $28.00
  • Garlic vegetables $15.00
  • Selection of ice cream $14.00
  • Deep fried salt & pepper tofu (6) $9.00
  • For 2 shanks $27.00
  • 6 for $8.00
  • Lamb Shank
    • New Zealand lamb shank braised & served in a tomato based broth with seasonal vege & mashed potatoes
  • Apple Pie $12.00
    • Served with warm vanilla custard & ice cream
  • Roast Winter Vegetable Salad $22.50
    • Roasted baby beetroot, carrot, parsnip, pumpkin with quinoa, fresh herbs & spinach salad finished with herb mayonnaise
  • Homemade Chocolate Brownie $12.00
    • Decadent chocolate brownie served with ice cream
  • Pear & Blue Cheese Salad $14.00
    • Roasted pear with fig & elder flower chutney, blue cheese, roasted walnuts & walnut mayo
  • Tasting Plate $37.50
    • A selection of prime beef rump, succulent lamb rump, tender chicken, sensational scallops, rich venison, juicy prawns & your choice of two side dishes
  • Falafel wrap (V) $16
    • Served with salad, pickled vegetables & yoghurt dressing on roti bread
  • Whitestone cheese board $19
    • Lindis pass brie, totara tasty cheddar, windsor blue, quince paste & crackers
  • Chicken parmigiana burger $19
    • Served with fries, crumbed chicken, napolitano sauce, melted mozzarella& salad served in a toasted focaccia bun
  • Sticky date pudding $13
    • Hokey pokey ice cream & caramel sauce
  • Sole fillets & chips $26
    • Lightly crumbed, served with fries, tartare sauce & salad
  • Chocolate mousse mud cake $13
    • Raspberry coulis & vanilla anglaise
  • Potato wedges $12
    • Served with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Gourmet ice cream parfait $13
    • Served with fruit coulis & toasted coconut
  • Smoked trevally & potato tortilla, paprika mayo $19.00
  • Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00
  • Portabello mushroom balls, spiced tomato, buffalo mozzarella & truffle cream $17.00
  • Jamaican jerk chicken breast, sticky black rice, coconut yoghurt $19.00
  • Roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & goat's cheese toastadas $16.00
  • Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
  • Southland lamb rump, swede & dukkah gratin, pickled beets $23.00
  • Potato bravas, chilli tomato sauce, aioli $11.00
  • Duck pancakes with cashew nuts & homemade hoisin sauce $16.00
  • Sautéed beef mignon in an aromatic coconut sauce with turmeric fried potatoes $16.00
  • Spinach tagliatelle with venison osso buco, kawarau blue & toasted almonds $16.00
  • Tuna loin carpaccio, potato puree, chorizo, lemon aioli & radish $16.00
  • House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
  • Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
  • Salad of roasted winter vegetables, candied walnuts, crispy kale leaf, fried lentils & port wine vinaigrette $16.00
  • Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00
  • -Small $15.50
  • Wedges $$11.00
  • Half and Half Option $1 extra at Gourmet Pizza Price *** Gluten Free Bases available in Nedium $1 extra
  • Porky’s
    • Chorizo, ham and hot pork with fire roasted capsicums, semi dried tomatoes and a smoky tomato base
  • -Medium $21.50
  • Dan’s Delight
    • Roast pumpkin, asparagus, peppers, feta and rocket dressed with a touch of aioli
  • Seafood Chowder $13
  • Soup of the Day $9
  • Nevis $19.00
    • Fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
  • Served with rustic fries, seasonal vegetables, pepper sauce or red wine jus.
  • Silverfern Reserve beef eye fillet $34.00
  • Kapiti ice cream: Three flavours, waffle cone & fruit coulis $13.00
  • Butterscotch or chocolate ice cream sundae $9.00
  • Eton mess, Meringue, mixed berries, chantilly cream & berry coulis $13.00
  • Beer battered fish & chips served with rustic fries, dill & caper mayo $23.00
  • Add chicken to your salad $5.00
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