Sassella

4.8

2307 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

The name “Sassella” comes from a hamlet of 60 residents known for its vineyards near where Chef Cristian Pontiggia grew up.

In addition to working at two Michelin Star restaurants in Europe, Lombardy native Chef Cristian Pontiggia has received several awards from La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an international gastronomic society. The Italian government recognizes him as a Master Chef, and he holds a culinary degree that certifies him as a Doctor of Enogastronomy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(505) 982-6734
Website
https://sassellasantafe.com/home
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Cristian Pontiggia
Catering
Please Contact: Evan Schultz - General Manager evan.schultz@sassellasantafe.com
Private party facilities
Please Contact:Evan Schultz - General Manager evan.schultz@sassellasantafe.com

Location
225 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Cross street
North Guadalupe Street
Parking details
Lot behind Sassella (marked spots ONLY) | Metered Parking on Griffin St, E Palace Ave, W San Francisco St | Parking Garage 216 W San Francisco | Sandoval St. Parking at Sassella is very limited. We encourage you to carpool or use rideshares.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve at Sassella
$150.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Reservations available from 4:40pm-8:30pm. See our website or opentable for the menu. We are offering a set menu priced for food per person not including 20% gratuity and tax. We are also offering an optional wine pairing for $85 per person. We look forward to you joining us for New Years Eve at Sassella!
Christmas Eve at Sassella
$150.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
Reservations available at 3:30PM, 6:00PM, and 8:30PM. See our website or opentable for the menu. We are offering a set menu priced for food per person not including 20% gratuity and tax. We are also offering an optional wine pairing for $85 per person. We look forward to you joining us for Christmas Eve at Sassella!

Popular dishes

Eggplant Parmigiana$28.00
Eggplant in pastella, Italian bread crumbs, marinara, parmesan, mozzarella, walnut basil pesto
Composizione di Pere$31.00
Sliced pear, Meredith Farms sheep and goat cheese, artichoke, encapsulated fruit, arugula, pistachios, aged balsamic
Crudo di Tonno$33.00
yellowfin tuna, olives, cucumber, charred fennel, roasted bell pepper, citrus oil, tamari reduction, squid ink aioli
Smoked Meatballs$28.00
cold smoked, black angus, berkshire pork, veal, san marzano marinara sauce
Affettati Misti$30.00
Chef's board of prosciutto, speck, coppa, salame Toscano, salame Calabrese, prosciutto cotto, parmesan, fontina, and provolone
- Small$30.00
- Large$45.00
Caesar a Modo Mio$23.00
Romaine, parmesan crisp, focaccia crostini, white anchovies, capers, tonnato dressing
Burrata Caprese$28.00
heirloom tomato, house made burrata, fresh peach, fig balsamic reduction, pickled onion, volcanic salt, fresh basil, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
Insalada di Granchio$25.00
mixed greens, citrus vinaigrette, lump crab, roasted garlic, castelvetrano olives, fresh cucumber, bull's heart tomato emulsion, croutons, mint

Primi

Rigatoni Bolognese$34.00
rigatoni pasta, red wine, tomato sauce, vegetable mirepoix, garlic, ground buffalo, parmesan
Ravioli$34.00
Portobello and ricotta ravioli, porcini cream sauce, dried blueberries, wild arugula, parmesan
Lobster Risotto$40.00
Carnaroli rice, Maine lobster, asparagus, pistachio arugula pesto, fontina, parmesan
Carbonara di Funghi$38.00
tagliatelle, mushroom, guanciale, 63 degree sous vide organic egg, black pepper, parmesan foam, white truffle oil
Spaghetti Meatballs$34.00
spaghetti, berkshire pork & wagyu meatballs, san marzano tomato marinara, parmesan, fresh basil

Secondi

La Quaglia$45.00
sous vide quail finished en pastella, stuffed with sassella's own sausage, orange vellutata, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, orange supreme, Italian breaded lion's mane mushroom
- 1 Quail$45.00
- 2 Quail$60.00
Il Pesce$50.00
seared mediterranean branzino, castelvetrano puttanesca sauce, capellini alla sorrentina
Il Cinghiale$48.00
blackened wild boar tenderloin, brandy green peppercorn sauce, black garlic and licorice mashed potato, roasted brussels sprouts
Agnello al Tartufo$50.00
Colorado lamb loin, black truffle demi glace, shaved winter truffle, potato pavé

What 2,307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Italian
Santa Fe / Mountains
Great for fine wines
Santa Fe / Mountains
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Fe / Mountains
Romantic

Review summary

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Sassella in Santa Fe offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "superb, genuine Italian cuisine" and a "lovely patio" setting. The restaurant is known for its outstanding food, including dishes like lobster risotto and mushroom carbonara. Guests rave about the attentive service and exquisite wine pairings.

2,307 Reviews

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Michael
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent dining experience. Well trained, knowledgeable wait staff. Food prep and presentation outstanding, and a fine dining atmosphere. Will definitely return.
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Gail
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Nice atmosphere. We look forward to returning!
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paintslinger
VIP
New Mexico
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sasella staff members are always on point - well trained and love the food they serve. A great team dedicated to great service!
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Frank
New Mexico
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, food also excellent, bartender very informative and friendly. Only downsides, slight sewer gas smell near restrooms. And espresso has a perfume fragrance and taste to it. Very odd, I'm Italian so I know about these things. Waiter investigated and couldn't find any reason for the taste and smell he also experienced.
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Robert
VIP
New Mexico
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent as always. One of our favorite dining places in Santa Fe
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Larry
Durango
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely perfect! Ambiance, food and service - all top shelf!
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VIP
New Orleans
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Sat in the bar for drinks and appetizers. Were there early evening and staff was still doing bar inventory as if we weren't there -- which detracted from the experience. Shared a lovely salad and to appetizers, along with very tasty cocktails -- selected from a remarkable gin selection. We will return.
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Gary
New Mexico
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very creative, unique, and delicious options although pricey. We were glad that they allowed us to split courses so that we could enjoy antipasti, primi, and secondi without feeling that we were overeating. Pear appetizer is especially unique and flavorful. Lobster risotto very taste. Sea bass was very smooth and flavorful. Pecan pie dessert seemed more like pumpkin pie with pecans on top; was the only weak point.
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liesl
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing Thanksgiving dinner here. Top notch food, service, and ambience. We will be back next time we are in Santa Fe for another meal.
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William
New Mexico
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very sophisticated and pleasant atmosphere for Thanksgiving Dinner. The Trout was delicious, as well as the Risotto. Excellent service from all of the service people. All courses were beautifully prepared and perfectly timed. All in all a lovely dining experience.
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FAQs

Sassella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 982-6734.

Sassella is rated 4.8 stars by 2307 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

225 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

Cross street
North Guadalupe Street
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Lot behind Sassella (marked spots ONLY) | Metered Parking on Griffin St, E Palace Ave, W San Francisco St | Parking Garage 216 W San Francisco | Sandoval St. Parking at Sassella is very limited. We encourage you to carpool or use rideshares.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Cristian Pontiggia
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://sassellasantafe.com/home
Phone number
(505) 982-6734
Catering
Please Contact: Evan Schultz - General Manager evan.schultz@sassellasantafe.com
Private party facilities
Please Contact:Evan Schultz - General Manager evan.schultz@sassellasantafe.com

Sassella

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Years Eve at Sassella

Christmas Eve at Sassella

Ravioli

Lobster Risotto

Amaretto e Mandorle

Antipasti

Eggplant Parmigiana$28.00

Composizione di Pere$31.00

Crudo di Tonno$33.00

Smoked Meatballs$28.00

Affettati Misti$30.00

Caesar a Modo Mio$23.00

Burrata Caprese$28.00

Insalada di Granchio$25.00

Primi

Rigatoni Bolognese$34.00

Ravioli$34.00

Lobster Risotto$40.00

Carbonara di Funghi$38.00

Spaghetti Meatballs$34.00

Secondi

La Quaglia$45.00

Il Pesce$50.00

Il Cinghiale$48.00

Agnello al Tartufo$50.00

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