A Culinary Journey Through
Sicily and New Zealand
At Passo, our menu is a love letter to both Sicily and New Zealand. Each dish tells a story of tradition, innovation, and the exceptional produce of both our old and new homes. Let us take you on a gastronomic adventure that bridges continents and cultures.
Lunch
Midday Mediterranean Delights
Our lunch menu is designed to brighten your day with a burst of Sicilian sunshine. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, we have something to satisfy every palate.
Start your experience with our antipasti selection, featuring locally sourced vegetables prepared in traditional Sicilian styles. Try our Bruschetta, topped with garlic & cannellini pesto, fresh tomatoes, and herbs, or our Arancini alla Norma, crispy rice balls filled with eggplant, scamorza cheese, and pomodoro.
For the main course, choose from our selection of fresh salads, hearty pastas, or our large 18-inch pizzas. Our Insalata di Cervo combines the bounty of New Zealand’s wild venison with classic Mediterranean flavors, while our Maccheroni Arrabbiata pays homage to Sicily’s most famous pasta dish, featuring pomodoro, spinach, chili, parsley, and parmesan.
Charcuterie Platter$41.00
Selection of Italian cured cuts, pickle, olives, sundried tomatoes, house breadBruschetta$14.00
Garlic & cannellini pesto, fresh tomatoes, herbsGarlic Pizza Bread$15.00
Parsley, garlic, e.v. olive oil, parmesanHouse Focaccia$10.00
1 of: garlic & cannellini pesto / basil pesto / e.v. olive oil, balsamic (all three add $5)Marinated Olives$10.00
Arancini alla Norma$14.00
Carnaroli rice, eggplant, scamorza cheese, pomodoro, pestoCroquette di Lasagna$14.00
Crumbled house lasagna poppers, spiced pomodoroCalamari Fritti$18.00
Lemon, paprika mayoPesce Fritto$16.00
Fresh battered fish bites, lemon, mayoPatate Fritte$10.00
Roast baby potatoes, parsley, garlic butter sauceFries$12.00
Aioli or tomato sauce
Warm Roast Pumpkin Salad$24.00
Confit pumpkin, red beets, portobello mushrooms, spinach, sunflower seeds, goats chèvre | Add smoked salmon $7Insalata di Cervo$34.00
Grilled wild venison salad, black pudding, salad greens, house-pickled veggies, cranberries, cherry tomato, sunflower seeds, pomegranate vinaigretteCaprese Salad$19.00
Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, e.v. olive oil, basil, balsamic reduction | Add focaccia $4 | Add parma ham $8Rocket Salad$12.00/$18.00
Rocket, pears, pickled red cabbage, walnuts, parmesan
Funghi Con Panna$18.00
Creamy mushrooms, thyme, parmesan, focacciaPork Belly Hash$24.00
Lardons, cannellini puree, potatoes & pickle red cabbage hash, fried eggItalian Big Breakfast$27.00
Bacon, pork belly, black pudding, poached eggs, grilled tomato, portobello mushrooms, toasted house breadPasso Veggie Big Breakfast$25.00
Veggies of the day, grilled tomatoes, eggs, portobello mushrooms, toasted house breadEggs on House Bread$12.00
Poached/scrambled/fried
Pollo al Marsala$35.00
Crumbed chicken with pecorino and oregano, baby potatoes, mushrooms, creamy marsala saucePesce del Giornop.o.a
Fresh market fish
Formaggi$14.00/$26.00
Dried fruit, nuts, crostini, with one or three: provolone, gorgonzola, goat cheese
Margherita$19.00
Tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, basilBurrata Margherita$25.00
Tomato, mozzarella, burrata mozzarella, basilBambini$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, shaved hamSalamina$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, salamiMediterránea$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, olives, anchovies, capers, oreganoVegana$22.00
Pomodoro, spinach, capsicum, pumpkin, red onionFunghi$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, gorgonzola, spinachSalmone$28.00
Feta, rocket, thousand island sauceGorgonzola$24.00
White base, mozzarella, gorgonzola, walnuts, honey, rocket, pearsFormaggi Piccante$25.00
White base, mozzarella, gorgonzola, provolone, parmesan, hot salamiVolcano$26.00
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, nduja salami paste, capsicum, chilliCarne$28.00
Tomato, mozzarella, salami, ham, sausage, braised red onionCalzone Diavola$26.00
Folded pizza, tomato, mozzarella, calabrese salami, olives
Maccheroni Arrabbiata$22.00
Pomodoro, spinach, chilli, parsley, parmesanMaccheroni al Pesto$26.00
Kale and avocado pesto, broccoli, pinenuts, rocket, pecorinoMaccheroni Quattro Formaggi$27.00
Gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, spinach, walnutsMaccheroni Stracciatella$29.00
Sundried tomatoes, capsicum, baby spinach, artichoke, leek, garlic, basil, stracciatella of burrata mozzarellaMaccheroni Tropea$28.00
Pomodoro, ‘nduja salami paste, olives, capsicum, chilli, pecorinoPappardelle ai Funghi$27.00
Mixed creamy mushrooms & porcini, baby spinach, provolone, parmesan | Add crispy parma ham $8.00Pappardelle con Agnello$29.00
Slow-cooked lamb ragout, parmesanTagliatelle con Maiale$29.00
Crispy pork belly, mushrooms, garlic, chilli, white wine cream sauceTagliatelle con Gamberi$29.00
Prawns, leeks, garlic, sundried tomatoes, creamy basil pestoHouse-Made Classic Lasagna$30.00
Our classic beef and pork lasagnaRisotto alla Zucca$30.00
Creamy pumpkin risotto, baby spinach, sage, lemon-goats chèvre
Citrus Cream Caramel$16.00
Brandied orange, almond brittleTiramisu$16.00
Dark Chocolate-Coconut Mousse$15.00
Mango coulis, pistachio tuillePasso Gelato Trio$14.00
3 scoops of the day with almond praline
Dinner
An Evening in Sicily
As the sun sets, Passo transforms into an intimate dinner destination. Our evening menu expands to include a wider range of traditional Sicilian and Italian dishes, each given a unique New Zealand twist.
Begin your meal with our Charcuterie Platter, a selection of Italian cured cuts, pickles, olives, sundried tomatoes, and house bread. For seafood lovers, our Seafood Platter features smoked salmon, fish cakes, calamari, fish bites, fresh crudo, house pickles, olives, sundried tomatoes, mayo, and house bread.
Our pasta dishes are the heart of our dinner menu. From classic Pappardelle ai Funghi, made with mixed creamy mushrooms & porcini, baby spinach, provolone, and parmesan, to innovative creations like our Tagliatelle con Gamberi, which combines prawns, leeks, garlic, sundried tomatoes, and creamy basil pesto, each pasta dish is a testament to our commitment to fusion cuisine.
For main courses, our Secondi section offers a range of meat and fish dishes. Try our Bistecca Grigliata, featuring a grilled 250g scotch fillet, fried gnocchi, sautéed greens, confit tomatoes, and bone marrow butter, or our Pollo al Marsala, crumbed chicken with pecorino and oregano, baby potatoes, mushrooms, and creamy marsala sauce.
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Charcuterie Platter$41.00
Selection of Italian cured cuts, pickle, olives, sundried tomatoes, house bread -
Seafood Platter$49.00
Smoked salmon, fish cakes, calamari, fish bites, fresh crudo FOD, house pickle, olives, sundried tomatoes, mayo, house bread -
Bruschetta$14.00
Garlic & cannellini pesto, fresh tomatoes, herbs -
Garlic Pizza Bread$15.00
Parsley, garlic, e.v. olive oil, parmesan -
House Focaccia$10.00
Garlic & cannellini pesto / basil pesto e.v. olive oil, balsamic
(all three add $5.00) -
Marinated Olives$12.00
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Arancini alla Norma$14.00
Carnaroli rice, eggplant, scamorza cheese pomodoro, pesto -
Croquette di Lasagna$14.00
Crumbed house lasagna poppers, spiced pomodoro -
Calamari Fritti$18.00
Lemon, paprika mayo -
Pesce Fritto$16.00
Fresh battered fish bites, lemon, mayo -
Patate Fritte$10.00
Roast baby potatoes, parsley, garlic butter sauce -
Fries$12.00
Aioli or tomato sauce
Formaggi$14.00/$26.00
Dried fruit, nuts, crostini, with one or three: provolone, gorgonzola, goat cheese
Bistecca Grigliata$38.00
Grilled 250 g scotch fillet, fried gnocchi, sautéed greens, confit tomatoesPorchetta Stile / Pancia di Maiale Arrosto$34.00
Roasted pork belly, baby potatoes, caramelised apple puree, pickle red cabbage, savoy, jusPollo al Marsala$35.00
Crumbed chicken with pecorino and oregano, baby potatoes, mushrooms, creamy marsala sauceInsalata di Cervo$34.00
Grilled wild venison salad, black pudding, salad greens, house-pickled veggies, cranberries, cherry tomato, sunflower seeds, pomegranate vinaigrettePesce del GiornoPrice on Application
Fresh market fish
Roasted Broccoli$13.00
Sliced almonds, parsley garlic chillies lemon saucePasso Sautéed Veggies of the Day$13.00
Lemon butterCaprese Salad$19.00
Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, e.v. olive oil, basil, balsamic reduction | Add focaccia $4.00 | Add parma ham $8.00Rocket Salad$12.00/$18.00
Rocket, pears, pickled red cabbage, walnuts, parmesan
Margherita$19.00
Tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, basilBurrata Margherita$25.00
Tomato, mozzarella, burrata mozzarella, basilBambini$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, shaved hamSalamina$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, salamiMediterránea$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, olives, anchovies, capers, oreganoVegana$22.00
Pomodoro, spinach, capsicum, pumpkin, red onionFunghi$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, gorgonzola, spinachSalmone$28.00
Feta, rocket, thousand island sauceGorgonzola$24.00
White base, mozzarella, gorgonzola, walnuts, honey, rocket, pearsFormaggi Piccante$25.00
White base, mozzarella, gorgonzola, provolone, parmesan, hot salamiVolcano$26.00
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, nduja salami paste, capsicum, chilliCarne$28.00
Tomato, mozzarella, salami, ham, sausage, braised red onionCalzone Diavola$26.00
Folded pizza, tomato, mozzarella, calabrese salami, olives
Maccheroni Arrabbiata$22.00
Pomodoro, spinach, chilli, parsley, parmesanMaccheroni al Pesto$26.00
Kale and avocado pesto, broccoli, pinenuts, rocket, pecorinoMaccheroni Quattro Formaggi$27.00
Gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, spinach, walnutsMaccheroni Stracciatella$29.00
Sundried tomatoes, capsicum, baby spinach, artichoke, leek, garlic, basil, stracciatella of burrata mozzarellaMaccheroni Tropea$28.00
Pomodoro, ‘nduja salami paste, olives, capsicum, chilli, pecorinoPappardelle ai Funghi$27.00
Mixed creamy mushrooms & porcini, baby spinach, provolone, parmesan | Add crispy parma ham $8.00Pappardelle con Agnello$29.00
Slow-cooked lamb ragout, parmesanTagliatelle con Maiale$29.00
Crispy pork belly, mushrooms, garlic, chilli, white wine cream sauceTagliatelle con Gamberi$29.00
Prawns, leeks, garlic, sundried tomatoes, creamy basil pestoHouse-Made Classic Lasagna$30.00
Our classic beef and pork lasagnaRisotto alla Zucca$30.00
Creamy pumpkin risotto, baby spinach, sage, lemon-goats chèvre
Citrus Cream Caramel
Brandied orange, almond brittleTiramisu$16.00
Dark Chocolate-Coconut Mousse$15.00
Mango coulis, pistachio tuillePasso Gelato Trio$14.00
3 scoops of the day with almond praline
Takeaway
Passo at Home
Can’t join us in the restaurant? Our takeaway menu allows you to enjoy the flavors of Passo in the comfort of your own home. From our large 18-inch pizzas to our hearty pasta dishes, we ensure that each takeaway meal maintains the quality and flavor you’ve come to expect from Passo.
At Passo, every meal is an opportunity to travel through the flavors of Sicily and New Zealand. We invite you to join us on this culinary journey, whether for a quick lunch, a romantic dinner, or a family celebration.
Buon appetito!
Margherita$19/$31
tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, basilBurrata Margherita$25/$36
tomato, mozzarella, burrata mozzarella, basilBambini$22/$34
tomato, mozzarella, shaved hamSalamina$22/$34
tomato, mozzarella, salami4 Stagioni$26/$38
tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, olives, red onionsMediterránea$22/$34
tomato, mozzarella, olives, anchovies, capers, oreganoVegana$22/$34
pomodoro, spinach, capsicum, pumpkin, red onionFunghi$24/$36
tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, gorgonzola, spinachSalmone$28/$40
tomato, salmon, prawns, feta, rocket, thousand island sauceGorgonzola$24/$36
white base, mozzarella, gorgonzola, walnuts, honey, rocket, pearsFormaggi Piccante$25/$37
white base, mozzarella, gorgonzola, provolone, parmesan, hot salamiSalsiccia$24/$36
white base, mozzarella, sausage, potato, rosemary, balsamic glazeVolcano$26/$38
tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, ‘nduja salami paste, capsicum, chilliCarne$28/$40
tomato, mozzarella, salami, ham, sausage, braised red onionCalzone Diavola$26/$38
folded pizza, tomato, mozzarella, calabrese salami, olives – 18″ not foldedSpecialep.o.a
Half & Half$24/$34
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Add Ons – Regular $4 each / Family $5 each
anchovies, olives, mushrooms, spinach, capsicum, potatoes, rocket -
Add Ons – Regular $7 each / Family $8 each
buffalo mozzarella, goat feta, ham, hot salami, sausage meat, prosciutto, smoked salmon, burrata mozzarella, vegan mozzarella -
Gluten free pizza baseadd $6
Maccheroni Arrabbiata$18
pomodoro, spinach, chilli, parsley, parmesanMaccheroni al Pesto$21
kale and avocado pesto, broccoli, pinenuts, rocket, pecorinoMaccheroni Quattro Formaggi$22
gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, spinach, walnutsMaccheroni Stracciatella$24
sundried tomatoes, capsicum, baby spinach, artichoke, leek, garlic, basil, stracciatella of burrata mozzarellaMaccheroni Tropea$23
pomodoro, ‘nduja salami paste, olives, capsicum, chilli, pecorinoPappardelle ai Funghi$22
mixed creamy mushrooms & porcini, baby spinach, provolone, parmesan | add crispy parma ham $8Pappardelle con Agnello$23
slow-cooked lamb ragout, parmesanTagliatelle con Maiale$24
crispy pork belly, mushrooms, garlic, chilli, white wine cream sauceTagliatelle con Gamberi$24
prawns, leeks, garlic, sundried tomatoes, creamy basil pestoHouse-Made Classic Lasagna$24/$38
our classic beef and pork lasagneRisotto alla Zucca$25
creamy pumpkin risotto, baby spinach, sage, lemon-goats chèvreGluten free pastaadd $3
Extra parmesanadd $2
Pollo al Marsala$28
crumbed chicken with pecorino and oregano, baby potatoes, mushrooms, creamy marsala saucePancia di Maiale Arrosto$28
roasted pork belly, baby potatoes, caramelized apple puree, pickle red cabbage, savoy, jus
Seasonal Salad$11
Seasonal Veggies$11
Arancino$5
carnaroli rice, eggplant, scamorza cheese, pomodoro, pestoCalamari Fritti$16
lemon, paprika mayoPesce Fritto$14
fresh battered fish bites, lemon, mayoCroquette di Lasagna$5
crumbed house lasagna poppers, spiced pomodoroFries$11/$19
aioli or tomato sauceGarlic Pizza Bread$15
parsley, garlic, e.v. olive oil, parmesan
Tiramisu$11
Dark Chocolate-Coconut Mousse$11
mango coulis, pistachio tuillePasso Gelato$18.5/$27.5
half a litre / one litre
Drinks
From Sicily to Marlborough
Our beverage selection is designed to complement and enhance your dining experience. Our wine list features a carefully curated selection of Italian wines, with a focus on Sicilian varietals, alongside the best of New Zealand’s renowned vineyards.
For a true taste of Sicily, try our house-made Limoncello or our selection of Italian aperitivi and digestivi. We also offer a range of New Zealand craft beers and non-alcoholic beverages.
DESSERTS
Sweet Endings
No meal at Passo is complete without dessert. Our dolci menu features classic Sicilian sweets alongside innovative creations that blend Italian and New Zealand flavours.
Indulge in our Tiramisu, a traditional Italian dessert layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. For a truly unique experience, try our Dark Chocolate-Coconut Mousse, served with mango coulis and pistachio tuille.