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.
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.
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!
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.
