Sassella

4.4 (2315)

$31 to $50

Italian

225 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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

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

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Sassella.

4.4

(2315)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

2,313 Reviews

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Paul
Phoenix2 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Confirmed twice via OT for a reservation on 3/2. Arrived for reservation, they are closed. No phone call. No email. Just a sign stating “due to unforeseen circumstances we are closed”. Looking at other reviews this is not uncommon. Atrocious.
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Salman
Chicago5 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant has been closed for some time. It is ridiculous for OpenTable to be accepting reservations!
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Michael Gold
New Mexico17 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant is closed till further notice and should be removed from open table
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Manfred Gold
New Mexico17 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This is a very sad story: We had made a reservation days ahead (and upon request Reconfirmed the day before). When we got here on the 11th, the building was dark and the parking lot was empty. Phone calls to the restaurant were answered with a message that the voice mailbox was full. Back at home, once our anger had subsided a touch, we did some research and learned that the restaurant had been closed in December indefinitely (as per the venues web page). We had been there once before and loved the food, and were disappointed with the time it took between placing an order and the food being served. So much for giving second chances.
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Samantha Gold
Indiana2 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant was not even open. If I canceled on OpenTable, I would’ve been charged $100 a person. I tried calling the restaurant for days and left voicemail before their mailbox was full. Very disappointing.
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Michael
Denver2 reviews
5.0
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
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
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 Gold
New Mexico24 reviews
5.0
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 Gold
New Mexico23 reviews
4.0
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
New Mexico14 reviews
5.0
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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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

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Sassella

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Menu

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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