Sassella

4.4

2315 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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
Neighbourhood
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

Popular dishes

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$28.00
Eggplant in pastella, Italian bread crumbs, marinara, parmesan, mozzarella, walnut basil pesto
Composizione di PereUS$31.00
Sliced pear, Meredith Farms sheep and goat cheese, artichoke, encapsulated fruit, arugula, pistachios, aged balsamic
Crudo di TonnoUS$33.00
yellowfin tuna, olives, cucumber, charred fennel, roasted bell pepper, citrus oil, tamari reduction, squid ink aioli
Smoked MeatballsUS$28.00
cold smoked, black angus, berkshire pork, veal, san marzano marinara sauce
Affettati MistiUS$30.00
Chef's board of prosciutto, speck, coppa, salame Toscano, salame Calabrese, prosciutto cotto, parmesan, fontina, and provolone
- SmallUS$30.00
- LargeUS$45.00
Caesar a Modo MioUS$23.00
Romaine, parmesan crisp, focaccia crostini, white anchovies, capers, tonnato dressing
Burrata CapreseUS$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 GranchioUS$25.00
mixed greens, citrus vinaigrette, lump crab, roasted garlic, castelvetrano olives, fresh cucumber, bull's heart tomato emulsion, croutons, mint

Primi

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

Secondi

La QuagliaUS$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 QuailUS$45.00
- 2 QuailUS$60.00
Il PesceUS$50.00
seared mediterranean branzino, castelvetrano puttanesca sauce, capellini alla sorrentina
Il CinghialeUS$48.00
blackened wild boar tenderloin, brandy green peppercorn sauce, black garlic and licorice mashed potato, roasted brussels sprouts
Agnello al TartufoUS$50.00
Colorado lamb loin, black truffle demi glace, shaved winter truffle, potato pavé

What 2,315 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sassella in Santa Fe offers a blend of "superb, genuine Italian cuisine" and "outstanding service" in a beautiful setting. Guests rave about the creative dishes like "lobster risotto" and "pear salad," and the "extensive wine selection." While some find it "pricey," the overall experience is often described as "memorable" and "unforgettable."

2,315 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 VIP
New Mexico15 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 VIP
New Mexico16 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 VIP
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 DC9 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 VIP
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
New Mexico19 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 VIP
New Mexico12 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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FAQs

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

Sassella is rated 4.4 stars by 2315 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

225 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

Cross Street
North Guadalupe Street
Neighbourhood
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

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There’s more to explore

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Popular dishes

Ravioli

Lobster Risotto

Amaretto e Mandorle

Menu

Antipasti

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$28.00

Composizione di PereUS$31.00

Crudo di TonnoUS$33.00

Smoked MeatballsUS$28.00

Affettati MistiUS$30.00

Caesar a Modo MioUS$23.00

Burrata CapreseUS$28.00

Insalada di GranchioUS$25.00

Primi

Rigatoni BologneseUS$34.00

RavioliUS$34.00

Lobster RisottoUS$40.00

Carbonara di FunghiUS$38.00

Spaghetti MeatballsUS$34.00

Secondi

La QuagliaUS$45.00

Il PesceUS$50.00

Il CinghialeUS$48.00

Agnello al TartufoUS$50.00

What 2,315 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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