Ben Gusto in Auckland Menu

BREAKFAST - ALL DAY EVERYDAY BREAKFAST - ALL DAY EVERYDAY
  • Eggs Benedict
    • On choice of ciabatta or 5 grain
  • Toasted Muesli $12.90
    • Toasted nuts & oats with honey, fresh fruit and home made yoghurt
  • Hot Cakes $15.50
    • Fresh fruits, caramelised banana, berry compote, maple syrup & gelato
  • Eggs on Toast $9.90
    • Two eggs cooked the way you like it, then served with grilled tomato & your choice of 5 grain, ciabatta or gluten free toast
  • - Bacon, hash browns & fresh baby spinach $16.90
  • - Smoked salmon with fresh baby spinach $17.90
  • - Vegetarian with avocado, tomato, mushrooms & fresh baby spinach $15.90
  • Omelette $15.90
    • Ham, tomato, spinach and cheese served with crust ciabatta and side salad
  • Omelette Al-Fungi $17.90
    • Chef's secret recipe 3 eggs omelette cooked to perfection with sausages, chicken, mushroom served with ciabatta toast & salad
  • French Toast $17.90
    • Two sliced french brioche bread served with bacon & caramelized banana topped with maple syrup and candy walnuts
  • Creamy Mushrooms $16.90
    • Sauteed button mushrooms cooked in a creamy cheese sauce with bacon & hash brown on toasted ciabatta
BREAKFAST - BAGEL STACK BREAKFAST - BAGEL STACK
  • Cream Cheese Bagel $8.90
    • Plain bagel served with two kinds of jam and cream cheese
  • Salmon Bagel $15.90
    • Smoked salmon with capers, avocado & cream cheese
  • Bacon Bagel $14.90
    • Grilled bacon with tomato, avocado & cream cheese
  • Ben Gusto Brikkie $19.90
    • Bacon, sausages, egg any style, grilled tomato, mushroom on grain or ciabatta
  • Corn Fritters Stack $18.90
    • Three corn fritters served with sausages, avocado, salsa, sour cream and salad greens - Add bacon $18.90
BREAKFAST - LITTLE EXTRAS BREAKFAST - LITTLE EXTRAS
  • Side Avocado or Tomato or Mushroom or Bacon $4.00
  • Smoked Salmon $5.00
  • Fries $5.50
    • Served with tomato sauce and aioli
  • Curly Fries $6.50
    • Served with tomato sauce and aioli
  • Side avocado or tomato or mushroom or bacon $4.00
LUNCH & BRUNCH LUNCH & BRUNCH
  • Soup of the Day $10.90
    • Ask your server today's special served with two pieces of ciabatta bread
  • Ben Magnificent Burger $19.90
    • Prime home-made beef mince patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, aioli, fresh tomato slices & tomato relish with fries
  • Hero Burger $19.90
    • Garlic and herb marinated grilled chicken, brie cheese, tomato, salad greens, avocado aioli & mango chutney and fries
  • Mushroom & Brie Burger $20.90
    • Crumbled home made chicken patty, mushrooms, caramelised onions & melted brie cheese, curly fries & house salad
  • B.L.A.T $16.90
    • Grilled bacon, green salad, avocado, tomato on Turkish focaccia toast w/ home-made tomato chutney
  • C.B.L.A.T with Chicken $17.90
    • All served with fries and topped with aioli dressing
  • Fish & Chips $19.90
    • Pan-cooked fish served with fries, salad greens & tomato sauce
  • Crispy Crumbed Calamari $17.90
    • Crumbled salt pepper calamari served with salad greens, lemon aioli dressing
  • Chef's Hot Pie $15.90
    • Our chef's daily creations served with side salad greens and hand full of fries
  • Pasta of the Day $19.90
    • Ask your waiter/waitress for today's special
  • Chicken Risotto $22.90
    • Risotto rice cooked in creamy wine sauce with mushroom, chicken, sundried tomato, spinach and topped with basil pesto
WAFFLES AND DESSERTS - All waffles are served with maple syrup WAFFLES AND DESSERTS - All waffles are served with maple syrup
  • Add Extras $4.00
    • Bacon or scoop of gelato or caramelized banana
  • Belgian Waffle $9.90
    • The original plain waffle topped with maple syrup and cream
  • Oreo Waffle $16.90
    • Two scoops of cookies and cream with Oreo cookies & fresh whipped cream
  • Banana Walnut $15.90
    • Topped with fresh banana slices, walnut and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
  • Seasonal Fruit $15.90
    • Served with fresh seasonal fruit, scoop of vanilla ice cream & berry compote topping
  • Double Chocolate Waffle $15.90
    • Double scoops of chocolate gelato with carious chocolate toppings & fresh whipped cream
  • Waffle & Gelato $15.90
    • ''Make Your Own Gelato'' by choosing any two flavors' of gelato. Served with fresh whipped cream
  • Berry Berry $15.90
    • Served with two scoops of berry sorbet and dressed with berry compote
  • Banana Bacon $15.90
    • Topped with caramelized banana & crispy bacon
  • Banana and Blueberry $16.90
    • Filled with banana and blue berries, toasted almonds & scoop of vanilla ice cream
  • Waffle Nut & Crunch $16.90
    • Two waffles served with loads of crunchy nuts and two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
  • M&M Waffle $18.90
    • One scoop vanilla and one scoop chocolate gelato topped up with loads of M&M and fresh whipped cream
DINNER - ENTREES DINNER - ENTREES
  • Garlic Bread $9.90
    • Simply fresh & great tasting garlic bread served with french mustard paste & pesto
  • Crispy Crumbed Calamari $17.90
    • Crumbed salt & pepper calamari served with salad greens, lemon & aioli
  • Mixed Seafood Platter $19.90
    • Calamari prawns, mussels & spring rolls served with tomato sauce and aioli
  • Cheesy Bacon Wedges $13.90
    • Cheesy wedges served with bacon, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Nachos Platter $17.00
    • Corn chips served with tomatoes, avocado, seasoned beans salsa & sour cream cooked in oven.
DINNER - MAINS DINNER - MAINS
  • Ben's Magnificent Burger $19.90
    • Prime home-made beef mince patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, aioli, fresh tomato slices & tomato relish with fries
  • Hero Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Marinated chicken, brie cheese, tomato, salad greens, avocado, aioli, mango chutney and fries
  • Mushroom & Brie Burger $20.90
    • Crumbled home made chicken patty, mushrooms, caramelised onions & melted brie cheese with curly fries & house salad
  • Grilled Salmon Steak $29.90
    • Premium salmon steak served with Italian pesto, roasted kumara & salad green
  • Sirloin Steak $26.90
    • Grilled pepper steak cooked to your taste, topped with chef's freshly made mushroom sauce with fries, green salad.
  • Pork Chops $24.90
    • Deliciously cooked pork chops to perfection, served with crumbled potatoes, caramelised apple & salad greens.
  • Mexican Meat Balls $21.90
    • Hand crafted vegetarian meat balls, cooked with home made tomato sauce topped with grated parmesan and basil. Served with spaghetti.
  • Fish of the Day $21.90
    • Ask our waiter/waitress fish of the day, pan fried fish serving with salad greens and lemon
  • Ben Pullo Marsala $24.90
    • Grilled marinated chicken breast served with creamy mushroom brandy sauce, roast potatoes and seasoned veges
  • Grilled Chicken & Fries $24.90
    • Marinated half pound chicken breast served with asparagus, kumara, grilled tomato & salad.
BEN GUSTO PIZZAS - Gluten Free Pizza available BEN GUSTO PIZZAS - Gluten Free Pizza available
  • Traditional Margarita $18.90
    • Tomato, mozzarella, salad greens and a sprinkle of parmesan
  • Classic Italian Pepperoni $19.90
    • Tomato, mozzarella, salami, capsicums, onion
  • Classic Hawaiian $19.90
    • Tomato, mozzarella, ham, pineapple
  • Ben's Kiwi Pizza $19.90
    • Tomato, steak, mozzarella, mushroom, red onion, capsicums
  • Special Seafood Pizza $19.90
    • Basil base, mussels, mozzarella, shrimps, prawns, calamari
  • Vegetarian Pizza $18.90
    • Mozzarella, onions, mushroom, capsicums, fresh tomatoes and basil
  • Special Chicken Pizza $19.90
    • Chicken, mozzarella, tomato, bacon, sundried tomato and artichokes
PASTA DISHES PASTA DISHES
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $18.90
    • The classic Italian fresh pasta prepared with mushroom, bacon, mushroom, cheese, white wine in creamy sauce - Add chicken $3.00
  • Fettuccine alla Salmone $20.40
    • Fettuccine with smoked salmon, spinach, capers, mustard, in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Spaghetti Meatball Bolognese $18.90
    • Traditional Northern Italian meat sauce with ground beef and tomato served over spaghetti
  • Ben Gusto Special Risotto $26.90
    • Rice served in a mix of seafood (calamari, mussels and prawns) and a side of salad greens
  • Chicken Risotto $22.90
    • Rice served with chicken, mushroom, onion, sundried tomato and side of salad greens
BEN GUSTO KIDS MENU (Under 12 years only) BEN GUSTO KIDS MENU (Under 12 years only)
  • Any Kinds of Kids' Pizza $11.90
    • Chicken and cheese, salami and cheese, ham and cheese
  • Kids Chicken / Beef Burger $11.90
    • Homemade chicken/beef mince patty, bacon, cheese and mayo served with side of chips
  • Kids Spaghetti $10.90
    • Spaghetti pasta serving with napolitana sauce and cheese
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips $9.90
  • Fish Bites & Chips $10.90
SALADS SALADS
  • Chicken & Mango Salad $18.90
    • Grilled chicken, avocado, red onions, salad greens and mango dressing topped with crispy noodles
  • Caeser Salad $17.90
    • Baby cos lettuce mixed with home made Caeser dressing, crispy bacon, homemade croutons, parmesan and topped with poached egg
  • Mediterranean Chicken Salad $20.90
    • Tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, capsicums, red onions & crispy bacon & toasted bread cuts with mixed greens in red wine and crumbed chicken.
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $20.90
    • Home made salmon salad with avocado, capsicum, onions, olives, almonds, baby spinach in red wine.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Pork black bean sauce $11.60
  • Plain $3.00
  • tarakihi $3.30
  • Chicken Burger with deep fried fillet $6.10
  • BBQ pork soft noodles $10.60
  • Seafood fried rice $13.60
  • Chicken & pineapple Vegas $11.60
  • Pineapple fritter $1.40
  • Banana fritter $1.90
  • Garlic chips $3.50
  • Cheese $2.60
  • Fish of the day $3.00
  • Seasoned wedges & sour cream $5.00
  • Chicken $5.20
  • Bacon & egg $4.00
  • (tomato/ onion/ beetroot/ lettuce/ egg) $0.80 ea
  • Tofu Bowl W/ Onion & Wasabi Glaze (V, Gf) $19
    • Mixed grain rice, seasonal grilled vege, miso soup
  • -Vegan option—Tofu Benedict + $2.0
  • Japanese Style Curry W/ Mixed Grain Rice (V) $16
    • Potato, carrot, onion, spinach
  • Organic Free Range Eggs (Gf*) $13.2
    • Fresh salsa & lemon, sourdough >>
  • Eggs Benedict W/Turmeric Hollandaise (Gf*, V*) $19
    • Fresh spinach, grilled asparagus, avocado
  • Choco Banana Waffles W/ Coconut Caramel Ice Cream (Gf,V) $19.5
    • Raw cacao, vegan salted caramel, hazelnuts
  • -Paleo toast +$1.0
  • Breakfast Popsicle (V, Gf) $6.5
    • Granola, mixed fruit, coconut yogurt, honey, popped amaranth topping
  • Extra meat $3.00
  • Double serve $4.00
  • Chilli prawn
    • cheese, onion, tomato, capsicum, prawns, chilli sauce
  • Cheese and mushroom
    • cheese and double mushroom
  • Pesto chicken
    • cheese, chicken, onion, tomato, basil pesto
  • 4 chicken tenders $5.00
  • Cheese crust $3.00
  • BBQ chicken
    • cheese, chicken, capsicum, olives, onion, BBQ sauce
  • 31. Hainanese Chicken on Rice $11.80
  • 94. Nestum Prawn $35.00
  • 36. Ginger & Onion Chicken/Squid C/S/P $12.90
  • 63. Hainannese Chicken
  • 96. Marmite Squid $23.00
  • 2. Spring Roll (6 Pcs) $7.00
  • c) Shredded Chicken $11.80
  • 28. Petai Fried Rice $12.90
  • Pork crackling $2.00
  • Wonton $8.00
    • 1 dozen
  • Chicken drumstick $2.00
  • Hawaiian $3.80
  • Bacon & egg $4.50
  • Chicken nugget $0.60
  • Golden potato $0.50
  • Pork / Lamb / Beef / Crispy chicken S$9/M$12/L$16
  • Chicken $8.80
  • Jumbo $9.40 / $7.90
    • (ham, egg, cheese, pineapple)
  • Colossus $9.90 / $8.80
    • (Steak, egg, cheese, pineapple, onion)
  • Hotdog $20
  • Chicken & camembert $9.80
    • 100g of tender juicy thigh grilled chicken with garlic pepper seasoning, camembert & plum or apricot sauce
  • Donuts $1.30
  • Deluxe fish burger $8.80
    • Fillet of tarakihi grilled with lemon pepper seasoning & tartare
  • All our sandwiches are triple layered with lettuce, tomato and mayo N/A
  • Hot Dog & Sauce $3.00
  • Small Garden Salad $5.50
  • Kids Hamburger & Chips $6.50
  • Salt And Peppered Squid $10.50
    • with sweet chilli sauce
  • All served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, coleslaw and pickle on a lightly toasted bun with sauces
  • Tomato
  • Large Garden Salad $10.50
  • Grilled Scallop Salad $18.50
    • with tomato, avocado
  • Bastani Sonati $9.00
    • Saron ice cream avoured with Rosewater, cardamom cream and pistachios.
  • Maust’Mousier $4.00
    • Yogurt with shallots.
  • Panir Sabzi $6.00
    • Colourful plate of imported feta cheese, walnuts & fresh herbs.
  • Salad Shirazi $5.00
    • Fresh chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley & onion with virgin olive oil & fresh lime juice dressing
  • Gheymeh Bademjan $22.00
    • Sautéed eggplant cooked in special tomato sauce, yellow peas & onion sauce & lamb served on side of rice topped with saron and Shirazi salad.
  • Zereshk Polo $22.00
    • Basmati rice mixed with barberries served with saron chicken and a side of fresh season salad.
  • Chai o Baghlava $12.00
    • One pot of Tea served with Baghlava (for two).
  • Ice Cream $9.00
    • Vanilla, chocolate
  • Combination Tempura $17.00
    • 2 prawns, 6 vege
  • Fresh Half Shell Oyster(Half dozen/1 dozen) $18.00/$33.00
    • Seasonal
  • Nabe Udon and Sushi Set $24.00
    • Seafood noodle soup and sushi set
  • Spicy Pork $21.00
    • Pan fried thinly slice pork and vege on teppan
  • Takoyaki(6pcs)
    • Deep fried octopus ball
  • Yaki Udon $17.00
    • Pan fried udon noodle with seafood or chicken and vegetable
  • Chicken Teriyaki Sushi $11.00
  • B. Roll sushi (20 pcs) mini sushi (8 pcs) Nigiri sushi(7 pcs) $55.00
  • Teriyaki Salmon $20.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $15.00
  • Steamed dumplings(12 pieces/ 20 pieces) 7.50/$12.00
  • Prawn Tempura (6 pieces) $15.00
  • Salmon Sashimi $10.0O/$15.00/$20.00
    • (Small / Medium / Large Pack)
  • Californian-style Prawn / Californian style Salmon $16.00
  • Pan fried dumplings(12 pieces/20 pieces) $7.50/$12.00
  • Fried Pork Noodles $10.00
    • with vegetables
  • Lamb & Rice $13.9
    • Lamb with your choice of 3 sauce sauces served with rice & fresh salad
  • Baklava
    • Homemade to a traditional recipe
  • Margherita (Medium/Large) $11/$14
    • Pizza sauce & mozzarella cheese
  • Chicken & Rice $13.9
    • Chicken with your choice of 3 sauce sauces served with rice & fresh salad
  • Chicken salad $12.90
    • Chicken served with fresh salad (lettuce, tomato, red onion, carrot, red cabbage & parsley) with your choice of 3 sauces
  • Falafel and rice(vegetarian) 12.50
    • Falafel with your choice of 3 sauces served with rice and fresh salad
  • Hummus Dip
    • With garlic bread
  • Fresh salads with all the trimmings with your favourite meat or vegetarian option
  • Steak and pepper pie $3.20
  • Steak and cheese pie $3.20
  • Mince and cheese $3.20
  • Mince savoury $1.50
  • Hunger pak $26.00
  • Snak pak $7.50
  • Sausage roll $1.80
  • Mince pie $3.20
  • Sliced Lotus Roots $4.8
  • Brown Sugar Pancake $5.8
  • Tonic Gold Eggs $6.8
  • Lettuces $ 4.8
  • Preserved Egg With Tofu $6.8
  • Vermicelli $ 4.8
  • Lamb Chop $3.8
  • Black Abalone
  • Moroccan Lamb Shank (g) $24.50
    • slow cooked and served with creamy garlic potato mash, and mint & sherry wine jus
  • Spanish Rose Creme Brulee $15.00
    • served with berry compote, chantilly, and almond shortbread
  • Limon Special Spinach Gnocchi (V) $26.50
    • fresh homemade gnocchi with vine tomato and creamy basil pesto sauce
  • -add extra shank $10.00
  • ·Mushroom, Spinach and Feta Omelette (v) $16.50
    • three egg omelette filled with mushrooms & feta cheese, dressed with olive oil
  • Homemade Baklava Rich $13.50
    • rich, sweet layers of filo pastry filled with almond and walnut, served with honey and ice cream
  • Chicken Rollard (GF) $29.50
    • pan-fried free-range chicken breast filled with feta, spinach, roasted capsi- cum, and sundried tomato served with tangy plum sauce and garden salad
  • -for four $149.00
Ben Gusto

Ben Gusto

location

Address

21 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland, Auckland, 2014, New Zealand

phone

Phone

2108272870

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Dessert , European , International , Kiwi

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

Location
21 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland, Auckland, 2014, New Zealand