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

  • Muska $13.50
    • Spinach, feta cheese, fib pastry
  • Calamari tava (GF) $13.50
    • Pan fried calamari, garlic butter, fresh salad, fresh lemon, mixed spices
  • Izgara kofte $14.50
    • Free range spring lamb mince, free range beef mince, garlic, bread crumbs, mixed spices, fresh salad, garlic sauce
  • S.D tabuli $4.00
  • Grilled tomatoes with oregano $5.00
  • Sigara $13.50
    • Free range spring lamb mince mixed vegetables mixed spices
  • Hummus with bread (GF) $10.00
    • Chickpeas garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice
  • Falafel $12.50
    • French fires or rice
  • Chicken kebab on rice
  • -Ham burger $14.40
  • Lamb satay kebab $11.90
  • Vegetarian roll $6.90
  • seasoned wedges & sour cream $5.00
  • Lamb burger $9.90
  • Combo deal add a 420ml & fries for $5.00
  • Falafel & hummus $6.40
  • PANEER PAKORA 12.50
    • (Home made cheese dipped in chick Pea batter & deep fried.)
  • BOLLYWOOD BANQUET $40 (per person)
    • Entrees: (Samosa, Prawn Pakora, Chicken Tikka and Keema Kebab) Main Course: (Butter Chicken, King Prawn Masala, Beef Vindaloo, & Veg Korma, Rice, Naan & condiments (Minimum for two people) >>
  • TAWA 18.50
    • Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Vegetable cooked in barbeque style in spices & served on a hot plate
  • PALAK PANNER 10.00
    • (Fresh spinach cottage cheese cooked in a mild gravy straight from North India)
  • ONION KULCHA / LAMB MINCE 4.90
  • FISH TIKKA HALF 15.50 FULL 25.50
    • (Boneless pieces of seasonal Fish wrapped in herbs and spices, smoked in Tandoori oven)
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA 18.90
    • (Tender chicken fillets roasted in the Tandoor Oven and cooked with onions, capsicum and spices.)
  • GOAT HANDI 18.50
    • Goat meat cooked with an exotic blend of Indian herbs and spices with bones
  • Napoletana MTR $39 STD $19.50
    • Tomato pulp, mozzarella, anchovies, oregano, extra virgin olive oil
  • Pane $4.50
    • House-made Italian style bread baked fresh daily
  • Calamari $14.50
    • Salt and pepper squid
  • D'oro MTR $44 STD $21.50
    • Caramelised onions, mozzarella, champagne ham, rosemary, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil
  • Margherita MTR $39 STD $19.50
    • Tomato pulp, mozzarella, basil, parmesan, extra virgin olive
  • Pugliese MTR $44 STD $21.50
    • Tomato pulp, mozzarella, oregano, chilli, garlic, capers, olives, anchovies, red onion, feta cheese
  • Marinara MTR $38 STD $19
    • Tomato pulp, roasted garlic, oregano, basil, extra virgin olive oil
  • Arancini $12.50
    • Tomato risotto balls filled with mozzarella, peas
  • Fish n' Chips $29.00
    • with tartare garden salad large
  • Chicken fillets fat Chips
  • Monday
    • 2 for 1
  • Sunday
    • kids eat free
  • Silverdale $19.50/$25.50
    • pineapple ham
  • The Union Classic Caesar Salad(add chicken$6.00) $19.50
  • Thursday
    • 2 for 1 Pizza
  • 250Gm Scotch Fillet $35.90
    • fat chips, onion rings, barnaise
  • Wonton $0.80
  • Fish x 4
  • Bacon $2.50
  • Kumara Chips $5.00
  • Egg $3.00
  • 3 Chicken Nuggets
  • Chicken Dog $5.00
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Rustic cut fries with aioli $4.50
  • Gluten free bread $2.50
  • Creamy mushrooms on toast $14.00
    • Field and button mushrooms cooked in reduced cream, white wine house baked toasted ciabatta
  • Eggs on toast $7.00
    • Eggs any style on your choice of multigrain or ciabatta
  • Free range egg $1.50
  • Chorizo and spud crush $16.00
    • Grilled chorizo, herb roasted potatoes caramelized onion,wilted spinach and poached eggs
  • Homemade hash cake $14.00
  • Mushroom, tomatoes, spinach $3.00
  • With Homemade Smoked Chicken $14.00
  • Lemon Peppered Calamari
    • with Asian slaw & caper, mustard mayo brie, ciabatta bread and fried kumara with
  • Four Season Salad $10.00
  • Sausage
  • Grilled Halloumi Cheese
  • Each $ 4.50
  • Free Range Egg Omelette $15.00
    • slice mushrooms, onion, tomato & cheese
  • Gluten Free Bread
  • NIGIRI $8.80
    • 5 pcs
  • SALMON ROLL $8.80
    • 5 pcs
  • SALMON $5.50
    • 4 pcs
  • MIXED $6.70
    • 6 pcs
  • DELUX PACK $9.80
  • MISO SOUP $2.00
  • COMBINATION $8.80
  • SALMON $9.00
    • 7 pcs
  • Warm Chicken Avocado Salad $15.50
    • with a pumpkin & passionfruit compote fresh herb marinated chicken breast seared and served on a lightly dressed salad with kumara wafer
  • Porridge $10.50
    • cooked oats topped with banana slice served with a side of brown sugar, cream and dried fruit compote
  • Eggs Benedict (Bacon/Salmon) $15.00/$16.00
    • toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
  • Seasonal Wedges $8.50
    • topped with crispy bacon bits & cheese served with choice of,sour cream or sweet thai chili sauce or tomato relish
  • Smoked Salmon Scramble $16.00
  • French Toast $16.00
    • vanilla and cinnamon French toast made with fresh brioche served with grilled banana and streaky bacon drizzled with maple syrup
  • Omelettes $17.00
    • either 5 grain or ciabatta toast served with tomato relish
  • Muesli $11.90
    • muesli served with fruit salad and topped with yoghurt
  • Croguette (2 pieces) $5.00
  • Fresh Oysters (2 pieces) $5.00
  • Crumbed Oysters (2 pieces) $5.00
  • Sashimi Set $14.00
  • Tuna Mini Don $6.00
  • Dumplings Set $14.00
  • Seafood Katsu (2 pieces) $4.00
  • Ebi Katsu (2 pieces) $9.00
  • The Vege Bagel $12
    • Avocado, tomato, haloumi, rocket, aioli, tabasco and tomato pesto
  • The Basic $5.5
    • Toasted bagel with house made 5 berry jam & lemon curd
  • The Kransky Bagel $11
    • Specialty Westmere kransky, tasty cheese, tomato, rocket, aioli and relish
  • The Cab Bagel $10
    • Chicken, avocado, bacon, rocket, aioli
  • Breakfast Salad $16
    • Rocket, parmesan, bacon, cherry tomatoes, avocado a poached egg
  • The Bene Bagel $16
    • Your choice of crispy bacon, smoked salmon or vege. Two poached eggs, spinach, fresh hollandaise on an open bagel
  • Chicken Salad $16
    • Lemon a thyme chicken, mesclun, cherry tomatoes, avocado, crispy bacon, bagel croutons and dijon vinaigrette
  • Omelette $15
    • Baby spinach, tomato, bacon, tasty cheese served with house made tomato relish
  • Salmon hash stack $17.9
    • With poached egg / hollandaise / tomato salsa / balsamic glaze.
  • Chevre goat cheese and mushroom on toast $20.9
    • With roast vine tomato / soft poach egg / toasted ciabatta / red wine reduction.
  • STONEGRILL DINING $14.9
    • Caribbean Jerk Chicken Spears or Tiger Prawns Served with your choice of:Fries or Green Salad or Garlic Mashed Potato or Seasoned Wedges
  • DEGREE WRAP $14.9
    • Chicken or Pulled Pork or Mushroom, Feta & Olives / Lettuce / Tomato / Red Onion / Aioli
  • Mushroom
  • Fruit Salad $14.9
    • Seasonal fruit with natural yoghurt
  • FISH GOUJONS $14.9
    • Fries / Salad Tartare Sauce
  • Moroccan lentil $16.9
    • Two poach egg, toasted ciabatta, thick yogurt and zatar.
  • Pancakes $12.50
  • Omelette $15.50
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
  • Scrambled Eggs $15.50
  • Mustard English N/A
  • Chicken Nibbles $8 for 6
    • $15 for 12 and $21 for 18 (Our Own Spicy BBQ, Buffalo or Sriracha)
  • Sauces Available 50c extra as sides
  • Kumara Chips $3.50
    • per 1/2 scoop
  • Tomato N/A
  • SouthWestern Chipotle (house made) N/A
  • Lamb Burger $10.00
    • comes with fresh red onion and Swiss cheese
  • Mustard American N/A
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