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.

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  • Buffalo Mozzarella Marinated with Creme Fraiche and Herbs on Toasted Turkish $20.00
  • Cardamon, Coconut and Vanilla Porridge with Poached Pear $12.00
  • Agria Potato Rosti, Free Range Eggs and Honey roasted Bacon, Smokey Tomato sauce $22.00
  • - Add Fried Egg $20.00
  • Crumpet, Blackberry Compote, Mascarpone, Fred's Honeycomb $16.00
  • Toasted Muesli, Rhubarb, Coconut Yogurt Pannacotta $12.00
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
  • Brushetta of Smashed Avocado, Lime, Coriander and Goat Cheese $18.00
  • Garlic pita bread $3.50
  • Falafel on rice
  • All our kebabs come with lettuce, tabbouleh, onion, tomato, red cabbage, carrot and hummus.
  • Combo deal add a 420ml & garlic pita for $4.50
  • -Lrg $12.90
  • -Ham burger $14.40
  • Lamb satay on rice
  • Chicken satay kebab $11.40
  • Baigan Masala $13.00
    • Fresh eggplant cooked with spicy gravy of spring onion, garlic & array of spices.
  • Banana Split $7.00
    • Banana Halves served with choice id Ice Cream and Chef’s special sauce
  • Egg Malai Kofta $12.00
    • Egg kofta cooked in onion, tomato and creamy cashew nut gravy with Chefs special Spices
  • Tava Naan $2.00
  • Surati Ghotalo $11.00
    • Indian Road side delicacy of shredded hard boiled eggs.
  • Veg Pulav $10.00
    • Basmati rice infused in spices, marinated paneer, vegetables and garnished with fresh coriande
  • Australian Fry $12.00
    • Sunny side up eggs topped with boiled egg yolk gravy of spices (medium to hot gravy)
  • Jeera Rice $3.00
  • Mix $11 / $13
  • Falafel $10 / $12
  • Mix $11 / $13
  • Salad $4.00
  • Falafel $9 / $11
  • Chicken $9.5 / $11.5
  • Lamb $10 / $12
  • Lamb $9 / $11
  • V-grill seafood platter $33.90
    • Fresh half shell oysters, steamed mussels, seared scallops and prawns, lightly battered tarakihi, salt & pepper squid
  • Garlic bread $10.90
    • Toasted focaccia with garlic butter, parmesan and sunflower seeds
  • Seafood pot $25.90
    • Scallops, prawns, mussels, squid and fresh fish in a white wine and tomato couli served with fresh lemon and toasted bread
  • Bread & dips $10.90
    • Oven warmed bread with assorted dips
  • Fresh new zealand oysters
    • Natural pacific half shell oysters, served with lemon, chardonnay vinegar and toasted bread
  • Seafood pot $27.90
    • Scallops, prawns, mussels, squid and fresh fish in a white wine and tomato couli served with fresh lemon and toasted bread
  • -Sauteed seasonal vegetables
  • -Thick cut fries
  • Chicken Jalfrazie $14.9
    • Chicken cooked with vegetables.
  • Mango Kulfi $5
  • Nuggets & Chips (Chicken / Fish) $6.5
  • Oriental Platter $14
    • Assorted spring rolls, wontons and cocktail samosa. served with sweet chilli sauce, plum sauce.
  • Indian Kitchen Special Fish Curry $17.5
    • Tender Succulent fish cooked with onions, fenugreek and spices
  • Onion Kulcha $4.5
  • Chocolate Fudge Cake $7
  • Paneer Tikka Masala $13.5
    • Paneer cooked with onion, capsicum and spices.
  • Vegetarian $5.50
  • -Crumbed $5.20
  • -Onion, egg or pineapple $0.80
  • fish and egg $6.80
  • Corn(homemade) $2.80
  • banana $1.50
  • Egg $4.50
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Garlic taste chicken wing $16.00
  • Cucumber with mustard taste $15.00
  • Seafood fried noodle $18.00
  • Fish Ball $2.00
  • Fried tofu with salt and pepper $12.00
  • Mapo Tofu meat $18.00
  • Beef brisket on rice $18.00
  • Pickle pork skin $12.00
  • Chicken, cranberry, brie & croutons tossed through a fresh green salad $15.00
  • Ratatouille $16.50
    • courgette, onion and capsicum ratatouille w/ a fresh tomato sauce
  • Mussel fritters $18.50
    • w/ a garden salad, mango & peach chutney & caramelised onions
  • The boss $18.00/$22.00
    • bacon, chicken, ham, caramelised onion, mushroom, cream cheese and BBQ sauce (M/L)
  • Lady & the tramp $16.00/$20.00
    • tomato, meatballs, spaghetti, parmesan cheese and herbs (M/L)
  • Chicken little $16.00/$20.00
    • chicken, cranberry, brie and spinach (M/L)
  • Pepperoni $14.00/$18.00
    • pepperoni, mushroom and basil (M/L)
  • Char grilled steak $22.00
    • 300gm sirloin cooked to your liking w/ caramelised onion, red wine demi, fried eggs, salad & fries
  • Croissant toasted $3.80
  • Bacon & Egg $3.00
  • Chicken spring rolls $3.00
  • Hot chips $2.50
  • Bacon & Egg Quiche $3.50
  • Chicken cordon bleu $2.80
  • Steak & Pepper $3.00
  • Gourmet Hot Dog $3.00
  • Combination Sushi Special $20.00
    • 6 pcs of nigiri and 9 pcs of sushi
  • Vegetable Gozen $25.00
    • Vegetable tempura, vege sushi, tofu, wakame salad, pickles, and fruit
  • Served with sushi, mixed tempura, and ice cream
  • Chickenkatsu Set $15.90
    • with rice, miso soup & salad). deep-fried crumbed chicken cutlet
  • Chicken Donburi $14.90
    • Marinated pan-fried chicken and veges
  • Tonkatsu Set $15.90
    • with rice, miso & salad. Deep-fried crumbed pork cutlet
  • Beef Tataki $10.00
    • thinly sliced seared peppered beef served with Ponzu vinegar sauce
  • Gyoza $6.00
    • 6pcs of deep fried vegetarian parcels with sweet & sour sauce
  • Jaffa tart $6.00
    • Served with caramelized orange and vanilla king ice-cream
  • Coconut pannacotta $5.00
    • With mango and lime tapioca, and pistachio biscotti
  • Battered market fish (V) $10.00
    • Served with polenta chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce
  • (GF) = Gluten free / (EXP) = Express item / (V) = Vegetarian / (V+) = Vegan lunch options vailable as indicated below please notify staff if you require these options
  • Dark chocolate tart $5.00
    • With macerated orange and cointreau cream chantilly garnished with pulled sugar
  • Thyme scented panna cotta $6.00
    • With compressed pineapple
  • Pulled pork sliders $10.00
    • With onion marmalade, blue cheese, pear and endive salad, and chipped potatoes
  • Downhome seafood and chorizo gumbo (EXP) $10.00
    • With fresh steamed rice, homemade grissini and garnished with creole tomato foam
  • French toast $15.00
    • With fried banana bacon & maple syrup
  • -Salmon $17.00
  • -Bacon $15.00
  • Eggs benedict
    • 2 poached eggs on bagel with spinach
  • Big break fast $17.00
    • Bacon, eggs tomato, mushroom sausages, fried potato & toast
  • Vege omelette $14.00
    • 3 egg omelette-vege & feta & cheddar served on toast
  • Mix Kebab $10.00
  • Half Chicken $15.00
  • Grilled Fish rice & salad $20.00
  • Lamb Shesh / Chicken Shesh $14.00
  • Whole Chicken $25.00
  • Shawarma with Chips $14.00
  • Lamb Kebab $9.00
  • Chicken Kebab $9.00
  • Mushroom on Toast $9.50
    • w Poach egg or bacon
  • Pancakes $8.50
    • w Berry compote and maple syrup
  • Eggs on Toast $7.50
    • Poach or fried $8.50 / Chives scramble
  • Gourmet Breakfast $13.00
    • Sausages, hashcake, bacon, grilled tomato, mushrooms, eggs any style on toast
  • Eggs Benedict $11.50
    • Bacon / Ham, hashcake, spinach, egg
  • Smoked Salmon & Scrambled egg on Toast $10.50
  • Pancake $8.50
    • Mixed berries, maple syrup
  • Bagel $7.00
    • Cream cheese, Tomato, Avocado and Pesto
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