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

  • RAVA MASALA DOSA $10.50
  • VEG FRIED RICE $7.50
  • MUSHROOM $8.90
  • BHEL PURI $7.80
  • UPPMA $8.50
  • GUJU KACHODI $5.00
  • VEG CHOW MEIN $7.50
  • PLAIN DHOKLA PLATE $3.50
  • Bacon Burger $3.80
  • Prawns $12.00
  • Cashew Nuts $3.00
  • Bar-B-Q Pork $11.50
  • Steak Burger $3.80
  • Mussel Fritter $2.50
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $9.50
  • Steak Soft Noodles $10.00
  • Meatballs $10.5
    • Neapolitan sauce / cheese
  • Rydon Moa $45.5
    • salt & pepper calamari / chilli prawn skewers / battered tarakihi / prawn twisters / steamed mussels / fries / caper & lime tartare
  • Coconut Panna Cotta $13.0
    • raspberry consommé / berries / meringue
  • With Chicken or Prawns $15.9
  • Fish Wrap $15.9
    • crumbed fish / lettuce / red onion / lime & caper tartare
  • Cured Salmon $17.9
    • beet cured salmon / beetroot / orange / crème fraiche
  • Lamb Rump $32.5
    • herb crushed potato / charred summer vegetables / red wine jus
  • Tub Of Ice Cream $4.0
    • vanilla ice cream
  • -With smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, capers & lemon $14.50
  • Portobello mushroom (V) $18.50
    • With garlic, parmesan cream and tarragon on organic sourdough
  • Multi grain (2), bagel, bacon, spinach, avocado, tomatoes, ciabatta (2), hash brown (2), field mushroom, bratwurst sausage, free range eggs (2) $4.50
  • Raw energy salad (GF)(V) $18.50
    • Lettuce, beetroot, carrot, organic quinoa, capsicum, onion, cucumber, bean sprouts, tomato, toasted seeds, dressing and pappadum
  • Warm cajun chicken salad (GF) $19.50
    • Grilled marinated chicken breast with garden salad, bacon, cashew nuts, avocado, onion, lemon aioli and apple dressing
  • -Add bacon $4.50
  • Lamb fattoush $22.50
    • Grilled lamb black strap and lebanese salad served with lettuce, cucumber tomatoes, carrot, radishes, croutons, fresh mint, lemon, toasted walnut and sumac
  • Market fish $21.90
    • Beer battered fresh market fish with garden salad, homemade tartare sauce, aioli, lemon and fries
  • -Add Free Range Egg $2.50
  • Sticky Rice / Jasmine Rice / Satay Sauce $3.00
  • Khao Phat Muu $16.50
    • Thai style fried rice with pork mince, egg, spring onion and coriander, served with satay sauce
  • Sii Khrong Moo Yaang $16.50
    • Thai Style Pork ribs served with Jaew Sauce
  • Free Range lemongrass fried chicken, sriracha mayo, white cabbage and pickled red onion $8.50
  • Whole deep fried fish of the day served with a sauce of tamarind, garlic and chilli $23.50
  • Fried Tofu, mayo, crispy slaw with a Bangkok style dressing and coriander (V) $8.50
  • -Add Satay Sauce $3.00
  • Creamy Warm Chia Porridge (VG / DF/ GF/ V) $14
    • Creamy warm chia porridge made w/ coconut cream, cinnamon and long thread coconut. Topped w/ granola & orange poached pear
  • Free Range Chicken $7
  • Mini Chia Porridge (GF/DF/VG) $6
    • Chia soaked porridge topped with granola & orange poached pear
  • Nut & Seed Toast (GF) $6
    • Served with organic butter & honey or almond butter
  • Vegetarian Bagel (GF /VG) $14
    • Seasonal tomatoes, basil, cream cheese, pesto & spinach on a paleo bagel
  • Wild Creamy Mushrooms (GF) $19 / w bacon $21
    • Exotic, portebello and button mushrooms in a creamy parmesan sauce served with house made nut & seed loaf
  • Crunchy House Made Cinnamon & Maple Granola (GF / DF /VG / V) $15
    • Served with stewed or seasonal fresh fruits & topped w/ creamy coconut yoghurt
  • Winter Forage Bowl (GF) $14
    • Free-range chicken tenderloins, spinach, smoked paprika pumpkin, sauerkraut, beet salad & toasted seeds
  • Sausage $4.00
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich $16.50
    • served in a cornmeal roll, with coleslaw & apple sauce
  • Thai Chicken Salad $16.50
    • cucumber, pickled red onion, tomato, salad greens & crispy noodles
  • Bagel with preserves $6.50
    • jam & cream cheese
  • Eggs on Toast $11.50
    • eggs served any style
  • Smoked Salmon $4.00
  • Toasted Club Sandwich (bacon or chicken) $16.50
    • salad greens, avocado, tomato, aioli, wholemeal bread, fries
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Combination Meat $14.00
  • Sea Dog $2.60
  • Chicken $13.00
  • 1/2 Doz. Chicken Wings $6.50
  • Kumara Chips $3.50
  • Steak $3.00
  • Bar-B-Q Pork Fried Rice $12.00
  • Beef $10.00
  • SPECIAL B $13.00
    • 3 fish, $2.50 chips, 3 sausages, 3 potato fritters
  • SPECIAL C $13.00
    • 2 fish, $2.50 chips, 6 sausages
  • SPECIAL C2 $13.00
    • 2fish, $2.50 chips, 6 crabsticks
  • SPECIAL D $18.00
    • 3 fish, $4.50 chips, 5 sausages, 6 potato fritters
  • SPECIAL A $8.00
    • 2 fish, $1.50chipc, 4 potato fritters
  • SPECIAL F $22.50
    • large/steak fried rice, steak chow mein, 10 Wontonts
  • SPECIAL E $15.50
    • large/egg fried rice, sweet & sour fish
  • SPECIAL B2 $13.00
    • 3 fish, $2.50 chips, 3 crabsticks, 3 potato fritters
  • Warm orange & lime tart $12.00
    • Served with berry coulis & whipped cream
  • Garlic bread $9.00
  • -veg $14.00
  • Pollo $24.00
    • Chargrilled chicken parmesan, peppers, onion & capers
  • Charcuterie board $21.00
    • Cured meats, olives, sun dried tomato, cheese, slaw & crostini
  • Smoked fish remoulade $15.00
    • With lightly smoked fish, with a delicate remoulade mix bound with garlic aioli
  • Stables $25.00
    • Salami, chicken, lamb mince & pancetta with olives peppers & onions
  • Grilled chicken breast $23.00
    • Cheese stuffed chicken breast with spicy napolitana sauce
  • LB's Delight $18
    • fried tofu salad, cucumber, Asian herbs, sesame & linseed
  • Eggplant $12
    • sweet miso & sesame, peanut, parmesan
  • Tuna $21
    • yellowfin tuna, wasabi mayo, cucumber & wakame salad
  • Chicken curry $20
    • chilli pumpkin, lemongrass, coconut & chilli, aromatic rice
  • Tofu buns $16
    • soy & ginger, LB spicy sauce, Kaffir lime & peanut (2pcs)
  • Chirashi don $20
    • assorted raw fish, sushi rice, rolled egg, soy & yuzu dressing
  • LB ramen $18
    • miso & soy pork belly, egg, spring onion, ramen broth
  • Pork buns $16
    • Sriracha roasted pork, hoisin, spiced peanut (2pcs)
  • Toasted Bagels or Toast $10.50/$13.50
    • Basil pesto, cream cheese & sliced tomato or with bacon
  • Chicken Tenders & Aioli $14.00
    • with salad or fries
  • Kiwi Breakie $19.90
    • Bacon, free range eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), slow roast herbed tomato, creamy mushrooms, Servo hash browns, sausages & toast
  • Vegetarian Kiwi Breakfast $19.40
    • free range eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), spinach, slow roast herbed tomato, creamy mushrooms, Servo hash browns, avocado & toast
  • Servos pesto $3.00
  • Toasted Sandwich $8.50
    • with 2 fillings choose from cheese, tomato, onion, ham, mushroom, pineapple on 5 grain loaf
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • with Servo hollandaise sauce, hash brown, poached eggs on English muffins with bacon or spinach
  • Servos Hollandaise $3.50
  • Multi-Grain Bowl
    • with mixed seeds, nuts & grains, goji greek yoghurt, vanilla almond chia, fresh fruit
  • Brioche Or Freedom Toast $9
    • avocado, pistachio nut butter, seasonal jam
  • All $13
  • Seasonal Jam $8
    • with ricotta
  • Special (Changes Fortnightly) $14
  • Egg $2
  • Mushrooms
    • with soy, chilli, coriander, poached egg
  • Portobello Mushroom, Vege Patty, Over Easy Egg, Baby Spinach $12
  • + $2.00 Soup
  • SUKIYAKI-BEEF DONBURI $12.00
    • Sukiyaki is one of the most popular dish in Japan
  • POTATO CROQUETTE DOG $3.80
    • Deep fried crumbed mashed potato cake
  • POTATO CROQUETTE $2.40
    • Deep fried crumbed mashed potato cake
  • KATSU SANDWICH $4.80
    • Deep fried crumbed pork sandwich
  • COMBO DEAL
  • 1 KARAAGE DONBURI $9.50
    • Deep Fried Boneless Chicken on Rice
  • CREAMY EBI KATSU DOG $4.80
    • Deep fried crumbed creamy cake (shrimp)
  • Add Egg Quail $3
  • Blue Cod Fish Fillets Cooked with Tofu in Hot Chili Oil $32.80
  • Dan Dan Noodle (Pork, Mince and Bean Paste) $12.80
  • Griddle Cauliflower with Preserved Meat in Pot $23.80
  • Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce with Rice or Noodles
  • Stir-Fried Chicken with mixed vegetables in Spicy and Chili Sauce in Pot (Small/Large) $23.80/$38.80
  • Braised Seasonal Vegetable in Broth
  • Sichuan Classic Deep-Fried Peppery Chicken $22.80
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