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

  • 6 vegie samosa $2.20
  • Scallops $1.80
    • South island (battered)
  • Crab sticks $1.30
  • Chicken & avocado burger $9.00
    • Fillet of chicken, cheese, avocado, salad, lemon pepper & mayonaise or mango chutney
  • Chicken nuggets (6pcs) $4.50
  • Sweetcorn $3.50
  • Bacon $5.80
  • Ham $3.50
  • One Dozen Won ton $9.00
  • Beef In Black Bean sauce $13.50
  • Seafood Combination $12.50
    • Egg noodles with prawns, crab ,meat, scallop, squid, and fresh vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Chilli Bean Curd on Steamed Rice $11.50
  • on fried rice / soft noodle + $2.00
  • Combination Meat $13.50
  • Crab Stick $1.40
  • Teriyaki $10.00
    • Udon noodles with chicken, onion,bean shoots, carrots, spring onion, and bok choy in japanese Teriyaki sauce
  • (with fried noodles) (without fried noodles)
  • Pineapple $1.00
  • Combination $15.00
  • Paua Fritter $4.00
  • Hawaiian Burger $4.50
  • Bacon Burger $6.00
  • Fried Rice $2.50
  • BBQ Pork $13.00
  • Sausage $2.00
  • 60ml Malt Vinegar $0.60
  • Hotdog $2.80
    • Battered on a stick
  • Fish Burgers N/A
    • Three Choices, all battered, with Lemon Aioli
  • Home-made Potato Fritter $0.90
  • Battered Mussels $1.10
  • 60ml Garlic Aioli $1.80
  • Fresh Snapper $8.00
    • Grilled
  • BACON SALAD $13.50
    • streaky bacon with mixed lettuce, tomatoes, capsicum, cucumber & lime vinaigrette dressing served with pesto bread
  • THE FOOD KITCHEN'S BREAKFAST $14.50
    • two eggs any style w/ crispy bacon, grilled sausages, tomatoes, mushroom, hash brown or chips served w/ toast
  • VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST $10.00
    • hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, served w/ toast & a drink tea, coffee or juice
  • FRENCH TOAST $12.50
    • pan fried banana w/ crispy bacon, egg coated toast, served w/ maple syrup
  • STEAK & EGGS, CHIPS & SALAD $19.90
    • 400g of NZ lightly seasoned steak served w/ 2 eggs, salad & chips
  • STEAK & MASH $21.50
    • grilled sirloin steak w/ mashed potatoes or chips topped w/ creamy mushroom sauce & salad
  • CHICKEN SATAY $13.00
    • malayasian style chicken satay served w/ salad & rice w/ peanut butter sauce
  • CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD $14.50
    • chicken lightly dusted in cajun spices tossed with bacon, lentils, chick peas, cucumber & fresh green salad topped with cilantro & lime dressing
  • Homemade Soup $11.80
    • With garlic toast
  • Raw Chocolate Brownie no sugar, gluten or dairy $5.50
  • Fish & Chips $19.80
    • fresh fish of the day with Chips & Salad When Available
  • Pizza Vegetarian $17.80
  • Hummus $10.50
    • With Toasted pitta bread
  • Gluten Free Bread available extra $1.00
  • Beef Nachos $18.80
  • French Toast $17.80
    • With banana, berries, yoghurt and maple syrup
  • Mini Spring Rolls $11.50
    • Popular Starter- 4 with sweet chilli sauce
  • Battered Scallops $29.00
    • Another hunger buster! 8 plump scallops deliciously deep fried in a light tempura batter served with salad & fries
  • Cheese Burger $10.50
  • Bacon / Mushroom / Avocado $2.00
  • Bacon & Egg Burger $13.00
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • Our speciality, never changes
  • Battered Hot Dog $2.80
  • Steamed Green Lipped mussels $14.50
    • Deliciously Served in ripples secret sauce!
  • 1 Piece of Fish $3.50
  • Lamb Kebab $9.00
  • Combo 1 $9.00
    • XL Slice Pizza, Chips and 420ml Coke
  • Cheese Crust $2.50
  • Mix Kebab $9.80
  • EXTRAS Each Sauce $0.20
  • Chicken on Salad S $9.50 / L $12.00
  • Mix Supreme L $11.50 / XL $14.50
    • Lamb, chicken, onion, capsicum & mozzarella cheese
  • Bag of bread and butter $8.00
  • Cebo Ibérico hand carved ham 40g $25.00
  • Something fish (market price) -
  • Apéro charcuterie platter $29.00
  • Terrine of the day $18.00
  • Madeleines $9.00
  • Roasted cauliflower, goats curd, almond & mint $16.00
  • Goats cheese croquettes, Kamahi honey $8.00
  • Naked Burrito (GF, VO) $14.95
    • Chipotle lime grilled chicken, lime buttered rice, black beans, capsicum, carrot, red onion, corn, sprouts & yoghurt sour cream dressing (GF, VO)
  • Battered Market Fish (GFO) $20.95
    • Coleslaw, steakhouse fries, house tartar, ketchup, lemon wedges, malt vinegar
  • Lemon Pepper Calamari (GF) $14.95
    • Crispy calamari, lime aioli & mini Caesar salad/Entree
  • Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burger $18.95
    • Crispy southern fried chicken, bacon, cheese, tomato, red onion, blue cheese sauce, spicy buffalo sauce served with steakhouse fried
  • Lemon Pepper Calamari (GF) $19.50
    • Crispy calamari, lime aioli & mini Caesar salad
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Butter Chicken (GF) $19.95
    • Long grain jasmine rice & poppadum/Add Roti $3
  • Moroccan Lamb Salad (GF, VO) $17.95
    • Feta, pumpkin, red onion, cucumber, salad leaves, coriander & garlic Greek yoghurt dressing
  • SCRAMBLED EGGS $9.80
    • with toasted five grain
  • or add avocado/bacon/salmon $17.50
  • MUSHROOMS $12.50
    • with chorizo and five grain
  • MUESLI $9.80
    • with stewed plums and yogurt
  • BLAT $9.50
    • (bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado toast)
  • HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY PANCAKES $12.50
    • with raspberry sauce and yogurt/cream
  • OMELETTE $15.50
    • ham, tomato, cheese with five grain
  • or add bacon $12.80
  • Green tea pot $3.00
  • Miso Soup $2.00
  • Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Katsu, Tofu, Pork Katsu, Beef (H/M), Salmon Teriyaki, Spicy Pork $14.50
  • Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Katsu, Tofu, Prawn Tempura, Vegetarian $16.00
  • YAKI UDON $13.00
    • (stir fried udon+ miso soup) chicken seafood tofu
  • Salmon Teriyaki, Salmon Sashimi $18.00
  • Prawn Tempura 6 pcs $8.50
  • NOODLES SET $14.00
    • your choice of noodle+ salad+ 3 mini sushi rolls, Udon, Yaki Udon, ramen
  • Kids Happy Meal $6.00
    • Three slices of roast meat, chips, gravy & 1 H2GO Pure 425ml or Drumstick, chips, gravy & 1 Pepsi 355ml can range
  • -Small $2.00
  • Quarter Chicken & Chips $7.00
  • Quarter Chicken & Salad $8.50
  • Half Chicken & Salad $14.00
  • Chips $2.50
  • Whole $16.00
  • Roast Roll $6.50
    • Choice of Pork. Lamb. Beef or Chicken Served with salad, gravy & sauco Extras: Avocado or Cheese 80c
  • Mayo
  • 2. Chicken Burger $10.50
    • 100gm Marinated Tenderloins, Hamburger Bun, Rocket Tomato, Red Onion, w/Aioli & Tomato Salsa
  • Donuts w/cinnamon sugar $3
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Spring rolls $3
  • Hot dog on a stick $3
  • Pineapple fritters $2.50
  • Chicken nuggets $ 0.50
  • Medium $7.00
  • Hamburger $2.50
  • Cheese $1.00
  • Gravy $1.50/$3.50
  • Small $10.50
  • Small $10.50
  • Large Chicken Combo (2 Large Thighs + 4 Potatoes) $7.50
  • $10 Combo (3 Chicken Pieces + 3 Chips or 6 Potatoes)
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