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

  • CHETTINAD/CHICKEN/LAMB/BEEF $9.99
    • black pepper garlic ginger based meat curry cooked in onion based gravy
  • SALAD $2.00
  • DAL MAKHANI $9.99
    • lentils cooked in spices & cream
  • SHAHI PANEER $9.99
    • cheese in a rich tomato and butter gravy
  • BUTTER NAAN $3.50
    • traditional layer bread cooked in clay oven
  • MALABARI PRAWN/FISH $12.99
    • fish fillets cooked in coconut cream sliced capsicum and onion based gravy
  • LACHA PRATHA $3.50
    • flaky whole meal bread
  • CHICKEN/FISH NUGGETS AND CHIPS $4.99
  • Falafel $1.00
  • Big Feed $21.00
    • 2 thighs + 4 other pieces + large chips + 1X1.5 pepsi range
  • Mixed
    • chicken & lamb
  • Mini Rice $5.00
  • Chips Large $5.00
  • Rice Dishes $10.00
  • Falafel
  • Kebabs $8.00
  • 7. Tonkatsu Combination Set $20.90
    • (Deep-fried pork, Fish cutlet)
  • 6 pcs & 4 pcs for S $15.90
  • 54. Edamame $6.90
    • Boiled soy bean
  • 3. Ox-tongue $4.90
  • 1. Caterpillar Roll $14.90
    • (Teriyaki eel with avocado)
  • 31. Teriyaki Combination $20.90
    • Chicken, Beef, Fish Teriyaki
  • 55. Agedashi Tofu $8.90
    • Deep fried tofu with sauce
  • Sashimi Moriawase
    • (Assorted fish & seafood combination)
  • LARGE WHOLE CAKE $32.00
  • FILLED CHICKEN CROISSANT $5.80
  • GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLL $2.00
  • RICH CHOCLATE MUD CAKE $3.80
  • GOURMET STEAK & CHEESE $4.20
  • FRESH APPLE TURNOVER $3.80
  • GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN SPRING ROLL $6.00
  • HAM EGG CHEESE $4.80
  • Plain $3.00
  • Prawn / Combination Meats $12.80
  • Prawn $13.50
  • Mars Bar $2.50
  • Hot Dog $1.50
  • Satay Chicken $11.00
    • Thick egg noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables in satay sauce
  • Thai Sweet Chilli Beef $11.00
    • Egg noodles with beef and fresh vegetables in a Thai sweet chilli sauce
  • Chicken / Beef / Pork $11.50
  • COZZE DI BASIL $14.00/ $20.00
    • - Mussles with garlic basil and white wine cream sauce
  • POLLO MARSALA: $27.00
    • - Chicken breast cooked with creamy marsala sauce and mushrooms
  • VITELLO FLORENTINE $27.00
    • - Veal scaloppine topped with spinach and mozzarella in white wine sauce with mushrooms
  • Lasagna
    • Layer of pasta filled with beef mince and cheesy bechamel in tomato sauce
  • Spaghetti alla Bolognese
    • Traditional northern Italian meat sauce with ground beef served Owen Spaghetti
  • Scaloppine Marsala
    • Veal scaloppine in a creamy marsala sauce with mushrooms
  • Pollo di stille Siciliano
    • Spicy chicken breast simmered in a sauce of red wine, garlic, tomato and red capsicum then topped with spinach mozzarella and grilled
  • Pollo di stille Siciliano
    • Spicy chicken breast simmered in a sauce of red wine, garlic, tomato and red capsicum then topped with spinach mozzarella and grilled
  • Mix S($11.00) L($13.50)
  • All in one L($15.00)
  • All in one L ($15.00)
  • Hot chips $4.00
  • Hawaiian $12.00
    • Ham, pineapple, mozzarella
  • Mix S($9.90) L($12.50)
  • Lamb $13.50
  • Bbq chicken $12.00
    • Chicken, bbq sauce, mozzarella
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don $11.50
    • Grilled Teriyaki Chicekn with Salad & Rice
  • Unagi Don $18.50
    • Grilled Eel With Salad & Rice
  • Vegetable Udon $9.50
  • Teriyaki Beef Don $11.50
    • Grilled Teriyaki Beef with Salad & Rice
  • Teriyaki Salmon Don $12.50
    • Grilled Teriyaki Salmon with Salad & Rice
  • Salmon Sashimi Don $15.50
  • Curry Tonkatsu Don $13.50
    • Deep Fried Crumbed Pork with Salad & Rice, Curry On Top
  • Chicken Katsu Don $11.50
    • Deep Fried Crumbed Chicken with Salad & Rice
  • Chicken Nugget $0.80
  • Fish - Tarakihi $4.50
  • Southern Fried Chicken - Snack Box $9.50
    • 1 Thigh + 1 Drumstick + Chips + Coke 355ml
  • Golden Potato $0.70
  • Corn Fritter $2.20
  • Chicken Spring Roll $2.80
  • Squid Ring - 6 Pack $4.20
  • Deep Fried Sausages $7.50/$10.00/$13.00
    • served with mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, hot gravy and sauce of your choice
  • Chicken $11.50
  • Snack Box $3.50
    • 1 Thigh & Chips
  • Satay Combination $14.00
  • 5 Pieces Pack $9.80
    • 2 Thigh, 2 Drumstick, 1 Wing & Chips
  • Bacon $3.00
  • Crispy Chicken (whole) $13.90
  • Steak $10.00
  • Ham $2.50
  • Beef and boar burger $22.50
    • 180 grams of prime beef & pork mince with beetroot, mustard pickle, grilled onions, mesclun, streaky bacon and truss tomato all served on a fresh brioche bun with hand cut wedges
  • Steak fries $7.00
    • with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Chicken parmigiana $20.00
    • chicken breast, napolitano sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, waldorf and watercress salad
  • Add 3.00 For (gf)
  • Lamb rump 200g $25.00
    • pea risotto and harissa with a green herb oil
  • Salad $8.50
    • tomato, feta and olive with a balsamic glaze
  • Goan paneer wraps $13.50
    • cottage cheese, curried cauliflower and tomato, chilled cucumber yoghurt with a red onion, cucumber and corriander salad (v)
  • Beef rump 200g $23.00
    • red wine jus, petit salad with hand cut wedges
  • Pasta $7.00/C$11.00
  • Chicken Kebab $10.50/C$14.90
  • Vegetables with lamb or chicken $11.50
  • Lamb or Chicken on Chips $9.50
  • Mixed Lamb/Chicken & Rice Combo $14.90
  • Extra Cheese Add $1.00
  • C=Combo
  • Lamb / Chicken / Mixed S$8.00/M$10.50L$12.50
  • Smash pear or avocdo $6.90/$11.90
    • Sourdough with peas, mint & parmesan or avocado, lemon juice & feta cheese
  • (7 am - 2 pm)
  • -Sauté button mushroom/ roasted baby carrot/ portobello mushroom/ potato rosti/ orange kumara/ mashed potato/ parmesan cheese roasted potato/ bacon/ halloumi/ chorizo/pickled baby beetroot $5.00
  • Herb baked salmon fillet $20.90
    • Balsamic caramelized onion, quinoa & sweetcorn,broccli & zucchini apple puree
  • House smoked salmon dagel $12.90
    • Sumac & pink peppercorn, cream cheese & radish
  • (11 am-2 pm)
  • Warm berbere spice lamb salad $20.90
    • Freekeh, cucumber, slow cooked tomato, dates, pistachio nuts, yoghurt & pomegranate
  • Free range eggs with toast $9.90
    • Poached, fried or scrambled eggs on sourdough or 5 grain/ GF breads $2.00
  • Ham $ 3.20
  • Steak & Onion $ 3.40
  • Smoked Fish $ 3.70
  • Chicken $ 3.60
  • Chicken & Vegetable $ 3.60
  • Steak & Cheese $ 3.70
  • Salad $ 1.90
  • Mince & Cheese $ 3.40
  • Fish and chips $20.00
    • Our very own lotus beer battered fish, served with chunky fries, market salad and tartare sauce.
  • -Cajun beef $6.50
  • Potato gratin $6.50
  • Spicy chicken bites (GF) $16.50
    • Chicken pieces coated in spices and flash fried, with rocket slaw, McClure pickle and sriracha chilli aioli.
  • Vege patch (GF) (V) $17.50
    • Mixed leaves, cherry tomato, cucumber, snow pea shoots, roasted garlic, baby beetroot, mixed seeds, dressing.
  • Key lime pie $9.50
    • Our version of an american classic. made with new zealand limes and served with whipped cream, raspberry coulis and lime zest.
  • Rack of lamb (GF) $34.50
    • Hawke's bay lamb rack with potato gratin, cauliflower puree, baby carrots and rosemary & garlic jus.
  • Chicken liver, bacon & brandy paté $14.50
    • Home made paté served with onion jam, McClure pickle and crostini.
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