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

  • Steak & egg $4.50
  • Paua fritters $2.50
  • Egg $4.00
  • Sausage $1.20
  • Fishcakes $2.50
  • Plain $3.00
    • sauce or mustard
  • Curry rolls $2.50
  • Won ton $1.80
  • Fries and Chipotle Mayo $8.00
  • Hot Wings $14.00
  • Shredded Chook
    • Pickled onion, corn, cabbage & chipotle mayo
  • (a flour tortilla inside out pizza)
  • Deep Fried Avocado
    • chipotle mayo & pink pickle
  • House-made Tortilla Chips w guacamole $8.50
  • Cantina Loaded Fries $13.00
    • with pulled pork queso cheese, jalapenos, chipotle or BBQ sauce
  • Zucchini w. sweet corn, con queso, pepita crumb bean
  • Chicken feast $ 30.90
    • 9 pieces of chicken,regular chips, 2-355-ml coca cola can
  • Snack box $ 5.90
    • 1 piece of chicken,regular chips
  • Lunch box $ 7.90
    • regular chips
  • Mini feast $ 9.90
    • 2 pieces of chicken,regular chips, 355-ml coca cola can
  • Bargain box $ 20.90
    • 6 pieces of chicken, regular chips, 355-ml coca cola can
  • Dinner box $ 9.90
    • 3 pieces of chicken,regular chips
  • Family feast $ 39.90
    • 12 pieces of chicken,2 regular chips, 2-355 ml coca cola cans
  • Kakeage $8.90
  • Big Prawn N/A
  • Lamb $4.50
  • Beef $8.90
  • Spring Roll N/A
  • Oyster $4.90
  • White fish wing $7.00
  • Purple Salmon N/A
  • Grilled Haloumi Salad $16.50
    • garlic croutons, tomato chunks, olves, fresh basil & balsamic reduction
  • Thai Chicken Salad $16.50
    • cucumber, pickled red onion, tomato, salad greens & crispy noodles
  • Smoked Salmon $4.00
  • Mince on Toast $16.50
    • with poached egg
  • Bacon & Eggs $12.50
    • any style & toast
  • Bagel with preserves $6.50
    • jam & cream cheese
  • Soup of the day $10.50
    • served with toast
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $16.50
    • salad greens, aioli and lemon
  • DRUM STICK $3.30
  • LAMB $8.00/$6.50
  • 2 SHANK $26.00
  • PORK $7.50/$6.00
  • KUMARA $0.90
  • PUMPKIN $0.90
  • GOLDEN POTATO $0.70
  • BEEF $12.00/$15.00/$19.00
  • Pork Cashew Nuts $13.00
  • Won Ton Soup $8.50
  • Cheese $2.50
  • With Rice
  • Pork Chow Mein $10.00
  • Spring Roll $1.80
  • Sweet & Sour Won Ton
  • For Burger & Toasted Sandwiches
  • Curry Roll $2.50
  • Snapper regular Size $7.90
  • Donut $1.50
  • Fish Nugget 2 for $2.00
  • Tarakihi Regular Size $6.90
  • Works Burger(meat pattie, salad, bacon, egg, pineapple, potato fritter) $8.50
  • Seafood Pack $6.50
    • oyster, mussel, crab stick, squid ring, prawn cuttlet
  • Chips $4.20
  • Curry Rice $13
  • Gamja Tang $15
    • Spicy pork bone soup with rice (1person)
  • Soondae Kuk $14
  • Soondubu Jjigae $14
    • Spicy Jelly Tofu soup with egg and rice
  • Tteok Manduguk $14
    • Rice cake and dumpling soup
  • -Add Cheese $16
  • Jokbal $50
    • Pig foot cooked with soy sauce
  • Jin Mandu $10
    • Steamed dumpling
  • Boiled mable goby with bean sprouts in hot chili oil $38
  • Shanghai flavoured stewed pork & bamboo shoot soup $22
  • Wonton filled with pork & vegetable $12
  • Griddle cooked beef offal $20
  • Shanghai shao mai $6
  • Duck & bamboo shoots soup $26
  • Oyster
    • Sashimi, steamed with garlic & glass noodles, steamed
  • Tofu $12
    • with preserved eggs
  • Deep Fried Chicken Wings with Salad $11.00
    • Chicken Wings 2 pieces / Potato / Apple / Mixed Fruit
  • Curry Sauce or Deep Fried Fish Balls $8.00
    • Deep Fried Fish Balls / Thai Sweet Chilli or Curry Sauce
  • Iron Plate Black Pepper Beef with Rice $18.00
    • Beef / Corn / Cheese / Spring Onion / Sesame with Rice
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.00
  • Shrimp & Crab Net Spring Rolls $8.00
  • Pork Cutlet Noodle Soup $17.00
    • Grilled Pork Cutlet / Chicken Base Soup
  • Baked Fish Fillet with Spinach Bechamel Sauce on Rice $18.00
    • Spinach Bechamel Sauce / Fish Fillet / Corn / Cheese / Mushroom / Broccoli
  • Iron Plate Ox-Tongue with Rice $20.00
    • Ox-Tongue with Rice
  • Egg on Toast $9.50
    • Free range eggs in any style with house baked toasted bread
  • -with smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese $11.50
  • John's Breakfast $9.50
    • Fresh slices of tomato and ripe avocado with house baked toasted bread
  • -Made with Champagne ham, cheese and tomatoes $15.50
  • Blueberry Pancakes $15.90
    • With seasonal fruits, crispy bacon and Canadian maple syrup
  • Seared Steak Sandwich $17.90
    • Tender aged scotch fillet served with Dijon Mustard, camembert, crispy deli bacon and grilled field mushrooms served on house baked toasted ciabatta
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast $12.50
    • Field and button mushrooms cooked in reduced cream, white wine with house baked toasted ciabatta
  • Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Spinach, Avocado $3.00
  • Trio De Sorbet $10
    • Premium Berry, lemon & feljoa sorbet
  • Roasted Veggie Salad $19
    • Prawn or Smoked Salmon, with roasted seasonal vegetables, sundried tomato, walnuts and goat cheese on a bed of baby rocket
  • Creamy Mushrooms & Chorizo Sausage $14
    • Served on Turkish pride bread
  • Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables $6.5
  • Nachos $15
    • Chilli con carne mixed with beans on corn chips with guacamole, salsa & sour cream
  • Gambas Al Ajillo $15
    • Herb & paprika marinated prawns, pan seared with garlic butter
  • Calamari Salad $17
    • Pan fried calamari rings on mixed green salad tossed with organic tomato and cucumber, drizzled with homemade lemon & honey vinaigrette
  • Avocado / Baked Beans / Hash Brown / Field Mushrooms / Spinach / Bacon / Smoked Salmon / Eggs $5
  • Lamb or Chicken with rice $14.00
  • Kabsa Lamb or Chicken $15.00
  • Lamb Kebab $9.00
  • Whole Chicken $25.00
  • Chicken Kebab $9.00
  • Half Chicken $15.00
  • Mix Kebab $10.00
  • Mansaf $15.00
  • Stir-fried Tofu with Salt-egg-yolk $18.80
  • Stir-Fried Water Fresh Crawfish in Thirteen Spice Sauce (1/2 kg/ 1 kg) $36/$68
  • Boiled Blue Cod Fish Filets with Needle Mushroom in Tomato Sauced $34.80
  • Steam Root of Lotus Filled with Sticky Rice with Sweet Osmanthus Sugar $11.80
  • Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Thick Broad-Bean Sauce $19.80
  • Deep-Fried Duck Chin with Salt and Pepper $19.80
  • Stir-fried Eggplant with Round Bean in Brown Sauce $22.80
  • Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Chili Pepper $19.80
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