Restaurant in Mamaroneck, United States
Westchester's locavore bet without Manhattan prices.
Augustine's Salumeria in Mamaroneck is the strongest locavore contemporary kitchen in Westchester at the $$$ price point, backed by a Star Wine List White Star and a 4.7 Google rating. Book 7-10 days ahead for weekends. The Italian-leaning menu and charcuterie counter make it a practical choice for date nights and special occasions without the logistics of a Manhattan reservation.
Getting a table at Augustine's Salumeria in Mamaroneck requires some planning, but the booking difficulty sits at moderate rather than grueling. You are not fighting a Resy queue at midnight here, but you should not assume a walk-in will land you a seat on a Friday or Saturday. Book a week to ten days ahead for weekend dining, and you will be fine. Weeknight tables are more forgiving. The bigger challenge is choosing: Augustine's runs nightly specials alongside its core menu, and the rotating selection makes the question of what to order genuinely difficult in the leading possible way.
Chef and co-owner Marc Taxiera has built something at 213 Halstead Ave that is harder to find than it should be in Westchester: a full-service restaurant with serious sourcing credentials, a laidback room, and a charcuterie counter operating part-time alongside the dining experience. The Star Wine List White Star recognition, published April 2023, confirms that the beverage program is taken seriously here, not an afterthought. That matters for special occasions and date nights where wine selection shapes the whole evening.
The kitchen draws on Westchester's farming network and proximity to quality fish suppliers. This is not a venue using local sourcing as a marketing line; Taxiera's Italian-leaning locavore menu is built around what the region actually produces, from grass-fed Longhorn beef to locally sourced pork to dairy from nearby producers. For Westchester diners, this also answers the question of what to compare Augustine's against: this is the kind of kitchen that holds its own against destination-worthy farms-to-table operations like Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, though Augustine's is operating at a more accessible price point and a more relaxed register.
The space is modern and comfortable with what the venue itself describes as a neighborhood vibe. That framing is accurate but undersells what the kitchen is doing. This is not a casual pizza-and-pasta neighborhood spot. The room is laidback enough that you will not feel underdressed in smart casual, but the cooking is precise enough that a special occasion dinner here lands well. For a celebration dinner for two, the counter-side charcuterie element adds an interesting pre-dinner or standalone component. For groups, the full restaurant format accommodates the occasion without the stiffness of a more formal room.
Aroma profile in a space like this, anchored by slow-braised meats, aged charcuterie, and fresh pasta, gives the room a warmth that sets the tone before the first course arrives. That sensory grounding is part of what makes Augustine's work for date nights and celebratory meals. It feels like somewhere rather than a generic dining room.
Database record confirms several dishes worth anchoring your meal around. The mafalda pasta with slow-stewed, grass-fed Longhorn beef and goat milk ricotta is described as a consistent performer. The locally sourced pork chop, grilled with pecan and onion ash, is another anchor dish. For dessert, the cannoli made from freshly pressed pizzelle offers a lighter close to the meal than a heavy chocolate or cream-forward option. Beyond these, the nightly specials are specifically flagged as menu highlights, so ask your server what came in that day before locking in your order.
Charcuterie and cheese counter at Augustine's Salumeria is the off-premise story here, and it is the right one. Charcuterie and aged cheese travel well; slow-braised pasta is more fragile. If you are shopping the counter for a home gathering or a pre-event spread, Augustine's offers something genuinely worth the detour. For the full-menu dishes, the restaurant format is where the kitchen's work is leading experienced: plated, fresh, at the right temperature. Do not route an order of the mafalda or the pork chop through a delivery app if you can avoid it. Come in, or do not bother with those dishes.
At $$$ per head, Augustine's is in a price range where Westchester diners are spending meaningfully but not at the level of a Manhattan tasting menu. The sourcing quality and the Star Wine List recognition justify the spend. For the same price tier in the wider contemporary dining category, you are getting more regional specificity and more ingredient integrity here than at most comparable suburban restaurants. If you are debating whether to splurge on a Westchester dinner versus making the trip into the city, Augustine's makes a strong case for staying local.
Peers in the $$$ contemporary category in New York and beyond offer useful reference points. Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown operates in the same locavore ethos but at $$$$ and with substantially higher booking difficulty. Augustine's is the better choice for a relaxed, mid-week dinner or a lower-pressure special occasion. César in New York City sits in the contemporary category at a comparable price register; Augustine's has the edge on sourcing transparency and the charcuterie counter component. For a broader sense of what the contemporary American dining category looks like at higher price points, compare against Lazy Bear in San Francisco or Alinea in Chicago, both at $$$$ and both considerably harder to book. Augustine's is the right answer when you want quality cooking without the logistics of a destination meal.
For more options in the area, see our full Mamaroneck restaurants guide, our full Mamaroneck bars guide, our full Mamaroneck hotels guide, and our full Mamaroneck experiences guide. If wine is a priority, our Mamaroneck wineries guide covers the regional options. For wider context on what the contemporary American category looks like at full destination level, Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg, The French Laundry in Napa, and The Inn at Little Washington are the reference points.
Start with the charcuterie counter if you want a pre-dinner component. For mains, the mafalda with slow-stewed grass-fed Longhorn beef and goat milk ricotta is a consistent choice, and the locally sourced pork chop with pecan and onion ash is another anchor dish. Always ask about the nightly specials before ordering; the kitchen uses them to feature whatever arrived fresh that day. Close with the cannoli made from freshly pressed pizzelle for a lighter dessert option.
Augustine's operates as both a full restaurant and a part-time charcuterie and cheese counter, so the format is slightly different from a standard sit-down dinner. The menu is Italian-leaning with strong locavore sourcing from Westchester farms and local fish suppliers. At $$$, you are in mid-range Westchester territory, not Manhattan pricing. The Star Wine List White Star recognition means the wine list deserves attention. Book ahead for weekends; the room fills.
Yes, with some framing. The room is laidback and modern rather than formal, which suits celebration dinners where you want quality cooking without a stiff atmosphere. The wine program has Star Wine List White Star recognition, which gives you the depth to make an occasion of the drinks selection. For a birthday, anniversary, or date night in Westchester, it is a better fit than a louder, more casual option, and significantly easier to book than a comparable experience in Manhattan.
At $$$, yes. The sourcing quality, the charcuterie counter, and a wine list with Star Wine List recognition all justify the spend within the Westchester contemporary dining category. You are not paying for a tasting menu or a Michelin-level experience, but the ingredient integrity and kitchen execution sit well above what the price point usually delivers at comparable suburban restaurants. If you are choosing between a mid-range Manhattan dinner and Augustine's, the value equation favors Mamaroneck.
The venue record does not specify seat count or private dining options, so confirm directly when booking. The restaurant format suggests it can handle small groups comfortably; for larger parties of six or more, call ahead to discuss table configuration. The charcuterie and cheese counter also makes it a practical stop for smaller groups who want a pre-event spread without a full sit-down commitment.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine’s Salumeria | Contemporary | $$$ | Augustine’s Salumeria is a restaurant in Mamaroneck, USA. It was published on Star Wine List on April 17, 2023 and is a White Star.; Chef and co-owner Marc Taxiera takes full advantage of the proximity to Westchester's top farmers and fish at Augustine's Salumeria, a full-fledged restaurant with a part-time counter proffering charcuterie and cheese. The space is laidback and modern, with a comfortable "neighborhood" vibe. There's plenty on this Italian-leaning locavore menu but the kitchen also offers a handful of nightly specials that will make choosing one oh-so-difficult. Mafalda never misses with its slow-stewed, grass-fed Longhorn beef resting over pasta topped with a goat milk ricotta. Sourced locally, the pork chop, paired with a pecan and onion ash, is wonderfully moist and grilled to perfection. End with something light and sweet like the cannoli made from freshly pressed pizzelle. | Moderate | — |
| Le Bernardin | French, Seafood | $$$$ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Atomix | Modern Korean, Korean | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Lazy Bear | Progressive American, Contemporary | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Alinea | Progressive American, Creative | $$$$ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Atelier Crenn | Modern French, Contemporary | $$$$ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
How Augustine’s Salumeria stacks up against the competition.
The neighborhood-scale room at 213 Halstead Ave is designed for relaxed dining rather than large-party events, so groups of six or more should call ahead to confirm availability. Smaller groups of two to four will find the space straightforward. The part-time charcuterie and cheese counter also makes Augustine's a reasonable choice for a pre-dinner grazing option if your group wants flexibility on format.
At $$$ per head, Augustine's delivers locavore-driven cooking sourced from Westchester's top farmers and local fish suppliers — that sourcing at this price point is the clearest argument for booking. You are not paying Manhattan tasting-menu prices for the same quality of ingredient focus, which is the core value case. If $$$ feels steep for Westchester, the charcuterie counter offers a lower-commitment way to sample the kitchen's approach.
Yes, with the right expectations set. The room is modern and comfortable with a deliberate neighborhood feel, so this is not a white-tablecloth occasion venue — it suits a birthday dinner or anniversary where the food matters more than the formality. The nightly specials and an Italian-leaning menu that changes with local sourcing give the meal a sense of occasion without requiring a prix-fixe commitment. Star Wine List awarded it White Star recognition in 2023, which supports the case for wine-forward special occasion dinners.
Augustine's operates as both a full restaurant and a part-time charcuterie and cheese counter, so clarify which experience you are booking. Chef Marc Taxiera sources from Westchester farmers and local fish, and the kitchen adds nightly specials beyond the printed menu — ask about those when you arrive. The Star Wine List White Star recognition signals a wine program worth engaging, so factor that into your budget alongside the $$$ food pricing.
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