Augustine’s Salumeria

Verdict: Worth the effort to book, especially for Westchester locals who want locavore cooking without Manhattan prices or Manhattan crowds

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 Room and the Experience

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.

What to Order

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.

On Takeout and Delivery

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.

Price and Value

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.

How It Compares

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.