Calcutta Wrap and Roll

Looking for delicious, authentic Indian food with the fresh taste of home cooking? We discovered Calcutta Wrap and Roll when it got rave reviews from our neighbors who are Indian food connoisseurs. We decided to check out the restaurant and were pleasantly surprised! It is now our go-to Indian restaurant.

Located in the heart of Ardsley at 465 Ashford Avenue (off the Ardsley Avenue exit off the Sawmill Parkway), Calcutta Wrap and Roll was started by Dr. Shishir Bhattacharya (“Dr. B”) and his wife, Sumita with two other partners, the Sahas (Chitta and Sohini) and the Cocuccis (Hugo and Maria). The Bhattacharyas, who are passionate about food, dreamt of opening a restaurant because they missed the kinds of food they had eaten growing up in India. A little over a year ago, this dream became a reality when they opened their restaurant in Ardsley. “We couldn’t find a restaurant in Westchester that served the Kati rolls

Calcutta Chicken Roll

What makes Calcutta Wrap and Roll special is the owners’ attention to detail. Dr. B has spent long hours in his home kitchen perfecting the rolls, the “Samosa” appetizer and the spicy “Dr. B’s Chicken Chatpata” which are served at the restaurant. The Bhattacharyas, along with the Sahas, have used their personal family recipes to create home-style dishes that are a hallmark of Calcutta Wrap & Roll. “We want our restaurant to provide the quality of food that we would eat at home.”

Paneer Tikka

There are special lunch platters, served from 11am to 3pm, which are not only delicious, but a bargain. These thalis, (plates) priced at $7.99-$9.99, include dish chicken, lamb or tandoori meats as well as one vegetable (choice of Aloo Tamatar, Aloo Gobi, Chorchori or Chhole) plus Raita and a choice of rice or naan.

For dinner, we love the Chicken Tikka Masala, cooked entirely with white meat, the Lamb/Goat Biryani, is Basmati rice flavored with saffron and cooked with either lamb or goat in an exotic blend of spices, and the Chicken Vindaloo. Dr. B. explains that even though many restaurants add potatoes and peppers to their vindaloo, he does not add these “fillers” which take away from the authenticity and rich taste of this dish. All the dishes can be made mild, medium or hot.

Those on a gluten free diet will find a plethora of delicious options at Calcutta Wrap and Roll where instead of wheat based flour, several dishes are made from rice flour. One example is the Mysore Masala Dosa, priced at just $7.00, which can be an entire meal. It is a traditional rice dosa stuffed with potato and a generous sprinkling of homemade “Podi Powder” (lentils and spice powder). This dosa is served with coconut chutney and sambar, which is lentil soup.

The restaurant has only four tables and is mainly a delivery/pickup business. With a minimum order of $20, you can get free delivery within a 5-mile radius, which covers most of Scarsdale. They also cater for all occasions.

They are currently running a “free samosa” promotion if you take a picture of yourself in front of the restaurant and tag yourself and the restaurant on Facebook. Also, with orders of $40 or more, receive a complimentary naan.

Calcutta Wrap and Roll
465 Ashford Avenue
Ardsley, New York
914-591-2222
http://calcuttawrapandroll.net
Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11am to 9pm
Friday and Saturday, from 11am to 10pm.

(Pictured at top: Chicken Sheekh Kebab)

Contributor Will Heffner is a senior at Scarsdale High School and has been a lifelong resident of Scarsdale. In his free time, he enjoys acting, and playing music. Contact Will at willheffner@gmail.com.