Roasted Peppers in Mamaroneck

Roasted Peppers in Mamaroneck offers casual American dining with a Mexican and Spanish influence. At reasonable prices the restaurant serves lunch and dinner-- and brunch on Sundays. The ambience is low-key and perhaps a bit chain restaurant-esque. With brick walls, pictures of roasted peppers, and soft pop music the restaurant is a cross between your local pizza place and a branch of Chipotle. Regardless of the decor, the food was delicious. Recurring flavors include roasted peppers, jalapeno, and tomato. The service was not top-notch-- the waitress seemed unsure of which dishes to recommend and she misjudged the timing of our order so the salads arrived after our entrees-- but the overall experience was very satisfying, for both my appetite and wallet.

Reflecting the theme of the restaurant, bread was presented at the beginning of the meal with roasted pepper hummus. The appetizers, each $8, hit the spot. The cornmeal chipotle fried calamari, was a perfect balance between crunchy and chewy, and was served with a succulent honey jalapeno tartar sauce. Meanwhile, the signature stuffed roasted pepper came stuffed in two ways: one half with romesco and goat cheese and the other with ground beef-- a very filling appetizer (no pun intended) -- and a good dish to share. The signature salad was nothing special and the lime vinaigrette was good but failed to provide a kick. On the other hand, the warm seafood salad was worth the wait. Be sure not to fill up on appetizers, because the entrees and desserts are just as tasty!

The entrees are all reasonable portions for one, except the large serving of paella, which is enough to share. The three red snapper tacos had a refreshing blend of flavors, while the rotisserie organic chicken was simple, not too dry, and served with a nice mole sauce. The paella tasted as authentic as any in Spain. No one at my table chose to taste from the “burger corner,” but I wouldn’t be surprised if the burgers are mouthwatering too.

All desserts are just $5 and melt-in-your-mouth good. The waitress recommended both the jalapeno brownie and the rice pudding. The jalapeno brownie with coconut ice cream sounded like a strange combination, but the subtle jalapeno and coconut flavors complemented the very rich brownie. The dessert would make anyone feel like a kid again. The warm cinnamon spiced rice pudding with bourbon sauce was not as sweet but just as delicious. As we were the only ones left at Roasted Peppers late on a Monday night the restaurant also gave us the sweet Lepe flan to try for free and we recommend that as well.

The overall dining experience made for a fun night and a full tummy and we recommend you try Roasted Peppers soon. For the complete menus for lunch, dinner, and brunch, check out the restaurant’s website at www.roastedpeppersny.com

Roasted Peppers
320 Mamaroneck Ave
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
914-341-1140
914-341-1141
www.roastedpeppersny.com