Answers to common questions about Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar, the Persian and Mediterranean restaurants at 80 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains and 111 W 17th Street, Chelsea: reservations, hours, halal and gluten-free dining, parking, dress code, and private events.
A few things worth knowing before your visit, and a warm invitation to ask if we've missed anything.
Both locations open at 11:30 AM daily (Chelsea opens at 11 AM on weekends for brunch). White Plains closes at 9:45 PM Sunday to Thursday and 11:30 PM Friday and Saturday; Chelsea closes at 10 PM Sunday to Thursday and 11:30 PM Friday and Saturday. Lunch runs Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Shiraz Social, our happy hour, runs 11:30 AM to 6 PM every day, bar seats only. Sushi is served Tuesday to Saturday in White Plains.
Holiday hours can shift; our Google listings stay current.
We have two locations. In Chelsea, Manhattan: 111 W 17th Street, New York, NY 10011, (212) 517-0840. In Downtown White Plains: 80 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601, (914) 345-6111.
Yes. Reservations through OpenTable or Resy, and walk-ins always welcome. We'll find you a seat at the table.
Chic casual. Come as you are, just not straight from the gym.
Little ones are welcome, and we're happy to provide a high chair. We don't keep a dedicated children's menu, but our team can guide you to the dishes kids tend to love: buttery saffron rice, skewers, warm flatbread.
In White Plains, there's a metered parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant. In Chelsea, street parking and nearby garages are your best bet.
Ask your server for the tahdig, our golden saffron rice crust: it runs as a special, and it is a must. For the table, our pomegranate-marinated Shiraz Wings: always limited, so order them early. Then the slow-roasted lamb shank, and the lamb chops many call the best dish in the house. The Ghormeh Sabzi, slow-simmered with herbs and dried lime, is Iran's national dish, from Mom's kitchen in Tehran, and the Fesenjoon, meatballs in ground walnut and pomegranate molasses, is a royal dish from northern Iran. From the grill: Beef Barg for the classic, our filet kabob cut from grass-fed beef, the pomegranate chicken kabob, a prime ribeye for steak lovers, and the branzino guests call the best in New York. Let our sommelier pour something to match, and finish with our housemade saffron ice cream.
Yes. Both kitchens are fully halal, in White Plains and in Chelsea. Every dish on the menu is prepared to that standard.
Yes, plenty. Our menu includes a beloved selection of vegan small plates and several plant-based entrées, rooted in the herb-forward, vegetable-loving traditions of Persian and Mediterranean cooking.
Yes. Many of our dishes are naturally gluten-free, and our team is happy to walk you through the menu to find what suits you best.
Of course. Please let your server know when you sit down. We take allergies seriously and will work with you to make sure every bite feels safe and cared for.
Yes. The sushi bar is at our White Plains location, Tuesday through Saturday: special rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, served alongside the Persian menu so one table can enjoy both.
Yes. Weekend brunch is served at our Chelsea location in Manhattan. Every dish can be prepared gluten-free. Just let us know.
Yes. Both locations are available through DoorDash.
Yes. Gift cards make a lovely gift for the food lovers in your life.
Yes. Shiraz Social runs 11:30 AM to 6 PM every day, bar seats only, at both locations. Specially priced drinks and select bites.
Absolutely. The wine bar is a beautiful place to linger, whether for a glass after work or an unhurried evening of small plates and conversation.
Our cellar holds 235+ selections, built around small-production wines from around the world: bottles made with care, by people who know their land. We love pouring stories as much as wine, and our sommelier is always glad to guide you to something new.
Yes. Please call ahead or check OpenTable for upcoming tastings and pairing evenings. They fill quickly.
We do not offer corkage. Guests are not permitted to bring outside wine or liquor, but our list is deep and well-loved, and we'd be honored to pour you something memorable.
Yes. Full buyouts are available at both locations. White Plains has a private room for up to 40 guests, and Chelsea offers a semi-private space for up to 25.
Yes, and gladly. A note with your reservation lets us prepare a little something special: candles, a dessert, a quiet word with the table. We love celebrating with our guests.
Yes. From intimate home dinners to corporate events, our team can bring Shiraz to you.
Minimums vary by location, date, and event type. Tell us a little about what you have in mind and we'll send a custom proposal.
Please email us. We'll route your message to the right team member.
Yes. Our White Plains location holds the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand three years running (2020, 2021, 2022) and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2024 and 2026). The New York Times rated us Very Good in 2016, in the years when our Westchester home was in Elmsford.
Shiraz is an ancient city in southern Iran, the old capital of Fars province and one of the most storied places in Persian culture. For centuries it has been known as the City of Poets, home to the beloved Hafez and Saadi, whose verses are still recited at dinner tables today.
It is a city of gardens and nightingales, of roses and saffron, of long evenings and longer conversations. And it is, famously, a city of wine, woven through poetry for more than a thousand years.
We named the restaurant after it because that is the spirit we wanted to bring to the table: poetry, hospitality, and a glass always ready to be raised.
Answers reviewed August 2026