Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar
White Plains
80 Mamaroneck Avenue · Westchester · MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2020 to 2022
From Elmsford to White Plains
The Table We Rebuilt
The story didn't begin here. It began in 2015, a few miles away in Elmsford: the first Shiraz Kitchen, where my mother Iran's Tehran recipes first met the public. The next year, the New York Times came, ran the headline "A Persian Renaissance at Shiraz Kitchen," and called us Very Good. We added the wine bar in 2018. Three straight MICHELIN Bib Gourmands followed: 2020, 2021, 2022. And then, in 2022, a fire took the Elmsford room. The doors we'd opened with everything we had closed, not by choice.
We could have ended there. Instead we rebuilt, here in the heart of White Plains, on Mamaroneck Avenue. Same recipes. Same welcome. The same standard my mother keeps in her kitchen in Tehran, carried through the hardest year we'd known and set back down, plate by plate, in a room we're prouder of than ever.
My mother's name is Iran, like the country, and she never writes her recipes down. She cooks by instinct, the way you only can after feeding people your whole life: fifty guests without ever looking overwhelmed, because to her, feeding people is never work. It is love made visible. That is the standard I refused to let a fire take. As I said when we lost Elmsford: fire can destroy buildings; it cannot destroy recipes that live in your blood.
So when you sit at this table, you're sitting at a comeback. The bright, sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean and the deep, soulful traditions of Persian cooking, set down with the same care we'd give our own family. There is a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free plate for everyone at the table. From your first sip of wine to the last shared bite, White Plains is more than a restaurant. It's proof that the welcome survived.
With love,
Reza
Recognition
Persian and Mediterranean, Recognized in White Plains
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2020 · 2021 · 2022
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2024 · 2026
- The New York Times, "Very Good" 2016
- Far & Wide: 35 Most Delicious Middle Eastern Restaurants in the U.S.
- 235+ small-production wines from around the world
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options for every guest
- Private dining and full-buyout options for special events
We don't just serve plates; we create moments worth remembering.
The Table
Our Menus
A love letter to the Mediterranean coast and Persian heritage, told through dishes that invite you to linger, savor, and share.
Creamy labneh and warm bread, saffron-scented kabobs, perfectly grilled seafood. Every dish prepared with the same care we'd give our own family.
A White Plains Surprise
Yes, Sushi. Done Properly, Tuesday to Saturday.
It surprises people. A Persian-Mediterranean kitchen, three-time Bib Gourmand, and a sushi bar regulars drive across the county for. We didn't add it to chase a trend; we added it because we do it properly, with the same standard we hold everything else to. Order à la carte, build a spread from nigiri and sashimi to specialty rolls, at your own pace. Come for the tahdig, stay for the sushi. Or do what our regulars do, and order both. Served Tuesday through Saturday.
See the Sushi MenuGatherings
Private Events
Reza and his team love nothing more than bringing people together for life's big moments: birthdays and anniversaries, corporate dinners, wedding celebrations.
- Event packages from $125 per guest
- Open bar & curated wine pairings available
- Private wine room for up to 40 guests
- Full restaurant buyout available
- Flexible menus for every taste and dietary need: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free
Book your event: events@shirazkitchen.com
We also cater offices and company events in Westchester, drop-off or fully staffed: see catering.
In Their Words
What Guests Say
"I'd give it six if I could. The food was incredible, the wine list is no joke, and the hospitality? Beyond."
John · OpenTable, May 2026"Fantastic Persian food — crispy falafel, silky hummus, mouthwatering kebabs, beautifully flavored rice — and a surprisingly large, interesting wine collection. Reza's gracious hospitality makes it even more special. A Westchester fave."
Kishore · OpenTable, May 2026"Came for Mother's Day and our whole family left happy. The lamb shank fell off the bone, the branzino was cooked just right, the falafel crispy and flavorful. You can tell they're personally invested."
Eddie · OpenTable, May 2026"Cannot say enough good things about this under-the-radar gem. The family who owns it is absolutely lovely, and the kebabs are always perfectly cooked. The rice with dried cherries is next-level — and try the cardamom-and-saffron espresso martini."
Stacy T. · Google, 2026Find Us
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White Plains, Westchester
80 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601
914-345-6111
Steps from the Metro-North White Plains station · parking at 20 Mitchell Place
In the city? Visit our Chelsea room →
Good to know
What are the hours at Shiraz Kitchen White Plains?
We open at 11:30 AM every day. We close at 9:45 PM Sunday through Thursday and at 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Holiday hours can shift; our Google listing stays current.
Do you serve sushi in White Plains?
Yes. The sushi counter runs Tuesday through Saturday at our White Plains location only: special rolls, nigiri and sashimi served alongside the Persian menu, so one table can have sushi, saffron rice and charcoal kababs together.
Has Shiraz Kitchen White Plains earned any awards?
Yes. Our White Plains location received the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2024 and 2026. The New York Times rated us Very Good in 2016, in the years when our Westchester home was in Elmsford.
Do you serve brunch in White Plains?
No. Weekend brunch is served at our Chelsea location only, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM. In White Plains we open at 11:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday, and the sushi counter is open on Saturday.
Do you serve lunch and happy hour in White Plains?
Yes. Lunch runs Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, including a three-course lunch for $35. Shiraz Social, our happy hour, runs every day from 11:30 AM to 6 PM at bar seats, with specially priced drinks and select bites.
Do I need a reservation at Shiraz Kitchen White Plains?
Reservations are recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday dinners, and you can book through OpenTable. Walk-ins are always welcome, and bar seats are a good bet for a glass from our 235+ wine cellar and a few mezze.
Can I book a private event in White Plains?
Yes. White Plains has a private room for up to 40 guests, and full buyouts are available. Minimums vary by date and event type. Email events@shirazkitchen.com with your date and group size and we will plan the menu with you.
Is there parking near Shiraz Kitchen White Plains?
Yes. There is a metered parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant at 80 Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains. Call 914-345-6111 if you need directions.