Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar
Downtown White Plains, White Plains
Restaurant in White Plains, United States
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Smart Casual
Why go
Book Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar when you want a polished White Plains meal with more range than a single-category restaurant. The strongest case is Persian-Mediterranean sharing with a serious wine program, while the sushi counter works better for a more focused repeat visit or date-night format.
About Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar
Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar in White Plains is best understood as a Persian-Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar with sushi. The price point is $75 per person, so the decision is less about chasing a bargain and more about whether that mix of cuisines and wine-bar identity fits the night.
The clearest case for booking is flexibility. The restaurant can suit diners who want Persian-Mediterranean dishes, guests who want sushi as part of the same meal, groups that want a smart-casual White Plains dinner. The dress code is smart casual.
Book for Persian-Mediterranean dishes, sushi, a wine-bar setting
The core draw is the hybrid identity: Persian-Mediterranean cooking, a wine-bar format, sushi in White Plains. That range is useful for mixed-preference groups because the meal does not have to stay in one lane.
Order from the Persian-Mediterranean side if the goal is a fuller table. The signature dishes include lamb chops, lamb shank, saffron chicken kabob, ground beef koobideh kabob, ghormeh sabzi, feta stuffed dates. Those dishes are the safest guide for building a meal around the restaurant’s stated strengths.
The wine-bar side is also part of the venue’s identity. Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar is listed with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026, which gives the wine component a confirmed point of recognition.
The occasion case is stronger than a narrow-format case
For a special occasion, this is a sensible White Plains choice when the group wants smart-casual rather than formal. The cuisine gives the meal a clear Persian-Mediterranean base, while the sushi option adds another path for diners who want variety.
The best fit is a group that wants a White Plains dinner built around Persian-Mediterranean dishes, sushi, a wine-bar identity.
Treat the sushi component as part of the restaurant’s broader range rather than assuming a specific counter experience. The fact is that Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar is a Persian-Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar with sushi; seating format and service details should be confirmed with the venue.
What to know before choosing it over a simpler night out
Value here comes from range. At $75 per person, the appeal is the ability to combine Persian-Mediterranean dishes, sushi, a wine-bar setting in one White Plains restaurant.
The tradeoff is focus. Diners who want one narrow specialty may prefer a restaurant built entirely around that category. Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar is better for guests who like the idea of Persian-Mediterranean cooking with sushi available in the same venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 80 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10601
- Website
- shirazkitchen.com
- Phone
- (914) 345-6111
Venue details
Ambiance
White-tablecloth, brick-walled space with a warm, inviting atmosphere that blends Persian-Mediterranean hospitality, an energetic sushi bar counter, and an extensive wine bar, creating a lively yet polished setting suitable for dates, groups, and celebrations.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- lamb chops
- lamb shank
- saffron chicken kabob
- ground beef koobideh kabob
- ghormeh sabzi
- feta stuffed dates
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar handle dietary restrictions?
Is Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the group wants a smart-casual White Plains dinner built around Persian-Mediterranean food, sushi, a wine-bar setting. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) adds a confirmed point of recognition.
Is Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar worth the price?
Yes for diners who value having Persian-Mediterranean food, sushi, a wine-bar format in one place. At $75 per person, the value is in variety and occasion-friendly range, not in chasing a bargain meal.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar?
What should I order at Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar?
Start with the signature dishes: lamb chops, lamb shank, saffron chicken kabob, ground beef koobideh kabob, ghormeh sabzi, feta stuffed dates. Sushi is also part of the restaurant’s offering.
Can I eat at the bar at Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar?
If that matters for your visit, check with the restaurant before going.
What are alternatives to Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar in White Plains?
For this specific mix of Persian-Mediterranean food, wine-bar identity, sushi in White Plains, there is not a confirmed one-for-one comparison in the data provided. If you want a simpler dinner, consider other White Plains dining rooms with a narrower format.
