

Kanopi The Restaurant is a refined Portuguese Tasca, with dining room and Kitchen Table nestled in the Event Space. We are available for groups in our Event Space seven days a week, and reservations for tables of 2-6 guests are available for: A la Carte Breakfast: Saturday 8AM-11AM Sunday 8:30AM-2PM Dinner: Wednesday – Saturday: 5:30-9:00pm Chef’s Tasting Menu Updated Weekly Based on Offerings and Market Availability | Price Per Person $195 to $250 Holiday Menus may not have alternative menus/modifications available. Wine Pairings & Full Bar Available
Hours
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8–11 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 Renaissance Square, White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: (914) 761-4242
Website: http://www.kanopitherestaurant.com/
Menu Photos
Order and Reservations
Reservations: kanopievents.com
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Reviews
Having read most of the reviews before I visited Kanopi, I feel obligated to address some “critiques” I came across. For those unfamiliar with fine dining tasting menus and what you can expect from that experience, this should be helpful. Each guest receives a detailed menu outlining the dishes for the evening, so nothing should be “a surprise.” Each dish is executed to the chef’s specifications, standard practice at this caliber of restaurant unless you request modifications when seated (don’t like fish? want your meat well done? say something, this is a restaurant not the Psychic Friends Network). Regarding the chef’s presence: while it’s delightful when an executive chef works the pass, the assumption that ownership guarantees nightly appearance demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of how celebrated culinary establishments operate. Chef Goncalves has cultivated a kitchen brigade capable of executing his vision with precision and consistency, the hallmark of truly exceptional restaurants. If his presence is essential to your experience, a phone call when booking would clarify his schedule.
Having dined extensively at Michelin-starred establishments across three continents, I approach tasting menus with both enthusiasm and discernment. My recent evening at Kanopi, experiencing Chef Anthony Goncalves’ fall menu, proved to be one of those rare occasions when expectation meets and surpasses reality. As someone who spends considerable time observing how artists communicate through their medium, I found myself utterly captivated by what Chef Goncalves is doing with Portuguese cuisine.
The space is intimate and refined, with breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley, Long Island Sound, and the entire island of NYC glowing and radiant in the distance. But the real star is the food, supported by impeccable service that’s knowledgeable, warm, and perfectly timed.
Each plate arrived as a visual and sensory work of art. The composition, the negative space, the interplay of color and texture. What struck me most was the narrative arc throughout the tasting. Like a carefully curated exhibition, each course built upon the last, creating a dialogue between Portuguese tradition and contemporary technique that never felt forced.
Chef Goncalves has taken generational recipes from home kitchens and elevated them without stripping away their soul. The fall menu showcases peak ingredients with remarkable restraint. There’s a knowing when to intervene and when to step back. Global influences illuminate the Portuguese foundation from new angles, like lighting revealing hidden dimensions in sculpture.
The progression was masterful. Seamless integration of land and sea. Brilliant textural contrasts. Harmonious yet complex flavors. Technical mastery without showiness. This is cooking that requires not just skill, but deep cultural understanding and the confidence to reinterpret heritage authentically.
The wine pairings enhanced each course beautifully. The service team demonstrated genuine expertise, answering questions with warmth and precision.
What Chef Goncalves has achieved is rare: elevated fine dining that honors its humble origins. In the art world, we talk about artists who have found their voice, who have something essential to say and the technical prowess to say it clearly. Anthony Goncalves is undoubtedly such an artist. His medium is food, his canvas the plate, and his message is one of cultural pride, culinary evolution, and exceptional hospitality.
This is destination dining that rewards attention and appreciation. The chef is operating at the height of his powers, and we’re fortunate to have this in the Hudson Valley.
The tasting menu, each dish was a masterpiece, showcasing a flawless balance of flavors, textures, and presentation. The culinary journey was not just about the food but an artful expression of creativity and passion.
The service at Kanopi was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive, with staff who were knowledgeable and genuinely enthusiastic about enhancing our dining experience. The atmosphere was equally exceptional, blending elegance with a warm, inviting ambiance that made the evening feel both special and comfortable.
In every aspect—views, food, service, and atmosphere—Kanopi delivered an extraordinary dining experience. Without hesitation, I rate it a perfect 10 out of 10. This is a destination that not only meets but exceeds the highest of culinary expectations.
Kanopi exceeded our expectations in all areas. The food was amazing beginning to end. Service and ambience were excellent. We went for the Kitchen Table which was an amazing experience throughout. The quality of the ingredients and the cooking were on point. We are so glad we picked this place to celebrate my spouse’s birthday celebration. This is a true gem in White Plains. Knowing what I know now, I would have made the trip from the city to come dine here long time ago.
Now that we live in Westchester, we recommend anyone who likes the quality of fine dining you usually find in NYC to try it out here. With most fine dining places in NYC we went, we usually think they were good, but kind of a “checked” and no need to repeat. With Kanopi, we already think about when to come back next. Congratulations to chef Anthony and his amazing team for the astounding Portuguese dining experience they create for customers here. Given that our kids are 25% Portuguese, we would love to bring them here one day!!
The service is excellent and well paced, making the whole experience feel effortless and polished. The views are impressive during the day and even better at night, adding something special without overpowering the food or the atmosphere. The space itself is super cool, and once the bar opens it is going to be next level.
If you are in White Plains and Kanopi has availability, get there as quickly as you can. This is one of those places that truly delivers on every level.
The last time I visited was in the summer so I was excited to sample the entirely new menu. I will admit that with my carb restricted diet, I am a sucker for good bread service that is worth the carb macros. We started with two types of broa, a kind of Portuguese corn bread that had fantastic density and flavor that really handled the bold flavor of the solar almeidnha olive oil. The purple broa was made with purple potatoes. It was beautiful in color and lighter in flavor. Both were grilled and the perfect warm greeting to start a fabulous meal.
The pan seared scallop with citrus-quince marmalade and mondega piri piri oil was the perfect texture, soft and succulent, with a nice crisp on the outside from the caramelized marmalade. The piri piri oil is such a fantastic addition to the dish, being a touch spicy, a little salty, but also both sweet and sour. It really brings a nice complexity to a dish that could’ve easily been relegated to the single note of sweetness from the marmalade.
The sea bass, marinated in an aguardente, soy, ginger and garlic marinade, was my date’s favorite dish. The fish was firm but flaked easily and really served the marinade well. The game changer, however, was the pureed fava beans with chourico! The chourico brought the spice to really liven up the dish, but was tempered by the earthiness of the fava bean puree, which added a very nice creamy, mouth feel juxtaposed against the texture of the fish.
My favorite of the night (by the way, very hard to decide on a favorite), was the grilled octopus. It was cooked to the perfect consistency. The gorgeous burnt-orange colored romesco sauce brought a rich, peppery smokiness. The unexpected pairing with dried, crispy pata negra was genius. The salt and light fat, similar to an impeccably crisped high-end bacon, gave the dish even more interest and intricacy.
The whole wheat creste di gallo pork and wild mushroom ragout was another surprise. Cooked in pork fat, without any pork in the dish, the pasta was surprisingly light for a ragout. The robust aroma and dense mushrooms gave the illusion of a hearty, heavy food but it wasn’t at all! Which is good, because there was still a beef dish and three more desserts to go!
I’ll skip to my two favorite desserts. One of the most unique combinations I’ve had for dessert was the queijo, a mini seia cheese cake floating in bath of pretty pink pineapple foam with chunks of pink pineapple and pecans hidden in the foam. It could have easily been too sweet, but the pineapple had a touch of tartness, and the richness of the cheese plus the nutty flavor of the pecans cut the sweetness, and made a really lovely multifaceted dessert. My favorite treat however, has to be the bolo de bolacha. This is the stuff dreams are made of. Fantastically rich and sweet, the caramel colored almond cream was fashioned into the shape of golden oreo cookie (it was even imprinted and ridged with a design similar to an oreo cookie). I had to stop myself from licking the plate to get every last molecule of deliciousness! It was paired with delta cafes coffee ice cream and cookies.
Clearly, I could go on and on about this phenomenal dining experience, but seeing how lengthy this is already I’ll stop here and suffice it to say this spot has one of my highest recommendations. I’ll be counting down the days until my next visit.