Whether you’re in the market for a special occasion restaurant or looking to up your dinnertime game, you’ll find a grand lineup of fine dining establishments throughout Westchester County. From an award-winning steakhouse to cozy Italian eats, your next reservation awaits at one of these five white tablecloth restaurants.
Benjamin Steakhouse
610 Hartsdale Rd, White Plains; 914.428.6868
This family-owned and -operated Westchester steakhouse, which also has a presence in Manhattan, opened its doors in 2010. Since then, it has earned acclaim from Zagat, Michelin, The New York Times, and our Best of Westchester Awards. The white tablecloth restaurant boasts an oversized fireplace in the center of the dining room to ensure a cozy ambiance in the cooler months, as well as indoor and outdoor seating and complimentary valet parking.
The dinner menu features steakhouse classics like filet mignon, rack of lamb, loaded baked potato, and an array of sides. In addition to steak and chops selected by the chef and dry-aged in the restaurant’s own aging box, seafood and poultry are bountiful here, with whole Maine lobster stuffed with crab meat, king crab legs, and a standout surf and turf. The restaurant offers a prix-fixe lunch menu as well as lunch sandwiches and entree salads.
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Nonna Carola
211 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck; 914.899.3130
If you’re looking for a sophisticated Italian restaurant with a casual atmosphere, Nonna Carola in the heart of Mamaroneck is the eatery for you. The staff focuses on crafting modern and inventive plates by cooking with local ingredients. Two standout dishes include salmon with caperberries, lemon white wine, asparagus, and roasted potatoes and chicken parm topped with a three-cheese blend, marinara, stracciatella, basil, roasted potatoes, and mixed vegetables. There are plenty of diverse options on the dine-in menu, which means every kind of eater can find something to love here.
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Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar
80 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains
With a robust wine list and a menu highlighting Mediterranean sharing plates and mains, Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar is an excellent choice for fine dining in Westchester. The Persian-Mediterranean-inspired menu pulls recipes from the owner’s mom that were passed down. Reza Parhizkaran and his team craft a gastronomic journey that features falafel,, feta-stuffed dates, and smaller plates ideal for sharing. Pair your dips, stews, and salads with a top-of-the-line bottle of vino picked from the eatery’s extensive selection.
If anyone in your crew is a vegan, Shiraz offers four swoon-worthy vegan dishes that are sure to satisfy. Additionally, Shiraz earned a Bib Michelin Gourmand award in the 2020, 2021, and 2023 Michelin Guides.
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The Restaurant at Kanopi
1 Renaissance Sq, White Plains; 914.761.4242
Dine at Kanopi, which is perched in the tallest building between New York City and Boston, for a unique culinary experience with scenic skyline views. Kanopi is a refined Portuguese dining concept with a dining room and event space available for private bookings. The restaurant accepts reservations for tables of two to six people for lunch on Wednesday through Friday from noon to 2 p.m. and dinner on Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chef Anthony Gonçalves serves every dish with the finest locally and globally sourced ingredients. Gonçalves is drawn to his connections with Portugal, which he displays through his sophisticated dishes. He’s joined by an expert team, many of whom have been with him for over 16 years.
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X2O
71 Water Grant St, Yonkers; 914.965.1111
It’s no secret that riverside dining in Westchester is a county staple. At X2O in Yonkers, Peter X. Kelly’s white tablecloth restaurant sits on a turn-of-the-century Victorian pier above the Hudson River. The interior boasts a 25-foot vaulted ceiling and three walls of glass frame which display views of the George Washington and Tappan Zee Bridges. Pro tip: Make a reservation during peak sunset hours to catch the blazing oranges and yellows setting over the rocky Palisades.
The dishes at X2O fuse classic French techniques with Italian and Spanish influences and Asian additions. The dinner menu features a smoky butternut squash with potato mousseline, broccolini, and crispy cauliflower; braised short ribs of beef with truffle potatoes and roasted cauliflower; a Long Island duck breast plate; and more. Expect daily, seasonal additions to the menu.
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