Kanopi

Chef Anthony Gonҫalves has done it again! Every single time I dine at Kanopi I am delightfully surprised by his creative, original and delectable dishes that pay tribute to Portugal. Add to that a wait staff second to none in terms of knowledge, generosity and personality, and breathtaking, sweeping views from over 40 floors high in the sky, and you can clearly see why this is my favorite tasting menu in all of Westchester. I’ve had a more pleasurable dining experience at Kanopi than at some of the many Michelin rated restaurants I’ve visited in the New York City. 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.

I celebrated my birthday here last night, and I can’t stop thinking about the food and the service. The entire experience really exceeded my expectations. Sitting in the chefs kitchen is really a special treat. He explains the origins and ingredients of all his dishes as he serves them in his spotless kitchen . You can feel the love in that kitchen and in the food . The staff is so well trained. The take home bag of Portuguese treats was so unexpected and so appreciated! I felt like a celebrity. I cannot wait to go back!!!!! Thank you for making my birthday absolutely magical!

Kanopi isn't just a meal; it's an experience that rockets you to new culinary heights. Perched on the 42nd floor of The Opus Westchester, this restaurant offers breathtaking panoramic views that feel like dining amongst the clouds. But the true magic lies on your plate. Chef Anthony Goncalves weaves a tapestry of flavor, taking the soul of Portuguese cuisine and infusing it with American flair. Each dish is an exquisite creation, a vibrant marriage of fresh, local ingredients. Be prepared for flavor explosions – Kanopi isn't shy with bold combinations that leave your taste buds singing. The wine program is just as unique, featuring a curated selection that perfectly complements the menu's adventurous spirit. And for those seeking a liquid masterpiece, Kanopi's mixologists concoct zingy, flashy cocktails that are guaranteed to turn heads. But Kanopi isn't just about the food and drink. The service is friendly and attentive, ensuring your evening is seamless and unforgettable. From the moment you step in, you're treated like royalty, transported to a world of impeccable attention to detail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a night of culinary wonder, Kanopi delivers. It's an experience that lingers long after the last bite, a reminder that sometimes, dinner can feel like soaring above the clouds.

This place used to be the old 42. It's under new management and the service, decor, seating and most importantly the food has been much improved. We were received in the lobby by the staff that escorted to the elevator that would take us to the restaurant. We sere there for late lunch so it was very slow. The person that sat us also served us. He was amazing. Made us feel welcomed and well cared for. The lunch menu is short but varied. The drink options are well though out. My daughter and I will definitely be coming back. Besides the great food, the bathroom were clean and well cared for. And the view of White Plains is amazing. Highly recommend it.

Absolutely amazing. This is truly first-rate cuisine, not to mention the perfect service. We have spent a lifetime dining at Michelin starred restaurants around the world, and our meal here ranks amongst the very best. The cuisine is creative, and each dish was delicious. This is the place to do a Portuguese wine-pairing; you will be surprised. Trust us. Stephen and Carol

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Kanopi, sitting at the chef's table in the kitchen. It was an amazing and unique experience. Chef Anthony and his staff greeted us at the entrance, and the service all night was top notch. Chef Anthony also took the time to personally visit us at every dish to give us some background on the ingredients and share some personal stories and even provided some advice on cooking techniques that we can practice at home. This added touch was unexpected but so appreciated. He and the whole staff really made us feel special...and obviously the food was sublime. I could write pages here...but I will just say that every dish was well thought out and delicious. My personal favorite was the octopus (Chef Anthony even brought me some extra pieces when he heard how much I enjoyed it!). We were also offered a glass of wine to complement the beef dish, and porto to pair with the sweets. The night concluded with a gift bag of olive oil, porto, fresh housemade bread and portuguese sardines. We can't wait to visit again! Thank you Chef Anthony and your staff!

We hosted a rehearsal dinner last Friday night at Kanopi for our son and his soon-to-be bride. It was wonderful. Chef Anthony Goncalves' food was beautiful to look at and delicious. The dishes were flavorful and colorful: there was tender hamachi ceviche with aguachili, avocado and coriander for the first course; incredible stuffed zucchini flowers!!! with sheep's milk ricotta and tomato fritto for the second course; the oh-my-gosh deliciousness of both the filet mignon and the Branzino main courses (I was lucky enough to to be able try both), and a heavenly light-as-a-soufflé flourless chocolate cake with chantilly cream and chocolate sauce for dessert. The wine selections were wonderful and went really well with the food, and they created two special cocktails just for us. It was all really delightful. The view from the 42nd floor of the Opus is amazing. You can see the sky line of New York City and all the way out to the north shore of Long Island. And the room itself looked beautiful - they set the tables with fine china, silverware, crystal stemware, and luxurious linens. They custom printed menus and place seating cards for our guests. They played beautiful, festive music at a level so everyone could talk. Most importantly, we were made to feel welcome, comfortable and special. Colin the manager of Kanopi is wonderful to work with. And Morgan, who oversaw our event with Danny, the sommelier, a man who seemed to know exactly what was needed and when it was needed at any given moment, were gracious, helpful, kind, and professional. And the rest of the staff, from the people who great you downstairs in the lobby and send you up in the special elevator, to those helping with the food and drink, were professional, empathetic, caring, and most importantly, they work together as a team. It is truly impressive.

world class food, thoughtful wine pairing, charming service, knowledgeable sommelier. the views from this restaurant are rare! an experience where Chef Anthony Goncalves and his methodical kitchen brigade do not miss a detail. top quality ingredients shine via masterful preparation and presentation. bravo

I went with a couple of non-vegan friends to try their vegan tasting menu. All the flavors of each item were fresh, perfectly execute, and for someone that can be picky about veggies as a vegan, these were the best tasting veggies I have ever had! My favorite was the bread, jicama dish, tempura, and risotto. The service, the ambiance, and so much more was perfect, especially spending it with a couple of friends. Their vegan menu is appropriate for vegans and non-vegans alike!

This is the rooftop restaurant of the Ritz. Went for a small graduation dinner. My friend and I had recently had babies around the same time and we both were breastpumping. Upon hearing our needs, waitstaff were more than gracious to let us use a private locked room instead of us using the bathroom. Great service! Next time, I will be back for July 4th-- would be perfect to eat dinner while watch fireworks from their great skyline views!

Absolutely a once in a dinning experience can be enjoyed atop the White Plains skyline at Kanopi. Chef Anthony Goncalves provides a worldly experience that touch on both his personal travels and family background. Each dish provides a diverse flavor and is accompanied by a story about how the dish came to be. Personal favorite was the cheese and pineapple dessert that was sourced from halfway around the world on a remote island from cows that graze above sea level creating a flavor I have never experience before. I would recommend planning the trip up from NYC any time this Chefs table is open - outstanding on all account.

Completely disappointed! The experience I was promised for our event absolutely did not happen. My family and I had numerous meetings with the event planner at Kanopi, who seemed poised, methodical, and reassured us that our event would be the way we asked. Not only did Kanopi not deliver, but it was even worse than we could have anticipated. The event planner told us he had Covid the morning of the event (he told us he found out he had Covid 3 days prior, in which case, the planner could have found a replacement). The staff could care less about our event running smoothly and there was food and debris all over the floor that was not being cleaned up. Many of our guests were late to our event because no one was manning the elevator to let them up to Kanopi (which was discussed in many meetings). One of the rooms was missing a bar that was promised and one of the games we paid for was not allowed in by Kanopi (again, even though it was promised to be there by Kanopi staff). The worst part is that there was no event planner who took over for our big event. So my family members (who should have been enjoying the event and not working it) had to jump in and serve as event planners, since no one else did. We were completely disappointed and explained all of this to the owner of Kanopi. He could care less. The purpose of this review is to warn others to stay away from Kanopi for any event. Save your time, energy, and lots of money for other venues, which will actually care about throwing a wonderful event!

The Afternoon Tea service at this place is worth it! We loved the service, the food with the tea, and the ambiance.

I cannot say enough positive things about this place, this view, this food, and this lovely chef & wife who run the place. Me and me fiancé went there to inquire about Kanopi hosting our engagement party in September. Chef Anthony not only gave us a thorough tour & history of the place, but suggested to us to have dinner there to really see how the food is and get into the whole ambience of the restaurant. Let's just say thank GOD me and my fiancé didn't have plans that night! Next thing i know, we were seated in the best 2 person table in the house with the grandest view of NYC out in the distance while the sun was setting literally right in front us, 650ft up in the sky. We got a warm greeting from the bartender who personally brought us over wine tastings, and for myself who doesn't drink, his own hand made concoctions of delectable virgin drinks that were extremely tasty. Chef Anthony greets us with a beautiful menu, straight out of his home country of Portugal with 6 courses! Here we are, just thinking we were getting a nice tour of the place & now we're sitting down getting an authentic Portuguese cuisine, made to order, hand served from the chef himself with explanations of each dish! We were in heaven. The menu was masterfully deconstructed into the "6 moments" where each dish pertained to somewhere different in Portugal. One dish had a 450 year old recipe! 450! All in all, the dishes in presentation, taste, & execution were done to perfection. When you go, you HAVE to order The Chicken Piri Piri, a recipe thought up by Chef Anthony's wife, who personally cooked it and presented it to us herself. I wanted to give this review 10 stars if i could. If you want to have love, passion, attention to detail, or just want to feel beyond special in your dining experience...this is the place to be. Dining out (date nights) have become a staple for me and my fiancé over the years. We've been to hundreds of restaurants and this overall dining experience is unequivocally top 3, if not the very best. Chef Anthony and his staff will treat you like one of the family...in the end, what's better than that?

We just had our annual holiday party at Kanopi which Is located atop the Ritz Carlton In White Plains. The event was hugely successful and I'm still getting rave reviews from my coworkers on the evening. From the quality of the specialty cocktails they provided, to the inventive, flavorful and superb food that was served, everything was first class. I can't over-emphasize how super elegant and impressive the space is. The servers were very friendly, detail oriented and professional. Furthermore they guide you as you plan your event (sequence of food presentation, audio-visual help) making your life easier. Truly above and beyond!

Good food, good service, Nice view. Managers seem very helpful to employees. Always good seeing team work.

Coming from New York City, this is probably the best brunch I've ever had. The food here is art - there is no other way to explain it. Beautiful and delicious.

Everyone enjoyed it, especially the glass private elevator. The place is amazing, what a view

We decided on a small, intimate marriage ceremony and private dinner, limited to family and very close friends. We found the perfect venue at Kanopi at the top of the Ritz Carlton in White Plains. Kanopi is not a traditional restaurant, and the concept of "private dining" was new to us, so we weren't sure at first. However, it seemed worth exploring, and I had eaten before at another restaurant under Chef Anthony Goncalves, so I was confident that the food would be excellent. Kanopi is on the 42nd floor with panoramic views of downtown White Plains and surrounding Westchester County - okay, okay, we know downtown White Plains is not Manhattan, but keep an open mind. The views are stunning, especially at sunset, and at night the views are wonderful. We and all or our guests were extremely pleased with the setting. We met with Colin, who guided us through the planning process, including the logistics, menu, music selection, seating, and timing. He made arrangements with the hotel for guests who stayed the night, parking, and everything else that we didn't even think about. His service was excellent - professional and knows his business. On top of all that, he's also a very nice person. We had a brief private wedding ceremony (30 minutes, including 10 minutes up front for people to mingle and look at the views with bubbly), followed by a 3-hour, 9-course tasting menu with wine pairing. The menu was creative, eclectic, beautifully presented and most importantly, delicious. It was quite a dinner event - to name a few: grilled endive and frisee salad with honeynut squash, citrus and pumpkin seeds; hamachi in olive oil, lime, pomelo; Portuguese black bass in a mussel/tomato broth; halibut in celery root puree and black truffle broth; and unworldly-delicious Iberian pork. The menu was eclectic (well, it is a tasting menu) and the Portuguese and Asian influences were inspired. The dishes were given rave reviews by all, and especially by our friends who are the foodiest of the foodies. Also, it was no small feat that Kanopi accommodated all dietary restrictions with delicious substitutions (dairy-free, gluten-free, meat allergy, seafood allergy, nut allergy, vegetarian, etc.) Kudos to Chef Anthony Goncalves! The evening was perfect. Our wedding guests were absolutely and sincerely enthusiastic about the venue, service and food. We are very happy and highly recommend Kanopi for any special event with private dining. By the way, we had only 35 guests, but Kanopi can accommodate a lot more.

Amazing service, food and such a spectacular view! I had a celebration for my and my husband's family after getting married on the west coast (our family lives on the east coast) on a Saturday and it could not have been easier to plan from the other side of the country, with the very warm, caring and on-point support of the main coordinator. The event couldn't have gone more perfectly!! Thank you Kanopi :)