Kanopi The Restaurant

Last night at Kanopi was extraordinary. As someone who spends considerable time observing how artists communicate through their medium, I found myself utterly captivated by what Chef Anthony Goncalves is doing with Portuguese cuisine. 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.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Kanopi Restaurant on June 13, 2025, and it was an experience that surpassed all expectations. From the moment my friends and I arrived, we were captivated by the breathtaking views that framed an unforgettable evening. 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.

My boyfriend took me to here on Saturday for the Chef’s Tasing. To say it was an extraordinary experience is an understatement. We were treated like family, service was outstanding, the way they explain each course is so interesting. Tried new foods, all excellent. It was my birthday, after 4 desserts the chef bought out a chocolate mouse’ dessert and wished me a happy birthday! He thanked us for letting his cook for us. We loved being able to tell him how wonderful everything was. The perfect experience! Wish I could figure out how to post my wonderful pictures.

Incredible Fine Dining without Pretentiousness 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!!

We celebrated our anniversary at Kanopi, and we were blown away by the entire dining experience. From the reaching the 42-nd floor of the Ritz Carlton Residencies in White Plains, to the welcoming and sitting with a view on the Long Island Sound, to the delights of the menu offered. The Menu had printed a happy anniversary with our names. Each dish was beautifully presented and accompanied by a story. It was our first exposure to Portuguese cuisine and, for anyone who likes Mediterranean food (Italian, Greek, South France, Spanish), you will love it. I have been to several fine dining in NYC and I wasn't sure what to expect. Kanopi competes with NYC Michelin star restaurants.

Husband and I finally dined here a little over a week ago for an early birthday dinner for me and the entire experience was nothing short of sublime. Although I was tempted by the views from the window-side tables, I wanted the Kitchen Table experience, and it was an excellent choice. We drove down from Dutchess County (fyi, whoever designed the Taconic Parkway should be fired, but I digress). The complimentary valet parking made our arrival easy. We were directed to the elevator and from the moment we got off on the floor of the restaurant, we were greeted immediately, and the entire staff was incredibly attentive, polite, and welcoming. The main dining areas are nicely decorated and subtly sophisticated. The chef’s table experience was phenomenal. We got very personal attention from the chef and staff members, and enjoyed watching (and inhaling the aromas from) both the main kitchen and pastry side during our meal. The service was excellent and attentive without being overbearing. Water and wine were poured promptly, the pacing of the courses was perfect, and the explanation for the dishes and wine were appreciated. We decided to get the wine pairing, and the pours were both generous and excellently paired with the courses. It was a lot of wine so by the 4th or 5th glass, I was really feeling it and enjoying myself, to say the least. The food was outstanding across the board. I love seafood so I was quite happy with the 7 fish offerings. We started out with 3 different breads, all different and all delicious, and I’m pretty sure I ate the roasted yeast butter on its own, and then uni and yellowtail, which are 2 of my favorites. It feels kind of dismissive to say “all of the courses were delicious,” but they really were. The black cod, iberico pork shoulder with fava been puree, and the prime dry aged rib eye were probably my favorite courses. I wish I had more room since the chef offered us additional rib eye, but I was pretty much at capacity and we still had dessert. The meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The iberico pork dish was crispy, salty, full of umami flavor, and it paired perfectly with the grassy, herbaceous, and silky fava bean puree. There was only one course that I wasn’t as enthusiastic about, the bacalhau a bras carmelle. Each course was so good that I couldn’t wait to see if the next would top it. Each course was a few bites, leading up to the larger beef at the end. Of the 3 dessert courses, the first 2 were my favorite. The first was “pear” which was a contrast of textures and temperatures. It was really outstanding and the cold bits in the dessert were a nice, light contrast to the heavy meal we had just finished. The next was a tart/cold dessert with sweet potato shavings and biscuit-like crackers (my dearest apologies to the pastry chef, I cannot describe it any better). It was all so different and worked well together. Again, the contrast in textures/temperature/flavors worked so well together. By the last dessert course, I was fairly stuffed and couldn’t finish. Again, there was a savory component (lettuce) that was (and I’m guessing here) caramelized so it was sweet and I ate both pieces. There was a custard as well and the crust was so flaky, and I was sorry that I couldn’t eat more of it. 3 ½ hours later, we waddled out quite satisfied and happy. Next time, we’d skip the wine pairing because it was simply too much but I can’t wait to visit here again and try new dishes. I don’t think I can accurately convey how delicious our food was or what a great time we had.

We had a wonderful meal in the relaxed elegance of Kanopi in White Plains. The staff were friendly and efficient, keeping glasses filled, providing interesting information about each of the 10 courses that comprised the tasting menu, and making pleasant, limited conversation when invited. The Portuguese based cuisine had many influences, including Asian leanings of my favorite course, Chilean Seabass marinated in mirin, with chestnut foam and banana peppers. I heartily recommend Kenobi for a special occasion. I look forward to another occasion worthy of our 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!

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 :)