About Us

AUTHENTIC MEDITERRANEAN-PERSIAN DINING EXPERIENCE

Our Food Philosophy

Located in the heart of White Plains, MEDI BISTRO offers the experience of discovering, tasting and sharing the art of good food with family and friends.

Inspired Mediterranean & Persian eating practices, both healthful and tasteful, are fused with Middle Eastern influences, creating wonderfully eclectic menus paired with unique cocktails.

Medi Bistro’s cuisine aims to take guests on a culinary journey through the shores of the Mediterranean and Middle East while creating a creative expression of flavorful dishes of Mediterranean & Persian cuisine.

About Medi Bistro

Led by noted Tri-State restaurateur Par Shakiban, Medi Bistro offers a sophisticated but accessible and affordable dining experience in a beautiful modern space with Persian influences that is ideal for a business lunch, a romantic dinner for two, or a family gathering.

Par Shakiban, is a seasoned restaurateur and entrepreneur with a more than 50-year career in the food service industry.

Par strives to set trends in ambiance, food quality, and service. His desire to serve is evidenced by his gracious demeanor and humble background. Coming to America from Iran 65 years ago, he has set an example of what it takes to succeed with passion and hard work.

Par has owned and operated many restaurants and eating establishments in the tri-state area, including Par’s Steak & Seafood Houses in four locations in Westchester County, NY since 1968.

Other prior successful restaurants include Eclisse Northern Italian Cuisine in five locations in New York and Connecticut; Piatto Grill, in Stamford CT; Brezza in Armonk, NY; Pars Gourmet in Westchester; Laguna and Mediterraneo, in White Plains, NY and Connecticut.

Par and his partner, Kelly Albana Murati, are proud owners and operators of Patisserie Salzburg, an upscale European bakery and pastries located in Rye, Stamford and New Canaan – as well as an organic market in Harbor Point Stamford.

He takes a very special pride in introducing MEDI Bistro a Persian and Mediterranean cuisine which brings him back to his childhood memories when watching his mother prepare the most delicious Persian dishes. The secret to this sophisticated cuisine is the use of fresh ingredients and genuinely fresh herbs, some of which comes from the Middle East and the sub-continent of India. He hopes that his feast will satisfy the most sophisticated palate.

Par is honored to be partnered with real estate developer and City Square owner Martin Ginsburg in this culinary endeavor.

Par Shakiban
Managing Partner

Kelly Murati
Director of Catering & Special Events

Par Shakiban

Par Shakiban, is a seasoned restaurateur and entrepreneur with a more than 50-year career in the food service industry. Par strives to set trends in ambiance, food quality, and service. His desire to serve is evidenced by his gracious demeanor and humble background. Coming to America from Iran 65 years ago, he has set an example of what it takes to succeed with passion and hard work. Par has owned and operated many restaurants and eating establishments in the tri-state area, including Par’s Steak & Seafood Houses in four locations in Westchester County, NY since 1968. Other prior successful restaurants include Eclisse Northern Italian Cuisine in five locations in New York and Connecticut; Piatto Grill, in Stamford CT; Brezza in Armonk, NY; Pars Gourmet in Westchester; Laguna and Mediterraneo, in White Plains, NY and Connecticut. Par and his partner, Kelly Albana Murati, are proud owners and operators of Patisserie Salzburg, an upscale European bakery and pastries located in Rye, Stamford and New Canaan – as well as an organic market in Harbor Point Stamford. He takes a very special pride in introducing MEDI Bistro a Persian and Mediterranean cuisine which brings him back to his childhood memories when watching his mother prepare the most delicious Persian dishes. The secret to this sophisticated cuisine is the use of fresh ingredients and genuinely fresh herbs, some of which comes from the Middle East and the sub-continent of India. He hopes that his feast will satisfy the most sophisticated pallets. Par is honored to be partnered with real estate developer and City Square owner Martin Ginsburg in this culinary endeavor.

What People Are Saying

Great food, great ambience, and an amazing welcoming staff. As a Persian, we have been waiting for authentic Persian food and this place really stepped up to the plate. Can't wait to go back.

Parisa A.

Scarsdale, NY

The food is delicious, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the ambiance is very nice as well. Would recommend to my friends.

Amla S.

New York, NY

One best persian restaurant delicious food finally in local place, service was great highly recommend

Smiralda S.

Hartsdale, NY

Finally! we have a worthy Persian restaurant of the highest quality in Westchester! Better than any Manhattan Iranian restaurant... This place is astonishing! very chic, but not at all pretentious! Probably the best Persian restaurant I've been to in the USA...

Payam S.

New York, NY

Excellent Persian Cuisine !! I had Chelokabab Sultani, was fantastic. The meat was very juicy, cooked to perfection!! Great Appetizers, too. Try their Mirza Ghasemi, Kashke Bademjan, and Homus . Great service. Very friendly staff!! Very nice ambiance. I live in Queens, NY. Will definitely go back!!

Javid N.

Queens, NY

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