Nubeluz
Restaurant · Midtown West ·
Creative cocktails, 270-degree vistas, and chic decor atop the Ritz
Creative cocktails, 270-degree vistas, and chic decor atop the Ritz
"When the Ritz-Carlton opened a second location in the NoMad neighborhood a few years back, the aesthetic declaration was modish and decidedly downtown—dark and textured, almost like a nightclub. The Spanish words for “cloud” (nube) and “light” (luz) combine to give the sultry rooftop cocktail bar on top of it all its name. 270-degree views of the New York City skyline, deep booths bedecked in ruby and salmon velvet, and a wraparound terrace make this a comfortable place from which to watch the city move below and the city's power players mill about, while pedigree from José Andrés (and a bar menu to match—there's a $75 Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Cinco Jotas) makes things feel all the swanker." - CNT Editors
"Located 50 floors atop a luxury hotel, this José Andrés–linked cocktail bar offers opulent indoor and outdoor seating in plush jewel tones and an extensive beverage program of craft cocktails, European wines, and bottle service with custom options. The tapas-style menu emphasizes luxe bites like caviar service and caviar bumps, Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, oysters, and seasonal desserts such as a creamsicle meringue." - Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
"A cocktail destination overseen by José Andrés, noted for offering skyline views." - Melissa McCart
"I love it for when I want a martini and small bite, and the view of the city from there is unbelievable." - Nancy DePalma
"At Nubeluz, you can sit in front of some massive floor-to-ceiling windows and enjoy a view of downtown Manhattan that looks AI-generated. You’re going to pay a premium for that view, but, seeing as how this place is on top of The Ritz-Carlton, that’s to be expected. From José Andrés, who also runs a few restaurants (The Bazaar, Zaytinya) at the hotel, this rooftop bar has a pink-and-teal color scheme, an abundance of sofas, and elaborate cocktails and snacks, like a tiny cone with cream cheese and salmon roe. Have your next birthday (or bachelor party) here." - bryan kim, matt tervooren
