Nubeluz

Nubeluz is an incredible rooftop experience! The views are stunning from every angle. Such a wonderful afternoon tea experience! The presentation was beautiful — fresh sandwiches, warm scones, and a lovely selection of pastries, The small bites were delicious and paired perfectly with the drinks. The tea was fragrant and perfectly brewed, with plenty of flavors to choose from. The atmosphere was elegant and relaxing, and the staff were attentive and friendly, making the whole experience feel special. A perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a classy, delicious afternoon tea. Definitely a must-visit spot for amazing experiences and unforgettable view.

- Mohammed Alanazi -

We went to Nubeluz for high tea on Sunday. The view and atmosphere are fantastic. The food is served stylishly and tastes very good. However, we were very disappointed by the following: the tea is served in a large pot with 3-4 tea bags already infused. For high tea, and especially in a 5-star luxury hotel like the Ritz Carlton, this is a definite no-go! Every tea lover knows that tea must be brewed fresh at the table to achieve the perfect steeping time (usually a few minutes) for the perfect flavour. In addition, no spoon or plate was provided to remove the tea bags from the pot. And for a high tea costing 130 dollar per person, one should also expect loose, high-quality tea in a tea strainer, not tea bags, and served in smaller pots (not 1-litre pots that are only half full). Another negative aspect was that no explanation was provided at the beginning. After we had eaten the savoury little canapés, which were delicious but not very filling, we politely asked for a refill. We did receive one, but the waitress was not amused. Unfortunately, it is not possible to order espresso or coffee, even at an additional cost. Here, too, we would expect something different in a 5-star luxury setting.

- Stefanie J. -

The bar is located on the top floor of the Ritz Carlton hotel. So as soon as you walk in, it’s lovely. Once you go up the elevator and get off, you’re greeted with a very chic host area. I came on a Friday and had reservations for 4:30. We wanted to time our reservation for a sunset view. The views of the city are stunning and truly one of the focal points as soon as you walk in, which is great if you’re someone who loves a photo op. The space is very Instagramable. After we checked in with the hostess we were guided to the bar to order a drink while waiting for our table. The bar is very spacious with comfortable seating and friendly and attentive staff. Once our table was ready we were brought over to a nice booth along the wall with a good view of the whole place. We were promptly greeted by our server, Johnathan. We had some questions about the menu that he answered with ease and even gave us good recommendations. I’m a dirty martini girl, but my mom and sister took his recommendations and absolutely loved their cocktails. We also ordered some food and I wish I could have eaten 10 more of the tuna rolls. They are delicious and I dream about them. I’ll just have to come back the next time I’m in New York.

- Danielle Verble -