One40 Rooftop

One40 Rooftop

By: Blake Montalto

Perched atop the Club Quarters World Trade Center Hotel, One40 Rooftop brings modern American dining with a Mediterranean twist to New York City’s Financial District. With sweeping views of lower Manhattan and the Hudson River, this elevated destination invites guests to savor exceptional food, inspired drinks, and an atmosphere that’s as vibrant as the skyline itself.

The space unfolds across four distinct areas, each offering a unique experience. The bar buzzes during happy hour with handcrafted cocktails and lively conversation. The dining room provides a stylish setting for gatherings with friends and family. The patio can be reserved for private events with unparalleled views, while the terrace bar—an open-air favorite—serves small plates made for sharing under the city lights.

When owner Mona Panjwani told Executive Chef Chris D’Amico to “change it up,” she meant it. The goal was to feature seafood that surprises. Chef Chris rose to the challenge with distinctive dishes like Mero and John Dory, two lesser-known yet flavor-packed fish. The Mero is seared and served with forbidden rice and creamy shiitake mushrooms; the John Dory is roasted with Sardinian fregola, heirloom cherry tomatoes, grilled asparagus, basil, and stracciatella cheese.

At the raw bar, freshness steals the show: various East Coast oysters with champagne mignonette and spicy cocktail sauce, wild shrimp and fluke ceviche brightened with lime and cucumber, and The Seafarer’s Indulgence, a grand platter of lobster, oysters, razor clams, and prawns designed for sharing.

Cocktails match the menu’s creativity. The Solstice combines gin, vermouth, fig-infused Campari, orange essence, and torched fig, while The Summit layers bourbon with Antica, Tentura (a traditional Greek spiced liqueur), lemon, demerara, and warming spices. The “soft spirits” menu offers low- and no-alcohol options, and an international wine and beer list rounds out the experience.
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Whether you’re toasting to the weekend, planning a special night out, or simply chasing the best views in Lower Manhattan, One40 Rooftop delivers modern American cuisine, Mediterranean flair, and a high-altitude dining experience worth savoring.

One40 Rooftop

Club Quarters World Trade Center Hotel

140 Washington St, New York, NY

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