Great Views, Wine List Phoning It In
Exchange Place · Jersey City · New American / Bar Food · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 23, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed RoofTop at Exchange Place’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The Manhattan skyline does a lot of heavy lifting here, and the wine list knows it. You flip open the menu expecting something as ambitious as the view and instead get a tight roster of recognizable names pitched at hotel-bar prices. The vibe says 'date night with options'; the wine list says 'we ordered what the Hyatt rep suggested.'
The list leans hard on California with a Sonoma Pinot Noir from Banshee and Markham's Napa Merlot anchoring the red side, while a single Tuscan entry — Il Poggione's Rosso di Toscana — nods toward Italy without really committing to it. France shows up with what's listed as a 'BMV Pinot Noir' that resolves to a Louis Jadot Burgundy, which is fine but not exactly a discovery. There are no grower Champagnes, no skin-contact wines, no domestic outliers — nothing to suggest anyone curated this with curiosity. The list covers the bases and stops there.
Glass pours run $14–$22 and there are an estimated 8–14 options, which is a reasonable count for a rooftop bar. The Banshee Pinot and Il Poggione Rosso both appear by the glass, which at least means you can taste before committing to a bottle. Rotation appears nonexistent — this looks like a static list that hasn't changed since someone filed the laminated menu inserts.
Il Poggione Rosso di Toscana IGT — $21/glass, $80/bottle
Il Poggione is a serious Brunello producer and the Rosso is their everyday wine done right — Sangiovese with actual backbone and structure. At $80 a bottle it's still marked up, but it's the most interesting thing on this list and it drinks well above what the rest of the menu implies.
Il Poggione Rosso di Toscana IGT
Most people at a rooftop bar in Jersey City are reaching for the Banshee Pinot because they recognize the name. The Il Poggione sits right next to it and most tables walk right past it — which is their loss. This is real Tuscan winemaking from a producer who knows exactly what they're doing.
Louis Jadot 'BMV Pinot Noir', Burgundy
Listed cryptically as 'BMV Pinot Noir' and priced at $118 a bottle, this is a négociant Burgundy you can find at most wine shops for $20–$30. That's a brutal markup for a wine with no story and no scarcity — drink the Il Poggione and put the savings toward dessert.
Banshee Pinot Noir, Sonoma County + Flatbread Pizza
Banshee's Pinot is fruit-forward and low on tannin — it's not a complex wine, but it's well-made and it plays nicely with the char and tomato on a flatbread without the grippy clash you'd get from a bigger red. Easy, accessible, and it works in this casual format.
The Bottom Line
Come for the skyline, order a cocktail, and if you're committed to wine, the Il Poggione is your move and the Louis Jadot at $118 is your warning sign. This list has the energy of a hotel bar that knows guests are too distracted by the view to notice.
· Jersey City · Japanese
For a Japanese lounge with a 21-bottle list, Stingray is doing more work than it has any reason to. The Grüner, the Loire whites, and that Grand Cru Champagne are all legitimate finds at prices that won't sting. If you're nearby and want something better than the usual sushi-spot house white, this is worth the detour.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · Italian
Laico's has been doing this for over 30 years, and the wine list isn't why people keep coming back — the Chicken Francese and the neighborhood warmth are. If you're looking for a deep cellar or adventurous pours, this isn't your spot. But if you want a solid glass of something Italian to wash down a classic red-sauce dinner without getting gouged, Laico's delivers exactly what it promises.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · New American
Amanda's isn't going to make a wine lover's heart race, but it's doing the honest work: fair prices, enough variety to match a proper New American menu, and a by-the-glass program deep enough to drink your way through a multi-course meal without getting stuck. If you're in Jersey City and want a reliable bottle without a markup argument, this list delivers.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · American Bistro
Court Street's wine list is functional and fair — no embarrassing markups, a couple of genuinely good pours hiding among the Coastal Ridge, and glass prices that won't wreck your dinner tab. It's not a destination for wine lovers, but it's a perfectly fine neighborhood spot where you can drink the Rioja or the Sancerre and have a good night. Send your friends here for dinner; just steer them away from the mystery Champagne.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Jersey City · Jersey City · Italian
Il Tavolo isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine — it's a reliable Italian spot with fair pours, sensible pricing, and enough range to keep the table happy. If you're in Jersey City and want a glass of Chianti that won't cost you a car payment, this is a safe and honest bet.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · New American
Anthony David's wine list is reliable without being exciting — it does the job for a casual dinner without making you work too hard or feel gouged at the lower price points. The by-the-glass program is legitimately strong for a list this size, and the Crémant de Loire is a smart pour. If you're a wine-first diner, this isn't your destination, but if you're coming for a neighborhood meal and want a decent glass to go with it, you'll leave satisfied.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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