Ritz-Carlton Mexico City Welcomes Massimo Bottura’s and Santo de Piedra Pastorale Series in an Exclusive Gesture of Luxury and Tradition

At the intersection of heritage and high luxury, The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City, has become the exclusive stage for one of the most acclaimed culinary expressions of our time: the Pastorale series by Massimo Bottura. This extraordinary initiative symbolizes a dialogue between Mexico’s deep-rooted traditions and the refined artistry of one of the world’s most visionary chefs.

Perched at the heights of Mexico City, on the 38th floor of the hotel, the intimate and sophisticated Bar Carlotta is now home to Bottura’s latest experience. Suspended above the bustling capital, the venue offers a rarefied atmosphere where gastronomy, culture, and hospitality converge. Significantly, it is the only bar in Mexico where guests can access Bottura’s Pastorale collection, making this collaboration a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for locals and international visitors alike.

Massimo & Alexa Bottura at Modena

Bottura, the celebrated Italian chef behind Osteria Francescana—the three-Michelin-starred restaurant repeatedly named the best in the world—conceived the Pastorale series as a way to merge artistry with gastronomy. It reflects his ongoing mission to tell stories through food, weaving narratives of memory, history, and identity into every plate. In Mexico, the series takes on even deeper resonance. Here, food is not only sustenance but a vessel of national identity, a bridge across centuries of culture, and a shared ritual of community.

By bringing Pastorale to Mexico, Bottura underscores the universality of culinary tradition while highlighting its ability to adapt, converse, and transform. The Ritz-Carlton, an icon of global luxury hospitality, becomes the perfect partner in this symbolic gesture. Known worldwide for curating experiences that transcend service and elevate moments into memories, the brand provides the stage for this cultural performance.

Bar Carlotta, with its panoramic views of Mexico City, becomes more than a venue—it is a sanctuary for reflection and celebration. The elegant design and atmosphere of the space amplify the dialogue between old and new, between the timeless traditions of Mexico and the contemporary creativity of Bottura. Each detail—from the carefully crafted cocktails to the curated presentation of Bottura’s dishes—echoes the narrative of tradition meeting innovation.

Carlotta at Ritz Carlton

This collaboration also signifies something broader: the way luxury hospitality can act as a cultural ambassador. In hosting Bottura’s Pastorale, The Ritz-Carlton is not simply offering guests access to fine dining but also affirming Mexico’s role as a land of profound cultural richness. The event elevates Mexico City further as a global capital of gastronomy and culture, while inviting its residents and international visitors to partake in a singular journey.

For Bottura, Mexico is a natural canvas. The country’s culinary heritage, deeply tied to its history and rituals, mirrors his own philosophy of using food as a storytelling medium. By situating Pastorale here, he both honors Mexican tradition and situates it firmly within the global conversation of high culture.

In the heights of Mexico City, where the skyline seems to touch the heavens, Bar Carlotta at The Ritz-Carlton stands as the only bar in Mexico to host Bottura’s Pastorale series. With this union, Massimo Bottura and The Ritz-Carlton invite us to see gastronomy not just as dining, but as a symbolic gesture: a celebration of tradition carried by the hand of global hospitality at its finest.