Elcielo Miami By Juan Manuel Barrientos

The experience, the drinks - can be perceived as expensive. If you go here, you expect to spend money. After trying other “Michelin Star” restaurants - this was our favorite, some of the best food, and experience we’ve ever had. I prefer to eat in a quiet atmosphere, it was romantic and calm. They bring out the dishes fast, and yes - they are small. This is a food “tasting”, but after 18 items - we were stuffed. They were very attentive, answered any questions, and explained every dish. Only issue was - you can’t repeat. Every dish that came out, surprised us more. Not every dish is perfect, but for the experience - it was worth it.

I recently visited Elcielo restaurant, which offers high Colombian cuisine. The atmosphere and service were outstanding. The dishes were unusual and exquisite, presented as a true art form and show. The complimentary chocolate hand wrapping was a delightful surprise. Highly recommended! I live nearby and had no idea about this amazing restaurant.

Wow what an experience! I was worried because of some of the negative reviews I read, but rest assured that you will be well taken care off, everyone was really nice and respectful! All of the food in the “experience” was amazing, the people that complain of not having Items “a la carte” should go to another type of restaurant, the experience takes about 3 hours so be ready to sit down and enjoy your food, they also have a bar option with some menu items which is faster in case you don’t have time, thank you everyone for making my anniversary so special!

What an experience! That’s not only a meal with a Micheli star, it’s an amazing experience. Food was delicious, we loved everything. Service was amazing, servers were around all the time. They brought our dishes right perfectly timed. The chocolate therapy is a nice experience in the middle of the meal. I loved all the explanations and reference from Colombian traditional food. The tasting manu has plenty of small dishes that you feel satisfied at the end.

This is a Colombian high class restaurant. The experience was fabulous, staff is very professional and everything is done in style. All dishes served at the same time so sometimes you have 2 servers and at times 4 depending on the amount of people in your group. Each dish is small and each one has a story. It's a classy show with great food and drinks. Use the Vale parking for $9, it's worth it and gives you time to take pictures by the river. This is not your typical high class restaurant, this is Colombia with a style and great performance by the servers.

Such an extraordinary experience ! Wonderful modern Colombia cuisine! 100 % Creativity and unforgettable !!!

We had a wonderful experience for our anniversary at El Cielo. Gorge was a wonderful waiter who walked us through all of our 19 courses with wonderfully paired wines. A once in a lifetime experience.

Extraordinary dinning experience. You must bring an appetite and plan to spend a couple of hours to truly enjoy the experience. The service is top notch, very private location, offering some of the best tasting cuisine in SoFla.

You must make reservations

The food is prepared with the upmost care and top quality ingredients . The cooking techniques ensure a mouth watering experience in every bite, the beautiful presentation, and aroma are incredible and difficult to describe.

Ask for the old fashion, we did not get to try it but it is definitely worth it.

It is definitely one the best restaurants in Miami worth it!!!

The most creative culinary experience I have ever been to. I went for the experience and paired it with the wine tasting. You must do the FULL wine tasting. The food and story line is phenomenal. The tree of life and its narrative was my favorite! Washing your hands with chocolate, unforgettable. The flavors of the macaroon were perfect. Staff were so kind, relatable, and efficient. Overall marvelous experience!

From the moment we stepped through the doors of El Cielo, it was clear that we were in for an evening of culinary indulgence. This restaurant, indeed worthy of its Michelin Star accolade, provided an unforgettable experience that was nothing short of extraordinary, and it was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday.

We made our gastronomic journey at the bar, and let me tell you, the bartenders at El Cielo are true mixologists. Each of the four drinks we ordered was masterfully crafted, showcasing a balance of flavors that were both unique and delightful. From classic cocktails with a twist to imaginative concoctions, every sip was an adventure that whetted our appetites for the meal to come.

The meal itself was a symphony of four dishes, each one expertly presented and incredibly delicious. The chefs at El Cielo clearly have a deep understanding of the ingredients they use, and their creativity shone through in each plate. The dishes were not just food but works of art, each with a balance of flavors and textures that danced on the palate.

Service at El Cielo was impeccable. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our glasses were never empty and our needs always met. Their knowledge of the menu and their suggestions for both food and drink pairings were much appreciated. It's the attention to detail that really stands out at El Cielo, setting them apart in a world of fine dining.

In conclusion, El Cielo offers more than just a meal—it's a complete dining experience. The ambiance, the service, the drinks, and of course, the exquisite food make it a standout choice for any special occasion. I couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate my birthday. I wholeheartedly give El Cielo 5 stars and recommend it to anyone seeking a dining experience that is both sophisticated and memorable

If I could give them 10 starts I would. The food was delicious we did the experience with wine pairing. honestly I can not tell you which plate was my favorite because they were all spectacular. The service was amazing, the way the explained each plate was awesome. The ambiance was perfect. I will 100% recommended to all my foodies out there its a very unique Colombian Modern cuisine experience. Below are only a few pictures of their amazing food.

Great culinary experience. It has Michelin experience and most dishes are served with stones, they love that :-)

It’s a perfect place for a special celebration. We celebrated our anniversary and that covered our table with rose petals, which I think was a nice detail. The “experiences”, or dishes are very tiny portions of food or drinks, so don’t expect to fill up with just one thing. The staff is very friendly, professional, and they explain each step very carefully.
It’s a little overpriced but, like I said, it’s perfect for a special occasion.

Great experience. Amazed by the creativity of the chef to transform and present Colombian food.

2nd time visiting the restaurant and enjoying "The Experience" tasting menu.

The only not so positive feedback I would have is that in one of the courses "Seafood Cazuela" my wife didn't get all the ingredients (Calamari). When we mentioned to the waitress, he spoke to the Chef and brought just the piece of calamari after my wife had finished the course, instead of serving the dish with all the ingredients on it.

Overall we had a wonderful time and enjoyed the testing menu!

My boyfriend and I sat at the bar with Laura. We enjoyed the bar tasting and added one of each al la carte item. While the whole experience was fun, I think we both enjoyed Laura more than the food. The 18 course sit down was a little more food than either of us wanted for a late dinner, and by sitting at the bar we got to watch and interact with some of the staff. While we want to go to the DC location for the entire experience, our shorter version was perfect.

Drinks, food and desserts were amazing!! But the experience is completely out of the ordinary, simply a place to remember!
They also did a beautiful decorative job in our table.

One of the best meals we’ve ever had, 11 course tasting was incredible!

Wow! Just wow! What an experience. Everything was personalized and unique. Every dish was explained in details by the waiter to make us feel and breathe what the chef had in mind. It was such an inspiring dinner. The chef and the team of waiters did an incredible job by hosting us. Food is 100/100. Worth every dime.

Waited months to go, which was our plan. Each course was unique and delicious. The bites were perfectly portioned so 20 courses was doable. We bought the coffee beans served as a course, and were very excited to try it. I emailed for instructions and got ones for the coffee press. I asked a second time for the correct ones, and it's been at least 2 weeks with no help or response. Bought a kit to make the coffee like they do, but we're still waiting. That's a huge disappointment. Got our money and now have no use or interest in us. Still gave a 5 star. It's admin or owners I suppose, who don't care after the fact.

Food was amazing, that's why it is a michelín restaurant but our server Diego was way beyond.