Elcielo Miami By Juan Manuel Barrientos

The food was great. The service very good. But we felt deceived. The pics all show the tables outside, by the river, the boats going by... I had specifically asked for the best table outside for my daughter's birthday. But we were told (on a Saturday), that the ‘experience' was only inside and that the outside was not open (beautiful evening btw) and our meal experience was going to be inside. We already knew El Cielo from Medellin. We liked it a lot. But I wouldn't have chosen this restaurant for our celebration if I knew the only option was inside. There was no reason for this, other than the staff didn't want to work outside unnecessarily. The inside though nice, was stale, bright lights, no music .. no ambiance. Disappointed for this reason. If you create an expectation, you have to live up to it. Especially at those prices. Will not go again and will not recommend.

Amazing Service , Food was spectacular, Not only Fine Dining but Fine Latin “Colombian” Dining ! It was more than Dining it was a magic show the way all was presented ! Words don't to it justice , you have to experience Excelente , es una obra de arte !

Elcielo Miami delivers a dining experience that feels more like a sensory journey than a traditional meal. Each course is introduced with intention, blending Colombian heritage with modern technique. Flavors move from bright and tropical to deep and comforting, always tied to memory and cultural roots.

The “Chocotherapy” moment stands out—not just for its playfulness but for the way it ties emotion to food. Service is warm and expressive, with staff who genuinely enjoy guiding guests through the experience. The atmosphere is intimate, dimly lit, and centered around the storytelling of the dishes.

This restaurant succeeds not only in technique but in creating an emotional narrative. A truly unforgettable five-star experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beautiful restaurant, was confused with the service as there was such a low effort of the menu explained to us. We were so confused. Overall the food was good and it’s was a nice atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 2

Great experience as always :) I was lucky to join ElCielo for the Carrot + Krug dinner, with amazing food, Champagne, and great company. The execution and presentation of each dish, from the shrimp empanada, the Hiramasa golden berry to the smoked quail carrot were all uniquely creative takes that really made the menu stand out. The classic Tree of Life and Coffee Field experiences at the end are ElCielo rituals you simply can't miss, and the personal service from Pedro and his team made everything feel truly special. Looking forward to be back again

Exceptional experience Nothing like it in every restaurant try in every country I went Highly recommended So far best restaurant in all my life

Desde el primer momento, El Cielo nos envolvió en una atmósfera elegante, cálida y llena de creatividad. Cada plato fue una obra de arte que combinó técnica, historia y emoción. La presentación fue impecable —desde el ritual del lavado de manos hasta las esculturas doradas que acompañaban los postres—, todo diseñado para despertar los sentidos y celebrar la cultura latinoamericana con un toque contemporáneo. La selección de vinos fue excepcional: disfrutamos de un Seña 2019 de Chile, un Emeritus Vineyards Pinot Noir 2021 del Russian River Valley y un Tokaji Oremus Late Harvest 2021, cada uno perfectamente maridado con los distintos tiempos del menú. El servicio fue atento y profesional, guiándonos con pasión por cada detalle del recorrido gastronómico. El Cielo no es solo una cena, es una experiencia que une arte, naturaleza y emoción en perfecta armonía. Un lugar imprescindible en Miami para quienes buscan vivir la alta cocina como una forma de arte.

Elcielo was our 9th Michelin Star restaurant and unique in its offerings. We selected Elcielo for Columbian cuisine and it did not disappoint. Creative dishes and presentations of the food made the experience extra special.

Amazing. Best Michelin we're been to so far! Overall it's an EXPERIENCE and very unique. Highly recommend!

My husband and I visited this restaurant and paid $900 for two.
It was a very bad experience.

Service: I was shown a small table and told I could put my bag there. I placed it down without noticing a bottle of water, which broke. The waitress made a face and rolled her eyes in annoyance. I felt very uncomfortable and wanted to leave immediately.

Food: All the food was extremely sweet, and the desserts tasted like something from a mediocre pastry shop. The presentation was quite nice, but the quality didn’t match the high price.

Location: We were seated at a table right by the passageway, where waiters kept walking back and forth — no sense of privacy at all.

We’ve been to many Michelin-starred restaurants, and this one doesn’t deserve even a single star.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Elcielo was outstanding! The experience, the food, service.
We loved every part of it, especially the hands on experience with the chocolate!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Experience

Food - too sweet and overpriced, only one entree and main were decent. Service - the staff acted weirdly when my wife accidentally pushed a bottle of water from the chair she used as a bag chair, but the waiter decided to use as a bottle chair, the waitress raised her eyebrows and had a rude look, noone asked if everything is ok. The kitchen staff look overworked and don't even greet the guests - considering the kitchen is the first place you see when entering, this feels not up to Michelin starred places. Experience - if you are not ready to lick the plate or to rub your hands in chocolate, avoid.

Elcielo was outstanding! The experience, the food, service. We loved every part of it, especially the hands on experience with the chocolate!

Almost every dish was too sweet from the appetizers to the main dishes. Lots of ingredients and flavors are re-used and just blend together which dilutes any uniqueness of any one dish.

Overpriced, in the sense that unlike some other restaurants in the same bracket the actual quality of dishes were lacking.

There were a lot of gimmicks without focus on the fundamentals of taste and texture. This might be a worthwhile experience if it was priced around $100-$150 but at $289 then there are much better experiences both in Miami and abroad.

I would not recommend this restaurant unfortunately. This is not a reflection on the staff or service, purely on the food experience alone.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

El Cielo Miami – A Truly Unforgettable Culinary Experience My visit to El Cielo in Miami was nothing short of extraordinary. This Michelin-starred restaurant offered a completely different way of experiencing food and service — it was art, science, and emotion all in one. Each course was presented with care and creativity, and the staff took the time to explain every dish and wine pairing in detail, elevating the entire dining experience. The presentation was stunning, the flavors were perfectly balanced, and the service was warm and attentive. El Cielo truly lives up to its name — it feels like dining in heaven. Unreasonable Hospitality