Elcielo Miami By Juan Manuel Barrientos

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!

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

Such an amazing experience, this was my first time in a fine dining setting. My wife an I have saved up for this moment for three years and it did not disappoint. We were celebrating our 3 year wedding anniversary and dining here really made our night a truly unforgettable experience and a must have for anyone who wants to treat their special someone to something.

This was a truly unique & wonderful experience. The only drawbacks were that our server & sommelier seemed a bit inexperienced for a Michelin star environment & the wine pairing, while well curated, was grossly overpriced. Otherwise perfect.

Beautiful place, and good service (staff well trained). I must say it was a bit hard to understand what the servers explain about the dishes because they spoke fast and low. They were so trained to tell the story fast that, when interrupted for a question, they would lose the train of thought and almost had to start all over again. The food was very nice - some selected dishes were expectacular. I found everything a bit theatrical, but it was part of the experience and some of the more memorable moments (like leaking a plate or rubbing chocolate in the hands). It is a pricey experience, though, deserving a special occasion.

This was an amazing experience, the food was fantastic !! Great way to celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary.

My experience at El Cielo Miami was overall wonderful. The food was truly excellent, full of creativity and flavor, and definitely lived up to its Michelin recognition. The only area I felt could be improved was the service while the staff was kind and professional, I did notice my water glass went empty a couple of times. At this level, I expected a bit more attentiveness, especially compared to other Michelin starred restaurants I've visited. Still, the culinary experience was outstanding, and I would definitely recommend El Cielo Miami.”

We celebrated our anniversary at Elcielo Miami and had an absolutely unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and thoughtful—every detail made the evening feel special. The pairing menu was outstanding, with each course not only beautifully presented but also full of incredible flavors that were perfectly complemented by the wine selections. What made it even more unique was the storytelling—hearing about the regions and traditions behind each dish brought the entire experience to life. An amazing night with my wife that we'll always remember. Highly recommend for any special occasion!

Cocktails were poorly executed — flat, uninspired, and certainly not what you would expect at a Michelin-starred establishment. To make matters worse, the sommelier's lengthy tale about a “blend of 6, 12, 18 years” sparkling wine (portrayed as Champagne) felt more like a sales pitch than genuine expertise. Once we tasted it, our doubts were confirmed: bland, cheap, and unworthy of the hype. the 27+ course tasting journey still showcased moments of creativity and flair. The theatrical elements remain engaging, and there are flashes of brilliance in presentation and concept. Yet too often, the execution failed to match the storytelling, leaving the experience deflating — as if living on past success rather than setting new standards. In the desserts portion, the concept was solid but the execution came across as cheap and poorly done, reinforcing this impression. the one who truly had the most fun was our baby daughter, who delighted in the playful chocolate hand wash ritual — a moment of joy in an otherwise disappointing evening We truly wanted to recapture the magic of our first visit, but this round fell short. For the price point and prestige, El Cielo must re-focus on substance over spectacle if it hopes to remain relevant in Miami's competitive fine-dining scene

The Ceviche, lamb, lick me and sorbet are best creation by the chef and his team. The chocolate therapy is unique!

The entire experience was above and beyond expectations. The food and service was impeccable. A worthy Michelin-starred restaurant! Highly recommended!!!

Elejimos la experiencia de cocktail y fue realmente bueno. Tanto los cocktail como los bocados

A beautiful theatrical culinary experience with the guidance of Santiago, who so patiently explained each of the 18 courses. Excellent, beautiful and imaginative cuisine. Bravo and well done!

Going to el cielo is definitely something you should have on your bucket list, if I could give it 10 stars I would. Everything was cooked to perfection and they were very accommodating to my allergies. The staff was attentive to every detail. I loved my experience.