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Elcielo Restaurant Washington D.C. Reviews
This was truly a wonderful and memorable experience for me.
I fancy myself as a foodie with plenty of experience in fine dining and I believe this meal was on par with Alinea in Chicago as well as other multi Michelin Star experiences I have enjoyed. The quality of the ingredients, the originality of the exp
Our dinner at El Cielo was fantastic in every way.
Starting with a personal response from the restaurant to my email about a dietary restriction for one member of our party. From there it just kept getting better! The food was outstanding. It was restaurant week with a limited menu but everything w
Delicious food with great attention to detail.
Excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere-- a pleasure to dine here.
Back to El Cielo-the only Michelin-starred restaurant we're
Back to El Cielo-the only Michelin-starred restaurant we're eager to revisit. Once again, it delivered an unforgettable experience. While our beloved Tree of Life and Yucca Gnocchi never disappoint, the Truffle Buñuelo completely stole the show
We came to El Cielo with low expectations.
We weren't very big fans of Colombian cuisine, nor did we have much experience in it aside from trying local shops and Mita (very disappointing). Wow, we were blown away! Every dish was presented with finesse and flair. Each bite was great and
Para ser un restaurante Michelin, el servicio fue muy
Para ser un restaurante Michelin, el servicio fue muy pobre, los sabores estaba muy lejos de ser delicioso. Al llegar la cuenta, nos cargaron a mi tarjeta otra mesa donde el cargo fue totalmente inaceptable. nuestra experiencia fue decepcionante.
Mediocre food, bad service, abismal customer treatment. Avoid it.
Went to El Cielo for a family birthday celebration. It was chilly outside (late fall) and we were made to stay outside until they “opened”, even though you could see the staff waiting to open inside. Food was absolutely terrible, amateurish. Serv
Great experience
I celebrated my anniversary with my husband and everything was amazing, the servers were very professional, they made us feel like in Colombia, and the food was delicious, they offered many Colombian unique flavors, we had fun we the chocotherqpy and
Perfectt!!
My experience at El Cielo, a Colombian restaurant in Washington, was memorable. The service was excellent, with attentive and friendly staff. The food was exquisite, blending Colombian tradition with local ingredients. The tasting menus offer a uniqu
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From the warm hospitality to the flawless execution of each dish, everything is designed to impress. The pandeyuca tree sets the tone with a playful start, followed by the lulo ceviche, a burst of tropical freshness. The highlight, however, was the b
My husband and I have been here twice- both times for The
My husband and I have been here twice- both times for The Experience. It's worth every penny and has quickly become my favorite thing ever. The service is as impeccable as the courses themselves, which come with an explanation of the rich cult
Me gustó la experiencia !! Una manera muy muy diferente
Me gustó la experiencia !! Una manera muy muy diferente de disfrutar mi tierra colombiana, la food es deliciosa, cada platillo que llega a la mesa es una experiencia visual con un sabor único. El servicio muy atento, nos explicaron cada platillo
We loved it.
El Cielo was an unforgettable experience with an intimate and elegant ambiance, setting the perfect tone for a special night. We started with the tuna tartare, which was beautifully presented and bursting with fresh, delicate flavors. For our mains,
Overall a great Michelin-star restaurant with great
Overall a great Michelin-star restaurant with great service, ambiance, food presentation, and appetizers/mains. I recently went here with three friends for Restaurant Week dinner and we were seated immediately at our reservation time. Except for bein
My husband and I were very excited to get a reservation at
My husband and I were very excited to get a reservation at El Cielo on the very last day of DC's Winter Restaurant Week! As many of the other reviews have commented, getting reservation was not the easiest - but that is to be expected with a Mi
Extremely disappointed
Poor service. Marginal food. Expected better for the price. Lots of better restaurants in the DC area. Had the tasting menu with wine pairings and didn’t even get a different wine with each course. Barely finished the meal and they were shoving us
This review is long over due.
Hubby and I had a date night here and were very excited about it! We had been to "La Cosecha" (the Latin marketplace next door) a few times but had never realized El Cielo was right next door. La Cosecha has a great Latin vibe and great eat
Amazing service, food, and experience! Without a doubt one
Amazing service, food, and experience! Without a doubt one of my favorite restaurants in DC.
Best dining experience I've ever had.
Loved the chocolate hand bath and coffee experience that made you feel like you were sipping coffee in cloudy Columbian Mountains. Food was superb and so interesting
4 stars for a pretty solid Columbian restaurant experience.
We were looking to grab a nice dinner one evening and (after getting through the website's annoying popup on every page) saw that El Cielo had some availability for the Chef Choice option. I booked us for 9pm (which the restaurant called soon after a
I'm writing this immediately in the car after my 4th visit.
I never write reviews but they continue to innovate every time I've dined there. This is the embodiment of how every country should hope to have their cuisine represented. They have consistent 3-Michelin level service with immaculate presentation for
BEST fine dining experience in DC.
I dream of the food when I'm not eating it. The service is immaculate. The plating is creative. 100/100 stars.
Fantastic experience, service was above and beyond, from
Fantastic experience, service was above and beyond, from booking and accommodating our changes, to the last course. The food was spectacular. Would definitely recommend. We went on a Wednesday for the short experience and found it to be just right.
I'm still in awe at how amazing this dinner was! Came here
I'm still in awe at how amazing this dinner was! Came here for Valentine's dinner, and the amount of detail in everything - from the moment you walk in to the food and service - was phenomenal! The tasting menu we had was called "The journey&quo
Service, atmosphere, and whimsy were all fantastic.
Interacting with the food was fun and allowed us to play and chat. And I got a beautiful color-changing cocktail that was delicious. However, We do fancy tasting menus every year, and this might be the first time I left without a sense of pure elat
I decided to have El Cielo be my main birthday celebration
I decided to have El Cielo be my main birthday celebration for the year and I can definitely say that I enjoyed myself tremendously. The venue allowed for an intimate feel while also allowing us all to not feel like the different tables were on top o
This place is next level, the food is amazing and service
This place is next level, the food is amazing and service is awesome. The food is so well thought out and executed ! I would highly recommend
Beautiful, creative dishes that were very delicious.
If given the chance, I would return. I thought the artistry and thought that went into each dish was great. The food was creatively displayed and really felt like they were telling a story. The experience was very memorable and the food tasted deli
My husband and I celebrated our first anniversary at El
My husband and I celebrated our first anniversary at El Cielo on November 19th, 2023. I chose that restaurant because my husband was from Colombia, so I thought he would love it when I saw that it would cost us $1000 for two people. I thought it was
I really loved all the food and drinks here, and everyone
I really loved all the food and drinks here, and everyone was so nice. We did the 13 course meal--everything was super inventive and always a play on something, which we loved. I will say two things majorly hindered us from enjoying our evening more.
I've been to several Michelin-rated restaurants in the past
I've been to several Michelin-rated restaurants in the past few years, and this is still one of my favorites. It can be difficult to find fine dining restaurants that balance presentation, creativity, and memorably flavorful food, but El Cielo did al
This was quite the birthday experience! Food was amazing
This was quite the birthday experience! Food was amazing (20 courses) and whimsically presented. I did the wine pairing and my husband the cocktails. We shared and thoroughly enjoyed both. Wine pairings were fabulous and the cocktail presentation
Underwhelming Food
We came on a Friday night for the 20-course El Cielo experience after seeing El Cielo's superb reputation for their restaurants in Columbia. Especially for the price point, the experience was disappointing and underwhelming. The dinner took almost 3.
Stylish Columbian Cuisine in Casually Elegant Atmosphere
I wasn't sure what to expect, but did not leave disappointed. Granted, not every dish was to my flavor palate, but I enjoyed the tour of Columbia and certainly appreciated the quality of the cooking and the presentation. Similarly, the wine pairing
Meh
I went for the “bar experience” & Twas a lackluster experience imho. After paying $200 for four drinks & food I neither had a bus nor was overwhelmed with great food which is what I expected after a hefty bill & this place being Miche
Great dining experience - so much food!! You will
Great dining experience - so much food!! You will definitely leave full. The cocktails are great if you prefer over the wine flights. The space is a little tight, and generally a little more expensive compared to other 1 michelin star restaurants in
Overall - fun date night with creative dishes.
However, pricing is absurd for the experience. FoodFood was delicious with an emphasis on creative, sensory experiences. We had a great time. We only did not like one dish, which was the foie, because we don't love foie and no substitutions are accom
We went with "the experience" a 22 course culinary journey
We went with "the experience" a 22 course culinary journey through Colombia and left very happy (and full)! While the meal was fantastic, we especially enjoyed the history, distinct flavors, and story that came with each dish. The service w
Beautiful venue! The service was great! I expected more for
Beautiful venue! The service was great! I expected more for the food since it is sooooooo expensive! Good for a try.
[Updated to include pictures]El Cielo is a high-end
[Updated to include pictures]El Cielo is a high-end restaurant brand founded by Colombian chef Juan Manuel Barrientos. This Washington branch has one Michelin star. There are also locations in Medellin, Bogota, and Miami.Here in DC, you'll find a 20-
A fantastic tasting experience.
We did the full 20 courses and each bite was good and interesting. The pictures will speak for themselves.Overall the appetizers and small bites were more flavorful packed and unique than the entrees. While still good, the entrees felt more classic v
Visited El Cielo on Friday evening with my partner.
While I expected to be wowed, it pains me to say that we sadly left underwhelmed by the experience.Our reservation was for The Journey which promised 14-16 courses, but ended up being 13 (2 of which were sensory experiences and not edible.) To keep t
I must admit they nearly had to wheel me out after 20
I must admit they nearly had to wheel me out after 20 courses and experiences.I chose the entire Journey through Colombia for my 41st birthday dinner. I was seated and began my two and a half hours of eating. We began with a welcome shot and small bi
El Cielo was a magical and fun dining experience! Emphasis
El Cielo was a magical and fun dining experience! Emphasis on the ~experience~ because this restaurant is a whole lot more than just delicious food. Each course is called "a moment," and Chef Barrientos brings you on a journey from the firs
We made reservations for a Friday evening.
El Cielo is a Columbian restaurant with one Michelin Star! We tried the Journey, which is 14 courses (2 of which are sensory experiences). The meal starts with several small amuse bouches: the soursop & champagne sorbet, Aborrajado and Truffle Bu
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