What type of cuisine does Elcielo serve?

Elcielo serves elevated Colombian cuisine with modern, molecular gastronomy techniques, presented as a multi-course tasting menu experience.

Does Elcielo have a Michelin star?

Yes, Elcielo Miami holds one Michelin Star and is noted as the only Colombian restaurant in Florida with this distinction.

Does Elcielo take reservations?

Yes, Elcielo manages its own bookings and reservations are recommended given the tasting-menu format; guests can book through the restaurant's website or by phone.

What are Elcielo's hours?

Elcielo is open Wednesday through Monday from 6 PM, closing at 9 PM on weeknights and 9:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. It is closed on Tuesdays.

What is the dress code at Elcielo?

Elcielo enforces a business casual dress code for guests.

Where is Elcielo located?

Elcielo is located at 31 SE 5th St in the Brickell on the River area of Brickell, Miami.

How much does it cost to eat at Elcielo?

Elcielo offers a tasting menu experience priced around $289, with a separate Bar Experience menu priced around $98.

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Elcielo Restaurant Miami

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8.2

31 SE 5th St, Miami, FL 33131, USA

ClosedOpens 6:00 PM$$$$$98-289 per personColombian

Michelin-starred Colombian tasting menu with dramatic tableside presentations in Brickell

ColombianFine Dining$$$$BrickellMichelin StarTravelers' ChoiceAward-winning

About Elcielo Restaurant Miami

Elcielo brings Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos' Michelin-starred Colombian cuisine to Brickell, pairing a multi-course tasting menu with molecular gastronomy techniques. Guests are welcomed into a chic, plant-filled dining room with an open kitchen, stone floors, and a backlit bar, all overlooking the Miami River.

The signature Experience menu unfolds through a series of dramatic courses, including tableside chocotherapy and the Tree of Life bread service, alongside small bites like activated charcoal buñuelos and a green mango popsicle palate cleanser. As Florida's only Michelin-starred Colombian restaurant, Elcielo serves its full Experience as an 18-course tasting menu, with a shorter Bar Experience of signature cocktails and paired snacks at the bar.

Expect fine dining prices and a reservations-driven, business-casual atmosphere suited to date nights, anniversaries, and milestone dinners. Plan on 1.

5 to 2.5 hours for the evening, and book ahead for Friday and Saturday dinners, when demand is highest.

Highlights

Group Celebrations

Date Night

Wine Tasting

Signature The Experience Tasting Menu

Signature Bar Experience

Private Events

Reservations Recommended

Waterfront

Dining Essentials

Dress Code

Business Casual

Typical Visit

1.5-2.5 hours

Chef

Juan Manuel Barrientos

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Food Quality

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Value for Money

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Location

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Best Times

Elcielo is closed on Tuesdays, with dinner service running 6-9pm Wednesday through Friday and Monday, and extending to 9:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. As a reservation-driven tasting-menu restaurant, weekend evenings tend to draw the most demand, so booking ahead for Friday and Saturday dinners is recommended.

Closed Opens 6:00 PM

Monday6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Sunday6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Reviews

Generally well-reviewed for its inventive tasting menu and elegant atmosphere, with a Michelin Star reinforcing its reputation, though some guests have noted inconsistency in value for the price.

Food QualityAtmosphereService

The Experience

Cuisine

Colombian

Amenities

Private EventsReservations RecommendedWaterfrontWheelchair AccessibleWine ListAccessible RestroomUpscaleCredit Cards AcceptedPrivate DiningRomanticInstagrammableTasting Menu

Meals

Dinner

Perfect For

Group Celebrations Date Night Wine Tasting Tourist Must-Visit Honeymoon Special Occasions

Location Brickell

31 SE 5th St, Miami, FL 33131, USA

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Signature Dishes

The Experience Tasting Menu

$289

A multi-course tasting menu blending modern Colombian cuisine with an immersive sensory dining experience.

Bar Experience

$98

A cocktail-focused menu of unique drinks and small bites enjoyed at your own pace.

Chocotherapy

A dramatic tableside dessert presentation involving chocolate.

Tree of Life Bread Service

A theatrical bread course served tableside as part of the tasting menu.

Activated Charcoal Buñuelo

A charcoal-infused buñuelo filled with porcini and black truffle.

Green Mango Popsicle

A palate-cleansing popsicle coated in spicy powder, served with a shot of aguardiente.

What People Love

Food Quality: Guests highlight the creative, dramatic presentations like the tableside chocotherapy and Tree of Life bread service as standout moments of the meal.

Atmosphere: The elegant, plant-filled dining room with an open kitchen and river views is frequently described as sophisticated and well-suited to special occasions.

Service: Service is generally rated positively, contributing to an attentive, special-occasion dining experience.

Know Before You Go

Elcielo is closed on Tuesdays; dinner service runs 6-9pm most nights and until 9:30pm on weekends.
Reservations are strongly recommended for the tasting menu experience, which can be booked directly through the restaurant's website.
Business casual dress is expected for dinner service.
Late arrivals of more than 15 minutes may be treated as a no-show, so plan to arrive on time.

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About Elcielo Restaurant Miami

Expect fine dining prices and a reservations-driven, business-casual atmosphere suited to date nights, anniversaries, and milestone dinners. Plan on 1.

5 to 2.5 hours for the evening, and book ahead for Friday and Saturday dinners, when demand is highest.