Elcielo · Restaurant · Medellin
Juan Manuel Barrientos' multisensory Colombian tasting
Elcielo is chef Juan Manuel Barrientos' theater of Colombian emotion, the Medellin original that grew into a Michelin-starred group with sister rooms in Miami, Washington and Bogota. It opened in 2007 and still sets the ceiling for fine dining in the city.
The room sits inside the boutique Elcielo Hotel in the leafy Astorga pocket of El Poblado, a calm, low-lit space built for a long, deliberately paced tasting that Barrientos designs around neuroscience as much as flavor. He calls it the cocina de las emociones, and the courses are engineered to trigger memory and feeling, not just appetite. Expect around twelve courses that rotate with the seasons, with the Arbol de la Vida cassava course drawn from the Amazon returning as one of the signatures.
Then there is the ritual. The chocoterapia moment has guests washing their hands in warm chocolate between courses, an offering that has become as much a part of the Elcielo name as the food itself. It is closer to performance art than to a conventional dinner, which is why people plan whole trips around a table here.
This is a special-occasion room, not a walk-in. Seats release well in advance, so plan a few weeks out, arrive hungry and curious, and give the evening its full length. Reserve directly through Elcielo's booking page below.
Address: Cl. 7D #43c-36, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Medellin
Elcielo takes reservations through Precompro. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Medellin; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 23:00
- Thursday: 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 23:00
- Friday: 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 23:00
Frequently asked about Elcielo
How do I get a reservation at Elcielo in Medellin?
Tables at Elcielo are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Medellin plan, our Medellin partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Elcielo?
Elcielo is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Elcielo?
Elcielo keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Elcielo located?
Elcielo is in Medellin, at Cl. 7D #43c-36, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia. MyRSVP can build it into a full Medellin itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
Featured in
Other Medellin venues
- Casa de Nadie · A hillside dining room above Medellin in Santa Elena, built around a balcony over the valley.
- Espiritu · A chef-led rooftop above El Tesoro, open from midday, with the widest valley view in Poblado.
- Mal de Ojo · A Mexican-Asian rooftop in El Poblado's Astorga area, open from noon most days and late on weekends.
- Zombra · A Colombian-produce tasting menu in El Poblado from a chef who trained in France and cooked in India.
- 37 Park · Three levels and an open-air garden between Provenza and Parque Lleras
- Alambique · A hidden garden terrace and a menu that changes every two weeks
- Barbaro Cocina Primitiva · Wood-fire steakhouse and primal-cooking parrilla in El Poblado
- Cannario Rooftop · Mediterranean plates with a panoramic valley view
- Cantina La 70 · A 100 percent crossover nightclub with live shows on Laureles' La 70 strip.
- Carmen · Chef Juan Jose Cardenas leads Carmen's garden-set Colombian flagship
- Colosal · Mountaintop contemporary Latin with a panoramic valley view
- Dos Santos Cantina · A late-night Mexican cantina on Carrera 33 in El Poblado
Browse all Medellin venues · Build a custom itinerary · MyRSVP home