Elcielo Restaurant Miami
A Colombian tasting menu that turns dinner into performance art.
What DatingDex says
El Cielo is chef Juan Manuel Barrientos' sensory playground — think chocolate hand baths, edible mist, and 12+ courses that give you something to talk about between every single plate. This is not the move if you're low-key; this is the move if you want them to text their friends about you the next morning.
Elcielo Restaurant Miami is one of the top impress them spots in Brickell. At a fine dining price point, it fits well when you want a impress them feel without guesswork.
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