Adventurous foodies will find a feast for all the senses at El Cielo, run by chef Juan Manuel Barrientos who has taken his native city by storm with experimental kitchen creations based on molecular cuisine. The imaginative menu features local ingredients prepared with technical complexity and creative innovation (think frozen mists of herbs and jars of liquid nitrogen). Under a glass ceiling, diners tuck into an elaborate 11 or 20-course tasting menu divided into sensory “moments”, some no bigger than a single bite.

Bogotá and MedellínThe brainchild of Colombia’s first chef to be awarded a Michelin star, Juan Manuel Barrientos, the high-end ElCielo can be found in both Medellín and Bogotá. This is one of the most luxurious restaurants you’ll find in Colombia, with the option of a 12-course tasting menu and wine pairing. Dishes are inspired by Colombia’s biodiversity and aim to invoke diners’ senses.

Another heavyweight in the freshest-ingredient space is Elcielo Restaurant, with Michelin Star award-winning chef Juan Manuel Barrientos at the helm. Book a reservation well in advance at Elcielo and save some belly space for its 20-plus course tasting, with sensory experiences like bathing your hands in chocolate (and eating the chocolate off your hands, too).

Located in Elcielo Hotel, the finest 5-star luxury hotel in Medellín, Elcielo Restaurant stands out for offering food lovers a fine dining experience that defies convention. The magic begins with fresh, seasonal ingredients, emphasizing local products and blending Colombian flavors to surprise and delight even the most discerning palates with unique textures and aromas. Each tasting menu at the Elcielo restaurant in Medellín is a carefully crafted sensory journey designed to evoke emotions and awaken the senses, with stories woven into the artistic presentation of each dish.

If gastronomy is what you are looking for when it comes to fine dining then ElCielo is the perfect spot for you. Run by popular chef Juan Manuel Barrientos Valencia, the menu is taken right from Valencia’s mind allowing for complex and creative dishes. The restaurant offers a tasting menu that puts together some of the best and most popular restaurant dishes with a selection of wines.

Elcielo is a sophisticated restaurant in Medellín, perfect for those seeking a complete gastronomic experience. It combines various techniques and cuisines while still preserving the essence of Colombian cuisine in its dishes. The restaurant offers two tasting menu options that engage all the senses.

Elcielo is an upscale, fine dining restaurant that specializes in a 21 course tasting menu. It’s designed to be an experience in its own right (albeit with a hefty price tag attached!). Reservations are necessary and you should make them at least a week in advance, as spots do fill up.

Elcielo Hospitality is known for its diverse range of restaurants in Colombia and the US — so of course, the hotel’s room service was delectable. I’m still reminiscing about the omelet with indigenous microgreens, and a generous side of Colombian avocado!

ElCielo’s creator-in-chief, Juan Manuel Barrientos, was the first to put Heston Blumenthal and Ferran Adrià-style molecular tricks on the menu in Medellin, when he unleashed his heavenly fine-dining experience on El Poblado in 2006.

Elciel is an elegant restaurant in the very heart of Medellin. It’s a great place to go with a partner as the setting is romantic. You can expect a first-class dining experience with small plated meals that are packed with flavour.