December 24 & 31 · Elcielo Restaurant Bogotá

December
at Elcielo

A New Year’s Eve and Christmas Eve dinner in Bogotá, in the heart of Zona G: two tasting menus created solely to close the year.

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Dates

December 24 & 31, 2026

Time

7:00 p.m.

Tasting menu

COP 1,550,000 per person

In Zona G, December arrives at the table. Elcielo Restaurant Bogotá sets aside two evenings to close the year.

Beneath the living wall of the dining room on Calle 70, the menu is not announced. Each course is presented at the table, one at a time, so the evening unfolds for those who share it, in the moment it happens.

The Evenings

Two dates,
one table

Table set with red flowers and candlelight for Christmas Eve at Elcielo Restaurant Bogotá

Thursday, December 24 · 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve Dinner

A tasting menu created solely for Christmas Eve in Bogotá. The menu is revealed at the table, course by course, in a dining room lit by candlelight.

Champagne bucket and glasses on a candlelit table at Elcielo Restaurant Bogotá

Thursday, December 31 · 7:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Dinner

The last table of 2026 in Zona G. A tasting menu to bid farewell to the year alongside those who made it their own.

Prices

Prices
per person

Each dinner is booked separately, with the same prices on December 24 and December 31. Wine pairing is chosen at the table. Prices in Colombian pesos.

Tasting menu

COP 1,550,000

Four-glass wine pairing

COP 350,000

Six-glass wine pairing

COP 470,000

Children’s menu, up to age 10

COP 550,000

Before You Arrive

Good to know

Elcielo Restaurant Bogotá is located at Calle 70 #4-47, Zona G, Chapinero.

For changes to your reservation or special requests, our team in Bogotá is available on WhatsApp at +57 320 9189074.

Since the menu is revealed at the table, please let us know about any allergies or restrictions by December 20 for Christmas Eve and by December 27 for New Year’s Eve.

A children’s menu is available for guests up to 10 years old.

The four- or six-glass pairing is chosen at the table on the night.

Your December table

Choose your evening in Bogotá. We will take care of the rest.

Our Team

Esteban head chef portrait at Elcielo executing Colombian Michelin-recognized avant-garde fine dining tasting menu

Esteban moreno

Chef de Cuisine

Location
Hours

Monday to Saturday
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sundays and holiday mondays
CLOSED

On weekdays with public holidays (Tuesday to Saturday), the restaurant operates normally following the regular Monday to Saturday hours.

December at ElcieloCOP 1,550,000 per person
Portrait of Juan Manuel Barrientos, Executive Chef and Owner of Elcielo

Juan Manuel Barrientos
Executive Chef & Owner

Global Creative and Culinary Direction

Colombian chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Elcielo Hospitality Group. Juanma has brought Colombian gastronomy to international stages through innovation, technique, and sensory-driven experiences. Trained by renowned chefs such as Juan Mari Arzak and Iwao Komiyama, his culinary approach is rooted in research, creativity, and deep respect for ingredients.

He leads Elcielo’s global culinary vision and the development of concepts now present in Medellín, Bogotá, Miami, Washington D.C., and New York. His work has been recognized by the MICHELIN Guide, which has awarded stars to Elcielo Miami and Elcielo Washington D.C., and a MICHELIN Key to Elcielo Hotel Medellín.

He oversees the group’s strategic expansion, sensory innovation, and social impact initiatives through Elcielo Foundation.

Esteban head chef portrait at Elcielo executing Colombian Michelin-recognized avant-garde fine dining tasting menu

Esteban Moreno Quintero Chef de Cuisine, Elcielo Bogotá

Esteban Moreno Quintero is a pastry chef with over eight years of experience in fine dining kitchens, specializing in pastry, chocolate work, and artisan ice cream. His profile brings together technical creativity, kitchen leadership, and a commitment to continuous refinement.

He joined Elcielo in 2018 and has grown within the organization from pastry chef to head of kitchen at the Bogotá location — leading teams, developing seasonal menus, and contributing to the research and development of new techniques and ingredients. In 2025, he joined the opening of Elcielo New York, where he conceived and built the pastry program for both the fine dining and bistro concepts.

His training includes studies at Politécnico Internacional in Bogotá, a specialization in French pastry at Mariano Moreno, and advanced coursework in chocolate and frozen desserts. He also holds a C1 level in English, allowing him to work fluently in international settings.

Álvaro sommelier portrait at Elcielo curating wine pairings for Colombian Michelin avant-garde fine dining

Álvaro Alejandro Aguilar Head Sommelier, Elcielo Bogotá

The art of the dining room

Álvaro Alejandro Aguilar is a business administrator and professional sommelier with over 25 years of experience in high-end hospitality. His profile brings together team leadership, wine and spirits curation, and a commercial sensibility oriented toward transforming each visit into a complete sensory experience.

He has been part of Elcielo Hospitality Group since 2016, leading front-of-house operations and cellar management across the Bogotá and Medellín locations. His role encompasses the selection and rotation of fine wine and spirits portfolios, as well as the ongoing training of the service team — cultivating a culture of attentiveness that reflects the standards of the brand.

His credentials as a Professional Sommelier from the Escuela de Sommelier de Bilbao, Spain, are deepened by hands-on technical experience in the producing regions of France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and Mexico, with a focus on viticulture, distillation, and sensory analysis at origin.

Claudia restaurant manager portrait at Elcielo representing Colombian fine dining hospitality excellence

Claudia Eliana Hernández Córdoba General Manager, Elcielo Bogotá

Operational leadership

Claudia Eliana Hernández is a business administrator with over two decades of experience managing and directing high-end gastronomic establishments. Her career brings together strategic vision, financial precision, and a deep understanding of fine dining operations.

A key member of Elcielo Bogotá since 2013, she has led the restaurant’s day-to-day operations with an unwavering focus on service excellence, team development, and the consistency of the guest experience. In 2025, she took on a central role in the opening of Elcielo New York, overseeing the comprehensive coordination of the new venue throughout its launch phase.

Her academic background in Business Administration from Universidad del Tolima — complemented by expertise in financial management, ERP systems, and data analysis — enables her to make decisions grounded in both operational and strategic judgment.