How to Get a Reservation at Elcielo in Washington DC
Elcielo is a one-Michelin-star Colombian tasting-menu restaurant in Penn Quarter that books on OpenTable as a ticketed experience. Be ready at the release and watch for cancellations close to the date.
The short answer
Elcielo is chef Juan Manuel Barrientos's one-Michelin-star contemporary Colombian restaurant in Penn Quarter, built around a multi-sensory tasting menu. It books on OpenTable as a ticketed, tasting-menu experience, so reserving is closer to buying a ticket than holding a standard table.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
How booking at Elcielo works
Because it is a tasting menu sold in a ticketed format, inventory is tight and prime nights clear quickly. The exact per-person price, deposit terms, and release timing change, so verify them on the live OpenTable listing before planning a specific date.
- Treat the release like a ticket on-sale: account ready, card saved, dates decided.
- Smaller parties clear more often than larger ones at a tasting room.
- Watch the final days before your date for cancellations.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Frequently asked
Does Elcielo have a tasting menu?
Yes. Elcielo serves a multi-sensory Colombian tasting menu in a ticketed format on OpenTable. The exact price and deposit terms change, so confirm them on the live listing.
How far in advance should I book Elcielo?
As far ahead as the window allows. Ticketed tasting rooms release inventory that can sell out quickly, so be ready for the release and watch for cancellations if you miss the initial drop.
Can Rose book Elcielo for me?
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.