1. Elcielo Restaurant

    Colombian

    Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos stages a theatrical love letter to Colombia in two intimate dining rooms near Union Market, where pristine plating and choreographed service frame dishes built on Colombian ingredients and culinary memory. A corn broth arrives as revelation; dessert ventures into chocolate territory with playful intent. This is cooking rooted in place and purpose, executed with warmth.

    Michelin Guide
    1 Star
    James Beard Awards
    2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service · Andra "AJ" Johnson
    The Rammys
    2025 · Finalist · Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
    2025 · Finalist · Service Program of the Year
    Eater
    The Best Tasting Menus in D.C. Right Now
    Address
    1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC · Washington
    Reserve
    OpenTable
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

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