Sepia

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   Thomas

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   5 stars are not enough. One of the best meals we’ve ever eaten.
   

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   Olivia

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always an incredible experience - one of the best restaurants in Chicago!
   

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   Stephanie

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Visiting from London, my partner and I were looking for somewhere exceptional but not stuffy, for a reasonable price. Sepia fit the bill on all three counts. The space is ambient and intimate while remaining elevated. We were in the second seating and must admit it was almost too loud at the start of our service but quietened to a comfortable level over the course of the evening. The menu had brilliant selections, and taking the plunge on the wine pairing was a good idea for our choices in particular. Lovely service from start to finish - very personable, and the staff we met were a huge part of what made the experience so enjoyable. The food itself was wonderful, and at $110/pp it's a carefully considered and interesting menu which won't break the bank. Between myself and my partner we ordered 8 of the 16 dishes on offer and are still changing which was our favourite on an almost daily basis (my current frontrunner is the chocolate creme catalana paired with the Uruguayan Alcyone - completely indulgent but you only live once). There's a sense of humour to the menu, and without being too outre, creative flourishes hide in every dish - whether that's a reimagined classic, interesting flavour pairing, new texture, or thoughtful presentation. This was a relaxed treat night for us and we were delighted by the experience on every front. A wonderful evening, a highlight of our Chicago trip, and a great memory to take home with us (plus an Espresso Martini to die for).
   

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   Crisley

   Greensboro

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Speechless! So amazing! It’s definitely worthy everything
   

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   julie

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible food and service. Each course was thoughtful and delicious. Our server Kim was kind, helpful, and the dinner was perfectly paced. Perfect place to celebrate my birthday!
   

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   Maurice

   London

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a fabulous dining experience. Sat at a table in front by the window and glad we did. Not nearly as noisy as in main part of restaurant, and more importantly the table was much larger for four. Our server (Alex) was a 5 star guy and the food was so good. The meal almost doubled in price due to the wine pairing and didn’t mind at all. Will definitely be going back.
   

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   Sachin

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful service wonderful and well executed cuisine and wine
   

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   Mona

   Amsterdam

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Epic in every way. Will go back for sure loved the vibe too
   

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   Sara

   Milwaukee

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 13 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful meal and fabulous drinks. Staff was very delightful.
   

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    Joan

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This was such an amazing experience. My partner and I were in Chicago for work over our anniversary, and decided to have a nice night out to celebrate. A friend local to Chicago recommended Sepia, and I'm so glad she did. From the moment we stepped inside, the evening was magical. The host staff and kind and helpful, the restaurant is beautiful, and the energy of the place was exciting but not overwhelming. We were very lucky to have Alex as our server, and he started off my assuring us he'd seen the note about the allergies in our party, and walking us through what was safe to eat, and how they could amend things if we wanted to try certain dishes. We added the wine pairing to the tasting menu, and each combination was thoughtful and delicious. Every time a dish was brought out, someone explained the components to us, which I loved because it makes the tasting menu experience so much more engaging, and Alex was so fun to chat with about the wines and why they were paired. He was a big highlight of our experience! Particular standout dishes were the popcorn and leek velouté, the gnudi, the duck breast, and the short rib, but we didn't have a bad bite all night. All in all, a magical evening and I can't wait to come back to Chicago to come back to Sepia!
    

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