Private Dining by Sepia

This venue was a perfect size for our 37 person wedding reception. Our guests started at Sepia’s bar next door and then joined the party! The food and drinks were amazing. We had a some coordination and accommodation issues we didn’t expect to a struggle with, but we spoke to the owner/GM afterwards and he made it right.

Kali and her team at Private Dining by Sepia did a phenomenal job creating an unforgettable wedding reception for us and our 50 guests. Serving amazing food was a top priority for my husband and me when planning our wedding, and Private Dining by Sepia does not disappoint (as the Michelin star already suggests). Several of our foodie guests said that the braised short ribs were the best that they had ever had--huge kudos to Sepia! Kali was also super helpful providing her recommendations for the evening's menu, especially since tastings are not offered for Private Dining events (totally not a big deal though; the food will be amazing). Sepia's Pastry Chef created our wedding cake, too, which was just as incredible as the rest of the food. If you are planning an intimate wedding in downtown Chicago, look no further than Private Dining by Sepia. The Sepia team makes the planning process so easy--you'll be able to enjoy the evening just as much as your guests and not have a single worry! Thanks for an unforgettable wedding, Sepia!

After looking at a dozen different reception venues, we fell in love with the aesthetic of the space (the modern chandeliers are to die for)! Being separated from the restaurant with a private entrance, the space feels unique and grand. The subtle coloring worked wonderfully with neutral flowers and allowed the chandeliers to really shine! A few months before the wedding we went in for dinner to get a sense of the menu (just a note, Sepia does not offer a true tasting, but neither do most restaurants that we spoke with). Both of us being vegetarian, we wanted to make sure that we would be able to eat something more inventive than risotto! We trusted our planners suggestions on the meat entrees (ale braised short ribs and grilled sturgeon) and were absolutely blown away at the chef's creation for our entree (roasted butternut squash steak, smoked onion, braised chickpeas, wheat berries, tahini)! The creativity of the dish and seasonal influences were exceptional. With a background in fine dining and with many guests being avid "foodies" dinner was obviously very important for us. It truly was a legendary evening and our guests our still talking about the food and service months later. In particular our first course, a sunchoke soup with charred sweet onions, was a standout for everyone. The event planners at Sepia were extremely accommodating and helpful through every phase of the process. The evening of the event, the service staff made sure every guest had a drink in hand and seemed to go above and beyond. For the soup course, presentation was amazing, being poured table side for each guest. If you are looking for a smaller, unique and memorable dinner I would highly recommend Sepia!