Kaitlyn M.
Yelp
To be completely honest, I was flabbergasted when I realized I hadn't yet reviewed Sipeos. Then it became overwhelming to start the review because I could write a book on everything I love about this place!
My boyfriend and I moved back to the Bay Area about a year ago. Sipeo's was our first date night spot, and little did we know how special it would be for us. He is a meat eater, but adventurous and willing to try things, and I am vegetarian. Sipeo's is so good that unlike other places where we know it's more of a "me" place, we both often forget that it is a vegetarian restaurant.
It has turned into an almost weekly, sometimes multiple times a week outing for us. I feel a personal connection to the business for multiple reasons, one of which seeing the way they have grown from the beginning when we first moved and they first opened their doors. We've seen them go through struggles, seen them change the way they do things multiple times, and most importantly seen a huge influx of customers as people recognize what an incredible restaurant this is. I've been rooting for them since the start, and I am so proud of what Sipeo's has become. Our first visits we got to talk to the workers and even the owner, and you can tell how passionate they all are, which is rare and heartwarming.
Finally on to the food, you can't go wrong with anything. We always get a large mezze platter to start our meal off with fresh vegetables and incredible dips. Our favorites are the romesco and the beets, but you can't go wrong with any of them. It's why we always get the large! The under the tuscan sun pizza is our favorite pizza hands down. I was surprised to hear a waiter list off the most popular to another customer the other day and didn't hear it make the list. I've never had anything else like it, and the flavor is fantastic. The impossible kefta skewers are delicious and moist, which is hard to find for imitation meat.
I love the convenience and ease of eating out and getting to try new flavors I can't make at home, but especially when not eating meat my options are quite limited, and usually very unhealthy. The fact that I can get protein here, vegetables, and not have everything served in a vat of oil is what will keep me coming back again and again. Paired with the incredible service of course.
If I was to point out any faults, the wine here is extremely pricey, and it does make me sad that I've seen the portions get a little smaller as time progresses and customers increase. But again, as someone who comes weekly, there are bound to be off days as well.
I sound like I'm also an employee, but we are just extremely loyal customers who have been with this business since the beginning. I am so happy to see a healthy, vegetarian place do so well. It truly warms my heart. I've introduced all of my friends and family to here, and come here more often than most people eat out at all restaurants combined, so I think it's safe to say I am their number one fan. The positive reviews are all for great reason, go give them a try!