Finally got to try this stunning restaurant! It's been on my radar for awhile since moving to Glenview. It's gorgeous in there and feels so airy, reminds me of something you would see in Chicago. Our server was the sweetest! She recommend a special that everyone was raving about and helped us picked out a drink. The chicken kebab were very juicy and just enough food without being too much. I heard they just launched a happy hour so looking forward to dropping in again soon! read more

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My husband and I went for a late brunch on a Saturday and got right in when we made a reservation. The place was very aesthetically pleasing, and it reminded us of the sister restaurant Aba in the city. Our server was able to tell us how many plates to order between two of us and it was just enough food. The food that we did order was very good and I love the family style concept because you get to try a bunch of things and you don't have to commit to one . The drinks were good, but I think they're a little inconsistent when it came to different bartenders making the same drink . I know this place was really cute and the food was really good and I will definitely come back to try all the other things they have on the menu . read more

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An amazing experience at the glenview location great ambiance and awsome service. The food was really good small plates but you will feel full really quickly. We ordered 4 dishes ans all were amazing. Great spot just to hang out or for a date. Will definitely be back. read more

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Came here with my girl friends and we all loved the food and vibe at this restaurant. The interior design gives a calm boho modern vibe with plenty of natural sunlight. The waiter was so kind and sweet toward us; making sure everything was delicious and perfect. The food was absolutely a hit especially the panna cotta. Definitely order the panna cotta when you come here, you will not regret it. Definitely coming back. Make sure to make a reservation couple days ahead. read more

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This place is gorgeous! So beautifully decorated with a lot of seating and brightness to it. Our server was friendly and attentive during our dining. The food was great. I went with two friends and we ended up getting way more food than needed but truly wanted to try so many things. Upset I didn't take more pictures as they're nicely plated but we were ready to dig in. I absolutely loved the Moroccan onion dip spread with pita - divine. We also got the smoky avocado hummus - yum! Blistered green beans were okay - I'm not a huge mushroom fan but my friends really liked it. Hot honey halloumi was fantastic. We got the chicken kefta which was good but I preferred the spicy brisket kefta, lots of flavor! Also tried the olive oil Greek yogurt which sounds weird but works so well - it almost tasted like a lemon yogurt and was delicious. Will definitely be back to try out some other items. read more

Ema - Strawberry Rose Paloma - Mediterranean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Love the food here, like honestly everything Such cute vibes inside as well. Great for dinner parties, or just a nice dinner. Service is knowledgable and friendly read more

Came here on a Sunday for lunch. It is a beautiful space that feels light and airy. We tried a couple dips, a small plate and the chicken sandwich. Such interesting flavors we will definitely be back. read more

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I love the food at both Ema and Aba. Love their restaurants so much!! I've been to the downtown Ema location but this was my first time at the Glenview location! First, its beautiful inside and I loved the ceiling window with all the natural light. The crowd favorites were the Moroccan dip and sweet corn hummus for starters! The flavor profile was incredible. I chose the halibut as my entree cause I usually dont eat that at home. The halibut comes on a bed of mushrooms and broth. Very delicious!! I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

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I was really impressed by the decor, so elegant and beautiful, it was giving west coast vibes. Definitely make reservations if you plan on dining here as it was pretty packed during dinner time. Drinks: I had the Do Not Disturb and the Passion Fruit G&T. Both were light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. One thing to note though is that this location doesn't offer happy hour, but the Chicago one does. Food: -Classic hummus: smooth and flavorful with crunchy chickpeas on top. Pita bread was soo fluffy, warm, and seasoned well. P.s. you can ask for more pita, it's free! -Green falafel: crispy outside, soft inside, however ours was slightly burnt. What saved the dish was the sauce on the bottom, so yummy! -Spicy brisket kefta: meat was cooked perfectly and lots of flavor on the plate. FYI we requested the bbq on the side. Our server was nice, but he disappeared after collecting our orders and we didn't see him again until we were ready for the check. Not a big deal because there was lots of staff walking around. Overall a luxurious experience and I loved coming here for girls night. I would love to try Ema again but the Chicago location for their happy hour. read more

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YOU HAVE TO COME! food is INSANELY good, ambiance is perfection, service is so attentive. 10/10! the g&t was really refreshing, brussels sprouts were roasted perfectly, king salmon with the curry was a nice touch, and cauliflower kababs which were insanely delicious! read more

Ema - Romanesco Cauliflower Kebab, Brussels Sprouts, Do Not Disturb - Mediterranean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Great experience, they were running 30min Behind on reservations, the mgr was really nice and comped two appetizers spreads. We did the restaurant week menu and the food was delicious. They have what they call a free or open flow kitchen so food came out as soon as it was done, which was fine although it did take awhile to get through appetizers as they came out one at a time, so we got our main course roughly and an hr and 15 minutes into our dinner service. Other than that - everything was delicious and the restaurant is beautiful inside. Wonderful light and airy decor, modern with plants all around. Would definitely recommend and go back. Friendly staff. They were just super busy! Favorites: Labneh spread Chicken kabob Brussels salad Date cake! read more

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My friend was visiting me from Seattle and I wanted to take him to a nice restaurant. I thought of Ema in Glenview which is closer to me and easy to access. I been to downtown location so I had an idea about the menu. This place is nicely located - very spacious and great interior decor. We ordered few drinks and couple of dips. Everything was delicious and our service to table was also excellent. I have already told my friends to visit this soon. read more

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I must say, this place is amazing!!! We went here to celebrate a birthday with the fam. I really love tapas style restaurants so I was very excited to eat here, especially since Mediterranean cuisine is a fav of mine. Reservations were made from their web site. We listed specific allergies for one person attending through the online reservation. As we arrived, we were seated immediately and the place was pretty busy. We were greeted by our server and she was great as she was aware of the allergens and wanted to know who had them. She said she would work closely with the staff on any of the dishes and whether they can substitute or remove ingredients. The manager came to our table and reassured us that he would be looking at the ingredients as well before it goes out. As I sat at the table, the decorations and dining area was very nice. Had enough balance between light and dark. We sat at a table that had a tree next to it. It was really cool. We ordered a ton of mini plates, it was hard to choose from but landed on a few dishes: Spicy Hummus with Pita, Truffled Salmon, Spinach and Feta Spread, Falafels, Hot Honey Halloumi, Crispy Potatoes, Broccoli Florets, Sweet Potato Latke, Brisket Kabobs, Chicken and Rice, Steak Frites and for desserts: Honey Cake, Chocolate Torte, Frozen Greek Yogurt and Vanilla Pannacotta. The Spicy Hummus was delicious and had a nice but not too much spice to it. The pita was soft, fluffy and tasty. The spinach feta spread was creamy. I found my self asking for more pita so I can continue switching between the hummus and spinach spread. The falafels were crisp on the outside and was soft on the inside. The Hot Honey Halloumi was had The nice balance of sweetness and spice, I really loved the crispy potatoes, however some pieces were too hard, my favorite was the broccoli florets, it melted in your mouth - it was so good. The sweet potato Latke was tasty and had right amount of crisp to it. I was informed that the brisket kabob was good but not his favorite, the chicken was devoured so I think that speaks for itself. The steak frites had a nice sear on it and was cooked to the right temp, It was cashed a repeat dish for the future. The truffled salmon did but have over bearing truffle. All the desserts were tasty but my fav was the Honey cake. Overall, it was a great birthday celebration. We had good food, good service and awesome conversations and laughs. We def will be back again. read more

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Had dinner with friends at Ema yesterday and it was all of our first time eating there. Our waitress was polite and asked if we'd ever eaten there before but then never offered any information or suggestions. She was an adequate server but certainly didn't enhance our visit. Both our friends and my wife and I ordered a salad to split two ways. The serving size would be considered small for one person. We ordered a variety of food for our meal and the timing in which it was brought out was terrible. My salmon arrived 10 minutes before the Brussel sprout sides and then 10 minutes later the kabobs showed up. Nothing like eating your dinner and no one else has food in front of them. My salmon may have been 3-4 oz serving and was $36.95 and had a very salty taste. Everyone else found their food average at best. Hard to understand how this restaurant has positive reviews! read more

I've been to the downtown location and absolutely love it. This location has pretty similar offerings although this time around I was a little less impressed. Ambiance is light, chic, and inviting. Service was overall good although they were pretty slow with one of our groups drink. We were pretty sure they forgot about it as it didn't arrive until well after we had been receiving food. We did family style as you should here and ordered many dishes. The pita is delicious and they kept bringing more for us since we ordered several spreads. The classic hummus was quite good as was the sweet pea spread and charred eggplant. I would skip the spinach and feta. My favorite of them all was by far the sweet pea spread. The octopus carpaccio was unfortunately rather bland and I love octopus so that was a let down. The brussels sprout &honey crisp apple salad was a perfect fresh addition and well seasons and dressed. For some of the hot mezzes we had the mushroom "escargot" which was quite rich if that's what you are looking for and as you would expect with regular escargot there were 5-6 cooked in the little wells. The brussels sprouts were good but I've had very similar versions at many many restaurants so nothing that stood out. Skip the crispy potatoes unless you are craving rather hardly fried (by that I mean they were tough) potato chunks. Both the scallop and halibut entrees were my favorites of the night but would recommend scallops over the halibut if I had to choose. For dessert I was really impressed with the honey cake and even if you're not vegan or actively avoid vegan foods out of fear they will be bad the vegan coconut cremeux was lovely. Tons more options on the menu so I'll definitely be back to try others considering how much I love the Ema and Aba downtown. read more

Ema will be added to my go to list when I'm craving for Mediterranean food! Restaurant was easy to find and there is plenty of parking in their parking lot. Ambiance is amazing at the restaurant! Trendy and upscale feel with a hint of modern vibe. Perfect for client lunch/ dinner, and date night! They also have a private dining room area in the back if you want to host a big party. Our party ordered mimosas to start. We each picked 2 dishes to share and that was more than enough for the 3 of us. Hummas with lamb ragu, Moroccan onion dip, Broccoli Florets, Crispy Potatoes , Chicken Kefta Kebabs and Faroe Islands Salmon Kebab were all very delicious! The Hummas with lamb was very tender. Onion dip is a bit on the heavy and sweet side. Broccoli was very crispy and flavorful. Crispy potatoes are exactly what it sounds like. Just, crispy potatoes. Between the two kebabs, the salmon was my favorite. Very tender and perfectly seared. Paired very well with basmati rice! They do add a 3% surcharge to the bill. You can have that surcharge taken off prior to paying. read more

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Love that Ema has opened a second location in Northshore! Driving up to the restaurant, I had my hesitancies on how this location could compete with downtown but walking inside, you are immediately transported. The design is impeccable having a light and bright palette, accent lighting and trees, and mixture of patterns & textures. The central atrium skylight added great natural light to the space that was needed. The group I came with decided to share a variety of dishes as the waiter recommended. We ordered the Moroccan Onion Dip, Tahini Caesar, Brown Butter Dates, Green Falafel, and Chicken Kefta Kabob. My personal favorites were the Moroccan Onion Dip that came across more sweet than expected paired with the seasoned pita as well as the Green Falafel which paired great with the Beet Tzatziki. We finished with the Triple Chocolate Torte which was perfect to split. I also ordered the Do Not Disturb cocktails. It was described as "boozy spa water" which was spot on to taste. I left feeling full, happy I got to try so many dishes, and feeling like it was a great value for quality of food. read more

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Ema is a new Mediterranean establishment in Glenview (at the Glen) that one of my girlfriends recommended we try! I would definitely make a reservation! The inside transforms you out of the Northshore suburbs and makes you feel like you're in downtown Chicago or another beautiful city. It has an upscale feel so it's perfect for a date night or mom's night out in our case! The service was wonderful. I ordered a frozen drink and it appeared in less than three minutes like magic. One of the waitresses accidentally broke some glass and we were immediately checked on. The team worked well together and everyone was really kind. The food was yummy! We ordered a bunch of plates to share which I recommend. It's elevated Mediterranean so think fancy hummus and kabobs and rice or traditional dishes with a fun twist like sweet potato pancakes! All in all the food was fantastic. Notes: Plenty of lot parking. They have the best soap in the bathrooms! Make sure to check out the beautiful lighting and decor! read more

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I'd like to add a follow-up to my review. The general manager personally called me after I shared my experience and was genuinely apologetic and understanding. He emphasized that this is not the standard of service potential guests should receive and made it clear he was committed to addressing the issue. I appreciated him taking the time to reach out, and his professionalism has made me feel more confident about returning. I would be willing to give Ema's another try and look forward to dining there again. read more

Having checked out the Chicago location anout a year ago, we decided to make a last minute reservation for lunch today at the Glenview location and surprisingly they had a lot of availability during the holidays. Juwaan was our server today and was so friendly and informative about the restaurants second location! The ambience and feel throughout the place was amazing. They've been open for about 3 months now and we can't wait to come back to check it out during the spring/summer. It looks like they'll be opening up the windows in the back room during the summer which will give it such a great vibe. We started off with the hummus w/ Lamb ragu, which was so flavorful and tender! For the entree we tried the grilled chicken kebob platter (not pictured), the grilled chicken was so juicy and perfectly seasoned. I was so hungry after hitting the gym, that I didn't realize I hadn't snapped a picture until my very last bite They have a pretty good sized dessert menu- it was so hard to decide which one to get but our Juwaan recommended the Triple Chocolate torte which was to die for!!! It was soft and not too sweet. I will be trying the frozen yogurt next time as I saw multiple people ordering that as well. Over a 4.5/5! read more

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Ema is a cute place that totally targets women. Nothing wrong with that at all. When we were there it was a bunch of ladies' night out groups, a few families and several couples. It is a trendy and upscale (see expensive) small plates Mediterranean restaurant. The music is a bit loud and is hard to hear for conversation at the table. Our server was pleasant enough, but seemed like she was interested in larger parties ordering more drinks than us (me a diet soda and my wife had water). She seemed to not visit our table all that often and we had to flag down other servers for help or refills. The way the menu is set up, you should get your plates staggered between dishes. And I think our server didn't see a big tip from us (don't worry, she didn't and I always tip well) so she put in all our dishes and they came out all at the same time even though we were told that they wouldn't come out that way. It looked like we were at a Golden Coral with a million plates on our table. A little embarrassing and there was no room for all the plates so we had to condense the food onto larger plates to make room for everything. My wife and I know we're not the best when ordering small sharable plates as our palates don't match the best. She's more fish and vegetarian, and I'm more red meat (which she doesn't even eat), so sharing was a bit harder for us. Additionally, there isn't a ton of items for me to choose from due to my palate. She was in heaven and wants to go back with her girlfriends (see above). I love Mediterranean food, but Ema was clearly not the place for me. The food was tasty, but pricey for the portions and location (suburbs, not downtown Chicago), so the juice really didn't match the squeeze for me. I understand being trendy and upscale, but let your food be the bar, not the price. I won't be back, but maybe my wife will. Probably not. read more

Ema - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Food was extremely well put together, the service was quick and prompt and the prices were way better than I expected. Highly recommended

Stopped in for lunch and fell in love! The wait staff was amazing, the food was quick and delicious, though they were tapas size they were still big, and the inside of this place was so pretty!! I will definitely be going back with friends. The bathrooms were very luxurious as well, and overall the restaurant was clean! read more

Ema - Mediterranean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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I was a big fan in the city so was excited when they opened in glenview. It turns out the rest of the North Shore was psyched too because months after opening it's still a tough reservation to secure. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and has a California Mediterranean vibe. The service is good and the different courses come out fast, but spaced appropriately. As for the food. 5 stars: - toasted almond & garlic spread (the pita it comes with is equally delicious) - octopus carpaccio - honey cake (ginormous, but loved the 2 bites I had...and my kids enjoyed the leftovers) 4 stars: - Brussels sprouts and honey crisp apple salad - hot honey halloumi - spicy brisket kefta 3 stars: - spicy hummus spread My husband liked his old fashioned. I got a vodka lime with no syrup, which was just ok, but I've only had a few bartenders get it right. Clearly I need a new drink! Added bonus was getting lettuce entertain you points and redeeming a bday credit. We will be back - the next time we can get a reservation! read more

Ema River North or Ema Glenview? As a surburanite I am 10000% going to Ema Glenview from now on. Parking is waaaay easier since this location has a designated parking lot and you don't have to pay for it. Design wise this location is a replica (if not, pretty darn similar) to the location at River North. It is bright, beautiful and calming. There are booths, standard tables and a bar area. As soon as you walk in there is a cute waiting area that can also be used as a photo op spot as well. I was here for a weekend brunch and enjoyed my time here. My friend and I were 1 of the first people to arrive since they had just opened for service. Within 30 mins the place was jam packed. Service stayed consistent for the most part. Towards the end it did start to slow down, however, I expected this considering how busy it was. For drinks I tried the passion fruit G&T and it was delicious and presented well. I really like when cocktails have garnishes as it brings in the full experience for me. My friend got the Mockingbird mocktail and that was also super cute! We also had still water which I thought tasted weird. IDK what it was but it was NOT good. For food we shared a total of 5 plates. My favorites were the Moroccan onion dip, chicken kefta kebab and the triple chocolate torte. The 1 plate I'd pass on is the sweet potato latkes. We were told this is 1 of their best sellers but I thought it was just 'fine.' Keep in mind Ema is on the pricey side and they are smaller plates. This is a spot where you definitely feel that you are also paying for the atmosphere and service. In my opinion though, it's worth it. read more

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Love love love this place. I have never had anything that I do not like at ēma. I have been to the Chicago location in Fulton Market and today visited the Glenview location (Chicago suburbs). Every little detail is amazing. The ambiance and decor is first class. The space is so bright and upscale. The waiters and staff are al ll very friendly and attentive. Every bite of food is worth the price. I decided to bring my parents here for lunch as we all love Mediterranean food, but they have never tried it like this. Ēma is amazing even for vegetarians as they have SOOO many options. To start off we ordered some drinks. I tried the Mockingbird cocktail and it was very refreshing. It's not sweet which I liked. You can definitely taste the bitters so if you're not a fan of bitters, I recommend different drink. For appetizers we order the Mushroom "Escargot", Hot Honey Halloumi cheese, and Japanese Eggplant. The escargot comes in a very hefty steel bakeware that makes it just the right amount of crispy and they added the best spices on top. I need to get me one of these steel bakeware as it seems to cook mushrooms perfectly. The halloumi hit the spot with the hot honey spices. What I love is they are not cheap and sparse with the spices and the sauces. I hate when restaurants drizzle just a small amount of sauce and you e d up eating flavorless parts. This had you experiencing all the flavors in EVERY bite. The eggplant makes anyone who hates eggplant rethink it. They are thinly sliced and slightly crispy with fresh ingredients and garnished on top like pomegranate, chives, and tahini. We devoured every last bite of the apps. They also have seasoned, warm and fluffy pita bread that has a bunch of spices on it that makes it perfect and was so filling. It took a bit longer to get the meals out after that so we were glad they refilled the bread and he also kept asking if we wanted more. I loved that since usually you have to ask them to refill. For our meals, my parents got the Green Falafel sandwich with a side of fries, my brother got the Romanesco Cauliflower Kebab, and I got the Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab. The falafel sandwiches come with 2 half sandwiches so you can definitely share depending o how hungry you are. I like that they put tomatoes and cabbage inside and it wasn't just plain. It had a ton of flavor. The fries are also seasoned and cooked crispy and not oily. Ny brother said this was the best cauliflower he has had. The charred flavors with the labneh and Aleppo peppers and honey were the perfect combination of flavors. My kefta kebab was absolutely perfect. Juicy, tender brisket and the perfect mix of sauces and tzatziki. It had some purple cabbage and charred onions with mini lettuce boats to make mini wraps. It was so fresh and light. After the meal, we didn't feel overly full and bloated. Everything seems freshly picked out and well thought it. Kudos to the chef for making such a great menu and playing with so many flavors. Everyone was pleased with the meal and we will definitely be back. I want to come back for dinner as the desserts are also amazing. We didn't get any for lunch but I have tried them at the Chicago location. This restaurant is also part of the Lettuce Eats rewards. We saw they had a large party celebrating something special and I am definitely interested in coming here for a big celebration. I hope they expand and bring them to more locations! (As a Cincinnatian now, I hope they expand there!) read more

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Our first visit to Ema was easily the best dining experience we've ever had! From the moment we arrived, our waiter Michael made us feel so welcome--it felt like we had been regulars for years even though it was our first time. He is truly a gem; his professionalism was out of this world and he explained every detail of the menu perfectly. The food was outstanding and felt incredibly fresh and light. We started with the crispy wild mushrooms, which were amazing, followed by the Brussels sprouts with honey crisp and pomegranate salad .For our main courses, the chicken kefta, spicy brisket Kefta, and grilled oishi shrimp were all phenomenal. We finished the night with the orange panna cotta, which was the perfect dessert. We can't wait to go back! read more

Big space inside and great seating area to wait. Table is little tight to each other. Service was really slow. I ordered the drink after wait have been told it is out. New drink came faster than previous wait. I had dine with downtown Ema so familiar with concept. Tapa style but food were not paired great. Non alcoholic mocking bird - 4/5 - great drink but pricey for the size. Spicy hummus - 4/5 - warm pita but lack spice Falafel- 4/5 - good taste Brussel sprout - 4/5 crispy little sweet for my taste Potato - 2/5 - big peieces with lack of seasoning. Large plate Hallomi - 3/5 - little sweet for my taste I have been charged for the drink twice and got corrected after I pointed out. read more

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The service was great! The waiter was very nice and welcoming to my mother and I. The ambiance was to die for! Gave off a very delicate costal vibe. The food was good. 8.3/10. Everything was well prepared , flavored, and delicious. The crispy potatoes were very crispy! But I do wish that they were a bit small because you will get full off of eating 3. The falafel was amazing. The grilled shrimp was spectacular, and the grilled chicken and rice was good. The drinks were SOOO GOOD! I can even exaggerate this, I ask for another drink 2 more times . It was that good, but I think they should make the portions of ice in the drinks smaller. Other than that I would most definitely come here again! read more

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First time to Ema, part of the Lettuce Entertain You group. The place is truly gorgeous inside and it was hopping for a Sunday afternoon. We were told the food was served tapas style so should order a few dishes to share. My friend and I started with the charred eggplant spread, which was absolutely scrupulous, hot mezze green falafel, tasty but a little dry and brussels sprouts side dish, also tasty. We ended up being full at that point so never did get an entrée to share. The portions are small and are shareable, but the prices are at more of an entrée level. We still enjoyed the food and atmosphere, but just go in knowing it's a bit pricey. read more

Ema - Mediterranean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Thank you for accommodating our large party. We had family from out of town dine with us and they were so grateful for the great service, we know it can be daunting to cater to a big group but Ema rose to the occasion. We will keep you in mind on our next occasion. This location is the vibe. read more

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Where do I start? Let's talk about the restaurant. The dining room is beautiful. They went all out on the decor and is has a wonderful ambiance. We sat at the bar do to the hour and a half wait at 7pm on a Tuesday and it was gorgeous. Our bartender/Server Mikey was great. He knew the menu well and was very attentive. Five Stars for Mikey. The food was average and the price was through the roof. We started with a hummus which came with fresh pita from the kitchen. By far my favorite dish we ordered. Next we had the Hamachi with Melon. I don't know who thought this was a good idea. Melon, hamachi, mint, onion and jalapeño. The presentation looked cool but the dish didn't really go. Then we had the crispy potatoes. These were ok, but i probably wouldn't order them again. Finally we split the king salmon. It was $35 for a 4 Oz cut. It was pan seared I think and lost all the flavor of the fish. It was also really dry. Total bill out the door was a little over $200. Cool ambience, great service, but they need to step up their food game at these costs. read more

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This place ia described as mediterranean with a mix of california in it. It's a small plates to share, but there's also entrees that you can order. Service was great.Everyone was very attentive. They do make suggestions, if you don't know what you want. Parking isn't an issue as soon as you walk into place. It has a very classy feel to it. The decor is amazing. I have been to this place during brunch as well as dinner. So I actually have been to this place twice. Um, I kinda like the dinner menu better the brunch menu, but there are some similarities to it. I do recommend the sweet corn Hummus. The moroccan onion dip and the chicken kefta, and the salmon kefta. The pita bread that comes with the hummus is so good that we keep on asking for them, even though the hummus was gone. Also, they have a chocolate dessert. It's like a chocolate tart cake that you wouldn't wanna miss.It is so good. Anyway, if you haven't checked this place out, it's a must try.It is a bit pricey, but I think it's worth it. Happy eating! read more

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Was at Ema recently Mar 2026 and very glad the experience was a good one. Have dined at this resto many times and I do have to admit that the last 2 times prior to my recent visit were very lackluster and annoying. This was due to poor service at the front, on the floor and at the bar. I was able to give management feedback, and on this recent visit, it seems feedback may have actualy been noted. Front staff was more welcoming and less distracted. Our waitstaff, Jose, was extremely refreshing and added greatly to our enjoyment of lunch. He was very attentive, made suggestions, filled water/drinks, accomodated all our requests. Solid service from Jose and the resto was very packed for lunch. The food was amazing as usual (this is what keeps me coming back). Glad I gave them another try. Hope this will keep up. As a LEY member it's good to know feedback matters. read more

We had visited for a birthday meal we and really enjoyed ourselves. It was super busy for lunchtime on a weekday, I was surprised about that! We were several minutes early and had to wait until closer to our reservation time, just something to keep in mind when planning your meal. Our server was very friendly and upbeat. He explained the small plate concept and ordering 2-4 items per person. In reality, for lunch we shared an app, a sandwich and a dessert and it was plenty. We are not huge lunch eaters, we left full!! All the food was plated nicely and looked great. The latkes, while good, sort of fell apart. The dominant flavor was sweet potato despite the other things listed in the description. The sauce was amazing probably better than the latkes themselves. The sandwich had ample meat and tasted good. The pita was very fresh and it had hummus on it which was nice touch, very filling. The fries were alright, had zaatar seasoning, but just tasted like regular fries to me. Came with tzatziki sauce and a ketchup that tasted very strongly of cumin. Desserts. They were kind enough to offer a complimentary birthday dessert. We also ordered honey cake. Ok this has never happened... but I truly loved the birthday dessert more then the dessert I paid for lol. The yogurt was very smooth, had a wonderful Greek yogurt flavor. And the strawberry sauce was fresh and really complimented the yogurt well. The honey cake was still tasty, but heavy, and gave honey graham cracker vibes, but in a good way. All in all, the atmosphere is beautiful and the food was good. There's just so many Mediterranean places in the area it's difficult to really fairly compare when you consider the price point. This is great if you are looking to have a nice and special meal experience!!! read more

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Absolutely F@&King amazing. I was captivated first by the ambiance. I felt like I was in LA but I was in COLD A$$ Glenview, IL. and I'm originally from Chicago. April 8 and only in 40's . Anyway, food was AWESOME (tapas style). Staff was attentive and politely professional! Vibe was happening, boujee but yet not to boujee... com'on it glenview... gotta be boujee alil. Over all check this place out you may like it .... I did!! read more

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We loved having lunch here! The decor is stunning, the staff was so nice and the food was delicious! We especially loved the corn hummus and potatoes. Our daughter is 2 and was obsessed with the pita bread, but they also have a kids menu. I will definitely be back, I understand why it's so popular. read more

Ema - Sweet Corn Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Very impressive. I would say that I liked Ema in Glenview even better than the one in Chicago River North. Pleasant atmosphere, bright and tasteful decor. Med, or perhaps, more of coastal Cal style. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was invariably excellent: from octopus carpaccio and hot honey halloumi to sweet potatoes latkas and brussel sprouts. Highly recommend! read more

Craved Mediterranean food. Yelp helped me find this gem!! What a superb dining experience!! Restaurant pristine!! Clean. Courteous wait staff who anticipated our needs!! Had one of the best Old Fashioned!! Food was absolutely delicious!! The bread was addicting!! OMG!! Had two servings. Appetizer, salad, main course, and dessert were just wow!! I am definitely coming back for more!! read more

This restaurant is a joke...a sad joke! First, the prices are ridiculous for the portions that are served. The Hummus was merely a smear on a plate for $14. The corn Hummus...the same as plain with the exception of a few corn kernals...$16+. Lakes...four 50 cent piece size...$16. How about the fried mushrooms....you won't believe the few pieces that were served for $18. Truly, you've been warned. Even the kebab meals at $22+ were lacking and the rice was dry! I will never recommend this restaurant and will strongly advertise its greed for grub! read more