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Ema Glenview - Ema - Glenview, Glenview, IL

Ema - Glenview

4.7
4.7
313 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 160 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Healthy
Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab.

The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (847) 262-9500
  • Website
    https://www.emarestaurants.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777
  • Area
    Glenview
  • Cross Street
    Patriot Blvd. and Lake
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 313 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

  • North Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • North Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ema - Glenview is a stunning new addition to the suburbs, with a "beautiful" and "trendy" ambiance reminiscent of downtown Chicago. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "great service," highlighting dishes like the "charred eggplant" and "spicy brisket kefta." While some note the restaurant's "high prices" and noise levels, many appreciate the allergy-conscious menu and the attentive staff. Perfect for sharing small plates, Ema offers a delightful Mediterranean experience.

313 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to Ema! Was super excited as Aba is one of our favorite restaurants. Very unique and yummy dishes!

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  2. Brian

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience was very mixed but ultimately disappointing. My wife chose this as a special occasion spot for the night of her 50th birthday (this was noted on the reservation). It's a nice, elegant place with a modern, city-like vibe. We brought our kids and were happy to see they had a separate kids menu. Overall, the food was high quality but I'd certainly hesitate to say it was 'outstanding' - especially for the price. The brussel sprouts were a favorite, crispy & tasty. Classic hummus was very good too. We were divided on others like the stracciatella and falafel. We typically like sweet stuff but the dates were so sweet they were practically inedible. The Chicken Kefta looked good but was way too over seasoned. Our waitress was nice and attentive and the beginning but disappeared for stretches. But the worst was that she completely forgot about the bday, even though I made a point at the beginning of saying we were celebrating a "BIG" birthday. It was getting late for the kids (school night and we couldn't get a rezy before 7:45). What's worse is after settling the bill, we watched her bring a bday treat to the table across from us. It's unfortunate they were so short-sighted and the night had to end on such a sour note.

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  3. Stephanie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waiter! Such good service! The Food is so amazing.

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  4. Shari

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to the new Ema Restaurant in Glenview. We were celebrating our daughter’s birthday. The restaurant decor was beautiful, the server Ellie was very friendly and helpful in explaining our choices on the menu. Our meal was delicious and we enjoyed our selections and were happy with the delicious Greek Yogurt dessert for the birthday girl which we all happily shared with her. We give Ema 10 stars and will be returning and we will recommend your restaurant to everyone! The Kupperman Family

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  5. RobinA

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is decorated beautifully! Bright and Cherry and very California vibe. Food was outstanding! Everything was great! Will be back again!

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  6. Holly

    Louisville

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very attentive and relaxed. Always felt cared for in every way. Food was so flavorful, every bite was delicious. Ema’s is now our favorite restaurant. We are moving soon, please open one near Naples, Florida!

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  7. Peter

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I don’t get it. Combining Mediterranean food with California flare is like oil and water in my book. Mediterranean food is more traditional and hearty while California style is about fancy food that rarely satisfies. I’ve tried this restaurant three times and though it is fine, it’s not my cup of tea. Beautiful decor, good service, but the food ….

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  8. Debbie

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, but…as we had heard from others, service was lacking.

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  9. Jack

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food with absolutely the best customer service. I highly recommend. We’ll be coming back often.

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  10. Michael

    Chicago

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best looking restaurant on the North Shore. Food was very good and service was outstanding.

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Ema - Glenview is rated 4.7 stars by 313 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 160 times today
Google Map for Ema - Glenview

1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Patriot Blvd. and Lake
  • Area
    Glenview
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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