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Ema - Glenview

4.7
4.7
348 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 165 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 262-9500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • North Suburbs

    Innovative

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

  • North Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • North Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ema - Glenview offers a "fantastic dining experience" with a "beautiful" ambiance and "attentive" service. Guests rave about the "delicious and unique" Mediterranean-inspired dishes, including standout appetizers like "eggplant dip" and "brussels sprouts salad." While some note noise levels and pricing, the "beautiful" setting and "great" food make it a worthwhile visit, especially for special occasions.

348 Reviews
  1. Joan

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    WAY too noisy level of conversation. Canned music gave us headaches. Too bad because food was delicious and service excellent.

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  2. Millman

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was unique & was outstanding. Our waitress, Natalie, was very personable & informative.

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  3. Hannah

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was so delicious! The staff were super friendly and the ambiance was immaculate! I recommended the crispy potatoes, green beans, classics hummus, tahini ceasar salad, spicy brisket kefta kebabs!

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  4. Liliya

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Today was our first time in this restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was great, the atmosphere in the restaurant was very relaxing and friendly. Highly recommend to visit and experience Mediterranean cosine.

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  5. Gerald

    Chicago

    52 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a split review... The food was excellent and the table service was fantastic. Unfortunately, the kitchen was so backed up that it took forever to get our orders to the table. We finally asked our delightful server to pack up whatever was still in the kitchen give us the check so that we could drive home. We'll eat it tonight.

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  6. Christine

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the fifth time I’ve been to Ema Glenview since they’ve opened and I always order the Toasted Almond and Garlic Spread. This one was not like the ones I’ve previously ordered. It tasted the same, but the consistency was VERY chunky. It was like eating ground nuts and not spreadable at all. I first thought it was just a particular section of the spread, but it continued throughout the entire plate. I told my server, Alissa, and she said she would let the kitchen know. We continued our meal and I mentioned again how disappointed I was in the spread and she said she told the kitchen staff so they don’t do that again in the future. Also, Alissa knew we were celebrating my friend’s birthday and she acknowledged it in the beginning, but she did not offer the birthday yogurt that adjacent tables received for their birthday. I hold Ema and Lettuce Entertain You to high standards, but they failed to meet my expectations. Alissa stood right besides me as I paid and tipped and I did not appreciate her hovering over me while I selected my tip. I honestly did not want to tip her 20% after the lack of service and attention to detail, but she was standing right over me as I selected my tip.

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  7. Erin

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great server! She explained everything very well. The drinks were delicious. We had do not deserve and the old fashioned. All the food was excellent. Our favorite was the classic hummus and the sweet potato latkes. It was a little pricey, but worth it for a special night out.

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  8. Harvey

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, “California-style” interior invites gawking to see each corner and texture featured here. Food was delicious—even though we were not sure what we getting, as we don’t usually dine at Mediterranean restaurants. Server (J.T.) was very patient and knowledgeable. Service was excellent—not rushed—even though the restaurant was packed and many people were waiting to get in. Will be back; many other “new” items to discover! Harvey & Frieda Shoemack

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  9. Michael

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable high-quality LE restaurant we have come to expect. Ema's is a must stop for those who enjoy small plate sharing.

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  10. david

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious Little slow for it to arrive Its very pretty inside Overall great experience Tell Mr Melman to take his surcharge off Annoying to keep asking to remove it He’s making money if he can afford to build this Beautiful restaurant

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Ema - Glenview is rated 4.7 stars by 348 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 165 times today
Google Map for Ema - Glenview

1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Patriot Blvd. and Lake
  • Neighbourhood
    Glenview
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • 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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