Ema - Glenview

Ema - Glenview reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ronna

   Chicago2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was solid, consistent with other LEY restaurants. Our table shared nine dishes, and we agreed we'd only order two again. At these prices, that hit rate is too low to warrant a return visit any time soon.
   

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   Jose VIP

   Chicago115 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dined here for the first time last night with my cousin and her husband! Overall, it was a GREAT experience! The food, ambience and service (thanks to our awesome server, Ashley), were EXCELLENT! We started out with drinks: I had the Thirst Trap, my cousin had a glass of white whine, and her husband had the Slow Cheetah — all were fantastic! For our dinner, we had the Hot Blistered Green Beans, Hot Honey Halloumi, Spicy Brisket Kefta, and Octopus Carpaccio— EVERYTHING was incredibly fresh, flavorful and delicious! For dessert, we had/ shared the Honey Cake, Sticky Date Cake and Vanilla Panna Cotta— those were all really good tasting as well! We would definitely come back for more! This place reminded me of a brighter lit, white interior version of another favorite restaurant I dined at last month in Chicago— Aba! Both places were amazing, but I’d probably return to Ema sooner, since Aba is in the city, and I’m not into schlepping such a long distance for similar cuisine I can get at Ema in Glenview! Our total bill came out to $208 (including tax). We were happy we could get and use our Lettuce Entertajn You points if wanted to! Again, great experience with Ema! Highly recommend!
   

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   Paul

   Chicago38 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first visit to EMA. We were celebrating our 53rd Wedding Anniversary. The food was delicious. It was hot when served to us. One portion of each item - salad, vegetable and entree - was enough to feed both of us. Our waiter was helpful with advice and his service was excellent. A negative for us was the very loud and pounding background noise of music and several hundred other guests talking. I had to lean over the table to hear what my wife was saying. For a newly constructed restaurant it was disappointing that more thought had not been given to sound control. Perhaps some ceiling panels that could absorb some of the noise would moderate the noise level. We received a complimentary dessert because it was our anniversary; that was a very nice touch. Overall, my wife and I enjoyed ourselves and would recommend trying EMA if you have not already been here.
   

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   Deborah

   Chicago42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was absolutely amazing and the service was very attentive and helpful
   

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   Nancy VIP

   Chicago60 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food, interesting choices, patient waiter, noisy table next to us. Sweet birthday surprise.
   

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   Irene

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant is gorgeous and set the tone for our birthday celebration. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. The mushroom hummus was delicious accompanied by perfectly seasoned, warm pita. Our salads were just right. Priced right. Highly recommend. Make reservations.
   

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   Maria

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food here is so good. The honey cake is a must! Waitstaff is always friendly and efficient
   

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   David

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was impeccable, the food and menu selections were outstanding and the room was beautiful. What’s not to like?
   

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   jim VIP

   Chicago92 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed the food and the ambiance of the restaurant. Prices are high for drinks especially.We were there for lunch and our waiter Omar was very good I thought the portion for the brisket kabob was small
   

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    Dana

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Gorgeous space and food + cocktails were delicious. Favorite dishes were the grilled halloumi with hot honey and the falafel.
    

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