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Ema Glenview - Ema - Glenview, Glenview, IL

Ema - Glenview

4.8 (775)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 162 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • Sip With The Sommelier: A Greek Wine Tasting Class

    $84.95 per person

    Prepaid

    May 13, 2025 only
    5:30 PM
    Reserve your seat to 'Sip With The Sommelier', our wine tasting class that invites you to sip and savor 2-3 oz. pours of Greek wines as Ema Sommelier John C. Slatter guides you through the profiles, regions, climates and wineries unique to the country. Hosted in our private dining space, The Vanessa Room, enjoy a selection of Mediterranean-inspired bites as you follow (and sip) along with your own personal wine map! Tickets are $84.95 per person, plus tax (20% gratuity required). Please note this event is served family-style and includes communal seating at Ema. Please let us know of any requests to be seated with other parties beforehand.
    Sip With The Sommelier: A Greek Wine Tasting Class Photo

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 775 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

  • North Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ema - Glenview offers a "beautifully decorated" space with a "warm and cozy ambiance," making it perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. Guests rave about the "absolutely delicious" food and "exceptional service." Highlights include the "spectacular pita bread," "amazing sweet potato latkes," and "outstanding honey cake." Despite a few noise complaints, diners consistently enjoy a "wonderful dining experience."

775 Reviews

  1. erika

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food is outstanding!!!! Delicious flavors, and unique combinations. Atmosphere is loud, bright and the tables are too close together.

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  2. Vineeta VIP

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic ambiance, attentive service, and excellent drinks. Every dish we tried was full of flavor and beautifully prepared.

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  3. Jane VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant, we ordered mushroom escargot and salmon entree, everything was delicious. Beautifully decorated, spacious and airy dining room.

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  4. Michael VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Difficult to get a prime time reservation, but the creative menu and fine preparation make it worthwhile. However, we cancelled our two entrees after waiting 80 minutes for them. Our special Magarita was served in a small glass with a huge cube and with no salt or sugar on the rim, and at $22 was high priced. But most items are well-priced. It’s a large place without elegance, some noise and the nearby loud drunks near us didn’t help. On the whole I give it a B+ because of the interesting menu. No more, no less.

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  5. Debbie VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Beautiful inside. Food was outstanding. I would recommend the sweet corn hummus, Brussels spouts, chopped salad and chicken kabob. Honey cake was ok. The frozen yogurt delicious. Can’t wait to go back.

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  6. sharona VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food & ambiance. Each bite was incredibly delicious. No bad choices! Will plan a return soon!

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  7. Steve VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service Very pretty restaurant Table was too small for all the plates

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  8. Colleen VIP

    Chicago109 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Though we mistakenly thought there was a happy hour (that would still be great!), we had a great time in the bar. Appetizers were quite delicious and all of the servers were delightful! Exterior of restaurant is strange and off-putting, but interior is warm and tropical, surprising setting for the location. We will definitely return.

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  9. Seth VIP

    Chicago60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful and the setting beautiful. What a treat to have Ema in the suburbs.

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  10. Nicole

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely great. 10 out of 10 . Can’t wait to go back 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Ema - Glenview is rated 4.8 stars by 775 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 162 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ema - Glenview

1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Patriot Blvd. and Lake
  • Neighborhood
    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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