Ema - Glenview

Name: Ema - Glenview
Address: 1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL, United States, 60026-7777
Telephone: (847) 262-9500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (891)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 201 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
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
Executive chef
CJ Jacobson
Catering
Looking to bring Ēma favorites to your next office meeting, at-home gathering, or wedding celebration? We also cater! Savor Mediterranean-inspired catering with options including the Mediterranean Feast, Spreads Platter, Boxed Lunches and a la carte favorites each serving 8-10 guests. Contact emaglenviewparties@lettuce.com to place your order.
Private party facilities
Join us in the light and inviting semi-private and private dining rooms featuring light-filled spaces featuring ivory brick, rustic wood and lush greenery. For a more intimate setting, The Vanessa Room seats up to 52 guests—perfect for showers, birthdays, business meetings & more. For more information contact emaglenviewparties@lettuce.com!
Delivery & takeout
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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, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 891 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
North Suburbs
Best Ambiance
North Suburbs
Hot spot
North Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ema - Glenview offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "attentive service." The setting is "beautiful" and "feels like you're on vacation." The menu features unique and "creative" dishes, ideal for sharing. While a bit noisy and on the pricey side, it's perfect for special occasions.

891 Reviews

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Diane VIP
Chicago / Illinois52 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dinner at Ema! What a beautiful, well run restaurant. The Stracciatella with ripe tomatoes, pesto and torn toasted bread was amazing for starters - we both loved it! The green falafel with beet tzatziki was excellent. And the chicken kefta kabob was tender and delicious. Our server was great as well. Can't wait to go back!
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Susan
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We truly enjoyed our Ema experience. We tried new entries and found everything to be flavorful and enjoyable!
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K VIP
Chicago / Illinois42 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved Ema, the venue is lovely, the staff is very attentive and the food is great……know that it’s a destination for special occasions/splurging as the price point is $$$ but def worth the money.
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June VIP
Chicago / Illinois62 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends were very happy with services and foods were fantastic!! For sure we will be back!
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Alex
Chicago / Illinois39 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm reception for our party of 4. The place is beautiful. We ordered a number of hot and cold appetizers to share. Salads were delicious while the roasted potatoes were not good - it was recommended but neither of us found it appetizing or even edible. Th chicken kebab was dry and overly salty. The meat kebab was good. Overall, we liked it but will not be rushing back. Service was excellent.
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Rebecca VIP
Chicago / Illinois32 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten at Ema and Aba in the city. They were both delicious. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in the Ema in Glenview. Once we were inside, you could not tell you were in a building that was in a parking lot in a strip mall. The food and drinks were delicious and the service was great. It was buzzing, but not too loud. I will definitely go back!
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Harold VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife loved her salad. I was indifferent on the quality of my kabob. But my skinny margarita may have been the worst skinny m I’ve ever had. We’ll probably not return—though the server was excellent despite my food/drink.
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Jason
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a birthday dinner! Food was fantastic and the service was spectacular.
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Andrew
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Expensive, small portion, kebab taking more than 40min I can imagine why even Sunday has low people in there. Food is not even taste good. I was shock with almost 20$ greek salad is that small literally nothing in there i usually never review but i will give you one ! Thank you for horrible mothers birthday experience. I went straight to pita inn after this place and taste way better
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Laurel
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food, as always, was superb. Our server was amazing. I do think the noise level is a bit loud, but we had an enjoyable lunch.
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FAQs

Ema - Glenview offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 262-9500.

Ema - Glenview is rated 4.8 stars by 891 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 26, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 201 times today

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
Executive chef
CJ Jacobson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.emarestaurants.com/
Phone number
(847) 262-9500
Catering
Looking to bring Ēma favorites to your next office meeting, at-home gathering, or wedding celebration? We also cater! Savor Mediterranean-inspired catering with options including the Mediterranean Feast, Spreads Platter, Boxed Lunches and a la carte favorites each serving 8-10 guests. Contact emaglenviewparties@lettuce.com to place your order.
Private party facilities
Join us in the light and inviting semi-private and private dining rooms featuring light-filled spaces featuring ivory brick, rustic wood and lush greenery. For a more intimate setting, The Vanessa Room seats up to 52 guests—perfect for showers, birthdays, business meetings & more. For more information contact emaglenviewparties@lettuce.com!

Ema - Glenview

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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What 891 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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