Ema

Ema is a mediterranean restaurant Cook County Illinois located in United States.

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Address

74 W Illinois St (Clark) Chicago , IL 60654 United States

Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Kevin Dulin

Really fantastic. All the spreads are delicious and the bread is so so so good. Absolutely loved the baked hallumi and the risotto . Was a great dinner !

Alexandra Fadeeva

Wow... Place to go! Hummus and falafel are excellent... With white greek wine from Santorini. Grilled chicken is light and super tasty. But then - frozen greek yogurt for dessert . It is really smth!

Morgan McKee

Medi small plates where the smaller plates do steal the show. Recommend loading up on the more "app" type plates. Spicy hummus is a staple and a must. Sweet 🌽 risotto is unexpectedly light/bright

Allison Kaminski

Go to Ema rotisserie for lunch ! $13 for either chicken or falafel with pita and two side salads (recommend Greek, Brussel sprout or kale Cesar salad ). Amazing deal and super filling! Great leftovers!

Wayne Anderman

Mediterranean palate extravaganza. The Hummus , Baba Ghanoush , Eggplant spread , grilled octopus , Falafel & Greek Salad deliver over the top flavors. Generous portions with a California cuisine flair.

Courtney Sullivan

Loved the chicken Kefta, beef/lamb Kefta, crispy potatoes are a must and the eggplant dip ! Cocktails (cactus queen and slow cheetah) we’re just ok. Good amazing

Matt Dicker

If the pumpkin hummus is on the menu, don’t skip it. I get sick of pumpkin every fall and have never had a Pumpkin Spice Latte in my life, but the pumpkin hummus here is off the charts good.

Alison K.

The octopus is a fabulous take on classic Eastern Mediterranean grilled octopus . Lemon , char + deliciousness. Wine menu is global without being classic/tired, and fascinating!

Tom D

All small plates mussels were spectacular. The "feed 2" entrees really are only enough for 1 and $30 each. Location brings in many "off the street" tourists making it much more casual than trendy

Shannon Jeropke

"the chef gives rein to his Middle Eastern inclinations, from complex spreads with soft bread to fried halloumi with sweet and spicy accents – and a rotisserie chicken so popular it’s available to go"

ISC Chicago

Pan-Seared Seabass (cherry tomatoes , green garlic , baby arugula , petite herbs)

Olimpia Gonzalez

Hummus were really good! Branzino was amazing, kebabs delicious too! Very beautiful restaurant !

David Benjamin

Dark chocolate torte was pretty good! 8/10! Looked amazing!

Michely

Mushroom hummus , toasted almond hummus , cauliflower , golden beets . Everything fantastic!

Chandra Iyer

Excellent grub, great service. One of the best restaurants in the city for sure.

J Yoo

Octopus , romenesco, and honey pie ...all musts. Friendly staff and comfortable vibe.

Naywri Wright

Another one by Lettuce Entertain You that serves Mediterranean dishes. I had a couple of the house made cocktails .

Jesse Gill

Roasted eggplant spread . Grilled octopus . Blackened skrimps. Always get the skrimps.

rana alshahri

every thing is good, the food and the service

Rick Bendix

The food is delicious and the outdoor seating is great now that COVID is surging again.

Peter Haas

Wonderful hummus and related dips with delicious pita bread .

Ruth Hill

The hummus plate is divine. Not happy with their cocktails . Ordered​ a 13 dollar drink that was two thirds ice. Finished it in two sips.

Kate Richter

The avocado toast and lamb shakshuka for brunch was amazing

ISC Chicago

Honey Pie (sesame , grilled grapes )

Meghan Preuss

Ema Rotisserie is awesome! So many fresh, healthy lunch options

Keith Peltason

Spicy hummus is not vegetarian - it has anchovies in the spicy . Limited vegan options .

Michael Danziger

Everything!

Toni Spott

Everything is fabulous!!! Get the Spanish Tempranillo! #FamilyTraditionVaca.

Pausi Gonzalez

Grilled octopus , crispy potatoes and honey pie !

Ariel Herman

Loved the halloumi and pumpkin hummus !

sohail

Go with the mezze options!

Tommaso Trionfi

Great food, nice and clean place.

Steph

Frozen Greek yogurt is 🤤

Francisco Perez

Octopus , cauliflower and brussel sprouts .

Andre Williams

Very good quality lunch to go

Matt Dicker

Best hummus in Chicago!

Ben Richter

Love the salad bar for lunch !

Luis Carlos Diaz

Amazing food

amit singh

Delicious!

Katie Pritscher

Everything was delicious and the service was great! We will go back:)

Hyunji

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