Ema - Glenview

4.7

633 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 236 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

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

Location
1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777
Phone number
(847) 262-9500
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
North Suburbs
Best Ambiance
North Suburbs
Innovative
North Suburbs
Healthy
North Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ema - Glenview delivers a "great dining experience" with a "beautiful ambiance" and "delicious food." Guests praise its "attentive service" and "creative Mediterranean-inspired menu." While some note the noise level and pricing, the overall consensus is positive, with many planning to return for its "unique dishes" and "lovely atmosphere."

633 Reviews

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Gail
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent as always and the service was very good as well. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive.
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GaryM
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can't say enough about the ambiance and the food, had a great dinner again. I could live on the Moroccan onion dip!
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Ellen
VIP
Chicago
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service, amazing ambiance and in the suburbs. One of our favorites!!
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Stephanie
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant and excellent food. However, it is very loud in there, and the wait staff is a bit too aloof for my taste.
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Diane
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambience were excellent. Our server was friendly and very attentive!
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KimW
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it here!!! All the food was fantastic & in our mind better than Ema downtown. So many more vegetarian options. We’ve been here twice in two weeks. Ask for Will to be your server. Everyone takes care of you there!!! It’s worth the trip!
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Virginia
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great first time experience. Was my best friends birthday. Surprised us with a complementary dessert at the end even without me asking. The server payed close attention to small details like that was very pleasant.
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Mary
Chicago
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants. Great food and service.
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Anne
Chicago
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place, great service. The food is delicious, especially if you like vegetarian dishes.
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MarionH
VIP
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved, loved, loved my husband‘s birthday dinner at Ema. Gorgeous decor, extremely competent and friendly wait staff (thx, Cecilia!), and supremely delicious food. So fun and festive on a rainy night in March. Highly recommend.
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Ema - Glenview is rated 4.7 stars by 633 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 236 times today

1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

Additional information

Phone number
(847) 262-9500
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Ema - Glenview

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