Ema brings Mediterranean small plates to River North as part of the Lettuce Entertain You group, with sister locations in Austin, Texas, and Glenview, Illinois. The format centers on shared dishes meant to move around the table: hummus, labneh, and stracciatella alongside kefta, kebabs, and octopus, with a lamb ragu and rice dishes filling out the spread. Frozen Greek yogurt closes the meal.
The restaurant was selected for the Michelin Guide Chicago in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
The restaurant was selected for the Michelin Guide Chicago in 2019, 2020, and 2021.