Ema – River North
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday-Saturday : 11:00AM - 11:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Menus
Lunch
Spreads
served with our house bread
Hummusza'atar, vegetable crudité11.95
Spicy Hummusmarinated fresno & sweet roasted chilies11.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olives, fresh herbs12.95
House-made Labnehpine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint11.95
Charred Eggplanthouse yogurt, lemon, california arbequina olive oil12.95
Hummus With Lamb Ragu*braised lamb, spicy harissa16.95
Applewood-smoked Whitefish Diphoneycrisp apple, avocado, roe, dill15.95
Spread Sampler
Spread Samplerchoose three: Hummus, Spicy Hummus, Toasted Almond & Garlic, House-Made Labneh or Charred Eggplant (served with house bread)18.95
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Baby Beets & Fuyu Persimmonspistachio tahini, crispy lentil, finger lime, sorrel12.95
Ora King Salmon Crudocrispy capers, red onion, citrus vinaigrette15.95
Ahi Crudo With Pink Lemontoasted cashew milk, caraway, za'atar, mustard frills16.95
House-Made Stracciatella
House-made Stracciatellamighty vine tomatoes, croutons, shallots, sherry vinegar, basil16.95
Hot Mezze
Crispy Potatoesmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema9.95
Pan-roasted Romanesque Cauliflowerhouse yogurt, local honey12.95
Green Falafeltzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice11.95
Brussels Sproutspumpkin seeds, sherry glaze12.95
Bucatinibrown butter, lemon, mizithra, dried mint13.95
Winter Squash Risottobrown butter, crispy sage, squash vinaigrette16.95
Soup & Salad
Tomato Bisqueextra virgin olive oil, chives8.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette13.95
Mediterranean Chopped Saladarugula, romaine, shaved cauliflower, capers, dates, parmesan, olives, red peppers14.95
Spring Greens W/ Roasted Sumac Chickenroasted artichokes, asparagus, farro, grilled flatbread16.95
Sandwiches
Green Falafelhummus, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onions, house dressing13.95
Grilled Chickenhummus, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onions, greek vinaigrette14.95
Fried Chickenchallah, beet tzatziki, arugula, pickles14.95
Kebabs
Grilled Mushroomportobello, maitake, mushroom vinaigrette, zhoug14.95
Chicken Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki15.95
Grilled Chicken*yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug15.95
Lamb & Beef Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki16.95
Salmon*sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug23.95
Desserts
Honey Pieroasted grapes, citrus sesame, whipped cream8.95
Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream8.95
Frozen Greek Yogurtolive oil, sea salt7.95
Milk And CookiesFrozen Greek Yogurt, whiskey caramel, chocolate chip halva cookies, black sesame11.95
Surcharge
A 3% surcharge is added to all checks to offset government mandates on employers. This surcharge may be removed upon your request
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Dinner
Spreads
served with our house bread
Hummusza'atar, vegetable crudité11.95
Spicy Hummusmarinated fresno & sweet roasted chilies11.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olives, fresh herbs12.95
House-made Labnehpine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint11.95
Charred Eggplanthouse yogurt, lemon, california arbequina olive oil12.95
Applewood-smoked Whitefish Diphoneycrisp apple, avocado, roe, dill15.95
House-Made Stracciatella
House-made Stracciatellamighty vine tomatoes, croutons, shallots, sherry vinegar, basil16.95
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Baby Beets & Fuyu Persimmonspistachio tahini, crispy lentil, finger lime, sorrel12.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette13.95
Seafood
Ora King Salmon Crudocrispy capers, red onion, citrus vinaigrette15.95
Ahi Tuna With Pink Lemontoasted cashew milk, caraway, za'atar, mustard frills16.95
Grilled Octopusfingerlings, preserved lemon vinaigrette18.95
Harissa-grilled Shrimproasted garlic yogurt, shaved fennel, pine nuts18.95
Grilled Branzinocrispy tapenade, brown butter vinaigrette, macadamia nut27.95
Hot Mezze
Tomato Bisqueextra virgin olive oil, chives8.95
Crispy Potatoesmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema9.95
Pan-roasted Romanesque Cauliflowerhouse yogurt, local honey12.95
Green Falafelbeet tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice11.95
Brussels Sproutscrispy shallots, pumpkin seeds, sherry glaze12.95
Winter Squash Risottobrown butter, crispy sage, squash vinaigrette16.95
Meat
Hummus With Lamb Ragu*braised lamb, spicy harissa16.95
Spicy Toothpick Lambcumin, chilies, house yogurt18.95
Kebabs
Grilled Mushroomportobello, maitake, mushroom vinaigrette, zhoug14.95
Chicken Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki15.95
Grilled Chicken*yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug15.95
Lamb & Beef Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki16.95
Salmon*sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug23.95
Desserts
Honey Pieroasted grapes, citrus sesame, whipped cream8.95
Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream8.95
Frozen Greek Yogurtolive oil, sea salt7.95
Milk And CookiesFrozen Greek Yogurt, whiskey caramel, chocolate chip halva cookies, black sesame11.95
Surcharge
A 3% surcharge is added to all checks to offset government mandates on employers. This surcharge may be removed upon your request
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Beverage
Cocktails
Slow Cheetahbanhez mezcal, fresno chile, pineapple, lime, coriander14
Do Not Disturbbasic vodka, st. germain, mint, cucumber, lemon13
Rhubarb G&tford's gin, brockman's gin, rhubarb, lemon curd cordial, lime, tonic13
Secret Gardenmalfy limone gin, matcha, apricot, lemon, tahini honey, arak14
Cactus Queennosotros blanco, brovo pink, guava, honey, soda13
So-cal Sourdate-infused buffalo trace, amaretto, lemon, egg white, syrah14
The Bitter EndRittenhouse rye, Amaro dell'erborista, Madeira, fig14
Zero Proof
Pomegranate Backsplashpomegranate, orange, lemon, soda7
Pineapple Ginger Sodapineapple, lime, ginger, soda7
RESERVE COCKTAILS
classic cocktails with exceptional spirits
Triple Cask Old Fashionedmilam & greene triple cask bourbon, caramelized fig, angostura
–This extraordinary blended bourbon with ages up to 11 years comes om master blender Heather Greene. Rounded out by a decadent caramelized fig syrup from Austin, TX producer, Liber & Co., this classic old fashioned is a long, lingering sipper.21
Staycation PiÑa Coladaflor de cana 25yr, clement rhum blanc, coconut, pineapple, bitters
–Our version of the vacation classic highlights the most luxurious release om sustainable rum producer, Flor de Cana. Paired with storied Martinique producer, Clement, this cocktail transports you straight to the beach.23
BOTTLES & CANS
Farm FlorDry, Graft Cider, Newburgh, New York7
Tooth & Claw LagerOff Color Brewing, Chicago, IL8
Crispy Boy PilsnerAlarmist Brewing, Chicago, IL8
Ebel's Weiss Wheat BeerTwo Brothers, Warrenville, IL7
Le Tub Farmhouse AleWhiner Beer Co., Chicago, IL7
Greenline American Pale Alegoose island, chicago7
Hazy Hero Hazy Iparevolution brewing, chicago, il7
Sliced Nectarine IpaMoody tongue, Chicago, il8
Wine By the Glass
Bubbles
Giuliana, Prosecco, ItalyGlass 12Bottle 48
Brut Rosé, Francois Montand, Jura, France, NvGlass 14Bottle 56
White
Sauvignon Blanc, Gilgal, Israel 2020Glass 14Bottle 56
Moschofilero, Skouras, "salto - Wild Yeast," Greece, 2020Glass 14Bottle 56
Assyrtiko, Skouras "wild Ferment", Greece, 2020Glass 13Bottle 52
Vernaccia, Montenidoli "vernaccia Di San Gimignano Tradizionale", Tuscany, Italy, 2020Glass 14Bottle 56
Chardonnay/riesling/et Al., Ingrid Groiss, Weinviertal, Austria 2020Glass 17Bottle 68
Chardonnay, Domaine Des Deux Roches, MÂcon Laroche Vineuse "surlefil", France 2020Glass 14Bottle 56
Chardonnay, Tyler, Santa Barbara County, California, 2018Glass 16Bottle 64
Rosé
Rosé Of Pinot Noir, "three By Wade," Wade Cellars, California, 2020Glass 13Bottle 52
Red
Pinot Noir, Girasole, Mendocino County, California, 2019Glass 14Bottle 56
Nerello Mascalese, Tenuta Tascante "etna Rosso" Ghiaia Nera, Sicily, Italy 2018Glass 14Bottle 56
Syrah, Stolpman "more Better", Santa Barbara, CaGlass 17Bottle 68
Tempranillo, Familia Monje Amestoy "seis De Luberri", Rioja, Spain, 2018Glass 14Bottle 56
Xinomavro, Kir-yianni "cuvée Villages", Naoussa, Greece, 2018Glass 13Bottle 52
Cabernet Sauvignon, No Fine Print, California, 2019Glass 14Bottle 56
Wine Bottles
Sparkling & Champagne
Champagne, Pierre Moncuit Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs, France, Nv96
Coastlines Whites
Txakolina, Arabako "xarmant", Spain 2020250mL Can22
Chardonnay, Sandhi "santa Rita Hills", California, 201888
Chardonnay, Tzora "judean Hills", Israel, 201790
Merwah/obaideh, Chateau Musar, Bekka Valley, Lebanon, 2010 1.5l224
Coastlines Reds
Barbera, Cascina Delle Rose "donna Elena", Barbera D'alba, Italy, 201688
Alicante, Ampeleia, Italy, 201782
Cabernet Sauvignon/cinsault/carignan, Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2008182
Cabernet Sauvignon/cinsault/carignan, Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2014136
Agiorghitiko/cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Skouras "megas Oenos", Peloponnese, Greece, 201780
Xinomavro, Alpha Estate "hedgehog Vineyard", Greece, 201856
Pinot Noir, Hirsch Vineyards "the Bohan-dillon", Sonoma Coast, California, 2019110
Pinot Noir, Scherrer, Russian River Valley, California, 2014120
Islands Whites
Assyrtiko, Domaine Sigalas, Santorini, Greece, 202092
Gual, ViÑÁtigo "elaboraciones Ancestrales Blanco", Canary Islands, Spain, 201799
Islands Reds
Nerello Mascalese, Benanti "contrada Cavaliere" Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy, 201890
Nerello Mascalese, Frank Cornelissen "munjebel" Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy, 2019110
Outliers Whites
Sauvignon Blanc, Massican, Napa Valley, Ca, 202082
Chardonnay, Matthiasson "linda Vista Vineyard", Napa Valley, California 2020100
Outliers Reds
Pinot Noir, Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru "les Chevrets", Burgundy, France, 2017198
Cabernet Franc, Olga Raffault "les Picasses", Chinon, Loire, France 2008140
Sangiovese, Istine Chianti Classico Docg, Tuscany, Italy, 201868
Sangiovese, Isole E Olena Chianti Classico Docg, Tuscany, Italy, 201878
Zinfandel/carignane/et Al., Ridge "geyserville", Alexander Valley, Ca, 2019104
Cabernet Sauvignon, Araujo Estate "eisele Vineyard", Napa Valley, Ca, 2011450
Surcharge
A 3% surcharge is added to all checks to offset government mandates on employers. This surcharge may be removed upon your request
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability
Brunch
Brunch Cocktails
Endless Summerrosé, chareau, lime, soda12
Greek Espresso Martinirosemary infused mastiha, beatrix voyager espresso, cacao12
Harissa Bloody Marychili-garlic infused vodka, house harissa, pickles12
Brunch
available Saturday & Sunday until 3:00PM
Kefta & Eggschoice of: chicken kefta or lamb & beef Kefta, fried eggs, tzatziki, cucumber & tomato salad, lemon dill rice15.95
Soft Scrambled Eggssautéed mushrooms, parmesan cream, closed loop farm herbs12.95
Blueberry Clafoutisalmond pancake, sweetened yogurt, lemon, pistachios13.95
Coconut Rice Puddingcardamom, cinnamon, berries, pomegranate molasses, mint9.95
Fried Chicken Sandwichchallah, beet tzatziki, arugula, pickle14.95
Lamb Shakshukabaked egg, spicy harissa, house bread15.95
Spreads
served with our house bread
Hummusza'atar, vegetable crudité11.95
Spicy Hummusmarinated fresno & sweet roasted chilies11.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olives, fresh herbs12.95
House-made Labnehpine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint11.95
Charred Eggplanthouse yogurt, lemon, california arbequina olive oil12.95
Applewood-smoked Whitefish Diphoneycrisp apple, avocado, roe, dill15.95
House-Made Stracciatella
House-made Stracciatellamighty vine tomatoes, croutons, shallots, sherry vinegar, basil16.95
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Baby Beets & Fuyu Persimmonspistachio tahini, crispy lentil, finger lime, sorrel12.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette13.95
Ora King Salmon Crudocrispy capers, red onion, citrus vinaigrette15.95
Ahi Crudo With Pink Lemontoasted cashew milk, caraway, za'atar, mustard frill16.95
Hot Mezze
Tomato Bisqueextra virgin olive oil, chives8.95
Crispy Potatoesmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema9.95
Pan-roasted Romanesque Cauliflowerhouse yogurt, local honey12.95
Green Falafelbeet tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice11.95
Bucatinibrown butter, lemon, mizithra, dried mint13.95
Brussels Sproutscrispy shallots, pumpkin seeds, sherry glaze12.95
Kebabs
Grilled Mushroomportobello, maitake, mushroom vinaigrette, zhoug14.95
Chicken Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki15.95
Grilled Chicken*yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug15.95
Lamb & Beef Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki16.95
Salmon*sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug23.95
Desserts
Honey Pieroasted grapes, citrus sesame, whipped cream8.95
Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream8.95
Frozen Greek Yogurtolive oil, sea salt7.95
Milk And CookiesFrozen Greek Yogurt, whiskey caramel, chocolate chip halva cookies, black sesame11.95
Surcharge
A 3% surcharge is added to all checks to offset government mandates on employers. This surcharge may be removed upon your request
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
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