Ema – River North
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday-Saturday : 11:00AM - 11:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Menus
Gluten Free
Gluten-Free Lunch
available Monday - Friday until 3:00PM
Spreads
served with gluten-free crackers
Hummusza'atar, vegetable crudité11.95
Spicy Hummusmarinated fresnos, 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 W/ Lamb Ragubraised lamb, spicy harissa16.95
Spread Samplerserved with gluten free crackers choose three: hummus • spicy hummus• toasted almond & garlic • house-made labneh • charred eggplant18.95
Applewood-smoked Whitefish Dipgranny smith apple, avocado, roe, dill15.95
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Beets & Berriescrispy lentils, strawberry harissa, mint12.95
Ora King Salmon Crudocrispy capers, red onion, citrus vinaigrette14.95
Ahi Tuna Crudocashew milk, caraway za'atar, seasonal citrus16.95
Hot Mezze
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
SOUP & SALAD
Tomato Bisqueextra virgin olive oil, chives8.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette13.95
Mediterranean Choppedarugula, romaine, shaved cauliflower, capers dates, parmesan, olives, red peppers14.95
Spring Greens W/ Roasted Sumac Chickenroasted artichoke, asparagus, farro16.95
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
North Road Salmon*sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug23.95
Gluten-Free Dinner
served daily after 3:00PM
Spreads
served with gluten-free crackers
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 Dipgranny smith apple, avocado, roe, dill15.95
MARKET VEGETABLES & SALADS
Beets & Berriescrispy lentils, strawberry harissa, mint12.95
Pan-roasted Romanesque Cauliflowerhouse yogurt, local honey12.95
Brussels Sproutscrispy shallots, pumpkin seeds, sherry glaze12.95
Mango & Fennel Saladfeta, chili, mint, dill, meyer lemon dressing12.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette12.95
COLD MEZZE
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Spiced Heirloom Carrotslabneh, dukkah, smoked garlic vinaigrette12.95
Ora King Salmon Crudocrispy capers, red onion, citrus vinaigrette15.95
Ahi Tunacashew milk, caraway za'atar, seasonal citrus16.95
Hamachiasparagus, kiwi, crispy lentil, black nigella, calamansi vinaigrette16.95
Hot Mezze
Crispy Potatoesmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema9.95
Green Falafelbeet tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice11.95
Spicy Toothpick Lambcumin, chilies, house yogurt18.95
Seafood
Grilled Octopus*fingerlings, preserved lemon vinaigrette18.95
Harissa-grilled Shrimproasted garlic yogurt, shaved fennel, pine nuts18.95
Grilled Branzinocrispy tapenade, brown butter vinaigrette, macadamia nut27.95
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
North Road Salmon*sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug23.95
Dessert
Greek Frozen Yogurtolive oil, sea salt7.95
Gluten-Free Brunch
available Saturday & Sunday until 3:00PM
Brunch
Kefta & Eggschoice of: chicken kea 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
Lamb Shakshukabaked egg, spicy harissa, gluten free crackers15.95
Spreads
served with gluten free crackers
Hummusza'atar, vegetable crudité11.95
Spicy Hummusmarinated fresno & sweet roasted chilies11.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olives, fresh herbs12.95
House-made Labnehfigs, pine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint11.95
Charred Eggplanthouse yogurt, lemon, california arbequina, olive oil12.95
Applewood-smoked Whitefish Dipgranny smith apple, avocado, roe, dill15.95
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette12.95
Beets & Berriescrispy lentils, strawberry harissa, mint12.95
Ahi Tuna Crudocashew milk, caraway za'atar, seasonal citrus16.95
Ora King Salmon Crudocrispy capers, red onion, citrus vinaigrette15.95
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 Sproutspumpkin 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
North Road Salmon*sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug23.95
SURCHARGE
A 3% restaurant surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know.
Surcharge -A 3% restaurant surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know. 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
Lunch
Spreads
served with our house bread
House-made Labnehpine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint11.95
Smoked Whitefish Dipgranny smith apple, avocado, roe, dill15.95
Sampler
Samplerselect 3: hummus, spicy hummus, toasted almond & garlic, labneh, charred eggplant18.95
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Beets & Berriescrispy lentils, strawberry harissa, mint12.95
Ahi Tunacashew milk, caraway za'atar, seasonal citrus16.95
House-Made Stracciatella
Hot Mezze
Pan-roasted Romanesque Cauliflowerhouse yogurt, local honey12.95
Green Falafeltzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice11.95
Bucatinibrown butter, lemon, mizithra, dried mint13.95
Asparagus Risottoshaved asparagus, pecorino romano, lemon16.95
Salads
add roasted chicken / $5.95, add green falafel / $5.95, add ora king salmon / $9.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette13.95
Mediterranean Choppedarugula, romaine, cauliflower, capers, dates, parmesan, olives, red peppers14.95
Spring Greens W/ Roasted Sumac Chickenroasted artichokes, asparagus, farro, flatbread16.95
Sandwiches
Green Falafelhummus, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onions, house dressing13.95
Grilled Chickenhummus, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onions, greek vinaigrette14.95
Kebabs
Chicken Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki15.95
Grilled Chicken*yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug15.95
Desserts
Frozen Greek Yogurtolive oil, sea salt7.95
Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream8.95
Coconut Rice Puddingcardamom, cinnamon, berries, pomegranate molasses, mint9.95
Milk & Cookiesfrozen greek yogurt, whiskey caramel, chocolate chip halva cookies, black sesame11.95
Surcharge
A 3% restaurant surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know.
*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
House-made Labnehpine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint11.95
Smoked Whitefish Dipgranny smith apple, avocado, roe, dill15.95
Market Vegetables & Salads
Beets & Berriescrispy lentils, strawberry harissa, mint12.95
Pan-roasted Romanesque Cauliflowerhouse yogurt, local honey12.95
Mango & Fennel Saladfeta, chili, mint, dill, meyer lemon dressing12.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette13.95
House-Made Stracciatella
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Spiced Heirloom Carrotslabneh, dukkah, smoked garlic vinaigrette12.95
Ahi Tunacashew milk, caraway za'atar, seasonal citrus16.95
Hamachiasparagus, kiwi, crispy lentil, black nigella, calamansi vinaigrette16.95
Hot Mezze
Green Falafeltzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice11.95
Asparagus Risottofarro, shaved asparagus, parmigiano reggiano, lemon16.95
Spicy Toothpick Lambcumin, chilies, house yogurt18.95
Seafood
Grilled Octopusfingerlings, preserved lemon vinaigrette18.95
Harissa-grilled Shrimproasted garlic yogurt, shaved fennel, pine nuts18.95
Pacific Halibut*artichokes, coconut turmeric sauce, scallion ash oil24.95
Kebabs
Chicken Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki15.95
Desserts
Frozen Greek Yogurtolive oil, sea salt7.95
Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream8.95
Coconut Rice Puddingcardamom, cinnamon, berries, pomegranate molasses, mint9.95
Milk & Cookiesfozen greek yogurt, whiskey caramel, chocolate chip halva cookies, black sesame11.95
Surcharge
A 3% restaurant surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know.
*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
Cocktails
Pomegranate Backsplashhouse-made pomegranate grenadine, fever tree sparkling lemon, orange (non-alcoholic)10
Pineapple Ginger Sodaliquid alchemist ginger, pineapple, fever tree yuzu lime soda (non-alcoholic)10
Do Not Disturbbasic vodka, st. germain, mint, cucumber, lemon13
Cactus Queennosotros blanco, brovo pink, guava, honey, soda14
Slow Cheetahbanhez mezcal, fresno chile, pineapple, lime, coriander14
Hibiscus G&thibiscus-infused oude boat face gin, brockman's gin, black currant, aloe, honey, lemon14
Villain Erabuffalo trace bourbon, amaro dell'erborista, licor 43, appel's blackberry cordial, lemon15
RESERVE COCKTAILS
classic cocktails with exceptional spirits
Triple Cask Old Fashionedmilam & greene triple cask bourbon, caramelized fig, angostura
–This extraordinary blended bourbon which ages up to 11 years comes from 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
El Pandillo Margaritag4 reposado, mandarine napoleon, lime
–A barrel-rested tequila made by the incredible Camarena family using sustainably harvested rainwater and spring water; combined with an orange liqueur that was created for Napoleon in the 1700s.22
Beer
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
Champagne Canard-duchene, "leonie", France, NvGlass 22Bottle 90
White
Sauvignon Blanc, Gilgal, Israel 2020Glass 14Bottle 56
Moschofilero, Skouras, "salto - Wild Yeast," Greece, 2020Glass 14Bottle 56
Assyrtiko, Mylonas, Greece 2021Glass 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
Pinot Noir, "three By Wade," Wade Cellars, California, 20201352
Red
Pinot Noir, Girasole, Mendocino County, California, 2019Glass 14Bottle 56
Nerello Mascalese, Tenuta Tascante "etna Rosso" Ghiaia Nera, Sicily, Italy 2018Glass 14Bottle 56
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
Coastlines Whites
Txakolina, Arabako "xarmant", Spain 2020250mL Can22
Chardonnay, Sandhi "santa Rita Hills", California, 201888
Merwah/obaideh, Chateau Musar, Bekka Valley, Lebanon, 2010 1.5l224
Coastlines Reds
Pinot Noir, Hirsch Vineyards "the Bohan-dillon", Sonoma Coast, California, 2019110
Pinot Noir, Scherrer, Russian River Valley, California, 2014120
Alicante, Ampeleia, Italy, 201782
Agiorghitiko/cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Skouras "megas Oenos", Peloponnese, Greece, 201780
Cabernet Sauvignon/cinsault/carignan, Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2015140
Islands Reds
Nerello Mascalese, Benanti "contrada Cavaliere" Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy, 201890
Outliers Whites
Riesling, Red Tail Ridge "seneca Lake", Finger Lakes, Ny, 201654
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, 201968
Sangiovese, Isole E Elena Chianti Classico Docg, Tuscany, Italy 201978
Zinfandel/petite Sirah/et Al., Ridge "lytton Springs", Dry Creek Valley, Ca, 2019104
Cabernet Sauvignon, Araujo Estate "eisele Vineyard", Napa Valley, Ca, 2011450
SURCHARGE
A 3% restaurant surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know.
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. A 3% surcharge is added to all checks to offset government mandates on employers. This surcharge may be removed upon your request
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
Coconut Rice Puddingcardamom, cinnamon, berries, pomegranate molasses, mint9.95
Halva Toastsumac, halva butter, mixed berries, mint12.95
Blueberry Clafoutisalmond pancake, sweetened yogurt, lemon, pistachios13.95
Kefta & Eggschoice of: chicken or lamb & beef, fried eggs, cucumber & tomato salad, lemon dill rice15.95
Lamb Shakshukabaked egg, spicy harissa, house bread15.95
Spreads
served with our house bread
House-made Labnehpine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint11.95
Smoked Whitefish Dipgranny smith apple, avocado, roe, dill15.95
House-Made Stracciatella
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Beets & Berriescrispy lentils, strawberry harissa, mint12.95
Ahi Tunacashew milk, caraway za' atar, seasonal citrus16.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette13.95
Hot Mezze
Pan-roasted Romanesque Cauliflowerhouse yogurt, local honey12.95
Green Falafelbeet tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice11.95
Kebabs
Chicken Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki15.95
Desserts
Frozen Greek Yogurtolive oil, sea salt7.95
Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream8.95
Milk & Cookiesfrozen Greek Yogurt, whiskey caramel, chocolate chip halva cookies, black sesame11.95
Surcharge
A 3% restaurant surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know.
*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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