Ema - Chicago

Tasty food for a casual Mediterranean experience, but we aren’t dying to go back. Spicy lamb toothpicks were filled with flavor. Greek salad was nothing memorable, and heavy on the lettuce and lacking the rest of ingredients. Salmon kebab was also acceptable but lacked a unique flavor. Frozen Greek yogurt was delicious. Staff was super nice and the beer they recommended was just what we asked for.

I recently dined at this restaurant, and I must say it was a unique and enjoyable experience. The concept of Middle Eastern sliders meant for sharing intrigued us, and we decided to try a variety.We selected the hummus, falafel, and kafta kebab. One important tip is to communicate your preferred level of doneness for the meat with your server; it ensures you get exactly what you like.During our visit, we encountered an issue with our food, but it was swiftly resolved thanks to our attentive waitress, Rebeca. She handled the situation with grace and was genuinely apologetic. The manager also came over to apologize and offered us something extra as compensation for the wait. This exceptional customer service left a positive impression on us!Speaking of Rebeca, she was not only responsive to our concerns but also incredibly helpful with food allergies, which we greatly appreciated.Overall, it was a good dining experience, and the restaurant's commitment to customer service stood out. Thank you!Vegetarian options: Many options availableDietary restrictions: Very attentive and accommodating

Dishes ranged from pretty good to subpar. Tuna carpaccio left with silver skin so couldn't even cut it. Service was both absent and absent-minded. Hopefully just an off night for what used to be a standard go-to in the city.

The chicken kebab was moist and nicely seasoned. The ahi tuna was also delicious! I highly recommend it! ! The cauliflower was tough and hard to cut. I had expected a burst of flavor but It was pretty bland, as was the eggplant dip. Our server was attentive and helpful, but I was disappointed to be seated by the kitchen when there were other tables open near the windows or in the main dining room. Who gets those tables I wonder? I had chosen this restaurant for a special dinner with friends because of the ambiance (which is amazing in the main room- and we didn't get to enjoy that, except for when we walked in. I wondered why we were seated in the back nook with no ambiance.

We were so pleased with the whole experience, but especially the food and drink. We are snobs about old fashioneds and theirs is delicious. The tuna carpaccio was fantastic. It was a perfect anniversary dinner!