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Ema
88/100 (3119 ratings)
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American
Gluten Free Options
American
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Tapas
Hummus
Shrimp
Falafel
Octopus
Eggplant
Kabobs
Halloumi
Salad
Lamb
Risotto
Ragu
Mussels
Stracciatella
Tuna
Salmon
Sit down
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
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Mid-range
"Gorgeous ambiance and terrific food! I can’t stop thinking about the charred eggplant dip. It is not what you would expect, truly whipped and..."
Fallon Brown
"I was absolutely blown away by everything we have ordered. Everything was a 10/10. My friend is celiac and our waiter gave us a dedicated gluten free..."
Pat J.
"Ema, nestled in the heart of Chicago, offers a culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds with its Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. My visit..."
Ray Morgan
"First impression of this place is definitely the ambience! Super cozy and the food was amazing; Hummus was full of texture and the Lamb was cooked to..."
Addel
"Awesome location!!! So many delicious gluten free options, and they were super accommodating with my dairy free requests as well. They even brought..."
Beia Spiller
"Really neat fusion of Middle Eastern flavors with modern cuisine. Some of the dishes are a little over done but in all, excellent food and..."
F Elmesselmani
"The food, service and the ambience was top notch. We liked the Chicken Kefta more than the Grilled Chicken. Make sure you plan ahead and reserve a..."
Debajit Das
"The foods are excellent. It comes in small dishes so you can order several things with out burden you stomach too much. Everythings that we ordered..."
Wanlapa Roobsoong
"My daughter and I were there Saturday night Dec 16 for the first time. We loved everything about this restaurant! Food was AMAZING, service was..."
Melissa Rippey
"Amazing place with a good selection of preparations on the menu. I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to dine in on a weekend. A good..."
Rahul Gandhi
"My dining experience at this restaurant was exceptional. During dinner, I ordered 'Beets and Berries,' 'Green Falafel,' and 'Rent Free.' Each dish..."
Tatiana Velandia
"My friend and I enjoyed our dinner here. Decor was definitely nice. Service was just a little slow when we first arrived, but progressively improved..."
Jackie Ellis
"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..."
Naz Ab
"Nice, funny place. A typical bar with dining room narratives, in a simple setting, without any special design formation of the interior, furniture..."
Volodymyr Matvieiev
"One of my best restaurant experiences in Chicago! We were able to walk in even on a Friday night which was nice and the atmosphere was beautiful! The..."
Gurleen Kaur
"Ema is a Middle Eastern delight! The ambiance is cozy, and the staff were so nice. Their menu offers flavorful dishes like creamy hummus, crispy..."
Alaa Hammond
"Refined Mediterranean experience with good food, cocktails, and ambiance. During our recent visit on a late Saturday night, my friend and I started..."
Jea Kim
"Many wonderful vegetarian dishes here, and quite a few gluten-free options too. Be sure to try the spreads, especially the charred eggplant made with..."
Hope Harms
The Gundis
87/100 (1812 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Octopus
Baba Ghanoush
Halloumi
Pancakes
Lamb
Eggplant
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Middle Eastern
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"I loved the experience. Our server was authentic Kurdish and graciously tolerated us peppering him with our questions about the people and the land...."
Jack Dal Santo
"Loved the atmosphere. Our server was excellent. We will be back to try more items on the menu. Portions were very generous. We had the appetizer..."
Sandra Sorrentino Bookhout
"I loved this place, food was absolutely delicious and presentation was simply amazing, our server was very pleasant and had lots of knowledge about..."
Alexandra Alexandra
"What an amazing experience! The staff, ambiance and the food were on point! Our whole group was very excited with every dish, the flavors were..."
Honey Fulgencio
"I love love love this place and the amazing owners and staff. The food is absolutely amazing, including dinner as well as the Kurdish Breakfast. I am..."
Rozheen Shirnekhi
"Always a fantastic experience. Kind and generous servers, excellent food, great atmosphere. I wish they had a nicer outdoor patio for the summer but..."
Kirsten Fenton
"This little gem is truely serving up delicious food. There is nothing on the menu that is boring. The chicken is wonderful. The shrimp with lemon..."
David Thomas
"A great addition to the area. Have been in 3 or 4 times- food is very good, and the salads in particular are gorgeous and fresh. The space is..."
Rosie Healy
"Great lamb dishes appetizers wine and very attentive staff. The wine list was great and the Kurdish tea was delicious. All around pleasure and also..."
Francis Stanley Fons
"I love this restaurant!! The atmosphere is perfect, the food is fresh and delicious and the service was impeccable. I’ve found my new healthy..."
Katie Hanford Deeley
"Excellent service, good food, good price, would highly recommend for a date night. It is close to the Brown line in a trendy..."
Peter Karales
"Amazing from beginning to end! Highly recommend this..."
Katie Van Lue
"This place was amazing! Beautifully set up and the staff was very friendly and helpful! 5 stars isn’t..."
Kyle Richard Fairchild
"First time eating Kurdish food and it was amazing! Warm welcoming atmosphere and awesome wait staff. Our Hummus appetizer was fresh and so..."
Eda Medina Hernandez
"We loved our brunch. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Eating Kurdish food was a wonderful new experience. Will return & try the..."
Anita Kirschner-Kobrin
"Great Kurdish Breakfast/Brunch! Friendly Staff! Great place for traditional tea, coffee! Highly..."
Ryan Matzi Nutsch
"Such an enjoyable brunch! Delicious food and fabulous wait staff! The restaurant is spacious and modern. Will definitely go..."
Julie DaValle Thilman
"A fantastic space with awesome 😎 staff thanks Fredy for being so nice. Food is delicious the breakfast for two is awesome. Eggs with Lamb! And the..."
John Otto K
"Delicious brunch option compared to the classic American version. Highly recommend getting the Kurdish Brunch and just sit back and enjoy the show...."
Andrew Kruley
"The dining experience at Gundis Kurdish was very enjoyable. We stopped by for Sunday brunch around noon, and even though the restaurant was bustling,..."
Bill Wang
"A great authentic restaurant with breakfast, brunch and dinner options. You can eat best samples of traditional Kurdish cuisine. Strongly recommend..."
Hakan Turkkahraman
"Delicious food and awesome ambiance! The plates are definitely shareable! The staff were very hospitable and helpful in choosing some of their most..."
Michel Tawil
"Had breakfast here today for the first time and it was an excellent experience! We ordered the Kurdish Breakfast for Two, the Baklawa crepes, and the..."
Nani Yaj
"I've dined at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen for brunch several times, and each visit has been consistently delightful. The attentive and helpful service..."
Eldarbek “Eldar” Kamchybekov
"Kurdish restaurant...similarities with Turkish and Greek style...food quality is amazing...very tasty...wine options available...local Kurdish drinks..."
Ulaş Bağcı
"The staff are very attentive, kind and hospitable. Second time coming here and the food is truly delicious. We had the hummus, lentil soup, lamb..."
K Lee
"Wow 👌 👏 😍 really good place trying for first time and everything was really good. Food , service, friendly people. We are planning to come..."
Angel Perez
"This is a real feast! Authentic Kurdish cuisine served in a touch of style. Everything is so delicious. We tried two different styles of lentil soups..."
Selçuk Aktürk
"The stuffed Chicken with rice was mouth watering, stuffed with spinach and cheese sounded by rice with a sauce added in was so craving. I think..."
Fahad Balagam
"we came in for dinner and had a LOVELY time. the servers are kind. salad was amazing — had a bright dressing that i couldn’t place but loved. the..."
Mimi
"Really delightful and unusual brunch option in Chicago. Such variety for the Kurdish breakfast! And everything delicious and fresh. The wait staff is..."
Isabel Liss
"Upon entering the restaurant, you’re immediately greeted with a gracious hostess. When we arrived, there was no wait which is great! Our waiter..."
Samir Atiya
"I’ve had Gundis on my list of places to try for a while now and I was so excited to finally be able to stop by. Right of the bat, the restaurant..."
Manar Daghash
"Everything was so flavorful and delicious! Loved the appetizer sampler. Veggie stew was good, but not amazing. Would probably order another main dish..."
Michelle
"Delicious baba gahnoush! So was the lamb shank, tender, juicy and easily off the bone. I also loved the roasted vegetables in each entree. Our waiter..."
Doraemon
"Came for dinner and the food was just delicious - generously portioned, perfectly seasoned and beautifully plated. Loved the space and the service..."
Jess Liu
Ema
85/100 (3004 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Falafel
Beef
Torte
Octopus
Eggplant
Kabobs
Salad
Frozen Yogurt
Scallops
Halloumi
Risotto
Cakes
Mussels
Lamb
Salmon
Ragu
Tapas
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Gorgeous ambiance and terrific food! I can’t stop thinking about the charred eggplant dip. It is not what you would expect, truly whipped and..."
Fallon Brown
"I was absolutely blown away by everything we have ordered. Everything was a 10/10. My friend is celiac and our waiter gave us a dedicated gluten free..."
Pat J.
"Ema, nestled in the heart of Chicago, offers a culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds with its Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. My visit..."
Ray Morgan
"First impression of this place is definitely the ambience! Super cozy and the food was amazing; Hummus was full of texture and the Lamb was cooked to..."
Addel
"Awesome location!!! So many delicious gluten free options, and they were super accommodating with my dairy free requests as well. They even brought..."
Beia Spiller
"Really neat fusion of Middle Eastern flavors with modern cuisine. Some of the dishes are a little over done but in all, excellent food and..."
F Elmesselmani
"The food, service and the ambience was top notch. We liked the Chicken Kefta more than the Grilled Chicken. Make sure you plan ahead and reserve a..."
Debajit Das
"The foods are excellent. It comes in small dishes so you can order several things with out burden you stomach too much. Everythings that we ordered..."
Wanlapa Roobsoong
"My daughter and I were there Saturday night Dec 16 for the first time. We loved everything about this restaurant! Food was AMAZING, service was..."
Melissa Rippey
"Amazing place with a good selection of preparations on the menu. I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to dine in on a weekend. A good..."
Rahul Gandhi
"My dining experience at this restaurant was exceptional. During dinner, I ordered 'Beets and Berries,' 'Green Falafel,' and 'Rent Free.' Each dish..."
Tatiana Velandia
"My friend and I enjoyed our dinner here. Decor was definitely nice. Service was just a little slow when we first arrived, but progressively improved..."
Jackie Ellis
"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..."
Naz Ab
"Nice, funny place. A typical bar with dining room narratives, in a simple setting, without any special design formation of the interior, furniture..."
Volodymyr Matvieiev
"One of my best restaurant experiences in Chicago! We were able to walk in even on a Friday night which was nice and the atmosphere was beautiful! The..."
Gurleen Kaur
"Ema is a Middle Eastern delight! The ambiance is cozy, and the staff were so nice. Their menu offers flavorful dishes like creamy hummus, crispy..."
Alaa Hammond
"Refined Mediterranean experience with good food, cocktails, and ambiance. During our recent visit on a late Saturday night, my friend and I started..."
Jea Kim
"Many wonderful vegetarian dishes here, and quite a few gluten-free options too. Be sure to try the spreads, especially the charred eggplant made with..."
Hope Harms
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