Ema - River North

Ema - River North reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service were excellent. We were looking for something that had a bit healthier menu and Emma’s didn’t disappoint. Very nice atmosphere.
   

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   Jorge

   Chicago14 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Very poor service. Did not explain entree options and quantity of food for the price was just a bad deal. Waitress had a poor attitude to our questions.
   

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   Lindsey

   Kansas City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great experience with Ema. Staff was friendly and flexible with me adjusting our reservation. Our waitress was patient with us ordering a few different courses. She took the time to explain the menu to us as well. Would definitely come back here!
   

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   Catherine

   Chicago31 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice lunch at Ema. Food is always good, although I have to say it was not as good as other times I have dined there. Service on this particular day was slow. Lunch took longer than usual. Our server was also making the drinks so maybe short-staffed? My dining companion had not eaten at Ema before and enjoyed it. Overall good just not great on this day.
   

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   Laura

   Chicago8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Our food took one hour to show up. We waiter was never around. We have to leave without having coffee or dessert as it was getting later for our other commitments.
   

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   Rebeca

   Houston22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant was a wonderful discovery! The food was outstanding! Our waitress was super helpful and we had a great experience.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Raleigh5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious! Gluten-free and perfect! The chicken keffa and halloumi kebabs were terrific, and the hummus, falafel and Brussels sprouts were fabulous too, all presented with incredibly fresh vegetable garnishes. Wonderful relaxing atmosphere. Great service—they brought me scrumptious gluten free crackers without me having to ask. I’ll definitely go again and enthusiastically recommend to friends.
   

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   Mathew

   St. Louis18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best. Food is so creative and tasty.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was great, but it felt very crowded, with many tables crammed in. We had a 5:30pm reservation and we're seated immediately. The wait staff were very attentive and refilled our water several times during our meal which was appreciated.
   

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    Elizabeth VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food, as always, was delicious and the service great.
    

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