Mediterraneanmediterranean restaurant
Ema
Near North Side, Chicago
Mediterranean small plates and spreads with fresh breads paired with regional wines in an airy surrounding.
“Mediterranean small plates and spreads with fresh breads paired with regional wines in an airy surrounding.”
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Ema Dietary Guide
Programmatic allergen analysis and menu breakdown
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Important Health & Safety Notice
This dietary guide is generated programmatically by analyzing dish names, descriptions, and common culinary ingredients. If you have severe celiac disease, life-threatening food allergies, or specific medical needs, please confirm with the kitchen staff before ordering. Cross-contamination can occur in shared kitchen environments.
🌾 Gluten-Free Options (23 matches)
Dishes containing no gluten or wheat ingredients.
HUMMUS
CLASSIC
za'atar, vegetable crudite, california olive oil
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SWEET CORN
aleppo, olive, black lime
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
"BHEL" HUMMUS
pineapple, avocado, pomegranate, tamarind, crispy rice, mint chutney
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SPREADS
HOUSE-MADE LABNEH
grilled watugiri peach, local honey, aleppo, basil
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
RAW
TRUFFLED SALMON*
roasted pepper relish
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
HAMACHI & CHARRED AVOCADO*
coconut cream, lychee, jalapeño, makrut lime vinaigrette
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SALADS
add grilled chicken
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
add faroe islands salmon*
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
VEGETABLES & SALADS
PAN-ROASTED ROMANESCO
cauliflower house yogurt, local honey
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SANDWICHES
served with za'atar fries
GRILLED CHICKEN
hummus, purple cabbage, sweet & spicy peppers
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
KEBABS
served with basmati rice
GRILLED HALLOUMI
greek cheese, red onion, date, red zhoug
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN KEFTA
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
GRILLED CHICKEN*
yogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
GRILLED SHRIMP*
roasted tomato, souvlaki, lemon, zhoug
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
FAROE ISLANDS SALMON*
sweet pepper, red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
GRILLED OIISHII SHRIMP*
roasted tomato, souvlaki, lemon, zhoug
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
BRUNCH
ALBA CINNAMON BUTTER
whipped sweetened yogurt, lemon, mint
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
GREEK YOGURT & HOUSE-MADE GRANOLA
strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate molasses
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SOUS VIDE LAMB RIBS
soft egg, parmesan cream, pea tendril, aleppo
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
KEFTA & EGGS*
choice of chicken or lamb & beef, fried egg, cucumber & tomato salad, lemon dill rice
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SEAFOOD & BRAISES
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS
chermoula, green olive, almond saffron aioli
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
ROASTED HALIBUT
sweet corn, cherry tomato, fava, asparagus, green chili butter
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SPICED CHICKEN THIGHS
garlic, charred lemon, mint, yogurt
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Prices and menu items are subject to change. Contact the restaurant for current information.