Group Dining Menu
Download PDFView the group dining menu at Ema in River North. Curate your custom mezze menu including Spreads, Salads, Kebabs and dessert.
Mezze Brunch
$48.95 / person - available saturdays & sundays; includes regular coffee and hot tea service
Starters & Spreads
select three (served with house bread & gluten free crackers)
Hummus v
za'atar, olive oil, paprika
Spicy Hummus
piquillo, lemon, basil
House-Made Labneh v
spring pea, thumbelina carrot, lentil, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Toasted Almond & Garlic v
castelvetrano olive, fresh herbs
Charred Eggplant Spread v
aleppo, mint, olive oil
Greek Yogurt & House-Made Granola v
strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate molasses
Mezze
select two
Greek Salad v
romaine, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, feta, dijon vinaigrette
House-Made Stracciatella v
mighty vine tomato, crouton, shallot, sherry vinegar, basil (+$4)
Crispy Potatoes v
mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema
Blistered Snap Peas v
aleppo, parmesan, shallot, lemon-miso vinaigrette
Green Falafel v
beet tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice
Brussels Sprouts vg
crispy shallot, pumpkin seed, sherry glaze
Pan-Roasted Romanesque Cauliflower v
house yogurt, local honey
Seasonal Farro "Risotto"
Brunch & Kebabs
select three
Blueberry Clafoutis v
almond pancake, sweetened yogurt, lemon, marcona almond
Soft Scramble Eggs* v
roasted asparagus, parmesan cream, lemon zest, mint
Grilled Halloumi v
greek cheese, red onion, date, red zhoug
Chicken Kefta*
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Lamb & Beef Kefta*
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Chicken*
yogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug
Lamb Shakshuka*
baked egg, spicy harissa, house bread
Faroe Islands Salmon Kebab*
sweet pepper, red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$8)
Beef Tenderloin Kebab*
red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$10)
Mezze Lunch
$40.95 / person - available monday through friday
Spreads
select two (served with house bread & gluten free crackers)
Hummus v
za'atar, olive oil, paprika
Spicy Hummus
piquillo, lemon, basil
Charred Eggplant Spread v
aleppo, mint, olive oil
House-Made Labneh v
spring pea, thumbelina carrot, lentil, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Toasted Almond & Garlic v
castelvetrano olive, fresh herbs
Hummus w/ Lamb Ragu*
braised lamb, spicy harissa (+$4)
Mezze
select three
Greek Salad v
romaine, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, feta, dijon vinaigrette
Mediterranean Chopped Salad v
arugula, romaine, shaved cauliflower, caper, date, parmesan, olive, red pepper
Roasted Beets & Berries vg
avocado, crispy lentil, serrano-basil vinaigrette
Crispy Potatoes v
mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema
Green Falafel v
beet tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice
Pan-Roasted Romanesque Cauliflower v
house yogurt, local honey
Brussels Sprouts vg
crispy shallot, pumpkin seed, sherry glaze
Seasonal Farro "Risotto"
Kebabs
select two
Grilled Halloumi v
greek cheese, red onion, date, red zhoug
Chicken Kefta*
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Chicken*
yogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug
Lamb & Beef Kefta*
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Faroe Islands Salmon Kebab*
sweet pepper, red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$8)
Beef Tenderloin Kebab*
red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$10)
Dessert
Add $6.95 / person. Choice of two
Honey Pie v
roasted grape, whipped cream, rosemary
Sticky Date Cake v
medjool date, sumac whiskey caramel, whipped cream
Double Chocolate Crisp v
milk chocolate mousse, sesame, tahini caramel, whipped cream, sea salt
Frozen Greek Yogurt v
w olive oil & sea salt
Mezze Dinner
$66.95 / person
Spreads
select three (served with house bread & gluten free crackers)
Hummus v
za'atar, olive oil, paprika
Spicy Hummus
piquillo, lemon, basil
Charred Eggplant Spread v
aleppo, mint, olive oil
House-Made Labneh v
spring pea, thumbelina carrot, lentil, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Toasted Almond & Garlic v
castelvetrano olive, fresh herbs
Hummus w/ Lamb Ragu*
braised lamb, spicy harissa (+$4)
Mezze
select three
Hamachi
rhubarb, strawberry, tarragon (+$6)
Greek Salad v
romaine, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, feta, dijon vinaigrette
Mediterranean Chopped Salad v
arugula, romaine, shaved cauliflower, caper, date, parmesan, olive, red pepper
House-Made Stracciatella v
mighty vine tomato, crouton, shallot, sherry vinegar, basil (+$4)
Chilled Cucumbers vg
sesame & nigella crunch, garlic, barberry, calamansi vinaigrette
Green Falafel v
beet tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice
Crispy Potatoes v
mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema
Blistered Snap Peas v
aleppo, parmesan, shallot, lemon-miso vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts vg
crispy shallot, pumpkin seed, sherry glaze
Pan-Roasted Romanesque Cauliflower v
house yogurt, local honey
Seasonal Farro "Risotto"
Kebabs & Mains
select three
Pan Roasted Halibut*
thumbelina carrot, lemon, ash oil, turmeric coconut cream
Shrimp & Polenta*
halloumi, baharat, garlic, lemon, cilantro (+$4)
Grilled Halloumi v
greek cheese, red onion, date, red zhoug
Chicken Kefta*
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Chicken*
yogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug
Lamb & Beef Kefta*
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Spicy Tomato Campanelle v
feta, aleppo, harissa lemon yogurt
Faroe Islands Salmon Kebab*
sweet pepper, red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$8)
Beef Tenderloin Kebab*
red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$10)
Dessert
choice of two
Honey Pie v
roasted grape, whipped cream, rosemary
Sticky Date Cake v
medjool date, sumac whiskey caramel, whipped cream
Double Chocolate Crisp v
milk chocolate mousse, sesame, tahini caramel, whipped cream, sea salt
Frozen Greek Yogurt v
w olive oil & sea salt
Bar Packages
Classic Bar Package
$18 per person / hour
Spirits
Basic Vodka
Ford's Gin
Plantation 3 Star Rum
Corazon Blanco Tequila
Old Forrester Bourbon
Famous Grouse
Beer
Stem Ciders Pear Cider
Moody Tongue "Aperitif" Pilsner
Party Pillow Wheat
Hopewell "Lightbeam" Hazy IPA
Wine
Bubbles
Prosecco, Giuliana, Italy
Rosé
Cabernet Franc, "No. 1 Rose", Dourthe Vineyards, Bordeaux, France
White
Sauvignon Blanc, Henri Bourgeois "Petit Bourgeois", Loire Valley, France
Chardonnay, Tyler, Santa Barbara County, California
Red
Pinot Noir, Girasole, Mendocino County, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, No Fine Print, California
Additional Bar Packages
Beer & Wine Package
Priced at $16 per person per hour. Includes classic wines by the glass and beer
Upgrade to Sommelier's Selection Wines
additional $3 per person per hour to beer & wine package
Premium Bar Package
$22 per person / hour
Specialty Cocktails
Do Not Disturb
Strawberry Rose Paloma
Slow Cheetah
Pomegranate G&T
Black River Old Fashioned
Wake Up Call
Pineapple Ginger Soda (Zero Proof)
Rent Free (Zero Proof)
Spirits
Basic Vodka
Tito's Vodka
Ketel One Vodka
Ford's Gin
Hendrick's Gin
Plantation 3 Star Rum
Appleton 12yr Rum
Corazon Blanco Tequila
Nosotros Reposado Tequila
Old Forrester Bourbon
Basil Hayden
Uncle Nearest 1884 Tennessee Whiskey
Famous Grouse
Macallan 12yr
Beer
Stem Ciders Pear Cider
Moody Tongue "Aperitif" Pilsner
Party Pillow Wheat
Hopewell "Lightbeam" Hazy IPA
Wine
Bubbles
Prosecco, Giuliana, Italy
Xinomavro Brut Rosé, Kir-Yianni "Akakies" Amyndeon, Greece
Rosé
Cabernet Franc, "No. 1 Rose", Dourthe Vineyards, Bordeaux, France
White
Sauvignon Blanc, Henri Bourgeois "Petit Bourgeois", Loire Valley, France
Assyrtiko, Mylonas "Wild Ferment", Greece
Chardonnay, Maison Chanzy "Les Fortunes", Burgundy, France
Chardonnay, Tyler, Santa Barbara, California
Red
Pinot Noir, Girasole, Mendocino County, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, No Fine Print, California
Xinomavro, Kir-Yianni "Cuvée Villages", Naoussa, Greece
Gamay Noir, Division "Lutte", Willamette Valley, Oregon
v = Vegetarian
vg = Vegan