Cuisine:

• Tapas
• Spanish
• Others
• Fast Food and Hamburgers

Emilio's Tapas Bar Description:
Authentic Spanish Tapas prepared for you by Chef Emilio Gervilla. Now serving you at 4 locations in Illinois, Hillside, Wheaton, Lincoln Park and Streeterville in downtown Chicago. Extensive Spanish wine list. Wonderful patios at Hillside and Streeterville locations and streetside dining at Lincoln Park.
Emilio Gervilla's tapas empire got its start at this freestanding restaurant, which is still going strong---despite its gloomy near-cemetery backdrop. Fanciful murals, mosaics and miscellaneous artifacts set the stage for meals assembled from a multitude of little dishes plus some entradas, most in small or large portions. Start by sharing cold tapas, among them garlicky potato salad; Spanish ham with manchego cheese and tomato-topped bread; stuffed squid in piquant tomato sauce; and smoked salmon rolls. Then move on to hot ones like pepper-crusted beef brochette with sweet caramelized onions, spicy sausage and potatoes in cider broth, or bacon-wrapped dates in satiny red-pepper cream. Of course, crispy-skinned baby chicken with creamed leeks in mustard sauce is a must. Some picks disappoint, however, particularly the paella. Spanish wines from several regions, sherries, beers and brandies comprise the beverage list. Desserts go beyond flan to encompass caramelized bananas, rich chocolate terrine and profiteroles. Service tends to be good but sometimes falters when the place gets packed.


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