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Chef Emilio Gervilla has been wowing diners with his Tapas, the
“Little Dishes of Spain”. since 1988.
With four locations
there is never an excuse for not treating yourself to the tastiest
little bites this side of Barcelona.
Named the “King of
Tapas” by Crains Chicago.
Emilio has continued to offer
Chicagoland consistant, delicious, artistically presented Spanish
Cuisine at slightly more than fast food prices.
Along with a
full bar with tasty sangria, and a large selection of Spanish wines
and sherry makes a visit to Emilio's a mini vacation to Spain.
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CRITICS CHOICE, TOP 25 RESTAURANTS OF
CHICAGO
"THE CHICAGO
MAGAZINE"
Five years straight
SILVER PLATTER AWARD "FOOD
INDUSTRY NEWS"
IN
RECOGNITION OF BEING SELECTED BY CHICAGOLAND RESTAURATEURS
AS A
FAVORITE PLACE TO DINE
Five years straight
ONE OF
AMERICAS TOP RESTAURANTS
AWARDED BY THE NATIONAL
"ZAGAT GUIDE"
RATED EXCELLENT
Six years straight
ONE OF CHICAGO'S TEN
BEST NEW RESTAURANTS
NAMED BY
"THE CHICAGO MAGAZINE"
Year opened |
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"This restaurant
offers an unforgettable culinary vacation to a delightful part of
the world that Chicago area diners are not often able to visit without a
passport"
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Born in Granada, Spain, Emilio Gervilla spent his
youth working at his grandfather's bakery and tapas bar. It comes as no
surprise that Emilio's dream was to have his own tapas restaurant one
day.
Young Gervilla completed his chef apprenticeship in hotels
throughout Spain. He developed a way of adapting each new cuisine to
recipes for his little dishes (tapas), and recorded them to his memory.
Gervilla had a goal, and believed that through hard work, it would be
achieved.
It was in 1973, when Emilio moved to the United States,
that he was able to further develop his techniques. He worked from 1980
to 1988 at various restaurants for the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant
Group. Emilio opened Lettuce's Cafe Ba Ba Reba as Chef. This was
Chicago's first Tapas Bar and Restaurant.
In 1988, Emilio took
the great step and opened his own Emilio's Tapas Bar Restaurant in
Hillside, Illinois. This restaurant was named one of Chicago's Ten Best
New Restaurants by the prestigious Chicago Magazine. His success spurred
new ideas and brought the opening of two additional restaurants:
Emilio's Tapas Chicago Lincoln Park, which opened in September, 1994,
and Emilio's newest tapas bar and restaurant, Emilio's Tapas Sol y Nieve,
located in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. Sol y Nieve features a
private dining room, outdoor patio, and extensive wine bar.
Emilio proved that dreams do come true; and if you can't go home again,
you can bring home along with you. Emilio believes great food, good
ambiance, and selling city-style food at country prices, is giving the
guests what they like. Gervilla plans to continue bringing his
Chicago-style restaurants to people everywhere. |
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All of our locations offer semi-private or private
dining rooms.
Event planners can also help you customize your
own menu and work within your budget.
You can take a look at our
pre-set menus or call an event planner to discuss budgets or special
requests, funeral luncheon rates are also available. We have the
experience and knowledge of our Spanish Tapas to insure that your next
event with Emilio's Tapas will be a memorable one! |
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With three locations to
serve you Emilio's Tapas welcomes you at:
Hillside
4100 W. Roosevelt Road
Hillside, IL 60162
Phone:
708-547-7177 |
Lincoln Park
444 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 773-327-5100 |
Sol y Nieve
215 E. Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-467-7177 |
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