Emilio's Tapas - Sol Y Nieve

You'll be tempted by the tapas at this Streeterville eatery, from the team behind Emilio's Tapas (other location is in Hillside). Our name means sun and snow, and we serve a wide range of hot and cold Spanish choices, including grilled shrimp with garlic lemon butter sauce, baked goat cheese in tomato sauce, paella, among other fabulous tapas. The wine list features more than 60 choices, many...

Know Before You Go: If paella is what you crave, make sure you've allowed yourself plenty of time to enjoy it. Preparation takes at least 30 minutes.

Where to Sit: The sidewalk patio is a comfortable--and popular--place to dine in the warmer months. It's first-come, first-served only, but you can bide your time by sipping sangria at the bar.

The tapas come from Emilio Gervilla, who owns another like-minded place in suburban Hillside. Generally speaking, the dishes fare well. There's a comfortable dining room and a nice bar worth settling into for sangría. Most of the usual tapas suspects are available: ensalada rusa, jamon y queso, pan con tomate. Small or large portions are offered, the choice is yours, which means you can spend a...

A "favorite" for "tip-top tapas", these "reasonable priced" Hillside and Streeterville sibs offer a "good diversity" of "well-made", "flavorful" Spanish dishes that are "both traditional and innovative"; "warm" servers and "informal" Iberian-themed digs replete with "in-demand" outdoor seating further explain why they're "go-tos."

The tapas served here comes from Emilio Gervilla, who owns several likeminded places in the city and suburbs. Generally speaking, the dishes fare well, and this location is no exception. There's a comfortable dining room and nice bar worth… Read More

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