Monarch & Lion

Review summary

1. M

   Marge

   VIP

   Chicago

   18 reviews

   1.0

   18 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   This is a beautiful restaurant. I live in the neighborhood and would love to have a place like this to frequent regularly. But, even if well done, its appeal is limited. The menu is odd and has limited appeal unless you have a specific hankering for British/Indian food as they interpret it. Tonight we waited between 10 - 15 minutes for a waiter to show up after being seated. I ordered a Chardonnay and another 5 minutes passed before our waiter returned to tell us they were out of Chardonnay. I asked about the beers, which he rattled off and then the one I ordered was also out of stock. It seems this place may be going out of business given the shortage of the most basic items. The food was mediocre, but serviceable. As a local, I would love to see a restaurant along the lines of Nora (on St. Claire between Ontario and Erie) which serves a delicious menu, well done, that has more universal appeal.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
2. S

   Sandeep

   VIP

   Chicago

   104 reviews

   5.0

   104 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came here for a pit stop prior to our hotpot dinner. Chili cheese naan is the best I’ve had in Chicago. Wifey highly recommended the Turmeric G&T, I preferred Old Fashioned > Manhattan. London Pride is a good option if you missing the UK vibe.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
3. C

   Carolina

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved it ! The food was super tasty n they didn’t add to much seasoning like other places do so we thought it was super healthy. The fish n chips are so wonderful
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
4. d

   diane

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   beautiful restaurant. food was delicious. a nice split of london pub food and indian food. had the lamb pie, garlic nann. also the best grilled cesar salad anywhere. food was a little spicy. loved it and can't wait to go back
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
5. P

   Pragya

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   great service, wonderful drinks. ribeye was very good, chilli naan and chips and monarch chicken were all tasting great
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
6. s

   sharookh

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place. I will go again. The only thing is the scotch eggs are very expensive. If you give 2 or 3 for $16 that will be more respectful. Also stop adding the extra restaurant fee to the bill. Covid is over. Overall a great place and worth going to every week
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
7. T

   Tim

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly a legit English pub with a fantastic melding of English and Indian flavors. The chili cheese naan was awesome as was the lamb keema shepherd’s pie. The fish and chips was the best this side of the Atlantic. Our server John was great as well, as was everyone that came by our table. Highly recommend this place!
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
8. y

   yuvika

   VIP

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Surprisingly good Indian food and amazing ambience!
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
9. S

   Shanna

   VIP

   Tampa

   18 reviews

   1.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Hostesses at front were rude. We were put at a table in the corner on the top floor even though one of our people had mobility issues. The drinks were bad and half the things on the menu weren’t available. What we did order was terrible. We will not be back. Very disappointing and a waste of time and money.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
10. T

    Tehmina

    VIP

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    Our server, Sophia, was most disinterested in offering any type of service. We had a hard time locating her to reorder drinks, as well as place an order for food. She disappeared after the dinner service and didn’t clear our table when dessert arrived. The lamb shank and butter chicken were mediocre, and the brisket burger was sub par. The only highlight of the entire meal was the sticky date pudding. Definitely not worthy of a repeat visit.
    

    Is this helpful?

    Report