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Monarch & Lion, Chicago, IL

Monarch & Lion

4.4
4.4
68 Reviews
$30 and under
British

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Join us for a pint and elevated British and American pub fare, including modern takes on traditional fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and Chicken and Paneer Tikka Masala.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (312) 973-2623
  • Website
    https://www.monarchandlion.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    302 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611-4304
  • Neighborhood
    Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Illinois Street and Columbus Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Roast

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a Classic British Sunday Roast all day Sunday! Your Choice of Roasted Prime Rib-Eye or Madras Spiced Lamb Chops served with Yorkshire Pudding, Roasted Veggies and Potatoes and Gravy. $45 ( whole table does not need to participate)
    Sunday Roast Photo

Menu

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What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monarch & Lion offers a dynamic blend of Indian and British pub cuisine in an elegant setting. Guests rave about the "best fish and chips in the city" and the "amazing Indian food." Despite occasional slow service, the ambiance and unique menu keep patrons returning. Perfect for a leisurely meal.

68 Reviews

  1. Sandeep

    VIP

    Chicago

    104 reviews

    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined 2 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.

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  2. Carolina

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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

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  3. diane

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 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

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  4. Pragya

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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

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  5. sharookh

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 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

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  6. 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!

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  7. 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!

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  8. 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.

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  9. 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.

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  10. Jose

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, we grabbed a lot of appetizers to try out. The venison scotch egg was delicious. Highly recommend!

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Monarch & Lion is rated 4.4 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monarch & Lion

302 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611-4304

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Illinois Street and Columbus Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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