Monarch & Lion, A British Pub

302 E Illinois St, Chicago
(312) 973-2623

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Customers' Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan
Fish and Chips and Pornstar Martini
Charcoal Grilled Garlic Naan
Lamb Keema Shepherds Pie
Lamb Keema Shepherd's Pie
Date Sticky Toffee Cake
Musroom Pie of the Day
Scottish Smoked Salmon
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Monarch Crispy Chicken

Menu

Featured items
Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce with a blend of Indian spices(GF,Contains Nuts)**Does not come with Naan or Rice**
Royal Brisket Burger
Melted Onions, Spicy House-Made Pickles, Monarch Sauce, White Cheddar, Iceberg, Chips
Bangers & Mash
Butter Mash, Onion Gravy (Contains Beef broth)
Artichoke Bhaji
Onion & Artichoke Fritter, Turmeric Emulsion (3 pieces)
Date Sticky Toffee Cake
Salted Toffee Sauce
Paneer Tikka Masala
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce with a blend of Indian spices(GF,Contains Nuts)**Does not come with Naan or Rice**
Truffle Mac & Cheese
Bechamel, Sharp Cheddar, Extra White Cheddar, Mozzarella, Truffle Paste, Cavatappi
Beets & Goat Cheese Salad
Frisee Lettuce, Orange, **Candied Walnuts, Pomegranate Molasses (Contains Nuts)
Butternut Squash Soup
Pumpkin Seeds, Cream, Grilled Sourdough Bread
Black Lentil Dal
Cream, Fried Shallots

Starters
Chili Cheese Naan
Tilamook Cheddar, Thai Chili
Queen Olives
Rosemary, Garlic
Smoked Salmon Rillette
*Smoked Salmon, Chive Créme Fraiche, Trout Roe, Crostini
Scotch Egg
Gherkin, Mustard
Artichoke Bhaji
Onion & Artichoke Fritter, Turmeric Emulsion (3 pieces)

Soup & Salad
Bitter Green Salad
Avocado Green Goddess,Toasted Yeast, Fennel, Parmesan
Beets & Goat Cheese Salad
Frisee Lettuce, Orange, **Candied Walnuts, Pomegranate Molasses (Contains Nuts)
Butternut Squash Soup
Pumpkin Seeds, Cream, Grilled Sourdough Bread

Savory Pies
Lamb Keema Shepherds Pie
Indian Spicy Lamb Mince, Buttered Mash(GF)

Curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce with a blend of Indian spices(GF,Contains Nuts)**Does not come with Naan or Rice**
Lamb Shank Rogan Josh
Carmelized Onion Sauce with Aromatic Indian Spices(GF)**Does not come with naan or rice**
Paneer Tikka Masala
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce with a blend of Indian spices(GF,Contains Nuts)**Does not come with Naan or Rice**
Charcoal Grilled Garlic Naan
Indian Flat bread with butter, garlic, cilantro
Chili Cheese Naan
Tilamook Cheddar, Thai Chili
Basmati Rice

Mains
Bangers & Mash
Butter Mash, Onion Gravy (Contains Beef broth)
Charcoal Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Fingerling Potatoes, Chimichurri, Frisee Salad
Royal Brisket Burger
Melted Onions, Spicy House-Made Pickles, Monarch Sauce, White Cheddar, Iceberg, Chips
Charcoal Grilled Lamb Chop
Raita, Madras Spice

Bits & Bobs
Black Lentil Dal
Cream, Fried Shallots
Chips
Steak Fries,Truffle Mayo (GF)
Butter Mash
Onion Gravy (contains Beef Broth) (GF)
Truffle Mac & Cheese
Bechamel, Sharp Cheddar, Extra White Cheddar, Mozzarella, Truffle Paste, Cavatappi
Charcoal Grilled Garlic Naan
Indian Flatbread, Butter, Garlic, Cilantro
Basmati Rice
(Vegan, Gluten free)

Dessert
Strawberry Trifle
Vanilla Cream, Hibiscus
Date Sticky Toffee Cake
Salted Toffee Sauce
Dark Chocolate Pudding
Vanilla Whipped Cream, Sea Salt, Honeycomb

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Recent Reviews

Loved the atmosphere from the moment we walked in. Very welcoming. Service was quick and professional. The food had the savory flavor from England but spices from India that dressed it up. The spices complimented the meal without giving it heat. Wonderfully done. My next trip to Chicago will include another visit.
September 2025
We chose it for ambiance and were not disappointed, such a cozy vibe but not cliche. We enjoyed the fish and chips - crispy fish, large portion - the chips were not the best I've had but still good.
September 2025
We had a nice meal, including onion-artichoke bhaji (fritters)and a brisket burger with caramelized onions. The burger came with really good smashed fried potatoes. The fritters were well fried but not super flavorful and the burger was satisfying. Service was friendly.
August 2025

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Monarch & Lion, A British Pub

302 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 973-2623