Monarch & Lion

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   Susan

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I made a reservation for two people for Thanksgiving a few weeks ago. The ambiance in the downstairs was quite lovely with bookshelves and a fireplace and a Christmas tree. Unfortunately, we were seated at one of the worst seats in the house upstairs next to the waiters station, and where I had a view of a bunch of exit signs and a room with some restaurant supplies. I figured we were put there because it was a holiday, and they had a lot of larger parties booked downstairs, so I was quite disappointed when I was leaving and saw that there were still a bunch of empty small tables downstairs. I got the roast dinner and my companion got the fish and chips. The roast was very good, the sides were OK, and the mashed potatoes were cold. Maybe they are supposed to be that way because when I told the server they were cold when they came out, he only said "OK." The fish was OK and the fries were good. They had several teas on the menu, but said they had no way to serve it, so we didn't get any. Out bill was $100 for just those two entrees plus tax and tip. No appetizers, dessert, or drinks other than tap water. The restaurant is fine if you are nearby and want something to eat, but not worth a special trip. Also, it is much more pleasant if you sit downstairs, so perhaps find another restaurant if they only offer you upstairs tables. I recommend getting something smaller/cheaper on the menu.
   

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   Luke

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   It was fine. The food was cold and one guests puff pastry was pretty raw. Drinks were very good. Props to the bartender. We saw the manager (she was wonderful) more than we saw the server.
   

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   Chun

   Chicago

   20 reviews

   1.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Terrible experience. I knew we were in trouble when we were seated all the way in back in a completely empty area in the restaurant. Waited 20 minutes after being seated for anyone to attend to our table. Hostess came by the table and told our party “we only have one server on duty right now she will be with you whenever when can”. Really? We waited 5 minutes more and got up and left. Really crap experience and I can't believe there were no managers on staff. Couldn't tell you how the food was, all we got was water. We ended up leaving, going to Robert's for pizza, which was a MUCH better choice. They actually had people working and the service was fantastic even though the place was packed to the gills.
   

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   William

   Chicago

   65 reviews

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   5.0

   65 reviews

   Dined on November 20, 2024

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

   Very nice neighborhood restaurant! Service and drinks very good!
   

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   Kaveh

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   They seemed understaffed and out of a lot of items on the menu
   

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   Arjun

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   We went specifically for the Sunday roast. I got the beef roast and someone got the lamb roast. The lamb roast was very good and all the other entrees like the pot pie and burger were very good. The beef roast was disappointing. The meat was very overcooked and rubbery. The potatoes were overcooked. The Yorkshire pudding on both roasts were like rubber. The sticky toffee pudding was excellent. Overall it was a fine experience.
   

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   Shantanu

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   Amazing Indian food too not just good cocktails here
   

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   Albert

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

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

   Mushroom pot pie was great. Nice crust, Fish and Chips were very good. Fish batter was nice and crispy
   

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   Chip

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

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

   I’ve been to M&L many times and the food is always great and I’d say authentically British pub. But not their Sunday roast. Thick slab of roast beef (more like steak) and the gravy is watery. So although I like this place a lot and it’s a great neighbourhood place, I would not recommend their Sunday roast. You’re better off ordering from a la carte menu instead.
   

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    Bobby

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

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

    Had a reservation for a special occasion and got parked in the corner at a terrible table. Didn’t sit well at all.
    

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