Forbidden Root Menu
Forbidden Root, located in Chicago, is a brewpub known for its delicious craft beers and unique small plates. The menu offers a wide range of beer flavors, from fruity to bold, catering to all preferences. Customers rave about dishes like the fried chicken sandwich, mortadella sandwich, duck and dumplings, and carrot pasta. The kale salad also receives high praise for its flavorful and fresh ingredients. The establishment has a trendy, casual atmosphere perfect for dinner with friends or a date night. Service is top-notch, with attentive staff ensuring a pleasant dining experience. While the environment can be loud at times, the overall quality of food and drinks makes it a neighborhood gem worth visiting. Whether you're a beer enthusiast or a foodie looking for unique dishes, Forbidden Root has something special to offer.
Bar Snacks
Popcorn
Kimchi Spiced, Coconut Oil
House Made Potato Chips
Dill Pickle Seasoned Chips with Sur Cream Onion Dip
Cheese & Crackers
Aged cheddar whipped beer cheese. spicy maple, ritz crackers.
House Made Spicy Beef Jerky
Chipotle, Lime, Ancho Chili
Cheese Plate ( Pieces)
Pick three of our cheeses with Chef's accompaniments
Mobay
Sheep and goat milk - wisconsin.
Taleggio
Black Goat Truffle
Rosemary Manchego
Marisa
Unpasteurized Cow - Tennessee
Camembert
Cheese Plate
Small Plates
Mushroom Cream Soup
Wild Mushrooms, Sherry Sabayon, Porcini-Rosemary Powder
Arugula Salad
Tart Cherries, Farmer Cheese, Almonds, Pink Peppercorn, Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Kale Salad
Purple Kale, Shaved Fennel, Fresh Herbs,, Puffed Chickpeas, Fried Shallots, Tahini-Orange Dressing on the Side
Little Gem Salad
Bagna Cauda Vinaigrette, Parmesan Frico, Crudite, Pickled Beet Purée
Brussel Sprouts
Miso Butter, Everything Spiced Almonds.
Burrata
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Pea Puree, Pickled Spring Onions, Focaccia Bread
Milk Brined Pork Schnitzel Sandwich
Pickled beet mayo, caraway slaw, sesame bun.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
B&b pickles, fried onions, special sauce on a sesame bun.
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Our original fried chicken sandwich amped up!!! Hot chicken, spicy mayo, fermented red cabbage, Jalapeno jam!.
Jackfruit Sandwich
Napa Cabbage, Shredded Jackfruit, House BBQ Sauce, BBQ Potato Chips, Sesame Bun (Vegan)
FR Burger
Single or Double Smash Patties, Giardiniere mayo, aged Cheddar, onions, B&B pickles on brioche.
Duck & Dumplings
Duck confit, ricotta gnocchi mirepox, duck jus, crispy duck skin.
Mushroom Pot Pie
Porcini Caramel, Mixed Greens.
Squash Casarecce
Flour Power Casarecce Pasta, Honeynut Squash, Lemon Ricotta, Fennel Fronds, Sambal, Spiced Pepitas
Large Plates to Go
Kids Food
Kids Noodles
Buttered pasta noodles
Kids Burger
Single Plain Smashburger, Served with Fries
Kids Grilled Cheese
Served with Fries
Chocolate Beer Cake
Porter, Coffee, Hazelnut Praline
Desserts
Sides
Side Salad
Bitter Greens w/ a side of Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette
Fries
Side of French Fries
