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Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Lake Forest, IL

Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.7
4.7
1478 Reviews
$31 to $50
Vietnamese
655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819

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2 people
19:00
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Delray Beach, Houston, and Naples, the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver exquisite attention to detail in the luxurious, classic, and romantic atmosphere of Lake Forest’s lively Market Square District. For special occasions, our private dining space provides a bespoke setting for unforgettable celebrations. Please be advised that we do not hold an indoor reservation for all patio reservations. We cannot guarantee a table inside if you wish to move.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (847) 474-1500
  • Website
    http://www.lecoloniallakeforest.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • An Evening with Maison Albert Bichot

    US$312.17 per person

    Prepaid

    18 Jun 2025 only
    Indulge in an evening of fine dining. Join us as executive Chef Valentina Cardenas showcases a gracefully crafted Five-Course menu perfectly complemented by the refined wines showcasing the best of Burgundy. Space is limited $312.17 inclusive of Tax and Gratuity. Evening Hosted by Guest Speaker Jules Martin of Maison Albert Bichot.
    An Evening with Maison Albert Bichot photo

Menu

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What 1,478 people are saying

Le Colonial - Lake Forest reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • North Suburbs

    Romantic

  • North Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Colonial in Lake Forest offers an enchanting dining experience with its "relaxing patio" and "fabulous cuisine." Guests praise the "impeccable service" and diverse menu featuring "best on North Shore" dishes. The elegant, French-Vietnamese ambiance consistently delights diners, making it a top choice for special occasions.
1,478 Reviews

  1. James VIP

    Chicago95 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed in service. New server. Had the tuna tar tar appetizer, unusually bland. Beef salad, green beans good but nothing special. Rib appetizer best of the meal, tender and tasty. Almond tart desert overcooked. Coffee served cold (like revenge?). All in all not great outing. May come off list.

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  2. neelie VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have loved Le Colonial! And the latest location, Lake Forest, is equal to downtown Chicago, SF and NYC!

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  3. Mark VIP

    Chicago63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience at this restaurant. Jose, our server, was fantastic.

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  4. Liane VIP

    Chicago37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious meal, both food and wine. Our server was wonderful and we greatly appreciated the time and attention she took to wait on us.

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  5. Eve VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Nice sized portions. Service was very good—served many of the dishes to us as the table was smaller and had insufficient room for the family style ordering our table did. Shaking beef is so well prepared, as was the tofu and chicken stir fry dishes. Brussels sprouts are so good. Wished the waiter had advised that the mocktail was not child appropriate as it was incredibly tart. Wanted plates or bowls to share Desserts.

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  6. Annie

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely evening at our favorite restaurant. We introduced the restaurant to our friends and they too loved it! Paul once again went above and beyond and made them feel welcome and, brought a side of beef stir-fry to try and everyone loved it. He’s the BEST! We will be back soon, May 19th with another set of friends from CA, can’t wait!

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  7. Amina VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best! Love this restaurant so much. Will always recommend it.

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  8. Carol

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very nice lunch Service was excellent House salad with candied walnuts only 3 walnut in big salad Everyone else enjoyed

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  9. Jody

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful dining space, food is good. Great for a special ladies lunch.

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  10. Kim VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Our food was amazing. Our server, Michelle, was outstanding. She was great with recommendations.

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FAQs

Le Colonial - Lake Forest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 474-1500.

Le Colonial - Lake Forest is rated 4.7 stars by 1478 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Lake Forest

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Le Colonial - Lake Forest

655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819

Additional information

  • Area
    Lake Forest
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace
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