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Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Lake Forest, IL

Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.7
4.7
1342 Reviews
$31 to $50
Vietnamese

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2 people
21:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 474-1500
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • NY Eve Dinner

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    We will only be offering a $125 per person pre fix dinner. Credit cards are required to make all reservations. There is a 72 hour cancelation policy. Any reservations cancelled within 72 hours will be charged $50 per person. Our menu will be available online shortly. A 20% service charge will be added to all checks.
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What 1,342 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • North Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Colonial in Lake Forest offers a "wonderful dining experience" with its elegant ambiance, capturing the essence of 1920s Saigon. Guests praise the "outstanding service" and "delicious food," especially the Shaking Beef and Tuna Tartare. The outdoor patio is "lovely," creating a "relaxing atmosphere." Ideal for special occasions, though a bit pricey.

1,342 Reviews
  1. Serkant

    VIP

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    2.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The halibut was dry. The wines were overpriced. Service was really bad for a restaurant at this scale. Not going back. This location definitely deteriorated from our last visit

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  2. Soraia

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our table was by the front door and every time someone came in or left, a huge draft came in and we were very cold. Kind of ruined the whole mood. 😔

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  3. Amy

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were exceptional. A great special occasion spot

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  4. Jill T.

    VIP

    Naples

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Colonial Never disappoints. A great place to dine!

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  5. Katie

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! This was my 2nd time at Le Colonial, and it was just as good as I remembered the 1st time. Lots of dishes can be made vegan :)

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  6. John

    VIP

    Chicago

    195 reviews

    5.0

    195 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unusual but delicious lunch. Everything was excellent-tuna tartare, egg rolls.

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  7. Natasha

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit to this location this year. Really love the Chicago location and was excited that we now have the Lake Forest one. My 2 friends and I wanted to celebrate the holidays by enjoying a nice evening with good food drinks and conversation. The restaurant was beautiful, yummy drinks, excellent entrees and our server, Anada was incredible. We were having such a wonderful time. Shortly after being served our deserts, our service came by with the bill and informed us that the manager, Paul wanted us to know that people with reservations were waiting for the table. (We had a reservation too). We asked to speak to him. We informed him that many others in the restaurant were already seated before us yet they were not being basically asked to hurry up and leave. He didn't provide a valid reason to us other than claiming they needed our table for 4 (even though there was an empty one beside us for 4). Our mood quickly went from happy and upbeat, to quiet and disappointed. This was humiliating to us, no one else in the reservation was being forced to hurry up and leave. He also told us that our reservation was made that day, it was not. I booked almost a week ago. Needless to say, if we ever go there again we will call to make sure Paul is not working that day. What a letdown. Thanks to Anada for making us feel special despite the circumstances. It made everyone very uncomfortable. Paul needs to put people first, his behavior was blatant and unacceptable.

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  8. norman

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak limited amount beef more veggies and lettuce Shrimp taste limited spice Good house salad and great Brussel sprouts did not serve bread. Duck limited taste
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Norman, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our house salad and the Brussel sprouts. However, we're sorry to hear that our shrimp and duck dishes didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments about the limited taste and we'll certainly take them into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our menu offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager

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  9. Miray

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Colonial never disappoints! The food, ambience and service are always spot on!
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Miray, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy our food, ambiance, and service at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. Your satisfaction is our top priority and it's always rewarding to hear we've hit the mark. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Paul Passig General Manager

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  10. Kathleen

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and drinks are excellent. Food is spicy and everything is hit with red pepper in different forms.

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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 1342 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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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