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Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Lake Forest, IL

Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.7 (1484)
$31 to $50
Vietnamese
655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 68 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
  • 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

What 1,484 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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 delights with its "outstanding" ambiance and "amazing" food, making it a beloved spot for both locals and visitors. While some service inconsistencies are noted, the "impeccable" service stands out, enhancing the dining experience. Celebrated for its elegant decor and varied menu, it's perfect for special occasions.
1,484 Reviews
  1. Fiona VIP

    Naples118 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious was food as usual. My cocktail was weak. Not a great pour particularly at that price. Service was very good.

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  2. Belinda VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, as always. Beautiful patio lunch outing makes for a wonderful start to the weekend.

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  3. Tracy VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another nice time at Le Colonial, except they are still adding on a 3% surcharge to the check. The prices are already pretty high. What is the justification for the surcharge?

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  4. Kathy VIP

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming here for lunch....next time I will come for cocktails and dinner! Thank you so much!

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  5. Christel VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special place! Beautiful, well managed, good food!

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  6. James VIP

    Chicago96 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 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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  7. neelie VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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!
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, neelie! We're thrilled to hear that you've always loved Le Colonial - Lake Forest and that you find our location to be equal to downtown Chicago, San Francisco, and NYC. We always strive to provide top-notch food, service, and value, so your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers! Paul Passig General Manager

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  8. Mark VIP

    Chicago63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  9. Liane VIP

    Chicago37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  10. Eve VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 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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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 1484 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
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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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