Le Colonial - Lake Forest

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   Suzanne

   VIP

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Great NYE experience! Always wonderful service. Enjoyed meeting the new manager, Paul. Totally engaged and knows his business. Package was very affordable and never felt rushed to turn tables over even though they had seated timing. One suggestion to Chef is to offer a comp glass of sparkling wine to all even if not there until midnight. Would certainly add to the festive occasion and enhance the celebration. Also, NYE hats and horns should be at each seating not just the midnight seating. Some were celebrating earlier because a later seating wasn't available. Thanks for the fun! Will be back next year with the gang, for sure.
   

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   Patty

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Excellent evening, with excellent food and a great server, the decorations were amazing and the atmosphere was great. By far the best espresso martini I’ve ever had and one of the best lamb chops I’ve ever had.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded today

   Hi Patty, We're overjoyed to hear that you had an excellent evening at Le Colonial - Lake Forest! It's wonderful to know that our food, service, and ambiance met your expectations. We're especially thrilled that you enjoyed our espresso martini and lamb chop. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon. Happy New Year! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Darlene

   VIP

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Even on New Year’s Eve, when most restaurants have poor service and less than great food, Le Colonial was fabulous. The food was excellent and our waitress was incredibly attentive and kind.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded today

   Hi Darlene, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic New Year's Eve celebration at Le Colonial - Lake Forest! It's wonderful to know that our food and attentive service made your evening special. We always aim to provide top-notch service and delicious food, and it's heartening to hear that we hit the mark during your visit. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Happy New Year! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Andy

   VIP

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Overall an ok experience though expected more for a special NYE dinner fixed price menu. Wait staff were pleasant and friendly when they came to table.
   

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   Laura

   VIP

   Chicago

   32 reviews

   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Absolutely wonderful New Year’s Eve experience! Food, service, and atmosphere or all perfect.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded today

   Thanks for the feedback, Laura! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful New Year's Eve experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. It's great to know that you found our food, service, and atmosphere to be perfect. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable occasions! Happy New year! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Barb

   VIP

   Chicago

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   New Year’s Eve was fabulous at Le Colonial. It was a festive atmosphere. We had a great time with great food. The service was impeccable. Highly recommend.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded today

   Hello Barb, Thank you for choosing Le Colonial - Lake Forest for your New Year's Eve celebration and for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the festive atmosphere and found our food to be great. It's also wonderful to know that our service met your expectations. Your high recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous experience. Thank you once again for your kind words! Happy New Year! Paul Passig
   

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   Lynn

   VIP

   Chicago

   39 reviews

   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The food was delicious, but where we were seated, It was a bit loud. But you have to expect that on New Years Eve! I would suggest that everyone try the food!
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded today

   Lynn, Thanks for the feedback, Lynn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We understand that New Year's Eve can sometimes bring a lively atmosphere, and we apologize if it was a bit loud for you. We look forward to serving you again soon! Happy New Year Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Stacey

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Food is always delicious here but the NYE menu was very overpriced. Lotus root salad was fantastic! Halibut was overcooked, everything else was very good. Paid probably $100 over menu pricing and they couldn’t even include a champagne toast. We asked if we could pay extra for a raw bar selection and were told no, only 3 courses per person.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded today

   Thanks for the feedback, Stacey. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our lotus root salad We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with the NYE menu pricing. We aim to provide a unique dining experience, and it seems we missed the mark. We appreciate your suggestion about the raw bar purchase option and will consider it for future menu planning. We hope to welcome you back in in 2025. Happy New Year! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   james

   VIP

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Spectacular and elegant ambiance created a magical New Years Eve experience. Service was responsive and unobtrusive. Food was average and fixed price was twice what it should have been given the quality and quantity of the offerings. The $10 charge for the sparkling water provided when we were seated was gouging.
   

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    LINDA

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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

    The food was exceptional as always but the service was poor at best. After being sat at our table we waited about 15 minutes before anyone approached us about drinks, questions or ordering. Once we ordered the food came outa little too quickly. We had ordered 3 starters and an entree - and received all the starters. However after about an hour we inquired into the whereabouts of our entree (branzino) and the waitress hurried to the kitchen. It appeared shortly thereafter but then again we were abandoned for an extended period of time. They did comp us a dessert but really no apology for the poor service other than the dessert. This is such a lovely place and the food is so delicious - I hope the poor service we received was a fluke.
    

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