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Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Lake Forest, IL

Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.8
4.8
1461 Reviews
$31 to $50
Vietnamese
655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819

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2 people
19:00
Booked 118 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 1,461 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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • North Suburbs

    Romantic

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.
1,461 Reviews
  1. Márcio VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as always but the service was awful. Our waiter was really confused, lacked attention and made many mistakes. Not what I’m used to at Le Colonial.

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  2. Judy

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance. Our server was attentive and offered good menu/bar selections. Our food was flavorful, light and imaginative. This was our second time at Le Colonial and the perfect spot our celebratory lunch.
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Judy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, service, and ambiance. It's always wonderful to know that our efforts to create a unique and enjoyable dining experience are appreciated. We're glad that our attentive service and menu selections added to your positive experience. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back to Le Colonial - Lake Forest for your next celebratory lunch. Cheers! Paul Passig General Manager

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  3. BethM

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails drlisois (& beautiful) Loved the sesame beef rolls, papaya salad and the roast duck was perfect.
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Beth, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest! It's wonderful to know that our cocktails, sesame beef rolls, papaya salad, and roast duck hit the mark for you. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're grateful for your high ratings. We strive to provide excellent food and service and your feedback lets us know we're doing our job right. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager

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  4. Zack

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    OK, this is a good spot. The location is easy to access, plenty of parking, the staff and server are well trained, professional, competent and polite. We had many different dishes, all were stellar. Service was fine, a bit slow, but otherwise, not much could be improved. Was a birthday dinner, was greeting kindly and warmly, but that was it. Prices are quite aggressive for a suburban location. And note to GM, when someone comes in, that has a special occasion, and has dined in your restaurant many times, and has a reservation, and you have a beautiful dining room, why would you seat us at the table by the front door, 2 feet from host stand, right out in the open, with people buzzing by, when the regular dining room with plenty of open seating was available. Was a bit disrespectful to be honest. This was embarrassing.
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Zack, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our dishes and found our staff to be professional and courteous. We apologize if the seating arrangement was not to your liking, I have noted the reservation to ensure we note your preferences. We aim to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests, and we'll certainly take your feedback seriously. We're glad that you chose to celebrate your birthday with us and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager

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  5. Michael VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really an interesting menu and mostly fine preparation. Disappointed they discontinued offering their under $100 wine bottles at half price on Mondays. That might be a good business decision, but we won’t hurry back then or as often. Still worth coming back, occasionally.
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Michael, Thanks for dining at Le Colonial - Lake Forest and taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our interesting menu and found our preparation to be fine. We're sorry to hear about your disappointment regarding the discontinuation of the under $100 wine bottles. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our offerings. We look forward to your next visit. Warm Regards, Paul Passig General Manager

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  6. Ericka

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a pleasure to dine here each time. We enjoyed getting to know the new GM Paul.
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on 22 April 2025
    Erika, It was our pleasure to welcome you and your husband back in and thank you kindly for the warm words. It was my absolute pleasure to speak with you both. My team and I look forward to welcoming you back in very soon. Best! Paul Passig General Manager

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  7. jamie

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My all time.favorite restaurant! The menu is OVER THE TOP OUTRAGEOUS DELIC I OUS FOOD! WE JHAD THE .RED SNAPER AS A MA I N DISH, FRIED RICE FOR A SIDE AND TUNA TARTAR AND BEEF RAVIOLI APPETIZERS AND LEMON GRASS SOUP..ALL.AMAZING!!!!!!!! SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT. BEAUTIFUL AMBIENCE AND ALL N ALL A FABULOUS DINING EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!

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  8. sarah VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful dining experience. Service is top notch, the relaxing patio feels like a mini vacation, and food is best on North Shore!
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on 21 April 2025
    Thanks for the review, Sarah! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a wonderful dining experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We're especially pleased that you enjoy our service and the relaxing patio. It's great to know that you appreciate our food and find it the best on the North Shore! We look forward to serving you again soon. - Cheers! Paul Passig General Manager

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  9. Rich

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful room. Impeccable service. 4 vegan dishes that were superb
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on 19 April 2025
    Hi Rich, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We're glad that our vegan dishes impressed you. Your feedback is invaluable and it's customers like you that make our job wonderful. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Paul Passig Genera Manager

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  10. Ken

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful menu, with interesting variety. Our server was very knowledgeable and made excellent suggestions.
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on 14 April 2025
    Hey Ken, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. It's great to know that our menu offered a variety that piqued your interest and that our server was able to provide excellent suggestions. We strive to offer the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. Thank you for the perfect ratings and your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager

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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 4.8 stars by 1461 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 118 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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