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Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Lake Forest, IL

Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.7
4.7
1301 Reviews
$31 to $50
Vietnamese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Delray Beach (2023) and Lake Forest (July 2022), the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Heralded as "an escapist’s paradise," celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver on exquisite attention to detail in a luxurious classic and romantic atmosphere in the iconic Market Square of Lake Forest. 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 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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.

What 1,301 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • North Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Colonial in Lake Forest offers an "absolute gem" of a dining experience with its "elegant and romantic ambiance" and "exquisite Vietnamese cuisine." Guests love the "lovely patio" and "serene setting" for outdoor dining. While some find it "pricy," the "outstanding" food and service make it a "must-visit."

1,301 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Great food! Service was beyond excellent. We will be back.

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  2. Barbara

    New York City

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely, elegant experience. Had a wonderful dinner. Our server was a true pro who was very attentive and made us feel like VIPs. The food is delicious and beautifully presented. Shared a range of starters and entrees and all were a delight. Highly recommend.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, service was fantastic. Ambience is lovely. However, for the price of the "large plates" food, the quantity is extremely small -the value is just not there. Ordering 2 appetizers, 1 side, 1 large plate and 2 desserts, my kids left hungry!

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  4. loretta

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an early reservation when we greeted promptly and felt like the dinner was rushed a bit. The waiter unfortunately had a ex extremely hard accent to understand, and I travel the world, but he told us about the specials and what was good there and we took his recommendations as best we could understand them. The main course came and it was fried and I told him we didn’t want any fried food. Communication was disappointing. Price was a bit outrageous beautiful restaurant decor is worth perhaps a drink and an appetizer.

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  5. Lisa

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, service, and atmosphere. We enjoy it every time

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  6. Morgan

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant is wonderful. Every staff member is friendly and welcoming. We went for my birthday and multiple staff members wished me a happy birthday and made the day special! The food is phenomenal, the mocktail I got was the best I’ve ever had; I truly can’t say more wonderful things about this place!

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  7. Cindy

    Chicago

    58 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was not great for prices And the food is not great. Le colonial in the city is way better!!!

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  8. Rosie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch in Lake Forest. Service was attentive and food was light and fresh with excellent flavors.

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  9. Robyn

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Le Colonial!! Delicious, great atmosphere, great drinks. Fun night.

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  10. Betsy

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and tasty food. I love this place.

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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 1301 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 61 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 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway
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