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Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Lake Forest, IL

Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.8
4.8
1455 Reviews
$31 to $50
Vietnamese
655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 96 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 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • An Evening with Maison Albert Bichot

    USD 312.17 per person

    Prepaid

    18 June 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.

What 1,455 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

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • North Suburbs

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Colonial in Lake Forest offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "top notch" service, a relaxing patio that feels like a "mini vacation," and exceptional food, including varied vegan options. The ambience is "creatively classic," making it "one of the best" spots in Lake Forest. Staff are knowledgeable and attentive, contributing to a memorable visit.
1,455 Reviews
  1. jamie

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. sarah VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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 today
    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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  3. 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 2 days ago
    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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  4. 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 7 days ago
    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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  5. Julie

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere, fantastic service, delicious food & cocktails.
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded today
    Hey Julie, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and food at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience for our guests, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. Best, Paul Passig General Manager

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  6. James VIP

    Chicago92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best in terms of service, food and ambience. We enjoyed the beet salad, and tuna tar tar, which is taste. The shaky beef and signature Fried rice alway enjoyed. Service as always superb. One small negative if the size of the small round tables for two. Its like in Europe in the bad sense. Otherwise can't wait to come back.
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on 11 April 2025
    Hi James, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, food, and ambiance. We take pride in our unique dishes like the beet salad and tuna tar tar, and it's great to know they hit the mark for you. We're sorry to hear about your comment about the small round tables for two. We appreciate your feedback and will consider it as we strive to make all our guests feel comfortable and satisfied. I will notate your profile of the table preference. We can't wait to welcome you back to Le Colonial - Lake Forest. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager

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  7. Lynne

    Milwaukee19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with fabulous cuisine & ambience. One of our favorites!
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on 9 April 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Lynne! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and it's wonderful to know that our cuisine and ambiance met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Chris VIP

    Chicago21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very pleasant and surprising experience the second time around. The food and service were great and the restaurant is well done. Our first experience a few years ago was not the best one. Dining in the northern suburbs is still limited compared to the city but it's getting better. We decided to give it another go and it was well worth it. It fits the price point of what you would expect from a nice restaurant in Lake Forest. It will definitely go back on our list of restaurants that we enjoy.
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Chris! We're thrilled to hear that your second visit to Le Colonial - Lake Forest was a pleasant surprise. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We're always striving to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests, so your feedback is much appreciated. We're glad to hear that you've enjoyed our restaurant's decor and feel it's priced accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Cheers! Paul PAssig General Manager

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  9. Linda VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing. The servers made our guest feel like a queen. It was truly a special experience, thank you!

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  10. James VIP

    Chicago92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience, service was great. We love the lotus root salad and the beef ravioli. The brussel sprouts were a little limp and overdone, but the chicken curry great.
    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on 5 April 2025
    Hello James, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Le Colonial - Lake Forest for your dining experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our lotus root salad, beef ravioli, and chicken curry. We're sorry to hear that the brussels sprouts where not what you may come to expect. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will certainly take a look into it. 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 1455 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 96 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 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 Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway
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