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Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Lake Forest, IL

Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.7
4.7
1311 Reviews
$31 to $50
Vietnamese

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (847) 474-1500
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • NY Eve Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 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 1,311 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 Ambiance

  • 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."

1,311 Reviews
  1. Fiona

    Naples

    109 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    109 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Ambiance is lovely. Service was prompt but we felt a little rushed. This is a common issue at le colonial. Clearing plates at a tight table when others are still eating. They were literally reaching around us to get plates. My daughter commented that she felt like we are being rushed through our meal. Server was very nice. Food was great. Had curries and stir fry. Husband had halibut. All excellent. We will be back but wish we didn’t feel like they were trying to get us out of there quicker.

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  2. James

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Order the Shaking Beef 🥩!!!!! Great food, great service. Shout out to our server Val.

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  3. Pat

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit and it was outstanding! We arrived early for our reservation and were seated immediately. Our waiter was excellent, charming and very helpful. The food was unique, in our experience, beautifully presented, and delicious! Wait staff was attentive without being a distraction. It was the best local dining experience we have had in years and we can’t wait to return.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience! We took out of town guests and they loved it too! The food, service and ambiance were all outstanding. Thank you!

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  5. Samuel

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and the servers were EXCELLENT! The hostess and managers much less so. I made these reservations 6 weeks in advance for my daughter's Birthday celebration. It was a party of 6 people. When we got there, they put us in the middle of the dining room at a table made for 4 people. As this is a place where you share dishes, it really wasn't enough room. When we said something, they sent us to the bar to wait, then came back and told us we could either take the table or wait an hour and a half. The whole ordeal left us with a bad taste. We love the restaurant, but may need to consider other locations.

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  6. Florence

    Milwaukee

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought some girlfriends for a birthday lunch and it didn’t disappoint. Beautiful ambiance, great service and food is always exceptional! Thank you for the lovely experience!

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  7. Ted

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was wonderful, but for a a business lunch, too slow. Took two hours.

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  8. Allison

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing. Sevice was slow - seemed like additional wait staff would have been beneficial.

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  9. Granger

    Chicago

    255 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    255 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Magnificent menu and service. Favorite on the Northshore.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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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 1311 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 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

  • Neighborhood
    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 Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout
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