Le Colonial - Lake Forest

Name: Le Colonial - Lake Forest
Address: 655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL, United States, 60045-1819
Telephone: (847) 474-1500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1574)

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 104 times today

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 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 474-1500
Website
http://www.lecoloniallakeforest.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819
Neighborhood
Lake Forest
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout

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What 1,574 people are saying

Le Colonial - Lake Forest reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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North Suburbs
Best Ambiance
North Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

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Le Colonial in Lake Forest offers an "elegant, refined" atmosphere with "exceptional" food and "attentive" service. Known for its "beautifully curated" setting, diners enjoy "delicious" dishes like the chicken curry and red snapper. While some find tables close together, the overall dining experience is memorable and "outstanding."

1,574 Reviews

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Tammy
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most amazing dinner and great service and lovely outdoor table
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Melanie VIP
New York City15 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were crammed into a small table for two between other diners that barely allowed room to exit/enter booth seat. Our server was overly eager to move us along in terms of ordering and clearing, despite our arrival ahead of our reservation time. Very disappointing experience while entertaining a guest from out of town.
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Elaine VIP
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just fabulous. One of our favorites. Food wonderful.
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Christina
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. Our server was amazing! The Lychee martini was awesome!
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Dwight
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent and the wait staff were very friendly and attentive. They were eager to explain things on the menu that were unfamiliar to me. My one negative is that the tables are small and packed too tightly together seemingly to fit as many people into the restaurant as possible.
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Michael
Wisconsin5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upscale atmosphere, dining room and relaxed patio for dining if lucky enough to get reservation outside. Very attentive wait staff. Tasty cuisine
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Alan VIP
Chicago / Illinois54 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great dining experience at La Colonial Lake Forrest
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David VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It is ok. Not my favorite Stuffy place Like one in the city better
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Caitlin
Chicago / Illinois1 review
2.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Le Colonial is “suburb good” for “city price.” Not impressed.
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Abed
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Good food, but tables are small to accommodate 4 people.
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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 1574 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 104 times today

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 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 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

Website
http://www.lecoloniallakeforest.com/
Phone number
(847) 474-1500

Le Colonial - Lake Forest

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