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: 4.8

4.8 (1534)

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819

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2 people

Jun 25, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 114 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

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 1,534 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Best Ambiance
North Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

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Le Colonial in Lake Forest is a luxurious dining destination that artfully blends French and Vietnamese cultures. Guests rave about the "superior service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the crispy shrimp and pork rolls, and the shaking beef. The "beautiful ambiance" and "stunning decor" make it ideal for special occasions.

1,534 Reviews

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Edward VIP
Chicago / Illinois68 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite suburban restaurant! We had such an enjoyable dining experience celebrating our 25th anniversary last evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful experience at Le Colonial! Great atmosphere and excellent food!
Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago
Hello, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest! Your kind words about our atmosphere and food truly mean a lot to us. It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're glad that we could make your dining experience memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager
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Cristina VIP
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Beautiful place, food was near excellent. Immediate disappointment: the space is incredibly confined. You have absolutely no privacy whatsoever and it’s making the dining experience to be less than enjoyable. We were able to hear everything discussed at the two tables we were in between as they were 5 inches away.
Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago
Crisitna, We understand your concern about the space. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and we apologize if the noise level affected your dining experience. We sincerely apologized we missed the mark. If you would kindly reach out to me i would love to discuss your overall experience so may ensure we correct the opportunities that you experienced. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more enjoyable dining experience. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager Paul.Passig@Lecoloniallakeforest com
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Andrea VIP
San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food and drinks were delicious and the ambiance, quite beautiful. The service was very efficient, warm and professional, but for the entire meal we felt rushed. A beautiful meal in a gorgeous setting should be savored. We were continually asked to clear plates that weren’t empty and several times a plate was taken that we weren’t finished with. As a customer, this became frustrating, and the staff became too obvious during our experience. Everything else was great!
Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago
Hi Andrea, Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled you enjoyed our food and ambiance. We apologize if you felt rushed and felt our service could be improved. We strive for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience and your feedback helps us do that. We hope to serve you again soon. Best, Paul Passig General Manager
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Liliya VIP
Chicago / Illinois43 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a great pleasure to die here! Excellent service and agreed level of detail for the food itself as well as the presentations.
Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago
Hello Liliya, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest! It's always a pleasure to provide excellent service. We're glad that it made a positive impression on you. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to your next visit. Best! Paul Passig General Manager
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Daria
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding atmosphere and great service! Highly recommended
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Sindi
Chicago / Illinois12 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
As always, food was very tasty BUT cold. The service was terrible. Had to wait 20 minutes for our cocktails. Never received requested lemon as soon as we sat down.
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Jeffrey
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Friendly waite staff could not get drink order correct. Dumplings not as good as have been in past. Tuna tatar waas excellent. Duck was filling and cocked just right. Restraunt has become very pricey as dinner for 2 was over $175.00 before tip and we only had one drink between the two of us.
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Michelle
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting, excellent service, top notch food
Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago
Hi Michelle, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Le Colonial - Lake Forest! It's fantastic to know that our setting, service, and food met your expectations. We always strive to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback is truly valuable to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager
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Ashur VIP
Chicago / Illinois13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food came out pretty fast, if I didn't know any better I would think that we were being rushed. Otherwise the food and service was outstanding.
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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 1534 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

Jun 25, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 114 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

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