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 (1544)

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

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

What 1,544 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Best Ambiance
North Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

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Le Colonial - Lake Forest offers a unique fusion of French and Vietnamese flavors in a "beautifully appointed space." Diners rave about the "outstanding" food and "top-notch" service. Although seating can feel a bit tight, the "stunning decor" and "excellent cuisine" make it a perfect spot for special occasions.

1,544 Reviews

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Jill
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We were seated three inches from the next table. For an expensive restaurant it was ridiculous. There was another room where the tables were all empty but we were packed in like sardines. The appetizers were delicious. My main course I requested be NOT spicey. The waiter wrote it down and the dish was way too spicy to eat. They told me the sauce was spicy! It didn’t matter that they took out the jalapeños if the sauce made it spicy. They did offer to make me something else but it was late and I didn’t want to wait. They should have taken it off the bill. I won’t be back anytime soon.
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Lisa
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! The upside pineapple cake was unreal. We will be back!
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Ralph VIP
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been to the downtown location before so it’s nice to have another option ow in Lake Forest. We received outstanding food and great service. The red snapper prepared table side was absolutely delicious. One downside is that tables were very close together so it was a little awkward to have a conversation as I was only 16” from the guest at the next table. Otherwise all was good.
Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 2 days ago
Hello Ralph, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. It's great to know that our red snapper table side hit the mark for you. We apologize for the close seating arrangement, we strive to create a comfortable atmosphere for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager
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Austin VIP
Chicago / Illinois13 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful spot and the food was incredible—we’ll definitely be back. We had a bit of a rocky start with seating and felt a little rushed at first, but everything smoothed out and we still had a nice time celebrating. Looking forward to a return visit under the canopy next time!
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Richard VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The flavors are unusual. Generally the food was good and service excellent. It is, however, very expensive.
Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 2 days ago
Hi Richard, Thank you for your feedback and for rating us highly. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our unique flavors and found our service excellent. We understand your concern about the value, and we assure you that we strive to provide the best quality ingredients. We hope to see you again soon. Best, Paul Passig General Manger
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Sharon VIP
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I have dined here a number of times and have generally had a good experience. I took a friend here for her birthday and we ate outside on the patio. It started to rain and when it turned into a storm with high winds those of us under the covered area escaped to the inside. No one from the restaurant was to be found to assist us with transitioning to the inside. One group was able to convince the waiter that we should be able to eat in the unused private dining area. They invited us to join them at the table which we did. A hostess brought us our food from outside and served it to us..it was swimming in rain water! We got a new order of food and were then told we needed to leave the room by 9:00 because another party was coming in. So we moved once again to the bar area to have dessert. I walked past the room shortly before 10:00 and the room was empty and cleaned up so the group either ate quickly or didn't show. Very disappointed with the lack of preparedness, service and response from this restaurant to help those of us dining outside and taking shelter from the storm. While they can't control the weather, they can control their response and service. This was a crazy and expensive night out .
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Joseph VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Le Colonial for our anniversary. We were totally impressed with everything this restaurant offes. The food selection and prep was outstanding. Presentation was elegant and the service/waiter timed everything perfectly. Truly a unique experience that I recommend to anyone looking for a new adventure.
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Larry VIP
Portland / Oregon25 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the experience was first class from service to food! You always expect to pay a little extra but always worth it!
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Andrea VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and experience Special dining evening
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Judi VIP
Wisconsin4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A beautiful restaurant but told upon making the reservation that we were celebrating two birthdays, and they never even said anything about it except at check in--waiter did nothing. Did not even ask if I wanted dessert. Disappointing.
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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 1544 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 4, 2025

7:00 PM

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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