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Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Lake Forest, IL

Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.8 (1554)
$31 to $50
Vietnamese
655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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What 1,554 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 a stunning ambiance with "beautiful decor" and "outstanding service." The menu creatively blends French and Vietnamese influences, with dishes like the "red snapper" and "crispy shrimp and pork rolls" receiving rave reviews. Despite some seating and pricing concerns, it remains a "favorite spot" for special occasions.
1,554 Reviews
  1. JOSEPH VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Food arrives within a perfect time frame

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  2. LaDonna VIP

    Chicago / Illinois48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently fantastic food, cocktails and service.

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  3. leslie VIP

    Orange County19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an experience! Second time at Le Colonial, and it was perfect. We were celebrating a birthday, and everyone loved it. The food is fantastic, and unexpected. We even had a 15 month old with us and staff was so accommodating. Bartender, Carlos terrific too; cocktails truly a work of art. Cant wait to return next year.

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  4. Dr Carmen VIP

    Chicago / Illinois31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding!! Service, food, drinks ....ambiance!

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  5. Fiona VIP

    Southwest Florida121 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nicely greeted at host stand. Food was very tasty. Don’t love the 3% surcharge.

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  6. Jane VIP

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious and lovely to be on the patio

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  7. Elena

    Chicago / Illinois28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, new restaurant. Not impressed with my food. For the price should be better, was very dry and very few pieces of chicken in the chicken stirred fry. I will visit again and give it another try just because it’s decorated beautifully and it is better than the one down town.

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  8. Jill

    Chicago / Illinois15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    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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  9. Peter

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service! We loved our experience at Le Colonial. We were there for our anniversary.

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  10. Nina

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Adriano went above and beyond! He was very attentive to our requests and took care of my food allergy very seriously! I would highly recommend Le Colonial ! Great food ! Ambiance and excellent service!

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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 1554 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Lake Forest

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 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
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