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 (1513)

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1819

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 93 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Experiences

An Evening with Maison Albert Bichot
$295.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 18, 2025 only
Indulge in an evening of fine dining. Join us as executive Chef Valentina Cardenas showcases a gracefully crafted Five-Course menu perfectly complemented by the refined wines showcasing the best of Burgundy. Space is limited $312.17 inclusive of Tax and Gratuity. Evening Hosted by Guest Speaker Jules Martin of Maison Albert Bichot.

What 1,513 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Best Ambiance
North Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Colonial - Lake Forest offers a "beautiful environment" with a unique menu and "delicious food." Known for its "friendly and efficient" service, the restaurant delivers an "outstanding dining experience." Patrons appreciate the "creative cuisine" and "attentive staff," making it a "favorite spot" for special occasions.

1,513 Reviews

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Jonah VIP
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and superior service. A good place to go for any occasion. We were a party of 3 seated right under a fan that was a bit too cool that evening. As soon as another appropriate table opened up they promptly switched us. No need to insist or argue, they were there to please their customers.
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Janine
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time! Would love to go back. Everyone was great
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Annie
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Tables are WAY TOO CLOSE and the pacing between courses is inconsistent/slow. Food and ambiance is amazing
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Chris VIP
Chicago / Illinois150 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is absolutely delicious. Gorgeous decor. Quite expensive, but worth it for a splurge. Be warned that the outdoor space doesn’t have heaters so best for warm nights.
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Alyssa VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food is always amazing here. But the service is subpar for what you are expecting from a place like this.
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Laurel VIP
Chicago / Illinois14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! Excellent service and consistently good food. We enjoyed our experience.
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Carol
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my son’s Navy grad. Great service and tasty food. Recommend the branzino and duck dishes.
Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 5 days ago
Hey Carol, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your son enjoyed your visit to Le Colonial - Lake Forest. It's great to know that our service and food met your expectations. We're especially glad you enjoyed our branzino and duck dishes! We strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you and your son back soon! And Congratulations to your Son! Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager
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Jamin VIP
Chicago / Illinois19 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was the best. Luigi was just amazing
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John VIP
Chicago / Illinois204 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant. Interesting unusual menu. Delicious food. You need help from the waiter to know what to order. Asian food. Can be too spicy.
Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our unique menu and delicious food at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We apologize if our menu seemed a bit too spicy for your taste, and we appreciate your suggestion to our waiter. We're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable meal. Best, Paul Passig General Manager
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Howard VIP
Chicago / Illinois29 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Le Colonial has excellent food, fine service, and a lovely environment. It is one of the more expensive restaurants in the area, but is worth an occasional investment for a fine experience.
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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 1513 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 93 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

An Evening with Maison Albert Bichot

Menu

What 1,513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Le Colonial - Lake Forest offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Le Colonial - Lake Forest restaurant rated?

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