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Le Colonial - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Le Colonial - Chicago

4.8
4.8
7230 Reviews
$31 to $50
Vietnamese
Heralded as an escapist's paradise, Le Colonial is a celebration of the seductive spirit and vivid flavors of Vietnam. The restaurant opened on iconic Oak Street in March 2019, after moving from its location of over 20 years on Rush Street. Le Colonial features a dining room, an all-season terrace overlooking Oak Street, an evocative bar/lounge, and The Monkey Parlour (a private dining room with seating for up to 12 guests).

Effective January 3rd 2022, the City of Chicago requires all patrons age 5 and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and weak a mask to visit this location.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 110 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 255-0088
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Quoc Luong
  • Private party facilities
    Known for his bright Vietnamese fare, Chef Luong adventurously preserves the heirloom recipes of his homeland with fine ingredients, artful use of herbs and spices and pristine beauty. With a menu largely meant for sharing, he will continue to present signature favorites with enhanced presentation styles and stunning serve-ware. Guests will fondly recognize and enjoy newly envisioned items such as Cha Bio, Crispy Shrimp and Pork Roll with Gulf Shrimp, Pork, Asian Mushrooms, Mint, Cilantro and Chili Lime Sauce; Goi Ga, Vietnamese Chicken & Cabbage Salad with Lemongrass & Ginger Poached Chicken Breast, Cabbage, Grapefruit, Toasted Peanut, Crispy Shallots and Sweet Chili Garlic Vinaigrette; and Bo Luc Lac, Shaking Beef featuring Valverdi Farm Greens, Caramelized Filet Mignon, Sweet Onions, Watercress, and Lime Pepper Vinaigrette.
  • Private party contact
    Pat Gilroy: (312) 255-0088
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Oak St, between Rush St & Michigan Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for $16 (3 hour maximum). Public lots & street parking also nearby.
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line (nearest station: Chicago Avenue)Many CTA bus routes are nearby such as: #22, 36, 151, 156.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,230 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

7,230 Reviews
  1. MollyC

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Delicious food and great ambiance! Was the perfect dinner spot for my boyfriend’s 21st birthday ☺️

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  2. DublD

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was awesome. Friends in from out of town and they loved it.

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  3. RobertL

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    The food was fair. Appetizers sugar cane shrimp and dumplings were tasty. The Spicy shrimp entree was just ok. The Japanese eggplant side dish was good. The signature fried rice very very bland and disappointing. With a lot of soy sauce added it was much more palatable.

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  4. MichaelC

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Absolutely fantastic meal — cannot wait to keep coming back for more!

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  5. sdido

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Food was very disappointing. Had a party of 4 who ordered multiple entrees and everyone felt the same about the food.

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  6. michelle

    Nashville

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me and a girlfriend went here for dinner. We decided to order small plates to try more of their food. Truly some of the best bites I have had in Chicago!!

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  7. BryanW

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Food at Le Colonial is outstanding. Unfortunately, the service did not match par with the quality of the food. The service assistants were outstanding clearing, bussing and marking the table in a very timely manner and were extremely friendly. However, the server we had was basically non-existent throughout our entire dining experience. The greet was short with "can I get you started on something." No "welcome" or introduction to the menu or restaurant and there were no recommendations made. The check back on the appetizers happened as soon as we received the plates to the table so there was little opportunity to provide any real feedback. Once entrees were delivered, there was not a single check in until the entree dishes had already been cleared and to add, the check back was 4-5 minutes after the plates were already cleared from the table. Throughout the majority of the dining experience the server was conversating with another server in the side station by the service bar. At one point we witnessed the service assistant ask a server if they could bring us a dessert menu, and we could see he said something along the lines of "that is not my table, its her table." While I would rate the experience average at best, if the server had been slightly more attentive even with a few simple mid dining check ins, our dinner would have been a rememberable experience. Luckly the food and the Service Assistant saved the experience to prevent it from being a horrible dinner.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy coming here. Great food and service! Love it!! ❤️❤️

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  9. Robert

    Chicago

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food in a beautiful environment! The waitress was outstanding and the servers wonderful! We live in the area and will definitely return. This is one of our favorite restaurants. Top notch quality and the best experience. Thank you!

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  10. PeterW

    Houston

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Pros Beautiful space Excellent service Cons Uninspired cuisine. This food has nothing to to with Vietnam.

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  11. WhyName

    Indiana

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A must do on a shopping day on Oak Street. Perfect.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, service, and ambience and very well priced for the quality of food and service.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The foods always taste fresh at Le Colonial, which is a reflection of its produce sourcing and good suppliers relationships . The food is prepared nicely and not overly complicated. It’s easy to eat and an easy environment to sit and relax in. The view is lovely and wonderful to observe seasonal changes. And the staff seems fully knowledgeable of the restaurant offerings without hesitation.

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  14. lorig

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best time and food. Never go to Chicago without going to Le Colonial!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fabulous food and excellent service. The restaurant is somewhat loud. I asked for a sommelier to help pick out a wine and was disappointed when I believe a manager came by and provided no extra value. however, that was a very minor point in an outstanding experience

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  16. misspicky

    Chicago

    69 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food was great, service was not. Lots of big tables taking up all the server’s time. Appetizers came out fairly quickly, then instead of soup coming next, it came at the same time as main courses, 45 minutes later. Waiter was nowhere you’ve found. For the prices, it should have been a much better dining experience.

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  17. DaveH

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Five star restaurant on all counts. Beautiful interior, very reasonable prices, excellent menu, food, and service. Clearly caters to locals as well as visitors.

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  18. AmieG

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful. Phenomenal service and great ambiance

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  19. JKC33

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    wonderful food and service, a delightful place for lunch

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  20. MW10

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A unique and elegant experience. A beautiful place to dine for lunch.

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  21. EtienneK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not the first time and quality is always on top For sure one of the best in Chicago

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  22. jenniferm

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect meal. Great service. Great food. Great ambience.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Table was overcrowded but Le Colonial delivers. Table was overcrowded but Le Colonial delivers Table was overcrowded but Le Colonial delivers

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place - every time! The vegetarian and the shrimp/pork crispy spring rolls are terrific, as is the seafood dumpling soup. We tried the Chanh Day cocktail - passion fruit, lime, and citrus vodka ip in a martini glass - for the first time and it was sooo delicious.

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  25. BambiM

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time here and it was absolutely worth it! Food was fabulous, ambience just a perfect blend of posh and cozy, service was excellent. Made our anniversary even more special ♥️

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a nice place. Food is delicious. Nice staffs!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience4
    Was overrated for 350 dollars food was very average and way overpriced.

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  28. foodie

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, drinks, and service as always. Options for vegetarians and gluten free eaters. Stunning decor.

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  29. Aaronj

    Exclusive

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tony was the Major D’Huomo. He was elegant and represented the luxury terrace dining. Chuy is always charming. Great business luncheon. The meal always helps me close every deal! Thank you.

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  30. markm

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal. Food was excellent and our server was fantastic.

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  31. AN2395

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very rude, unprofessional and unfriendly, definitely don’t recommend

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  32. margiek

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food absolutely delicious!! Never disappoints! Server not overly friendly. Customers should not be allowed to talk on their phones in the restaurant. Someone near us was talking loudly and it ruins the atmosphere of the beautiful restaurant

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my husband and son to celebrate a couple of family milestones, which I mentioned when I booked the reservation. The restaurant is beautiful and we had a very nice table. Food was excellent. For an appetizer, we had the crispy shrimp and pork rolls and the pan seared chicken dumplings. Both were yummy. The dumplings had a nice hit of fresh ginger, but the star for us was the shrimp and pork rolls. Rolling them in the lettuce with the other elements, especially the mint, and the sauce was delish. Our teenaged son snapped up the last one. For dinner we had the shaking beef and chicken curry with rice and green beans. The food is great quality and I thought the portions were generous. We were perfectly sated and ended up taking leftovers of everything home. Is it a “great value”? No, but it’s certainly not a rip off, which I think other reviews have implied. I felt like the price is on point. As we were winding down they brought us a complimentary mango sorbet (very good — not too sweet) to acknowledge the celebration I mentioned when making the reservation. A very gracious touch. We had a lovely evening!

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  34. Hank

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Le Colonial is the place where you have good food in a cozy atmosphere! I like this place!

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  35. SarahM

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    I was eating light so I can't comment on the food as a whole. I meet at Le Colonial with a friend because it is quiet, pleasant, good food, and lies between our two residences.

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  36. LouiseC

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere in the “back” room. Service was smooth, top-notch, warm but not intrusive.

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  37. Rushed

    Chicago

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and beautiful setting. Consistently good.

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  38. ThomasH

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I split a few small plates - Pho, ceviche, sesame beef rolls, ribs, and 2 scoops of ice cream for desert (one mango and one pistachio. Everything was excellent. Service, as a;ways, was attentive and non-intrusive.

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  39. Wren

    Washington DC

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food was very good. We had to ask for the prix Fixe menu. Only knew about it by seeing it on Open Table. And they’ve raised the price. Had a sparkling rose. Would not recommend. At $20/glass least expensive sparkling on the menu. Restaurant is lovely.

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  40. ChrisC

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As expected with Vietnamese/French Indochina cuisine, the flavors are subtle and distinctively different. It’s hard to make a wrong choice from their menu. Share the dishes; it’s easy to order too much.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Le Colonial - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 255-0088.

Le Colonial - Chicago is rated 4.8 stars by 7230 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 110 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Le Colonial - Chicago

57 East Oak Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Oak St, between Rush St & Michigan Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for $16 (3 hour maximum). Public lots & street parking also nearby.
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line (nearest station: Chicago Avenue)Many CTA bus routes are nearby such as: #22, 36, 151, 156.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Quoc Luong
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 255-0088
  • Private party facilities
    Known for his bright Vietnamese fare, Chef Luong adventurously preserves the heirloom recipes of his homeland with fine ingredients, artful use of herbs and spices and pristine beauty. With a menu largely meant for sharing, he will continue to present signature favorites with enhanced presentation styles and stunning serve-ware. Guests will fondly recognize and enjoy newly envisioned items such as Cha Bio, Crispy Shrimp and Pork Roll with Gulf Shrimp, Pork, Asian Mushrooms, Mint, Cilantro and Chili Lime Sauce; Goi Ga, Vietnamese Chicken & Cabbage Salad with Lemongrass & Ginger Poached Chicken Breast, Cabbage, Grapefruit, Toasted Peanut, Crispy Shallots and Sweet Chili Garlic Vinaigrette; and Bo Luc Lac, Shaking Beef featuring Valverdi Farm Greens, Caramelized Filet Mignon, Sweet Onions, Watercress, and Lime Pepper Vinaigrette.
  • Private party contact
    Pat Gilroy: (312) 255-0088
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