Great experience, great meal! I have found a mew favorite place for lunch or dinner! The crispy veggie rolls we the best I have had! The desert selection was excellent as well. There were vegan options for my wife, and they customize a dish for with no questions or hassle! Excellent service, the place is run the way a restaurant should be run! Slightly slower pace, like In Europe, not trying to rush you out just to turn the table. Love decor and feel! I’m starting a monthly stand reservation!
Based on a referral and local lore, I took my wife here for a special occasion. It is a beautiful place with a unique ambiance that transports you to another era. The staff is superbly professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. While the food has an artistic presentation and high quality ingredients, it is not memorable, its range of flavors is muted, the options are limited, and the portions are small. Frankly, you can get more flavorful and impressionable food at a place like Simply Pasteur, which is also French Vietnamese and carries a broader repertoire of options and flavors and unique culinary experiences. Pictured here are Chao Tom (flavorful and fresh), Cari Tom (great shrimp but sadly bland and missing that gusto of a full bodied curry), and Tom Xao Date (flavorful but not remarkable).
I highly recommend the happy hour here! The cocktails were $9 each and the small bites were$9. My favorite was the lychee martini. The mango Bellini was okay. The Vietnamese gimlet was a second. I had the chicken salad and the dumplings. Very tasty and good value. Then ordered the pho $14 from the regular menu. Very good too. The portions was small and enough I liked it that way. The ambiance and the decor was very lovely. I’ll come back here again for dinner and happy hour again for sure!
Decoration is spot on (French colonized Vietnamese vibe) and it’s like time traveling to the 90s.High quality, well made food. Lotus Root Salad is my favorite. Great balance between ingredients and very refreshing. Roasted Duck and their signature Snapper are pretty within expectation, but amazingly I don’t get overwhelmed by the sweet-sour taste like I usually did in other restaurants. Their sauces have great balance between saltiness, sweet, and acidity. The duck is also well roasted—the skin is crunchy and not greasy at all, and the meat is very tender.I’d say overall this is a 4-4.5 star restaurant. One of those “really good but not amazed” restaurants.
The environment is good. It looks very Vietnamese with French style. Yet the food is just mediocre. We ordered 4 small plates and 1 large plate. The portion is very very small! The total is $120!
If I were a betting man, I’d wager that the owner of Le Colonial has an obsessive eye for detail and is a consummate perfectionist.Having spent an unsuccessful hour shopping I needed an early dinner with a glass or two of wine and thankfully I stopped in to this aesthetically stunning restaurant. Immediately I was greeted by courteous and friendly hosts who showed me to a seat at what is undoubtedly one of Chicago’s more opulent bars.The pan seared dumplings were both delicate and hearty and the bartender kindly advised me that they were on the happy hour menu and hence a steal at $9. I asked for a recommendation on the wine and was advised to go for the cheaper option (always a win in my book) which was delicious.For my main course I opted for the “shimmering beef” with a side of garlic noodles. Again I was blown away by the quality.All in all a superb restaurant and I can not wait to return.I would give six stars if I could.
This place was good! I went here after the owner of Chicago Raw suggested it for vegan food. I got the vegetable rolls, which were basic, but delicious. I got a Negroni, which was $16, overpriced, but I guess it needs to be the same price as the other listed cocktails. Really pricy place but it has beautiful decor.
I did the research and came here to have lunch. The food is very delicious, and the restaurant decoration is very beautiful. Not giving five stars because the server “forgot” to provide lunch menu, lunch deal is very good, so ask them if they didn’t bring you.I found they also “forgot” to bring the lunch menu to other tables being seated after us, that’s very weird.
Great place been reminds me of places in the French Concession in Shanghai, been going here for decades ...I never order fish, just more of a meat guy, but here I always order the monkfish amazing dish, my son loves it too.
I really really like the cocktails here. The vegan options were limited but very tasty. Their new location is bigger and nicer (in my opinion) than the old location on rush. The decor sets a great atmosphere, and the front of the restaurant that is open air made dining during covid (at least before Delta came along) a little more comfortable.
Dined in. The vegan salad and white rice were really good, I wish they had a vegan entree though.
I loved the variety of dishes and everything was so flavorful. My taste buds were thrilled. The restaurant decor was festive and the service was perfect!
Walked in without a reservation and was provided a table in the bar. Service was spectacular, Francisco and Jesus were our servers. It was my Mom’s 70th birthday and they made her feel like a queen. The food was equally amazing, and I will definitely be back.
We were visiting from Minneapolis to watch our Minnesota Twins play at Wrigley field. We have friends who live in Chicago that told us we must check out Le Colonial during our trip. Were so glad we did!! The service was absolutely amazing and the food was incredible.
Very lovely dinner, great flavours… but very small portions for takeout, which makes it very expensive for what you get. Besides, the takeout gives you an enormous amount of plastic containers just for trash as we don’t have a problem with waste already. For that price try to come up with some sustainable packaging at least. Thank you!
One of the best restaurants in Chicago. Excellent food, excellent service and amazing ambience. Bit on the pricey side but totally worth it. All the dishes we tried were really good - Rice Crepes, Shrimp and Pork Roll, Chicken Stir Fry and Shrimp Stir Fry. Love how they kept the Vietnamese cuisine intact but also blended french cuisine into it.There is valet parking if you dont want to deal with the hassle of downtown parallel parking. They also have a coat check in for the winter days.
We had heard Le Colonial was really good but it still exceeded my expectations. We had the Sui Cao Chien (Pan-Seared Chicken Dumplings), Com Chien (Signature Fried Rice), and Mi Xao He (Wok-Sautéed Garlic Noodles). All were amazing and the three together was the perfect sized portion for two people to split and be full but without leftovers. The dumplings had a nice pan sear without being too crispy/fried and they came served over the sauce so they were able to really absorb the tangy flavor. The rice was light in flavor but tasted so fresh and the chicken was tender and shredded instead of big pieces. The noodles were delicious with a very garlic-forward flavor. We will absolutely be back again - hopefully next time able to sit on their adorable enclosed patio!
We would give this place 10 stars if we could! It’s everything you could want for a fun meal out: slightly exotic decor plus fantastic food. Every single dish was packed with flavor, great selection of fancy cocktails and the macaroon dessert - wow! Shoutout to our server Francisco, who made us feel so welcome! We will definitely see you again!
Super cute place with a great ambiance! Also located in a great area. The pho (and drinks) are absolutely delicious! However, certain items on the menu should not be as expensive given the quality and quantity. The cold spring rolls are $15 for 3 full size spring rolls that are comprised of: unseasoned shrimp, rice noodles, bean sprouts, lettuce, and rice paper. Other than that, would definitely recommend when craving pho or a nice cocktail with a great ambiance.
One of very few high-end Vietnamese restaurants I have ever come across in the US. Great interior design (very classy) and good food. Would go again.
A beautiful venue and kind staff. An upscale experience to vietnamese fine dining and cocktails. Small details made the experience special from fresh flowers to dated historic portraits indicative to its culture. Although I still prefer my auntys home-cooked meals because she knows just how I like it, the food was still delicious. Fried snapper with their version of nuoc cham served with a side salad was fabulous but left me wanting a bowl of rice for added home comfort. Overall a great experience!!!
Great ambiance and service...not much choice for vegetarians but they were accommodating
I would suggest calling the restaurant first to confirm that they are not short of staff. I had an awful experience for which I attempted to excuse as simply an isolated situation but when I tried to communicate directly with the restaurant management team they refused to accept my call nor did they reply to my email. Their policy is quite effective, I will not return.
Absolutely delicious! Ambiance was a 10/10 as was the food. Definitely recommend the salmon and the chicken curry was delicious as well.
The food is delicious and the interior is beautiful. Great place to go and lounge/chill and get a drink or have a fancy dinner at.
Given the upscale price and location it was okay. Tried four dishes and loved two of them, the other two were good. Vietnamese coffee is worth the try, very good. Service was just okay for the level of dining expected here. Just to wait long times before we were checked on. Would go back though.
Wow… just wow! Delicious food, great atmosphere, and a lovely time. Each dish was done wonderfully.
Very good food and good service. Beautiful interior design. Remind me of my good time in Vietnam
The best part of Le Colonial is its ambiance! The interior design is lovely and feels comfortable and vibrant. Their complimentary matchboxes serve as lovely souvenirs! Now, about the food.. that’s where I wasn’t impressed. I’ve had cheaper and more flavorful. My appetizer, the pho, had a bland soup base and came lukewarm rather than hot; not a great phō from the get go. Thicker slices of beef were yummy but meant that they didn’t cook with how cool the soup was either. My entree was a big serving (appreciated) but also lacked a lot of flavor. It was overall just slightly sweet. Typically, these dishes would have spices or added heat or something more than just sugar n soy sauce. The dessert was probably the highlight, which is sad to say. I may return with friends for the window seating, but otherwise, I’ll eat phō elsewhere.
Delicious menu across the carte! The ambiance and service spot on.....highly recommend!
Great vibe. Nice service. Had lunch here with my wife. For 2 people, we spent 150 including taxes and tips - a bit expensive for lunch but reasonable if you consider its location. Will bring my parents to here in future.
The food was OK, but the service was unbearably slow and unreliable. The dish I ordered for my entree arrived first, then the apps, *then* our cocktails (ordered first). I dont think that the server, Maria, was even remotely interested. She disappeared for large amounts of time and we were left with dirty, empty plates. Taking a dessert order seemed to not occur to her, then we waited ridiculous amounts of time for the check. She disappeared for 15 minutes with our credit card before wandering back over to get a signature. Total meal length: 2 hours and then some.
Best Vietnamese food I have ever had!
Great food and atmosphere. Everything our waiter, Fernando, recommended was excellent. Drinks were original and unique as well.
I dine here about 3 times a month and consistently experience: outstanding service, incredible food and great ambiance. Reservations are recommended, although its easy for lunch walk in. My go to dishes: Goi Cuon (Shrimp spring rolls), Pho Bo (Beef noodle soup in an aromatic oxtail broth), Gá Xáo Xá Ót (Stir fried chicken w/veggies), Mushroom sticky rice and the Crème brulèe. Each of these items is a consistent 10. I appreciate a well rolled and proportionally sliced spring roll to start the meal off with (it doesnt fall apart when you bite into it) served with the appropriate dipping plum sauce. The pho is beautifully fragrant and flavorful with the most tender of beef tenderloin slices. The stir fried chicken is a wonderful blend of chicken and veggies and mushroom - with the ratio of chicken to veggies spot on. Youll also be tantalized by the hints of spice and lemongrass in the light yet seductive brown sauce. The sticky rice makes for a perfect compliment to this light but satiating meal. And the grand finale thats the créme brulee with vanilla bean will have your taste buds screaming in ecstacy. Youre welcome.
So let’s start with the positives, the appetizers were great! Fresh and tasty. The service was excellent and the building was beautiful. However, the entrees (mains) were horrid! The prawns were disgusting... they had been cooked in oil that was very old and all you could taste was something that resembled iodine and not prawn.. the taste also lingered and ruined the taste of the wine! The chicken was bland and boring and the veggies lacked that fresh crunch. All in all a disappointment.
Literally, the #1 Restaurant in the USA!!!! Now we have two in Chicago (Lake Forest) - unfortunately NYC/Manhattan closed (due to the continued decline of NYC post-911) ... I eat here 2-3x/week when in town ... AMAZING FOOD ... I am in hot places globally - and this place is among the Top-25 GLOBALLY - for sure!!! Pho is a must and the Chicken Curry ... everything is perfect here .. GREAT SERVICE too ... VERY UBER FANCY/CHIC/HAUTE-COUTURE ... odd for Chicago (my hometown), though it is well needed ... brings a little LA/Manhattan/Miami Celeb-atmosphere to Chicago .... STAFF/TEAM: PLEASE OPEN A CAFE ON THE ADJACENT ROOFTOP DECK!!!! THXXX!!!
I LOVE this restaurant from courteous elegant classy service to GREAT tasty light food to impeccable service! The restaurant is just a beauty from their crew food and sanitary measures taken.I would definitely go anytime back again over and over. It is rare to find very well five star service nowadays and this restaurant got it all!!It is a MUST to try and you will never regret it!! They made our dating anniversary perfect.From how they serve you, to each course and every drink to the change of the plates and from where theyre serve what side etc..they got it all!!
Upscale dinning and Vietnamese cuisine. Dimly lit, cozy/warm atmosphere. Came here late on the weekend for a birthday celebration. I was able to find a curry dish that wasnt to spicy or over-flavoured (yes, that is possible) so it sat easy on my stomach. With a group of 6, we ordered an array of seafood/chicken/beef and everyone was happy with their entrees, dessert and drinks.
Pekin duck was unreal good! Plus the atmosphere is amazing. Will be back!
Beautiful restaurant with fantastic food. We love their cha gio, pho, and curry. Highly recommend.
Always a great dining experience. Truly a gem in Chicago.
Amazingly awesome. Shared a number of small dishes...all were terrific. Always love this place...one of a kind!
Absolutely delicious. Every single plate was incredible. In our party we ordered 4 starters, 2 soups, 2 sides, several mains and desert. Perfect. Best Pho Bo EVER!!!!!
Excellent restaurant serving some delicious French-Vietnamese cuisine in Chicago. Their cocktails were delicious. I tried lychee sangria and it was bursting with flavors. Spicy margarita had a nice kick to it. For appetizers we shared a bunch like calamari, rolls, salad and tuna tartare. For mains we tried pork with rice and chicken curry along with a seafood entree. Loved every bit. Service was excellent. Must try!
A bit pricey for what you could get in cheaper Vietnamese restaurants but the flavours are right and service is excellent. I only wish they offered large bowls of pho.
Beautiful and romantic vietnamese restaurant. The shrimps and pork was really good, the dumplings were great, the duck was not my best experience, but the creme brulee was delicious.
First off... the food here is GOOD. Really Good!!!I am usually a skeptic when it comes to places where on the average u spend $$$ when u come out on date night. These places more often than not offer great service, probably some unique overpriced dishes which are usually good looking food but not necessarily great tasting foodIn Le Colonial it is both good looking food and it is good food.Service was excellent. Cocktail selection is on pointOnly downside was it was a little noisy for my liking but all the noise disappeared when I took the first bite into those juicy ribs and a sip of my cocktailI have gone there twice again for that signature fried rice and baby back ribs. Always a pleasure
The manager was very super nice and very accommodating, the staff provided good service but the food was just ok. My modisoperandi is to order appetizers, if those come out good then we stay for dinner...this was not the case.I will give it a 2nd try simply because some of my friends insist and they suggested other menu items I should try. Apparently more traditional dishes to Vietnamese cuisine.
Had a lovely meal here on a Sunday night. Was seated promptly at the bar and received excellent service from the bartender. At his recommendation, I ordered the pork and shrimp roll and the tuna tartare, as well as the Winter mocktail.The roll was delicious and filling, though notably lacked any bold flavors. The accompanying sliced carrots provided a refreshing level of citrus that complemented the dish well.The tartare was also very good. The soy sauce was prominent and paired well with the texture of the avocado and tuna. The chips provided also gave the dish a nice crunch. Once again, however, the spice profile was nothing too noteworthy.Overall I really enjoyed my meal and Ill likely return. However, especially for the price, I expect the food to wow me a bit more.
This was my 1st experience at LeColonial and I must say I had a fabulous time.Reasonably priced,food was delicious. I would reccomend to everyone. The service was top notch.Thank you all.
Great and classic atmosphere and solid upscale vietnamese food. First class at moderate prices. Worth the trip. Make sure you have reservations.
Always fabulous. Service, food...cant be beat!
Gorgeous atmosphere and amazing food. The service was top notch
One of my favourite places in a while. The food was 8/10 but the interior was 11/10 & service was prompt and courteous. Solid menu, not overloaded. Great location and during the day they have huge windows that open onto Oak, the high end fashion street.
Elegant, prompt, excellent service and delicious food. I have been disappointed in the costs and services provided since Covid ran rampant. Some restaurants treat you as if theyre doing you a favor while offering basic accommodations such as plastic ware, Styrofoam and bad service. Other restaurants charge between $150 and $250 minimum for a 2 hour slot to sit in a dome outside. Le Colonel treated us as valued guests in a well ventilated yet surprisingly warm environment. The food was impressive and the libations were a treat, Id definitely revisit!
This is the first time Ive been in the new space. Very similar to the other location. Very tight seating, cozy bar. You have to take an elevator to get to it. Not sure why I didnt like that aspect of the new place. Menu is same and stellar as before. I had the ceviche, pho, and green curry shrimp. All excellent. There did appear to be a TON more hostesses, wait staff, attendants. I felt that they wanted us to turn over the table quickly so I was not thrilled with feeling pressured. Also, a very small nuance: they gave the bill to us in a paper cover with a PAPERCLIP attaching the bill This restaurant is upscale enough to warrant the usual black pleather bill giver. The paperclip is an odd and poor touch. When we got our separate bills back in the same papercover, there were now TWO PAPERCLIPS holding both credit cards and receipts. I will be back but hopefully no more OfficeMax supplies will be issued with the bill.
I love their Pho!! Always delicious and flavorful!
Always amazing!
Beautiful place. Great food, service and drinks.
Beautifully decorated. Food was very good. Prix fixe lunch during the week is a good deal - first courses crepe and pho, second courses bbq ribs and chicken curry were all tasty. Service was adequate, not exceptional.
I ordered this bahn pho chicken for pick up and it’s costs $28 and the food was just like 1/4 of the container . So I tried to call in just to verify the amount the person I spoke with hung up with me. Very rude and very disrespectful. I’m very disappointed with this restaurant. Will never order here again! Won’t recommend at all
Beautiful restaurant but the food is only ok. Felt rushed to leave so they could flip the table.
One of my very favorite restaurants in Chicago! The quality is always amazing, even takeout is perfect. Highly recommend!
The chicken dumplings and the half duck was excellent. I also got the dumpling soup and thought it was great.
Amazing food, great setting!
Definitely returning when Im back in Chicago. One of the best Vietnamese experiences Ive had outside of Houston. Very bouje interior and the pho is delish.
We have been to all 3 Le Colonial Restaurants (SF, NY, and Chicago) and enjoyed them all. We visited this place over 10 years ago and loved it. On this visit to the windy city, we decided to have dinner there again. My first impression is that the ao dai worn by the front staff look too large and not elegant at all. The seating is a bit tight! The cocktail Le Tamarin was recommended and it turned out disappointing, I could not taste the tamarin. On the dinner menu, I wish the serving staff has more knowledge about the vietnamese name of the dishes. I ordered the Chao Tom in Vietnamese and had to translate to the English name for our server. The Chao Tom was decent. We ordered the Roast Duck and it was good, albeit tasted more Chinese than Vietnamese. The grilled eggplants was good, and so was the Rau Xao. The service was very good and attentive. However, we dont think that wed go back there again. Overall rating is 3.5 out of 5.
This place is a gem - put it on your top three destinations in Chicago. Entrees, cocktails, service were excellent. Happy hour specials also
Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere. The service is great. We visit regularly. Always on point!
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