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Le Colonial - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Le Colonial - Chicago

4.8
4.8
6725 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 90 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

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What 6,725 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. JeffreyJ

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Way too noisy as we were next to a table of ten who were shouting to be heard
  2. Wolf8846

    Chicago

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just lovely. We loved the mock tails and the food was so good I’d order it all again. Excellent service. Loved it.
  3. Greg

    Detroit

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very delicious food and great variety on menu. Service was attentive and appropriate. Environment is traditional and nice - super bright and airy on the window side of the restaurant during the day. Great place that I definitely recommend.
  4. MargaretM

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We requested a quieter table so the family could converse and that request was accommodated. Service was excellent and food served expeditiously.
  5. ChiEater

    London

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Above and beyond service. Food was amazing. Recommend the monkfish
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful ambience, great service, delicious food. Very satisfying
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food!!!!! Love this place. Diverse menu, everything is delicious. Lovely setting. And great service as well
  8. MarkR

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le Colonial did not disappoint. After experiencing this amazing restaurant at their original New York location a number of years ago, I was thrilled to know that they have a Chicago location, among others. Everything from the decor and ambience, to the friendly but professional service, to the outstanding cocktails and food, made for a perfect evening. None better!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The restaurant is beautiful and the service is wonderful. In terms of dishes, the ribs were a definite standout.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    It was such a horrible check in experience. My friend and I had a 1:45PM reservation for 2 people. As I was waiting, multiple people without a reservation for 2 went in. Four people with 2 reservation for 2 people at 2PM went in before us. As I mentioned this to the host and the guy seems to be the manager, not only he didn’t apologize, he straight up lied to my face that all parties have to be here in order to be seated. I literally saw and told him there were 2 people went in and sat by the door, another guys came in later and joined them. Then it was just dead silence. I know this is unrelated and I just wanna mentioned it here: while I was waiting, a lady came out and told the host that she already ate, no one came to her when she was at the bar. I turned to the host, she said “oh sorry” while she was on an iPad (without looking at the lady). There are way better options in this area than coming to this restaurant where people just don’t care about their customers.
  11. TracyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Le Colonial...nice atmosphere, food and service.
  12. scottk

    Louisville

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, excellent food, service and atmosphere. We look forward to next visit.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my all-time favorite restaurant. The food is amazing and all the plates are shareable. The ambience is great and the staff is super nice. I highly recommend this place. It’s definitely my favorite restaurant in Chicago and I have been so majority of them.
  14. RebeccaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service. Delicious food. We had a wonderful experience.
  15. Sue59

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply fabulous food! Very attentive, competent service. Just a lovely atmosphere.
  16. StephenL

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    mediocre food. inn the past it has been excellent. NOT THIS TIME. food was under -herbed and rather tasteless. Not worth the high prices. Terrible valet service
  17. evie

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Restaurant was crowded and hostesses were confused… but the restaurant was pretty and the food was nice.
  18. HectorM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Ok good. Very nice decor and ambience. Overall it was ok.
  19. RogelioS

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and a beautiful place for dinner.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    It was a good experience, but the hosts failed to give the best hospitality for a Tuesday night. Out table wasn’t ready, and she said we can hang out by the bar. The bar was busy, and we discovered a table was available so we just sat down, and stayed there to dined. I will come again for the food.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place as always. First time for my guests who were blown away by the flavors. Nice work LC!
  22. AndreaR

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Amazing food as always . This place never disappoints!
  23. NeilR

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance and food was amazing. Great service and friendly staff. 100% recommended. Thank you Le Colonial!!
  24. KristenR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for my daughter's 21st birthday and the staff really made it a special day for her. They greeted her at the door with a "Happy Birthday Lily!", and the server made a cute show of carding her when she ordered a kit royal. Then they brought her dessert with a candle and happy birthday plate. The food, as ever, was amazing. I would highly recommend Le Colonial for a special occasion or just an intimate lunch. Always a winner!
  25. CurtR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and cocktails.
  26. Andrew

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    This restaurant is basically an Asian-themed Olive Garden for rich people. The food is expensive and mediocre compared to actual Asian restaurants. Going here is 100% for the atmosphere.
  27. SueH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service was excellent, the food tasty and the atmosphere warm and inviting.
  28. sunshine

    Kansas City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was amazing and service was impeccable. Will be back
  29. MichaelC

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oy so good. The ambience and view complement the food so well. The service is impeccable
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Everything was great, only qualm was that when they called to confirm the reservation, I mentioned it was for my wife's birthday. They said when we order our dessert, it would come with a birthday message written in chocolate, but when we ordered that did not happen. I can't knock them too much, food was great and bianve is spectacular, I was just slightly disappointed in the birthday thing!
  31. CATD

    New York Area

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely experience The food was delish and interesting... as was the menu. So many choices that all sounded great. The restaurant and servers were terrific. I'm looking forward already to my next visit.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Got wrong dish and many items were missing on menu but food was great and lovely place
  33. Winterhude

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely ambiance and possibly the best Vietnamese food we ever had. The service was attentive without being overbearing. We had a couple of small plates as well as Bo Lac Lac, which was spectacular. The Japanese eggplants and garlic noodles are also outstanding
  34. DavidW

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Long standing love affair with this French Vietnamese classic. Same proprietor for over 30 years in 2 locations. The sea bass with mushrooms and ginger is a destination dish.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Food was awful for the price. Very underwhelming.
  36. RachelR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, beautiful setting and attentive but unobtrusive staff
  37. Daniel

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding on all levels
  38. sarak

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    First of all, I LOVE this place. I'm so sad to give it 3 stars. I've been a few times with friends and finally took my husband. We ordered the chicken dumplings to start. They were so good. My husband ordered shaking beef and I ordered the salmon. Weirdly came within minutes of ordering. Our bottle of wine had just arrived. Fast food when you want an experience, not food that was prepared before you ordered. His was great! Mine was totally raw. Like sushi raw. I was fine bc we had a side of fried rice (that was also delicious). Sadly we didn't get checked on l, so it died in front of us. No reheating old, raw salmon. They were nice. Comped the raw salmon. We ordered dessert and a Togo appetizer. They comped the appetizer as well. But sadly just wasn't a great dinner experience. Food came way way way too fast (faster than fast food), we weren't checked on once the food came, and raw food. I'll give it another try, but it just seems to be similar to a tired co-worker. Just barely doing the bare minimum, but badly needs to be fired.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Sunday early lunch. The service stellar, the food, as always, stellar. Half way through our meal, though, a group of five men with five babies in five strollers were seated next to us. I’m not kidding. Let me repeat, five men, five babies, five strollers. It sounds like the start of a joke. First of all, this a a formal, white linen restaurant with a dress code. Who does this? I realize the restaurant can’t be responsible for abhorrent, void of quality parenting behavior. Go to Chuckie Cheese or get a sitter!! It was an unfortunate experience.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful lunch and amazing service

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 6725 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 90 times today
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

  • 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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