Been wanting to come here for a long time and found it pretty underwhelming. Some dishes were amazing but I found some of them not anything special for the prices you pay. We got the ribs and the crispy pork and shrimp rolls as appetisers and those were both really good. We got the shaking beef as a main along with garlic noodles and eggplants. For those, I found that I’ve had much better at other smaller owned Vietnamese restaurants. It’s definitely a nice place to have a nicer, fancier dinner, but in terms of the food itself, I feel like for the high prices I would be able to get the same quality if not better Vietnamese food at smaller owned places around the city.

Elevated Vietnamese fare, executed with finesse under the guidance of a native Vietnamese chef. Recently took a visit for a Saturday lunch. The ambiance of Le Colonial oscillated between elegance and casual charm. While the main dining area exuded the sophistication reminiscent of upscale Vietnamese eateries, the glass-roofed terrace offered a breezy escape. We started off with two of their seasonal cocktails - Mua He and Mua Thu, representing summer and autumn respectively. A great blend of tropical fruit flavors, these drinks were as refreshing as they were colorful. The Mua Thu, with its subtle sweetness, was slightly better. For appetizers, we chose the Hanoi Beef pho and baby back ribs. While both were good, they weren't groundbreaking. The pho, however, stood out with its clear and grease-free broth, reminiscent of the authentic ones I've tried in Hanoi. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the fried snapper. Though pricey, the dish justified its cost with its flawless presentation and taste. Encased in a light, crispy batter, the snapper retained its moisture and tenderness. The accompanying sauce and vegetable toppings added layers of flavor, making the dish fragrant and extra crunchy. Overall, a delightful culinary experience, blending authenticity with contemporary flair. Highly recommend visiting for anyone seeking a gourmet Vietnamese experience.

My husband and I had dinner before New Years eve at this place and we loved it! Delicious food, amazing staff and one of the best atmosphere. Im happy my husband has a taste for booking this place for our first new year together as married couple. Highly recommended.

From someone that lived in Asia for a long time, the food here is pretty underwhelming and not worth the price. The lighting and the ambiance is also very different from room to room. Good for a date if you want to experience high end vibes and service. Otherwise, I think there are better Vietnamese options.

What a happy surprise to find this Vietnamese and French fusion restaurant ain’t the oak street which is know for all the luxury fashion brands. I’ve only heard great words so far about this place, at the same time, I think I had enough information about what I must order for the first time. We were asked to show the proof of full vaccination before they let us entered the restaurant. It ensures safety. Shoutout to all t restaurants that took COVID seriously! We got shrimp on sugar cane, red snapper, half toasted duck, and banana mango tapioca pudding. They were all AMAZING! Shrimp on sugar cane was refreshing as sugar cane adds lightly sweetness to the freshly fried shrimp stick. Red snapper is cooked crispy outside, and tensor inside, with the perfect sweet chilly sauce, which has a kick but not too overwhelming. The roast duck is just too tasty to be enough for myself, and the sticky rice that came with it was the best I’ve ever had. And finally the pudding was just a delight to have to end the already perfect meal. We had a very wonderful time here. The staffs were friendly, and the ambiance was calm and relaxing. The price was a bit high, but we were also very full by the end, and I think it was totally worth it.

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, it's 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).

really good establishment in the Gold Coast area of Chicago. We stayed at Waldorf Astoria which is a quick 3 min walk. I heard great words about it and all I can say is, it is a lovely place you would like to stop by. I highly recommend and would definitely come back to try different dishes. Loved the decor and service as well.

We always love dining at Le Colonial. We choose to sit in the bar area because we love the atmosphere. The service is always fast and friendly and they are very accommodating with special requests. The food is fresh and delicious.

$15 for a small bowl a pho is definitely expensive but your paying for the ambiance and overall experience of the restaurant. Based on the location, the prices are kinda expected. Having said that, the food and service were both good. We didn’t have reservations so we were seated near the bar. Had a great time and would definitely return.

Decent experience overall but food was a bit lacking given the price. Beautiful setting overlooking oak street and good service. Really enjoyed the monkfish and the shaking beef. Good light yet bold and balanced flavors. Despite that, I’ve had better for lower prices. All the other dishes were just fine. Definitely beautiful presentation but unfortunately food couldn’t keep up!

High class South-east Asian restaurant in city center Chicago. A unique setting that feels like being in a luxury Saigon place. It brings you straight in the vibe of a holiday and the food is exquisite with clear focus on quality of every ingredient. Highly recommended

This establishment is more than a restaurant, it's an experience! From the time you exit the elevator on the third floor, you feel like you've been transported to a tropical Vietnamese paradise. The restaurant is gorgeous, the food is amazing and the service is excellent. My friends and I went for brunch. We started with the Cha Gio Chay Crispy Vegetable Rolls. Our waiter suggested that we wrap the roll in the bed of lettuce, add the crispy, pickled side veggies, and dip in the sweet ginger soy sauce...EXCELLENT! I had the non-alcoholic beverage that consisted of mango, turmeric, and a variety of fresh juices. It was so refreshing and delicious. My friends had the passion fruit drink, and they all stated that they really enjoyed it as well. For my entree, I had the Ga Xoit Xa Ot (Spicy Chicken Stir Fry...minus the chicken because I'm vegan). It is also an excellent dish! The flavors are ON POINT. I can honestly say that Le Colonial is one of my favorite restaurants in the city! It's a great place for brunch, dinner or just to meet for drinks. Great food and service in a beautiful space.

The combination of flavors in every dish were superb. We didn't have reservations, but were able to get seating at a small table by the fireplace. Even though it's an out of the way pocket, the staff were very attentive to us. Food came quickly and so did the drinks.

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!

I am a fan of French Vietnamese cuisine. I came in for lunch and loved everything about Le Colonial Chicago. From the area, the lobby entrance taking the elevator to the reception / hostess area. Great service, even better food, and a nice ambiance with an affluent clientele. Posted are the pictures of what we ordered.

Upscale Vietnamese fusion cuisine at one of the fanciest streets in Downtown Chicago. The food has a very balanced taste, just the perfect amount of "delicious". This goes for the small plates (appetizers), large plates and desserts. Food is so good in fact, that I completely forgot to take pictures for this review. Completely fabulous experience. Patricia, our waitress, made our experience even more fantastic with her welcoming attitude and deep knowledge of the recipes and pairing wines. There is a dress code displayed in writing... DRESS UP to the occasion!

I did last minute booking at this restaurant, but had great experience. Food portion overall was on the smaller side, but it sure was tasty. I really enjoyed pho and wide noodles! Atmosphere was really pretty and nice. Servers and all workers were super friendly too. Would definitely go back sometime soon.

Lovely Authentic Vietnamese food. Great spicy (hot) level, awesome fresh food. Lots of options for vegeterians. The place is very clean and attract, also the vibe inside. Nice dessert menu options and honorable wine menu for all tastes.

Vietnamese cuisine in a French setting. Interesting and unexpected combo worth a try. Food was good but at the Gold Coast prices and the setting I was disappointed with the overall presentation. The sui cao chien dumpling were super good and I did enjoy Cari Tom and Tom Xao Sate. I can’t say this was the best Vietnamese food I had in the city but for Gold Coast it’s just what everyone thinks they need. The white paper sheets over the top of the table does cheapen the experience. Since Vietnamese food uses plenty of sauces, the white paper quickly becomes covered in dark soy sauce dots and orange curry. For an upscale experience I would prefer dark color table covering that would better hide the unfortunate mess we all make when sharing chicken dumplings in a bed of black vinegar sauce. Our wait staff was very good. Our waitress changed in the middle of our dinner since she was helping out. Wish I remembered her name since she was super good. Very helpful and paid attention to details. Even ended up coming around at the very end, after the check arrived, with a small birthday desert for me. Who ever you are miss, you get 5 review stars. Unfortunately like most spots in Gold Coast this did not make my “must comeback” list. I do recommend you give it a try if you are lucky enough to find a table.

I must confess, Le Colonial has become my not-so-secret obsession. I've been there a lot and I don't plan on stopping. This place is like a siren calling me back for more, and I surrender gladly. The food at Le Colonial is like a love affair between France and Vietnam, and I'm just a third wheel in this culinary romance. Their dishes are so unique that I'd bet my last spring roll you won't find them anywhere else. It's like the chefs got together and decided, "You know what would be amazing? Let's combine these two fantastic cuisines and make taste buds all over the world do the cha-cha." And they succeeded! The flavors are so complex and exciting that my taste buds do a conga line every time I take a bite. Now, let's talk about the interior – it's the kind of place you walk into and immediately wonder if you've accidentally stepped into a time machine set for "Colonial Indochine Elegance." It's like being on the set of an old-school movie, and I half-expect Humphrey Bogart to appear at the bar with a fedora and trench coat. The ambiance is so cool; it's basically the James Bond of restaurants. But it's not just the food and decor that keep me coming back. The service at Le Colonial is so good; they practically read your mind. I once dropped a napkin, and before I could even contemplate the physics of bending over to pick it up, a server appeared out of nowhere with a fresh one. It's like they have a sixth sense for hospitality – "The Server Sense," if you will. And the waitstaff is incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. They could probably recite it backwards in their sleep while juggling flaming knives. Not that they do that, but I wouldn't be surprised if they did – they're that good. I can't recommend Le Colonial enough. It's like the best-kept secret that I just can't keep to myself, even though I secretly want to. So, if you're looking for a dining experience that's a perfect blend of fantastic food, a time-travel-worthy interior, and service that's smoother than a silk scarf, look no further. Just promise me you won't become as addicted as I am – I need to make sure there's still room for me at that fabulous colonial-inspired table!

A beautiful place with lots of natural lighting and amazing food. The price is a bit high but it is definitely worth a stop. Some of the dishes are authentic and full of flavors. The pho soup is light and absolutely delicious. However, it is very small compare to actual Vietnamese restaurants. My all time favorite is the red snapper. It is crispy, sweet and savory all in one bite.

8/26/23: The food is decent (had the chicken dumplings, fried red snapper, pho, Vietnamese coffee) but the rum chocolate cake is the stand out. So food is 4 stars but the excellent decor bumps it to 5 stars.

Prix fixe lunch with the crispy shrimp rolls appetizer and the salmon entree was amazing. This restaurant has a beautiful interior and staff here are very professional. We had a reservation, and I was glad I made one. Every table ended up being filled within half an hour of their opening when we went despite it being in the middle of the day on a weekday, and food and service were impeccable regardless

Average food quality. You have to ask for chopsticks, otherwise they provide only fork and knife to eat your beef noodle soup.

Probably the best Vietnamese cuisine in Chicago. Would definitely come back for Pho. Unsure if the more expensive large meals are worth the price as we haven't tried them though.

Incredible food and space! My mom and I sat in the perfect two person booth where we could see the whole room. We split three dishes (two small one large), the crispy vegetable rolls, seafood dumpling soup and crispy egg noodles, one bottle of sparkling rosé and one dessert, the banana tapioca pudding. Everything was incredible, especially the two small plates. Super reasonable pricing and kind service. We will definitely be back!

A foodies dream come true. The food was divine, the service was first class, and the ambience ties it all together to make a truly memorable experience. The attention to detail paid by the staff is something that many other places have lost, but not here. Thoughtful recommendations, friendly smiles, and helpful guidance to the restroom just to name a few. The decor takes you back to a time when Negronis and smoking jackets were in everyone's vocabulary. The food exceeded all of our expectations.

Le Colonial was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Our service was very attentive and we enjoyed a nice evening with some fantastic appetizers and entrees. We ordered the chicken dumpling, pork and shrimp rolls for appetizers which were phenomenal. We ordered the chicken ban xeo and chicken curry which was wholesome and delicious. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu! Elevated Vietnamese food executed perfectly.

I've been here several times before. I always like the apps here. They are flavorful and refreshing. I ate pretty much everything here wrapped in the butter lettuce cup, which i recommend as healthier option. Also recommend sitting on the patio instead indoor to enjoy the breeze and view

Be transported to the streets of Hanoi on Chicago’s Oak street. Dining at Le Colonial reminded me so much of the Metropole Legend hotel in Hanoi, and the flavours and dishes were perfectly north Vietnamese. Really excellent food & good service. The decor is authentic without being touristy. Only negative I can think of is that it’s rather expensive, but if you’re able to forget about your credit card for the day you’ll have an unforgettable dining experience - highly recommended

The ambiance of the entire restaurant was phenomenal. The staff was friendly when we requested to change our reservation. We were well fed and taken care of. Each room of the establishment has its own flavorful touch. I ordered fried rice and tried the fried shrimp rolls along with many other samples off of friends plates— I couldn’t resist. I had a lovely time and will definitely be returning!

Great date. Excellent cocktails for happy hour in classic bar. And old world setting. Gimlet, Lychee martini and mango Bellini with a French and Asian twist. Excellent Pho and yellow curry. Definitely worth a return visit.

Came in without a reservation and they let us have drinks 10 minutes before the bar officially opened. Extremely friendly and they kept the drinks coming! Very nice and chill inside. Felt like we were in a movie. Loved the atmosphere and service

This is absolutely my favorite restaurant at all times! Love all of their cute appetizers soup and salads. The dessert panna cotta is a must try! And the Vietnamese coffee is my favorite 👍😉 will come back soon ❤️

I need more stars. Perfection. Le Colonial is a serious place, but at the same time a welcoming place to show up drenched from a Chicago rain. It's located on the second floor of an unassuming spot with a small gold plaque next to the Chanel store. In fact, we passed right by the entrance looking at a Chanel bag. The second floor location provides a fantastic view for a chill lunch looking out over the side streets of Michigan Ave, the Magnificent Mile. We ate in the sunroom, but there is a larger room that would be well-suited for an evening out. In fact, I'm sure date night here is ambient. We opted for cocktails, small plates, and salads. The Ca Song tuna tartare is do not miss. The Chao Tom also delicious. Essentially, lettuce wraps, but personally, I love a good lettuce wrap. And this was definitely that. There was a minor debate amongst the salads in that there was a thinly sliced steak salad that absolutely smoothed off the plate like butter. The combination with the greens made it for me. But it is true that the scallops were stellar. I may be spoiled in that hubs can cook a fine scallop, but these hit all the marks of buttery with a kissed, crisp edge. There truly wasn't a bad dish. Perfect lunch before wandering the nearby museum.

Sumptuous flavours paired with excellent cocktails and wine. Le Colonial delivers a unique experience and deserves its place at the very top of Chicago's food scene. I ate the Monkfish starter, Tom Xao shrimp stir fry and Coconut/Lemongrass Panna Cotta. All are dishes I would delight at eating again. I sampled the Papaya Colada, Le Piquant and Saigon Sling. Le Piquant is the most unique of the 3 but all were excellent. Service was discrete, effortless and timely. Overall, visit the first chance you get!

One of our fav spot to dine in Chicago! The perfect fusion food of Vietnamese food. Pho Bo is ALWAYS A MUST. It’s so delicious and luxuriously made. All food on the menu is so delicious, you cannot go wrong! Friendly staff and beautiful restaurant. Their new location is so much bigger and brighter. A big plus is they are kid friendly as well.

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.

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.

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.

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!

The atmosphere is fantastic, the food is absolutely delicious. Next time when I come to Chicago this is a must in my list of dining places.