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Welcome to Le Colonial Chicago

Located in Chicago, Le Colonial offers a unique fusion of French and Vietnamese cuisine, providing a romantic and classy dining experience. With a menu filled with tapas and small plates, this restaurant is known for its delicious dishes like tuna tartare, lotus root salad, and seared scallop noodle salad. Customers rave about the impeccable service and ambiance, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The vibrant flavors of dishes like roasted duck, spicy green curry, and shaking beef are sure to impress even the most discerning food enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in the delightful offerings at Le Colonial Chicago.

Le Colonial Chicago: Reviews & Ratings

Jay Z.
Jay Z.

Le Colonial did not disappoint! Great food and excellent service. Celebrated an anniversary there and was wished happy anniversary by several staff members. The starters were delicious - tuna tartare and a lotus root salad. Both very good. Shared entrees including spicy chicken stir fry and filet tip sate. Again both home runs. Don't miss the side of Brussels, they rock. Had to top the celebration off with dessert, the waiter recommended yuzu mousse and he was 2/2 on his recommendations. We brought home the leftovers and will probably fight over them.

Kristin M.
Kristin M.

Absolutely my favorite meal while I was in Chicago!!! Service, ambiance, food incredible!

Zach H.
Zach H.

Delicious food, fairly priced for the unique and higher-end quality and atmosphere. Cocktails are great too. Fantastic place to charm / impress your date, whether your first or five-hundredth dinner together. Only change we'd make from our first visit vs future visits is we'd order less food next time. We ordered an excessive amount, as we asked the waiter what would be appropriate for two people. He suggested a main and a small plate per person, and then we got dessert. We left comfortably full, not stuffed, with over half of our meal in a takeout box. In hind-sight, the perfect amount for a 180#M and 140#F where you leave satisfied and not egregiously full would be to split a main and a small plate, and if you're still craving something, to get one of their incredible desserts. This is a great restaurant to try something new in, as their food was all incredible.

Carina L.
Carina L.

Le Colonial way exceeded expectations and was the best way to be introduced to French-Vietnamese fusion cuisine Roasted duck: definitely satisfied my cravings! the skin was slightly crispy and the taste was really similar to Cantonese-style roast duck. The sweet picked carrots and radish sprinkled on top were a great addition to the dish and the sweet sticky dipping sauce was absolutely delicious. Also really loved the mushroom sticky rice on the side! Spicy green curry with shrimp: shrimp were super juicy and bouncy and the green curry was very creamy and fragrant! I loved the addition of crunchy julienned bamboo shoots! Seared scallop noodle salad: more of a cold rice noodle dish than a salad? the dressing was absolutely delicious - it was fragrant and light but the flavor was so unique and balanced

Ryann M.
Ryann M.

I have been dreaming about the green curry ever since I have had it. This was my second time coming here and I was even more impressed than the first time. I brought my mother here for her birthday dinner and they truly did take care of us. The plates were courses in a timely manner but didn't feel rushed. The atmosphere is truly unique, like you are in someone else's house but it's a restaurant. I can't speak any more highly of this establishment.

Darryl L.
Darryl L.

Design and aesthetics are unbelievable, it really does feel like you stepped into a French Indochina hotel dining room. Staff is great, plenty of people around without feeling tight on space. Love the photos, plants, etc, beautiful place to hang out. We had Do Bien Tai Chanh ceviche, Banh Xao noodles with chicken, Cari Tom green curry shrimp, Vit Quay Pekin duck, and Ca Tim Nuong eggplant. Ceviche was by far my favorite, although you may have to ask for more chips. Banh Xao and Cari Tom were fine, no complaints but didn't move the needle. Ca Tim Nuong was particularly bland, especially compared to Yuxiang eggplant. The duck was very interesting, lots of strong flavors with sour and sweet notes, and came with a small quantity of Shiitake mushroom sticky rice (not enough for curry). It's basically anti-Asian to charge for white rice, and white jasmine rice is $4/6. Curry doesn't come with rice either for some reason? Are you supposed to drink it? From a cost/taste perspective, the menu comes off overpriced. Not bad by any means, but I would recommend this as a place to impress your guest primarily with the ambience.

Jessica A.
Jessica A.

One of my favorite restaurants for both the food and ambiance. There are three distinct "sections" that give off very different French-Vietnamese vibes. It transports you to outside of the city. The food is always delicious. I've tried 85% of their menu, and nothing disappoints from the pho, to the spare ribs, the red snapper, the shaking beef, curries, scallop salad, crispy egg roll, etc. Cocktails are also tasty, global, and refreshing. This time, the one off putting aspect was how focused one of the hosts were on us having to clear out by 6:45. Our reservation was 2 hours earlier and we ran a little late so we gave them a call and from that point onwards, the host kept pushing that. We left before 6:45 but were definitely concerned at how fixated they were on that.

Binio L.
Binio L.

Absolutely fantastic! Whether sitting at the terrace section or inside. The service is superb. Professional and friendly staff. Prices are good and portions, too. Flavors are amazing. Make a reservation, this place can get busy. Good location, easy paid parking nearby. Food and drinks are phenomenal. Hostesses were extremely helpful too.

Erica B.
Erica B.

The ambiance was nice. I really enjoyed the plants and the artwork. We started with the Cha Gio (crispy shrimp and pork roll) and the Banh Uot (Sesame Beef Ravioli). Both were pretty good, but not out of this world. The roll was pretty classic and the ravioli was definitely more unique. The signature fried rice was better than I was expecting given that it had broccoli which I thought would be weird, but was actually really good. The Shaking Beef was by far the best dish and I would go back just to have more of it! Two apps and two mains was a good amount of food for two people and we went home with a little bit of leftover rice.

Location

Introducing Le Colonial Chicago, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Chicago. This unique restaurant offers a delightful fusion of French and Vietnamese cuisine, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

With a diverse menu featuring tapas/small plates, Le Colonial Chicago caters to a variety of palates. From spicy chicken stir fry to seared scallop noodle salad, each dish is crafted with precision and care, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

Customers rave about the impeccable service and romantic ambiance at Le Colonial Chicago. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a cozy dinner spot, this restaurant checks all the boxes.

Don't miss out on their signature dishes like the roasted duck with sweet pickled carrots and radish, or the seared scallop noodle salad with a fragrant dressing. And be sure to save room for dessert, as the yuzu mousse comes highly recommended by patrons.

Overall, Le Colonial Chicago is more than just a restaurant - it's an experience. From the exquisite decor to the mouthwatering dishes, every aspect of this establishment exudes elegance and sophistication. Treat yourself to a night out at Le Colonial Chicago and indulge in a culinary journey like no other.