Description:
Appropriately enough for its tony Oak Street environs, Le Colonial has one of the loveliest dining rooms in the city -- and the second-floor lounge is a sultry, seductive destination for cocktails. An escapist's paradise, the restaurant is a cleverly crafted re-creation of the civilized yet exotic world of 1920s Saigon, with bamboo shutters, rattan chairs, potted palms and banana trees, fringed lampshades and ceiling fans, and evocative period photography to set the mood.
While the ambience certainly merits a visit, the flavorful cuisine is a draw on its own. Start with the hearty oxtail soup or the light and refreshing beef-and-watercress salad. Entrees include grilled lime-glazed sea scallops with garlic noodle salad; sautéed jumbo shrimp in curried coconut sauce; and roasted chicken with lemon-grass-and-lime dipping sauce. Refresh with the orange-mint iced tea, and finish with banana tapioca pudding, a gooey Le Colonial macaroon, or an after-dinner drink upstairs. Le Colonial offers outdoor seating in warm weather; try to reserve one of the coveted, romantic mezzanine terrace tables.
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User Reviews for Le Colonial
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hanoi in chicago
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wonderful for lunch or dinner, superb renditions of vietnamese food prepared as though we were Michelin tasters
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- posted on 05.26.12
- by roberth647
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Not the best food.
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We ate at Le Colonial on a Tuesday evening, the restaurant is well decorated and staff are attentive. A pity there is no advice about the food, portions are very large and after starters...
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- posted on 05.24.12
- by 52DavidL
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Overall great dinner!
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Now, I would not give this restaurant excellent scores for food, it was good not great. Service and atmosohere made up for the food. All employees were extrememly attentive without...
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- posted on 05.08.12
- by KimKaye
Awards:
CitySearch
- Pan Asian Food 2007
- Trendy Scene 2007
- Vietnamese Food 2007
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2009
- Highly Recommended 2010
Message from Le Colonial
Le Colonial is celebrating 15 years in Chicago's Gold Coast area at Rush and Oak street, just off Michigan Avenue. Within walking distance from many hotels, this noted upscale French Vietnamese restaurant transports guests to another time and place, vividly recapturing the beauty, romance and spirit of 1920?s French colonial Southeast Asia. The second floor is available for private dining and semi-private events in the main bar, lounge, and terrace. This area is adorned with plush couches, woven rattan chairs and potted palms and can accommodate up to 125 guests. Black and white photos of turn of the century life in Saigon set the stage for your next special event.
- Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
- Private Space Available
- Lunch and Dinner 7 Days/wk
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 312/255-0088
- fax: +1 312 255 1108
- send email
Address:
- 937 N. Rush St
- Just south of Oak St
- Chicago, IL 60611
Payments:
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Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-11pm; Thurs-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-midnight; Sun 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-10pm
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