Le Colonial Lake Forest – Vietnamese
This evocative sanctuary transports guests to a world of timeless elegance, where lush greenery and soft lighting set the stage for a sophisticated fusion of French refinement and Southeast Asian vibrancy. The air hums with the aroma of glazed heritage ribs and delicate dumplings, while the menu delights the palate with a dance of textures—from the shatteringly crisp snap of shrimp rolls to the zesty, citrus-bright layers of fresh seafood ceviche.
655 Forest Avenue, Lake Forest IL 60045 https://lecolonial.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, low-carb, keto, dairy-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, heart-healthy, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, south-beach, atkins, alkaline, renal, raw-food, aip, zone, volumetrics, tlc, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the excellent food quality and consistently fresh ingredients, noting that every dish is prepared to a high standard. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable and attentive service, which pairs perfectly with the warm and welcoming atmosphere to create a truly inviting dining experience. This combination of high-quality fare and hospitable staff leaves a lasting impression, with many visitors eager to return for another meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Crispy Shrimp & Pork Roll - $125: Gulf Shrimp, Heritage Pork, Asian Mushrooms, Mint, Cilantro, Chili Lime Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Vegetable Roll - $125: Taro Root, Bean Threads, Lettuce, Aromatic Herbs, Tamarind Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Vegetable Roll - $125: Carrots, Jicama, Cage Free Eggs, Bell Pepper, Bean Sprouts, Aromatic Herbs, Peanuts, Peanut Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Shrimp Roll - $125: Black Tiger Shrimp, Rice Noodles, Lettuce, Bean Sprouts, Aromatic Herbs, Peanuts, Peanut Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heritage Pork Ribs - $125: Chargrilled Heritage Pork Ribs with Signature Vietnamese Dry Rub, Lemongrass, Cabbage Slaw, Scallion Oil, Toasted Peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Chicken Dumplings - $125: Amish Farm Chicken, Scallions, Ginger, Black Vinegar Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Ceviche - $125: Spanish Octopus, Salmon, Black Tiger Shrimp, Jicama, Aji Amarillo Yuzu, Vietnamese Coriander, Jalapeño Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Yellowfin Tuna Tartare - $125: Hass Avocado, Sweet Chili, Cucumber, Soy Caviar, Taro Chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Mushroom Ravioli - $125: Hanoi Steamed Rice Crêpe with Amish Farm Chicken, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Bean Sprouts, Nuoc Cham Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Beef Ravioli - $125: Grilled Sesame Beef rolled in Flat Rice Noodles, with Cucumber, Lettuce, Basil & Lime Garlic Sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuzu Scallop Crudo - $125: Hokkaido Scallops, Yuzu Kosho, Olive Oil, Aji Amarillo, Ginger, Chives, Asian Pear Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Hanoi Beef Noodle Soup - $125: Seasoned Wagyu Oxtail Broth, Rice Noodles, Scallions, Bean Sprouts, Cilantro, Beef Tenderloin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Soup - $125: Amish Farm Chicken Breast, Shiitake & Shimeji Mushrooms, Scallion, Cilantro, Spicy Coconut Broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lotus Root Salad - $125: Prawns, Lotus Roots, Crispy Pickled Vegetable, Vietnamese Herbs, Fried Shallots, Toasted Peanuts, Tangy Spicy Dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Salad - $125: Chargrilled Teres Major Beef, Farm Greens, Thai Chili, Lemongrass, Sweet Chili & Agave Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Chicken & Cabbage Salad - $125: Amish Farm Chicken, Cabbage, Grapefruit, Toasted Peanuts, Sweet Chili Garlic Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Green Papaya Salad - $125: Green Papaya, Kohlrabi, Cabbage, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Spicy Red Curry Dressing, Toasted Cashews Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $125: Heirloom Beets, Soy, Ginger, Avocado Wasabi, Pistachio, Yuca Crisp Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Le Colonial Salad - $125: Farm Greens, Candied Pecans, Watermelon Radish, Pomegranate Seeds, Heirloom Tomato, Yuzu Grapefruit Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roasted Salmon - $125: Miso Glazed Salmon, Shiitake Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, Coconut Lobster Broth, Annatto Oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seabass with La Vong Scent - $125: Seabass, Wok Tossed Fennel, Lemongrass, Red Onion, Garlic, Thai Basil, Dill, Banh Hoi, Mustard Seed, Toasted Peanuts, Buttery Lime Au Jus Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry - $125: Jumbo Shrimp, Asparagus, Rocco’s Onions, Bell Peppers, Eggplant, Scallions, Spicy Chili Oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Shrimp Curry - $125: Jumbo Shrimp, Bamboo Shoots, Lime Leaf, Snap Peas, Zucchini, Spicy Coconut Green Curry Broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaking Beef - $125: Warm Salad of Stir-Fried Filet Mignon, Sweet Onions, Farm Greens, Watercress, Lime Pepper Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stir-Fry - $125: Flat Rice Noodle, Cage Free Egg, Bean Sprouts, Shiitake Mushrooms, Jalapeño, Scallions, Peanuts, Thai Basil, Chili Sate Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $125: Simmered Amish Farm Chicken Breast, Green Beans, Yams, Japanese Eggplant, Mango, Toasted Cashews, Yellow Coconut Curry Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry - $125: Amish Farm Chicken Breast, Sweet Onions, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Lemongrass, Jalapeño, Thai Basil Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger-Glazed Chicken Clay Pot - $125: Amish Farm Chicken Thigh, Cracked Black Pepper, Haricot Verts, Caramelized Fish Sauce, Red Onion, Toasted Cashews Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Egg Noodles - $125: Tofu, Wok-Seared Leafy Greens, Wild Mushrooms, Soy Ginger Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tofu Stir-Fry - $125: Tofu, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Jalapeño, Lemongrass, Thai Basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Noodle Bowl - $125: Chargrilled Heritage Pork, Rice Vermicelli, Garden Greens, Cilantro, Mint, Toasted Peanuts, Scallions Garlic Chili Fish Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Seafood Bouillabaisse - $125: Mussels, Shrimp, Squid, Seabass, Saffron Lemongrass Broth, Kaffir Lime Leaf, Aromatic Herbs, Rice Noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Roasted Duck - $125: Organic Tea-Cured Hudson Valley Duck, Bao Buns, Pickled Vegetables, Tamarind Ginger Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Steak Au Poivre - $125: Chargrilled Heritage Teres Major, Bell Peppers, Gailan, Sautéed Tomatoes, Sate Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Red Snapper - $125: Peppers, Scallions, Crispy Garlic, Dill, Butter Lettuce, Chili Garlic Fish Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Branzino - $125: Butterflied Branzino, Galangal, Makrut Lime Leaf, House Pickles, Coconut Sticky Rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Seared Duck Breast - $125: Tamarind-Orange Glazed Crispy Long Island Duck Breast, King Trumpet Mushroom, Water Spinach, Tamarind-Orange Reduction Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Beef Steak - $125: Teres Major Steak, Maitake Mushrooms, Aromatic Herb Salad, Vietnamese Chimichurri Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Signature Fried Rice - $125: Poached Amish Farm Chicken Breast, Lemongrass, Vietnamese Pork Sausage, Eggs, Broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wok-Fired Greens - $125: Wok-Fired Gailan, Napa Cabbage, Baby Bok Choy, Garlic Oyster Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chargrilled Japanese Eggplant - $125: Garlic, Basil, Confit Scallions, Jalapeño, Crispy Onion, Chili Lime Fish Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts - $125: Caramelized Fish Sauce, Lemon, Roasted Peanuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Green Beans - $125: Wok-Fired Haricot Verts, Garlic, Scallions, Sesame Oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Noodles - $125: Wok-Sautéed Egg Noodles, Garlic, Flowering Chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Pickled Vegetables - $125: House Pickled Papaya, Bell Peppers, Daikon, Cucumber, Cauliflower, Carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Sticky Rice - $125 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jasmine Rice - $125 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Apple Tarte Tatin - $125: Salted Caramel Sauce, Candied Five Spice Walnuts, Vanilla Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Crème Brûlée - $125: Madagascar Vanilla Bean Custard with Crispy Caramel Crust, Fresh Berries, Honey Lemon Madeleine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Warm Chocolate Cake - $125: Valrhona Guanaja Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Streusel, Flambée of Rum Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Coconut Pineapple Upside Down Cake - $125: Light Coconut Genoise, Coconut Ice Cream, Orange Scented Rum Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Organic Tapioca Pudding - $125: Warm Coconut Tapioca, Caramelized Banana, Sesame Seed, Coconut Chips, Crème Anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gourmet Ice Cream & Sorbet - $125: Three scoops of Ice Cream or Fresh Fruit Sorbet, served with Vanilla Sablé Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Le Colonial Sundae Spécial - $125: Gourmet Ice Cream, Caramelized Banana, Valrhona Chocolate Sauce, Crème Chantilly, Toasted Sliced Almonds, Vanilla Sablé
- La Vie En Rose - $125: White Chocolate Lychee Mousse, Raspberry–Rose Preserve, Raspberry Feuilletine, Coconut Dacquoise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fire & Ice: A Valentine’s Alaska For Two - $125: Strawberry Sorbet, Coconut Gelato, Strawberry–Yuzu Preserve, Chocolate Cake, Meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Lychee Martini - $125: Wheatley Vodka, House Yuzu Liqueur, Lychee Purée, Sake Spritz, Fresh Lime
- Golden Sunrise - $125: Corazón Blanco Tequila, Turmeric Habanero Tincture, Egg White, Gran Gala Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime
- Hanoi Coffee - $125: Dulce De Leche Washed Helix Vodka, Café du Monde Coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Green Makrut Gimlet - $125: Makrut Lime Leaf Infused Askur Gin, Lemongrass, Cucumber, Chlorophyll, Fresh Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Forbidden City - $125: Sake, Rhum Agricole, Pineapple Juice, Basil, Pineapple Shrub, Fresh Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Saigon Tea - $125: Askur Gin, Shochu, Lush Orchard, Yuzu, Fresh Lemon, Q Tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- French Kiss - $125: Le Colonial Private Barrel Knob Creek Rye, Hibiscus Herb Honey, Housemade Yuzu Liqueur, Orgeat & Bol's Elderflower Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Le Colonial Cocktail - $125: Corazon Anejo Tequila, Kikkoman Plum Wine, Absinthe Mist, Egg White, Fresh Mint, Fresh Lime Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Old Cuban - $125: Brugal 1888 Rum, Demerara, Aromatic Bitters, Champagne, Fresh Mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Smoked Old Fashioned - $125: Le Colonial Private Barrel Maker's Mark Bourbon, Enriched Syrup & Compressed Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Saigon Mint Colada - $125: Coconut Milk, Fresh Pineapple, Fresh Lime, Fresh Mint, Turmeric, Fresh Nutmeg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Le Diable - $125: Fresh Pomegranate, Ginger Root, Cilantro, Fresh Lime, Pomegranate Molasses, Q Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Shaken Black Tea - $125: Choice of: White Peach, Hibiscus Herb Honey, Lychee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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