Le Colonial - Chicago

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 Vietna... read more 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 ️

First time dining at a high end Vietnamese restaurant! Loved their fried spring roll, pho, and scallop salad (everything we ordered today~ Lychee Martini and Pa... read more First time dining at a high end Vietnamese restaurant! Loved their fried spring roll, pho, and scallop salad (everything we ordered today~ Lychee Martini and Papaya colada were just okay.

Food was fine. No complains there. I do have major misgivings about its name and all the decors (specifically the pictures hung on the wall) which (to me) celeb... read more Food was fine. No complains there. I do have major misgivings about its name and all the decors (specifically the pictures hung on the wall) which (to me) celebrates the shameful history of the colonialism and French occupation of Indochina). I find them very offensive as a POC. I went there based on some good recommendations of friends, at which time I didn’t think much about its name. Only after I went there did I have this emotion.

This is a go to place for taking clients and people visiting from out of town. The setting is beautiful (ask for seating on the terrace) The staff is always wel... read more This is a go to place for taking clients and people visiting from out of town. The setting is beautiful (ask for seating on the terrace) The staff is always welcoming and the food is always delicious and consistent. Drinks are delightful.

This place was good! I went here after the owner of Chicago Raw suggested it for vegan food. I got the vegetable rolls, which were basic, but delicious. I got a... read more This place was good! I went here after the owner of Chicago Raw suggested it for vegan food. I got the vegetable rolls, which were basic, but delicious. I got a Negroni, which was $16, overpriced, but I guess it needs to be the same price as the other listed cocktails. Really pricy place but it has beautiful decor.