Le Colonial · Restaurant · Chicago
French-Vietnamese glamour in a 1920s Saigon townhouse off the Gold Coast
Le Colonial recreates the languid glamour of 1920s Saigon inside a townhouse just off the Gold Coast on Oak Street. Rattan chairs, slow ceiling fans, banana-leaf greenery, and sepia photographs make it one of the more transporting rooms in Chicago, and the upstairs cocktail lounge keeps a livelier crowd going late into the night.
Executive chef Amanda Barnes runs a kitchen of French-inflected Vietnamese classics built for the table. Bo luc lac, the wok-seared shaking beef, is the signature order, served alongside com chien fried rice, cari tom with jumbo shrimp in curried coconut, and bo sate filet mignon with yams and long beans.
The fresh spring rolls and a cocktail upstairs are the right way to open before you settle into the dining room for the longer meal. The pacing is unhurried by
Address: 57 E Oak St, Chicago, IL 60611, Chicago
Reserve a VIP table at Le Colonial through the MyRSVP concierge. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. MyRSVP handles Chicago reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 12:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 12:00 – 23:00
- Saturday: 11:30 – 23:00
- Sunday: 11:30 – 22:00
Frequently asked about Le Colonial
How do I get a reservation at Le Colonial in Chicago?
Tables at Le Colonial are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Le Colonial?
Le Colonial is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Le Colonial?
Le Colonial runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Le Colonial located?
Le Colonial is in Chicago, at 57 E Oak St, Chicago, IL 60611. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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