Le Colonial - Lake Forest

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   Marina

   VIP

   Chicago

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Le Colonial is always such a lovely dining experience. The food, service, and beautiful atmosphere are always top notch. It is one of my go-to spots for lunch on the North Shore!
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you kindly for the great review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us at Le Colonial. We look forward to welcoming you back in future. Salute' Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Karyn

   VIP

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Not thrilled with our seating location. Very loud and in an aisle where people were coming and going. Very unhappy! Many large parties affected us getting good service. Bad experience last night.
   

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   Barbara

   VIP

   Chicago

   87 reviews

   2.0

   87 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   I used to look forward to dining at Lake Forest LC Not anymore. Last three times food has been consistently getting worse. Beet salad is very salty and drowned in dressing. Vegetable eggs rolls were OK. My halibut main dish was overcooked and drenched in awful salty sauce. My husband beef was also dry and too salty. It was almost like theme. Our server young lady was very competent and attentive. By the way there only few tables occupied during lunch on Saturday maybe this is indicative of declining quality of food.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Barbara. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent experiences at Le Colonial - Lake Forest didn't live up to the high standards we strive for. We're disappointed to hear about the inconsistencies in our food offerings and the quality of your meals. We take pride in our culinary skills and we regret that we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Emily

   VIP

   Chicago

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The ambiance and decor are wonderful, but the food quality is disappointing and overpriced. For example, the duck came with flour buns that were too hard, and we weren’t informed that the grilled Branzino would still have its scales. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant. Especially when the meal costs $300.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on February 20, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Emily. We're glad to hear that you appreciated the ambiance and decor at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. However, we're sorry to hear that our food and pricing didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a high-quality dining experience, and your feedback helps us to improve. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. Respectfully, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Maria

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great except that they crammed 4 small tables for 2 where there should have been 3. We had to squeeze in almost knocking other people’s drinks over to get to our table (and we are not big people). The tables for 2 were also too small so they had to move the flowers off the tables to place the plates on the table. The plates were hanging off the sides. For such a lovely restaurant with great food and service, this really spoiled our experience, especially since this was our Valentines celebration. I would love to try this restaurant again if they I could get a different table.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on February 18, 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Maria! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the table arrangement. We understand how this could have affected your special Valentine's celebration. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back to a more comfortable and enjoyable experience! Cheers! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Joyce

   VIP

   Chicago

   38 reviews

   3.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was amazing. Original and wonderfully prepared. The service was probably the worse service I have ever experienced. Really a shame as it truly colored our experience.
   

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   Shannon

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   No where when I booked did it say it was a pre fixe menu. They also wouldn’t serve my boyfriend because of his foreign ID and so we left. Very weird vibe. Inside felt like an olive garden it was absolutely packed 4 feet away at the bar and in no world would I have enjoyed an expensive pre fixe experience here. Would never recommend
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on February 16, 2025

   Hey Shannon, we're really sorry to hear about your experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We understand how frustrating it must have been to find out about a pre-fix menu only to find out when you arrived. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and assure you that we will address these issues. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to show you the true Le Colonial experience. Respectfully, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   BROOKS

   Chicago

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Poor service. Bland food. Loud. Several times had to ask twice for items. Attendants had no knowledge wine or appropriate pairings.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on February 16, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Brooks. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest didn't meet your expectations. We take your comments about our service, food, and ambiance seriously and we will address these issues with our team to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience. Best, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Thomas

   Chicago

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for Valentine’s prix fix dinner. We were rushed through dinner so the restaurant could turn more tables. For $450 for two (including a couple drinks each), I don’t want to feel rushed. The food was decent, the waiter was excellent actually, but we felt like numbers.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on February 16, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Thomas. We're sorry to hear that your Valentine's Day dinner experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest didn't meet your expectations. We understand how important a relaxed dining experience is and we apologize if you felt rushed. We also appreciate your comments about our service. We're always striving to improve and your feedback is valuable in that process. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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    Bess

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Staff was welcoming and attentive, food was delicious, great drinks and music & vibe was wonderful. Felt crowded but maybe they added extra tables due to Valentines Day.
    

    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on February 16, 2025

    Thanks for the review, Bess! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. It's wonderful to know that our team made you feel welcome and that you found our food, drinks, and the vibe to your liking. We understand that it can feel a bit crowded on Valentines Day, and we're glad you found the extra tables to be a helpful addition. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best! Paul Passig General Manager
    

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