Le Colonial - Lake Forest

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   Phil

   Chicago

   29 reviews

   4.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Great ambience but the really squished out party of 4 into a small table that could hardly fit our food. That said, food was delicious and we enjoyed a wonderful, though pricey evening. Great for a celebration.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago

   Phil, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and ambiance at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. However, we're sorry to hear about the inconvenience caused by the table size. We understand how important it is to have a comfortable dining experience and we'll certainly take your feedback into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful celebration soon. Respectfully, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Vincent

   VIP

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great food, great atmosphere and fantastic server
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Vincent! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. It's always wonderful to know when our guests enjoy their dining experience with us. We're committed to providing the best for our guests and your feedback is a great motivation for us. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Paul

   VIP

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Levette was a great food attendant and did an A+ job!!! Food was great and we loved our boothe!
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Paul, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be top-notch. We strive to provide our guests with the best, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We've been several times to both the Chicago and Lake Forest locations. The Lake Forest restaurant has a clubby feel with wait staff that are professionals - not always the case in the suburbs. Everyone in our party loved the shared plates -- especially the tuna tartare appetizer and the "Shaking Beef" entree. We ordered a second one of those to take home. Wonderful place for a special occasion or to sit in the beautiful bar.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to dine with us at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We are thrilled to hear that you and your party enjoyed the shared plates and our Shaking Beef and Tuna Tartare. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and it's customers like you that make our job wonderful. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience. Best, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   julie

   VIP

   San Francisco

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Always wonderful!! The longtime is wonderful! Food and wine selection great! Can’t wait to go back! !
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago

   Hey Julie, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed your visits to Le Colonial - Lake Forest over the years. We take great pride in our food and wine selection, so it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We can't wait to welcome you back for another wonderful experience! Best, Paul Passig
   

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   Gerald

   VIP

   Chicago

   95 reviews

   4.0

   95 reviews

   Dined on January 3, 2025

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

   The food was very good, and the service was superb. My wife and friend would return.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the review, Gerald! We're thrilled to hear that your wife and your friend enjoyed your dining experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. It's fantastic to know that our food and service met your expectations. We always strive to provide superb service, and we're glad you appreciated it. We understand your concern about value, and we're always working on improving. We look forward to welcoming you and your wife back soon! Cheers! Paul Passig GeneraL Manager
   

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   Suzanne

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

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

   Great NYE experience! Always wonderful service. Enjoyed meeting the new manager, Paul. Totally engaged and knows his business. Package was very affordable and never felt rushed to turn tables over even though they had seated timing. One suggestion to Chef is to offer a comp glass of sparkling wine to all even if not there until midnight. Would certainly add to the festive occasion and enhance the celebration. Also, NYE hats and horns should be at each seating not just the midnight seating. Some were celebrating earlier because a later seating wasn't available. Thanks for the fun! Will be back next year with the gang, for sure.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Suzanne! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Le Colonial - Lake Forest on New Year's Eve. We always aim to provide wonderful service and a festive atmosphere, so we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Your suggestion about the sparkling wine comp and the NYE hats and horns is much appreciated! We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back next year. Happy New Year! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Patty

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

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

   Excellent evening, with excellent food and a great server, the decorations were amazing and the atmosphere was great. By far the best espresso martini I’ve ever had and one of the best lamb chops I’ve ever had.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on January 2, 2025

   Hi Patty, We're overjoyed to hear that you had an excellent evening at Le Colonial - Lake Forest! It's wonderful to know that our food, service, and ambiance met your expectations. We're especially thrilled that you enjoyed our espresso martini and lamb chop. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon. Happy New Year! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Darlene

   VIP

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

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

   Even on New Year’s Eve, when most restaurants have poor service and less than great food, Le Colonial was fabulous. The food was excellent and our waitress was incredibly attentive and kind.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on January 2, 2025

   Hi Darlene, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic New Year's Eve celebration at Le Colonial - Lake Forest! It's wonderful to know that our food and attentive service made your evening special. We always aim to provide top-notch service and delicious food, and it's heartening to hear that we hit the mark during your visit. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Happy New Year! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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    Andy

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

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

    Overall an ok experience though expected more for a special NYE dinner fixed price menu. Wait staff were pleasant and friendly when they came to table.
    

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