The atmosphere is beautiful , which isn't always easy to find in South Florida. The staff was very friendly and while other review mentions around wait times, I can't say we had a similar problem. Drinks and food all came out at an appropriate speed however I do which they were coursed out a bit more. The food was mostly fabulous all around - I highly recommend the salmon, beef ravioli (which is definitly a Thai spin), and the cabbage salad. read more

Phenomenal restaurant with incredible dishes and service. Came on a Friday night with reservations - they book up so make sure to reserve in advance! It's a smaller menu but our waitress was extremely knowledgeable on nearly every dish. Cocktails were delish, and they were a lot of interesting flavors. I got the Le Colonial and it was boozy but easy to sip and very tasty. For apps we got the beet salad, spring rolls, and chicken ravioli. Everything was very fresh and tasty, plus they can be made to order in case you have any allergies. The chicken ravioli is a plate of 3 and very unique - great flavors and a nice sauce. Highly recommend. For my entree I got the bass and it was in an insanely delicious sauce - highly recommend this. My only suggestion would be to serve this with some type of rice, noodle, or bread, to soak up to more of the sauce! The restaurant itself is gorgeous with nice decorations and has a separate bar area. Staff was constantly filling our waters and brought us new plates/cutlery after appetizers. Food was brought out in a reasonable amount of time and we were never waiting for a server. Overall a truly perfect dining experience, other restaurants should take note! read more

Le Colonial is 10/10. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing, and has some cozy spots by the entrance for smaller parties. live music can also be great. The Golden Sunrise drink is amazing and so refreshing. the Brussels sprouts is a must get here if you like them. the tuna tartare is some of the best, it comes with caviar and yucca chips. split the fish with 2 people and it was absolutely delicious. great dinner spot in delray! read more

Le Colonial - golden sunrise - Vietnamese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Le Colonial puts a lot of effort in creating an exotic setting. When you step into the restaurant, you step into a time warp... a romanticized interpretation of French colonial Vietnam. The place is decorated with some lovely Asian art, lush tropical plants, and the walls are graced with photos of Vietnamese people in traditional garb from a hundred years ago. You're not only transported to a different place, but also to a different time! How's the food? Good! I would describe the dishes as a fusion interpretation of Vietnamese cuisine with a few exceptions. A notable one is the Cha Gio (crispy shrimp and pork roll). Le Colonial is one of the few places in this area that gets this dish right! The trick to this dish is the skin which is traditionally made with rice paper. Most other restaurants use Chinese egg roll wrapper--much easier to handle. Make sure you wrap the Cha Gio in a lettuce leaf before dipping it in the fish sauce/lime juice sauce.... Scrumptious! Most of the dishes on the menu are some fusion interpretation of Vietnamese cuisine, even the traditional ones. For instance, Ga Xao Xa Ot (chicken lemongrass stir fry). This dish is traditionally made with lots of lemongrass and other aromatics. Le Colonial's version comes with red bell peppers... pretty presentation but you hardly taste the lemongrass! The wait staff is courteous and tries to help you make selections from the menu. They are well trained and reasonably knowledgeable. I love that some of the staff are dressed in an ao dai (the traditional Vietnamese dress). Le Colonial offers an exotically beautiful ambiance for dining out. As to the food ... there is room for improvement. read more

Exceptional restaurant atmosphere and fit-out in the heart of Delray. First rate hospitality and service. Must trys are the Sesame Beef Ravioli, Shaking Beef, Grilled Branzino, Chargrilled Japanese Eggplant (off the charts). Great vibe not to be missed. read more

Here's the thing...the place is gorgeous, the wait staff very good, the drinks good, the apps very good. The entrees...meh. The prices..high. Thus the 4 star (really 3.75) rating. Come for drinks and a bunch of apps and you will be happy. Otherwise, good luck. read more

The food is very good, still. I've been going here for years. Lately it seems it has dropped off. I don't know if they are understaffed or what the issue is. Place is usually 5 stars. Drinks were terrible- not servers fault. For @ 18 dollars a drink this shouldn't happen. Dirty glass- servers fault. Food was great but the service wonky. It seems they didn't have enough staff. I will return and update accordingly. Because I really like the place. I hope they get it together. read more

What can I say....AMAZING!! With 8 of us sitting at the beautiful round table outside and enjoying the ambiance, our party loved everything about Le Colonial. The food was fantastic, not one bad dish from the apps to dinner to dessert! Our server, Shlomo was fantastic and catered to our every need. We will definitely be back!! read more

Our party of 6 enjoyed a girls' night out celebrating a special birthday. We had an 8:00 reservation and they took us as soon as our party was complete. Le Colonial is new to Delray Beach but there are other locations including Chicago and Houston with others coming soon. Drinks, including lychee martini, smoky old fashion and the the spicy margarita we all hits. The cuisine is French Vietnamese, and all items were prepared and presented perfectly. We ordered several starters for the table and our entrées included, spicy chicken, salmon and Vietnamese seafood, bouillabaisse. We ate everything. Many ingredients are locally sourced. Our desserts included the crème brûlée, which was a treat from our waiter and the chocolate cake flambéed with rum. Wait staff could not sing happy birthday, but did not stop us from singing and celebrating. Serving sizes and prices were as expected for the location. Service was professional and attentive. read more

Le Colonial - Bar area - Vietnamese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

I was genuinely excited to return here for Valentine's Day after discovering this restaurant earlier in the week and loving it. Unfortunately, our holiday experience was extremely disappointing. Shortly after our drinks were delivered, a glass of champagne was spilled from the server's tray, soaking both me and my boyfriend, as well as our table. While I understand that accidents happen, no manager ever came by to acknowledge or apologize for the incident. We remained in wet clothing throughout dinner, were not offered a new table, and the drinks were not removed from the bill. There was also no offer to assist with dry cleaning. We were also never informed when making our reservation that the evening would be a $125 prix fixe menu. That lack of transparency was frustrating from the start. For that price point, the value felt limited. My tuna tartare was listed as gluten-free but arrived missing the caviar component, and there was no gluten-free dessert option available. Additionally, one dessert option ran out, so some guests were not given a choice -- which is disappointing for a fixed-price holiday menu. What has been most disappointing, however, is the complete lack of follow-up. I reached out directly to the restaurant to allow the opportunity to address this privately and professionally, but after more than a week, I have received no response. Because of this experience and the absence of communication, I will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant to others. Valentine's Day is a meaningful occasion, and unfortunately, this evening fell far short of expectations. read more

We were 3 couples all celebrating our June anniversaries here at Le Colonial. It was the first time here for all of us. What an awesome place this was. It's in downtown Delray Beach and thankfully there was valet parking in the garage. Your ticket should be validated by the restaurant. The decor felt like I was in Casablanca - so chic and romantic. It was the perfect place to celebrate. Schlomo was our wonderful waiter. He went through the entrees with us giving us his recommendations. He was spot on with his insights. We first had drinks and appetizers to start. Paul and I shared the ribs. There were 4 very tasty and meaty ribs in a delicious sauce. Others had the shrimp rolls served with a peanut sauce. It was so fresh and delicious. Another small plate ordered was the beef ravioli. All the appetizers were a hit For my main dish I had the chef's signature dish which was the halibut. Honestly, it was probably one of the best cooked halibut entrees I ever ate. It was so light and flakey. It did not come with a side so I had to order a large Jasmine rice. It was the priciest entree on the menu The others ordered short ribs- a very popular entree , and curry chicken. Now the best part - dessert. We had the La Noix de Coco which was absolutely incredible. You'll have to go there to experience that exquisite treat. Now we were all surprised because to our delight Schlomo brought over a vanilla Crème Brûlée as his treat. We all loved our anniversary celebration here at Le Colonial and look forward to future visits. read more

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Always enjoy dinner here. It's delicious and different. The ambiance is great. Service is good and the combined experience is just what we wanted. read more

Love experimenting the menu @lecolonialrestaurant in @downtowndelray @bestofdelraybeach This time we ordered and shared different appetizers- Suon Nuong - Heritage Pork Ribs Cha Glo - Crispy Shrimp & Pork Roll Dinner we both had the Ca Nuong - whole branzino, grilled, Kathie lime leaf, lettuce, house pickles, coconut rice and noodles. Dessert we had the - Coconut Pineapple Upside down Cake Vanilla Peach Coconut - Mille-Feuille Everything was delicious and the service and atmosphere is always exceptional We will be back to try something new #delray #downtowndelray #delraybeach #lecolonial #dinner #dinnerwithmylove #meandyou #enjoy #enjoylife #live #livelovelaugh read more

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I wish there were more restaurants like Le Colonial, which are chic and delicious. Le Colonial is a French-Vietnamese restaurant both in decor and cuisine. We were four lifelong friends celebrating several things, but mostly gratitude for each other, and this meal, from start to finish, fit right into our mood. We sat outside at what we felt was a "too-small for 4" table to our liking, but so what? We wanted to move, but the place was packed, and we decided to go with the flow without any complaints. Our server guided us through the menu and how to order. We had the pork and shrimp crispy spring rolls, the 'ravioli,' and the pan-fried dumplings to share. This could have been our entire meal. The portions were more than generous. Nothing was greasy. The fry chef is on their game. Mains were fried rice (I want to devour this dish daily), Shekin beef (perfectly cooked, tender pieces of seasoned beef served with the appropriate Vietnamese pickled cucumber), and the Faroe Island salmon in a lemongrass coconut sauce. We ordered too much, but we ate through our walls of pain. Yes, we were loud. Yes, we drank many deftly prepared (and generously poured) lychee martinis and superb Cosmo's. Yes, the table next to us wished they were sitting somewhere else, but we were so happy to be together, enjoying this spectacular experience. Vivez la vie pleinement! Is Le Colonial pricey? Yes. But this is a place where you don't feel taken. Rather, you feel taken away. read more

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The food was amazing. Ambience very nice service was very good as well. A little pricey, but not terrible Considering it's in a main tourist spot read more

Update--food is still really good, but I fear they are under staffed. If a party is neglected, made to wait an inordinate amount of time for entrees and resorts to getting up to locate and pour their wine--you are understaffed. We watched our waiter handle tables inside and out and try . . . . But we felt neglected. Note to management: when this happens, train your servers to offer up something (perhaps a dessert to share). It would have helped. It was great food, but a sub par experience. Too bad. read more

Le Colonial - Curry Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Nicholas was our server and he made us feel relaxed and very welcome - he was funny, caring and was smiling the whole time. Well done Nicholas. It was lovely! Our guests from Germany loved every minute. We will be back! read more

Fantastic restaurant! Beautiful ambience, excellent service, delicious food!!! The manager checked on us and ordered us a round of drinks! There was a pianist that evening as well, so it was especially fun as he took requests! read more

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Food, ambiance, service, vibe - all five star. Arrived early with a reservation, headed to the inviting bar. No one ever contacted us in the bar to seat us, a follow up basically ended up as a non-admission by the hosting staff of "we gave your table away". Oh, with a reservation? 20 minute delay. Prime time restaurant, prime time location, prime time service. But a wee bit short, at least at this price point. Not quite prime time. read more

I wandered in here alone not expecting to get to have a meal. The bar was packed. The hostess saw me looking around and offered me a cocktail table outside where they prefer you order off the small bites menu- perfect for me. The ceviche was excellent, but beware of the spice level- it was HOT! The chicken dumplings with black vinegar were very tasty and perfectly pan fried. The restaurant itself has a sexy, sophisticated vibe and the service was top notch. I will definitely be back. read more

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So pretty and quaint. Lovely outdoor area too but the bar is so nice. Usual drinks and full bar available read more

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Great food great service great ambiance Valet parking is around the corner and a short walk to the restaurant and cost about $15. We had a 7:30 pm reservation and we were seated right away. My friend had been there only once before. They greeted him like he was family. The golden sunrise cocktail is delicious We had multiple appetizers as our dinner The yellow tail tuna was delicious and my favorite the shrimp and pork appetizer was a wow. The beef ravioli was amazing Looking forward to a return visit read more

We've dined here several times and usually enjoy it, so we made a reservation for a good friend's son's 30th birthday. When booking, we were asked if it was a special occasion--which we appreciated and took as a good sign. Unfortunately, the experience fell short in several ways. We started by ordering drinks, which took nearly 30 minutes to arrive. I eventually had to get up and ask the host what was going on. Meanwhile, we had ordered appetizers about 15 minutes in, and surprisingly, the food came out before the drinks. The staff did apologize and comped the first round, which we appreciated, but it didn't undo the slow and confused start. When our meals arrived, the food was not up to the usual standard we've come to expect. Then came dessert, and I was hoping--since they had asked about the occasion--that they might bring it out with a candle or some small acknowledgment of the birthday. Unfortunately, nothing at all. It felt like a missed opportunity and honestly, a bit of a letdown. We left disappointed. If you ask guests whether they're celebrating something special, there should be at least a small gesture to follow through. Sadly, this visit didn't live up to the standards we've come to associate with this restaurant. read more

Specific to my experience as a vegan. We've been going since they first opened, and initially, there was an (excellent) vegan dish. That went away, but a curry still remained as a vegan option with mods. Last night, I was told that option is no longer vegan (or perhaps never was). If you're plant-based a looking for an entree, that's no longer an option, and there's no effort to make one available. Too bad. Strong start a couple years ago, but there's been a slide. read more

I am not giving a 5 star only because the place is still very brand new and service could definitely be improved as per other review's have mentioned /// I am in love with Vietnamese food and can definitelysee myself coming back for more. Although i am not a fan of veggies, the Cha Gio had mushrooms and it made the dish even better. Cocktails were crafted and very nicely paired with the food. We were i. The lounge section as the dinning hall was packed so please make a reservation in advance because every corner of this place from the entrance to the bathroom is filled with so much detail that jt makes it all so easy on the eyes. Will definitely come back and review more read more

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How this place does not have a 4+ star shocks me! Great fluid service, unique and special environment, plus delicious food. We went for nye price fix and despite the steady crowd the food and drinks came timely. The food was a mix of regular star dishes and specials. Highlights were the spring rolls, chicken gyoza, and the chicken curry. Spring rolls were thick and crispy. Chicken curry was perfectly spicy and served with rice. Ended with chocolate mousse and fresh gelato. Inside is unique with various rooms which make it feel intimate and special. Put this on your must try list. read more

Amazing !!! We had a very large party walk in and ask for seating about 12-14 of us. They accommodated as much as they could. The party was too large for their back room but we took turns coming in and out between the bar and our table. The service was exceptional our server was so patient and gave great suggestions. That first bite of food you can taste the quality, the care and the intentional flavors. I had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection I never had a salmon cooked exactly how I like until I came here. A lot of places on the ave price gauge because they can and the quality is sh*t, this is NOT one of those places. You pay for quality here. And get the spice cucumber margarita read more

Le Colonial - Crème brûlée - Vietnamese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Went to Le Colonial to celebrate my birthday with friends. We took Uber, but they have Valet. What a gem this place is...the bar is stunning all wood and have beautiful sitting around full of plants and beautiful decor. Everyone was amazing from the hostess to the waitress. The food is absolutely a 5 everything was delicious. I order the fish and it was a great show to watch him deboned it. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back! read more

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The reservations were for a Thursday night at 8pm. We did not sit down until 8:20pm. It took another 15 minutes for a server to greet us, who was also training another server (hopefully training them how to greet guests promptly). Shrimp dish was way too spicy so I ordered the chicken in a clay pot, which was 1/3 onions. I picked them all out and showed the server who did not seem to care. I was not even offered a drink replacement when my beverage was empty. I ended up paying close to $40 for an onion entree so I was a bit disappointed with the whole experience and will not return or recommend the place. read more

We went for Valentine's evening - Set seatings.... $125 pre-fixe 3-course menu only. 4 apps, 4 mains, 2 desserts = 10 options total for the evening. Arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation - fully expecting to sit, relax and have a drink at the bar. Ambience and bar staff - great! Watched multiple other tables with the same time slot arrive and get seated before us. Inquired at the Host stand after almost an hour, and was told to wait. Finally got seated in a side table by the server stand in the hall outside the main dining room. 2 people x 3 courses = 6 choices out of 10. 4 out of 6 chosen sold out for the night. 20 minutes later we were informed that 1 more of our alternates was sold out. Amuse Bouche was an oyster loaded with salt and at room temperature - All other food was very salty as well. Service was unfriendly and mediocre at best. Waiting for check, watching everyone being handed a rose on the way out from a pile right next our table in the hall. Check dumped, server never seen again.... left rose-less and very disappointed, never to return. read more

We are regulars at Le Colonial in Chicago and it is one of our favorite restaurants. When this location opened last year, we were one of the first to visit and the food and the ambience were amazing. Our meal tonight had amazing food, beautiful setting, but really pathetic service. I was debating what number of stars to leave because I didn't want to impact my review of the restaurant, but I will not be coming back to this location. Our waiter was very nice but forgetful and his support staff was nonexistent. They served every course, appetizers, dinner, and dessert without giving us plates or silverware each time. They even neglected to bring out a wine glass when they brought out the wine. Lastly, when we ordered a cappuccino with our dessert, it never came. It was almost as if the waiter just avoided looking at our table the entire night. They automatically add a 20% gratuity on the bill, which was egregious for the level of service that we received. I am fortunate that I get to go back to the location in Chicago. read more

I have mixed feelings about this location. While the atmosphere is beautiful and perfect for cocktails, it's definitely not our go-to. Nestled in a beach town, they hound down on dress code, with the staff reminding you in the most un-polite ways. Having come here on numerous occasions, I am never left satisfied. Of course you can't go wrong with the Shaking Beef and Garlic Noodles, I am still patiently, yet eagerly, waiting for their roasted duck to appear on the menu. They've said it was supposed to arrive about 6 months after opening to train new chefs on their Vietnamese cuisine, but now we're in Q4 of 2024 and there no sign. Unfortunately I believe this location falls short of the true Le Colonial brand. read more

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Loved the ambiance The staff was amazing. the piano player and the music was awesome. Great place for a date. Food was delicious Must go read more

Stopped in for lunch yesterday, and was definitely pleased. The restaurant was decorated beautifully, and service as well as food was exceptional. Lukas, our server, was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and quite customer service oriented. The spring roll appetizer was quite good, and the yellow chicken curry was exceptional. The salmon entrée was also delicious. Overall, the ambience food and service were all top-notch. Highly recommend. read more

Everything was amazing . We will definitely come back . The food and service was absolutely fantastic read more

Le Colonial - Ceviche - Vietnamese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Wonderful upscale French Indochina cuisine. Fantastic design of the restaurant too. Food and service great.

Excellent service from Korey and Larry. We had the pork/shrimp rolls and tuna tartare as an appetizer, followed by the shaking beef, fried rice, and the bronzino which were all excellent. Love the ambiance here in the dining area and the bar area. Ambiance is similar to the flamingo at the Boca Raton. Dessert wasn't great and hoping they add more to their dessert menu. Overall service and food and ambiance was excellent read more

The ambiance is great, service was awesome. I can't say that the food was great. Would I visit it again? Maybe.

Attractive Restaurant, very good food, excellent service, very enjoyable. I've been there several times and tend to go back again. I've recommended it, and nobody has been disappointed with the recommendation. read more

Before Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month ends, I want to praise the #AsianCuisine at this new restaurant on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Le Colonial offers a fusion of French-Vietnamese cooking. It's set in the new Atlantic Crossing building which was controversial for a few years, for fear of adding too much traffic to an already busy shopping and dining district. But the high quality appearance of the exterior and fun stores and restaurants inside, have drawn lots of fans. The new Hampton Social restaurant is next door and Lilly Pulitzer just opened, saving the trip to Town Center in Boca Raton. Chico's, which used to be in an old plaza nearby, has also moved in. Le Colonial is one of the prettiest restaurants I've ever been in. The ornate and colorful tropical decor is similar to the opening credits for HBO's White Lotus (without the sinister overtones.) Every detail is carefully thought through, including orchid and palm frond centerpieces in bright vases. The decor, including many bars, private dining room and leafy patios reminded me of the locales where secret trysts took place in the Marguerite Duras novel. I was there for a reception and sampled way too many spring rolls and light bites. All were tasty, fresh and crispy. I will go back soon for a sit-down meal. The only mystery were the pale green drinks identified as "kiwi martinis." Sweet and cold. Yet they looked and tasted exactly like the margaritas on tap at El Camino, a Tex-Mex place a few blocks west? Either way, they were enjoyable on a warm day. read more

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