Le Colonial

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Top 3% of restaurants in New York City
7 / 10

6 expert reviews

“At this “gorgeous” East Midtowner, you'll be “transported to an exotic place” where the spirit of 1920s “colonial Indochine” is in the air and on the plate in the form of “terrific” French-Vietnamese.”

– Zagat

BlackBook BlackBook
"Lush foliage abounds, along with striking photos of postwar colonial Vietnam straight out of The Quiet American."
Gayot Gayot
13.0
"With fusion flavors of filet and coconut, guests feel like they are dining in a Marguerite Duras novel in colonial Saigon." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"After ten years, this elegant wood-bedecked space is still midtown’s answer to downtown’s enduringly fashionable Indochine." Full review
New York Magazine New York Magazine
"At this colonial-themed restaurant and lounge (see name), waiters in tan shirts buttoned to the chin serve traditional Vietnamese standards—pho, fresh spring rolls, crispy rice crepes—as..."
The Infatuation The Infatuation
7.4
"Le Colonial is legit. Yes it’s expensive, and yes it feels a little stuffy. But the food is delicious, (mostly) authentic, and the service is great. " Full review