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Le Colonial
- Restaurants
- New York, NY
About this business
Rattan chairs, high ceilings with slow moving fans and potted palms all lend an air of mystique to this French-Vietnamese dining spot. Expansive and elegant, it also features an attractive upstairs lounge. The food is spicy, pungent and well prepared. Try the Tamarind Soup to start, then move onto the house special Ca Chien Saigon-whole red snapper with a spicy sauce. A good wine list is featured and strong Vietnamese coffee will complete your meal. The service is mostly efficient, although at peak times it can be a little s... read more
Location details
149 E 57th St, New York, NY, 10022, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Colonial era ambiance and so so food – First, only one vegetarian choice on the menu-- stir fried veggies. And I can do it better at home using a recipe in a Vietnamese cookbook I have. Second, the fried whole fish with sweet and sour sauce was just ok. A decent Chinese restaurant could do it. Third, normally we do not order dessert, but they brought dessert menus without asking if we wanted any. Once you see the dessert menu it is harder to refuse... Nothing negative to say about the desserts though, at least the ones we or... read more
Old Reliable – When I'm in the mood for a nice, reliable Franco-Vietnamese meal, this is the place I turn to. Service can be a bit disjointed sometimes, so be aware. And the tables in the middle of the room get smacked by waiters/customers going by. But food and ambience make up for it (somewhat).
Step back in time... – ...to 1940s Saigon. Le Colonial's main dining room caters to a mature, well-heeled crowd, who will appreciate the gorgeous surroundings: bamboo accents, ceiling fans, dim lighting. Upstairs, pretty young things throw back cocktails, smoke to their hearts' content, and bop their heads to a groovy electronica soundtrack. Whichever route you decide to take, the destination is the same: Le Colonial's supremely elegant, wonderfully tasty food. It's light yet filling, and very reasonably priced, both for the... read more
The best Thai in the city! – I love the ambience here! You definitely don't feel like you're in New York City in the present day. The Pho soup is delicious and for those who love spicy stuff, this soup will def. clear your sinuses! The scallops special is grilled perfectly, not soft and soggy at all, just firm yet your teeth easily slice through it! The seabass melts in your mouth like butter. The fried flounder is light and crispy and goes really well with the sticky rice! There is a great lounge upstairs to start or end th... read more
Top Food, Awful Attitude – The food and ambiance of this restaurant are great. It is rather formal, and the food is classic vietnamese. If you're in the mood for a drink, check out the upstairs bar and lounge area. However, beware of the French man upstairs. Ask him for a table, and you are sure to get a load of attitude. Great place... could do without him.
7 – I went to there with my husband.. Generally, the food was fine, but the table is too small to eat comfortably. I was seated promptly, but it was too crowded there...
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How is Le Colonial rated?
Le Colonial has a 4.1 star rating with 291 reviews.
When is Le Colonial open?
Le Colonial is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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