French-Vietnamese fusion with tropical beauty and classic dishes
"The sunroom-style lounge at this French–Vietnamese Buckhead Village anchor is tropical and transportive, providing a twilight escape that feels like being somewhere else and fostering intimate, private conversations in a lush setting." - Su-Jit Lin
"An instant sensation in Cherry Creek, this upscale Vietnamese spot is rolling out a four-course menu for $125 per person: think crispy shrimp-and-pork rolls, yellowfin tuna tartare, shaking beef, lemongrass chicken, and pineapple upside-down cake, among several other options. The ornate decor sets a stunning stage for the feast." - Ruth Tobias
"Another 1990s establishment that framed Vietnamese and French-inspired dishes for a fashionable dining crowd, contributing to an era when haute reinterpretations of homestyle foods dominated social dining scenes; critics observed that such spots placed the cuisine in “the social spotlight” and drew “a fashionable clientele.”" - Nat Belkov
"No better time to check out this brand-new upscale Vietnamese restaurant in Cherry Creek than on Christmas Eve: It’s celebrating its recent opening and the holiday alike with a variety of specials, among them lobster–winter squash bisque with shrimp-chive dumplings; oxtail braised au jus with potatoes, cucumber, celery and Thumbelina carrots; and triple chocolate mousse with lemongrass syrup, mixed berry sorbet, rice crisp, and coconut chips." - Eater Staff
"Classic French and Vietnamese restaurant Le Colonial is throwing a party with hors d’oeuvres, Vietnamese buffet, Veuve Clicquot toast, party favors, and dancing from 10 p.m.- 11:45 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person." - Janelle Bitker