Le Colonial, the acclaimed French-Vietnamese restaurant located at 457 Fifth Avenue South in Naples, began daily lunch service on Monday, February 5. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering an array of lunch dishes and small plates, as well as favorites from the dinner menu.

Lunch highlights include Banh Uot, sesame beef ravioli , which has been on the menu since 1993 ($18); Ca Song, spicy yellowfin tuna tartare ($24); Bun Thit Nuong, pork noodle bowl ($27) and Tom Xao Sate, spicy shrimp stir-fry ($34).

Le Colonial’s menu focuses on bringing the freshest, locally sourced vegetables and premium seafood and meats to life utilizing all that the Florida Gulf Coast has to offer. Meant for sharing, the traditional recipes play easily into today’s health-conscious preferences with ingredients like lemongrass, clams, swordfish, Gulf shrimp, rau ram and mung bean sprouts.

Le Colonial’s loyal following has not only been attracted to its fresh, authentic dishes and beautiful presentations, but also to its one-of-a-kind ambience. Named as one of the most beautiful restaurant interiors in the world by Veranda magazine, Le Colonial is designed to transport guests to another era within the main dining rooms, verandas, terraces, private dining areas and lounges.

Lunch is served daily from 11:30-3 p.m. Dinner is served in the main dining room nightly from 4-10 p.m. The lounge is open from 3-10 p.m., The lounge is walk-in only, offering a full lounge menu. Saigon Social is offered in the lounge from 3-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

About Le Colonial
Le Colonial is a celebration of the seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Delray Beach and Lake Forest, IL, the famed Vietnamese restaurant launched over three decades ago by celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King to raves by countless American critics, celebrities, and tastemakers in New York. Under the direction of acclaimed Vietnamese chef and cookbook author, Nicole Routhier, along with culinary director Hassan Obaye, the culinary team balances classic Vietnamese recipes and today’s health-conscious preferences, bringing the freshest, locally sourced vegetables and premium seafood and meats to life though an artful use of herbs and spices.

For more information, visit lecolonial.com or call 239.372.9700.