Famous French-Vietnamese restaurant from NYC, Chicago to open in Naples

Le Colonial, a French-Vietnamese restaurant that debuted in New York City in 1993 and Chicago in 1996, is headed to Naples. 

Dubbed Le Colonial Naples, the restaurant will be on Fifth Avenue South, scheduled to open in November, according to a statement. The restaurant — known for its celebration of the flavors and spirit of Saigon in the 1920s — is a concept from restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King. Named as one of the most beautiful restaurant interiors in the world by Veranda magazine, each Le Colonial, the release states, “is uniquely designed to transport guests to another era within the main dining rooms, verandas, terraces, private dining areas and lounges.

“We are delighted to be opening on one of the most beautiful streets in Florida and believe Le Colonial will be an exciting addition to the dining scene,” Wahlstedt says in the release. “We look forward to meeting everyone in Naples and having them experience the romantic interiors and Vietnamese cuisine.”