Serving sophisticated French-Vietnamese fare, Le Colonial is a Midtown favorite for lunch and dinner. The room feels like colonial Saigon come to life, with tall bamboo, spinning ceiling fans, lazy palms, and soft lighting. The menu offers the vibrant chile-tinged signature dishes of the region and includes such treats as glossy spring rolls filled with shrimp, pork, and mushrooms; tender ginger-marinated duck with a tamarind dipping sauce; and grilled loin of pork paired with a lively mango and jicama salad.

Le Colonial Information:

• Vietnamese, French menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Dec 25. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended.