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C'est La Vie, Lancaster, PA

C'est La Vie

4.9 (1398)
$31 to $50
European
18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Casual Fine Dining…with Character
Life is made of the places you go and the people with whom you go there. C’est La Vie is a bistro that invites you to enjoy the small things in life, in the company of good friends. Our inviting, playful atmosphere along with our delicate yet satisfying cuisine makes for a place truly like no other. We invite you to experience everything C’est La Vie has to offer — and watch the world go by with us.
Artisanal, yet casual, and above all deeply enjoyable — that is the philosophy at the heart of our food. At C’est La Vie we craft both large and small plates meant to excite the senses and appeal to a wide range of tastes. As another way to pay tribute to life in Lancaster, we source our ingredients from the rich community of local farmers, butchers, and more. Discover our frequently changing menu.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Bistro, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel LeBoon
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Cross street
    West Grant Street and Market Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,398 people are saying

C'est La Vie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Lancaster County

    Best Overall

  • Lancaster County

    Best Food

  • Lancaster County

    Best Service

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambiance

  • Lancaster County

    Best Value

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C'est La Vie in Lancaster, PA, offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" from servers like Benjamin and Michael. The restaurant boasts an "incredible" atmosphere and "delicious" food, including menu highlights such as the duck, crab cakes, and smoked trout macarons. Patrons appreciate the "wonderful professionalism" and consistently enjoy their meals, making it a "favorite spot" for many.
1,398 Reviews
  1. Ken VIP

    New York City196 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sophisticated French fare in a charming area of downtown Lancaster. Excellent food and decor, friendly service. Not Amish at all!

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  2. Steven VIP

    Philadelphia County96 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kerri our server was awesome. She is always at the top of her game. Great personality and wonderful professionalism.

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  3. Emma

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Professional and friendly staff. Brilliant and tasty food.

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  4. Jeremy

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    In the reservation I had put it was a birthday. No one mentioned it when I checked in. I’m not sure what the point is asking if you’re celebrating a special occasion? The presentation of the escargot and mussels were disappointing. Served in small Le Creuset dish with focaccia. I was expecting a French baguette with French butter. You are a “French Bistro” are you not?The Caesar Salad was just ribs of Romain on a plate with dressing swirled on top. Also, served with a steak knife. A total contradiction of how the escargot and mussels are served. Overall the food was okay. For the prices charged I would have expected more over the top presentations and authentic French recipes.

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  5. Neila

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Benjamin, was fantastic. Attentive and accommodating. Food and service were excellent

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  6. Michelle

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoy dining at Ces’t la Vie. Food is delicious but our server Benjamin is the best. Courteous, attentive, and just made dining there a pleasure. We will ask for him when making reservations in the future.

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  7. Tom

    Philadelphia County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at our favorite Lancaster, PA restaurant!

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  8. Thomas

    Cincinnati / Dayton22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good dining experience. Generous food portios.

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  9. Bethany VIP

    Baltimore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere were both incredible! Everyone at the table ordered a different entree and the plates were cleaned! I had the duck which was tender and flavorful. Highly recommend for a great meal!

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  10. Jennifer

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! Loved our special lunch today. Thank you!

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FAQs

C'est La Vie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 299-7319.

C'est La Vie is rated 4.9 stars by 1398 OpenTable diners.

C'est La Vie does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West Grant Street and Market Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Bistro, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel LeBoon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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