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- 4.7Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.5Value
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C'est La Vie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Moderate
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
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Ken VIP
New York City196 reviews
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Steven VIP
Philadelphia County96 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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Emma
Washington DC5 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2025
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Jeremy
Philadelphia County10 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2025
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Neila
New York City8 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2025
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Michelle
Philadelphia County1 review
Dined on May 16, 2025
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Tom
Philadelphia County16 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2025
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Thomas
Cincinnati / Dayton22 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2025
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Bethany VIP
Baltimore6 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2025
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Jennifer
Philadelphia County2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2025
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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.
18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603
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