C'est La Vie

4.8

1304 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
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–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(717) 299-7319
Website
http://www.clvlancaster.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Daniel LeBoon

Location
18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603
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 1,304 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lancaster County
Best Overall
Lancaster County
Best Food
Lancaster County
Best Service
Lancaster County
Best Ambiance
Lancaster County
Healthy
Lancaster County
Hot spot
Lancaster County
Neighborhood gem
Lancaster County
Great for outdoor dining
Lancaster County
Lively
Lancaster County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

C'est La Vie delights with its "amazing food" and "outstanding service," making it a top choice for special occasions. Diners praise the "lively ambiance" and "beautiful outdoor seating." Notable dishes include the "best crab cakes" and "fabulous filet mignon." Whether celebrating or enjoying casual meals, it's always a memorable experience.

1,304 Reviews

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Joseph Offidani
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A great local restaurant with good food and service. A gem in downtown.
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Cheryl
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was fabulous, as is typical. Our waiter, Benjamin, and those supporting him, were outstanding. There were 9 people in our party from ages 4 to 71 and everyone agreed that this was our best meal there. Everyone went out of their way to seat us in a beautiful setting and meet our dietary needs to be sesame free in order to ensure the safety of one person in our party. Thank you for a memorable meal before a night at the Fulton Theater.
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JaniceG
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and drinks and beautiful ambiance. Will 100% return and I hope soon!
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Todd
VIP
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Treated ourselves to delicious post-Christmas lunch before going to The Fulton Theater. The holiday and winter decor make for a festive dining experience, but the food and beverages were "off the charts" fantastic! Highly recommend the French Country Chicken served in a skillet and the 9oz Filet Mignon.
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Frances
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service from Ben was excellent and it’s do pretty decorated and good is very good
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Roger
Philadelphia
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I really liked this bistro! Though I prefer Asian style foods, French cooking is very appealing. My wife and I ordered very different dishes. Mine was a burger, but she ordered what looked like a fancy beef stew, but the sauce or rue was really good. The waiter had a few forgetful moments, but caught himself before it became an issue. Overall, Iit was great and I will visit again.
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Jaz
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceeded my expectations! So glad we found a spot we love to look forward to when we travel!
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Ellen
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere. Mo was a superior and patient server. Thank you!
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Deborah
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holiday season. Our server Carrie was excellent and the food was delicious
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Rick
Philadelphia
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant, first time. Ordered duck. It was seared, tight and rubbery. No sauce weird for a french restaurant. Came with an inedibly salty risotto. Wife had bouillabaisse. The seafood was previously frozen and stale and the broth thought tasty was luke warm. Disappointing food.
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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 4.8 stars by 1304 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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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Additional information

Cross street
West Grant Street and Market Street
Neighborhood
Lancaster
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 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

Website
http://www.clvlancaster.com/
Phone number
(717) 299-7319

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C'est La Vie

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What 1,304 people are saying

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