C'est La Vie

4.8

1343 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

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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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 1,343 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Review summary

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C'est La Vie offers an exquisite dining experience with "exceptional service" and "outstanding food." The ambiance is "fantastic," making it perfect for special occasions. Notable mentions include the "incredible" oyster bar and "superb" crab cakes. Servers like Benjamin, Michael, and Brett enhance the experience with their "knowledgeable" and "friendly" service. Highly recommended for a memorable meal in Lancaster.

1,343 Reviews

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Erik
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambiance and Benjamin's service was great. Our sandwiches were slightly over cooked but the flavor was excellent .
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JT
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter, Benjamin, was fantastic, good dude. The food was great, service was quick and drinks were very good. Would highly recommend.
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Jane
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dine at C'est la Vie after attending the Fulton Theater. This time the musical ended a bit before C'est la Vie opened for the day. We were invited to sit at the bar and order drinks prior to its opening. That was appreciated because the day was cold! We always ask for Ben to be our waiter. He is outstanding: recommends dishes, gives comments on dishes we are not familiar with, and responds promptly when we need his input which he offers with wit and humor. The food is always perfection. I have favorites which I don't always order because the specials are so outstanding. The presentation of each course is exquisite. The taste is better than expected. The quality of the food served is superior. We look forward to dining at C'est la Vie when we visit the theater.
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Orly
Greensboro
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some creative tasty dishes in a peaceful Parisian environment. However the boeuf Bourguignon, poor presentation and mediocre taste. Overall we had a very pleasant experience!!!
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Robert
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brett was a very personable and informative server! We had a birthday celebrant in our group, whom he recognized with a lit candle in his dessert and friendly birthday wish. Our dinners and ambience were perfect! Thanks so much for a great time!
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Brooke
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the food, to the service, the experience was amazing! It was my first time at this restaurant and it was for a belated Valentines Day celebration and the ambiance was perfect for it! It is a beautiful spot for a date night dinner with calm vibes and incredible food. I got a dish that I was unfamiliar with to try something new and it was delicious! The wine selection was great as well and that even lead to us staying longer to sit at the bar! I highly recommend this restaurant for a date night!
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Robert
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I had a delightful meal celebrating her birthday. Brett our waiter was knowledgeable of the entire menu and made excellent suggestions. We started with oysters on the half shell which were prepared perfectly. Finger limes were a new experience. My wife enjoyed the crab cake and I was pleased with the duck breast. The sides were delicious. We both took home half our meals when we were satisfied. To top off our meal we shared the opera cake and Belvedere espresso martini which was divine.
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Gerry
VIP
Philadelphia
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place for pre-theatre dinner. Menu variety and close walking proximity tops.
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Alex
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Benjamin is the best and he made our visit awesome.
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Jonathan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Benjamin our server was tops.
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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 1343 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

Feb 27, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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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 1,343 people are saying

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