La Bonne Vie

4.8 (86)

$31 to $50

French

724 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170

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2 people

May 23, 2025

May 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Nestled in Herndon, our restaurant radiates the timeless charm of a Parisian bistro, offering a menu that celebrates classic French entrees with our own twist. Each dish is a testament to our commitment to quality and authenticity, crafted with passion and precision by our talented chef. From Trout Amandine to Steak Frites, every bite at La Bonne Vie is a journey through the flavors and traditions that define French gastronomy.

At La Bonne Vie, we believe that dining is more than just a meal; it's an experience that enriches life and creates lasting memories. Our warm and inviting atmosphere, paired with attentive service and a thoughtfully curated wine selection, invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and indulge in the simple pleasures of good food and good company. Whether you're seeking a romantic evening out or a gathering with friends and family, La Bonne Vie welcomes you to embrace "the good life" in every delicious bite.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, French American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 787-8880
Website
http://www.labonnevieva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering For daytime & evening affairs
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Bonne Vie can accommodate all your special event needs; from 10-100 People.

Location
724 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Neighborhood
Herndon
Cross street
Elden Street
Parking details
Ample parking lot in front and side of the restaurant, also parking in the rear of the restaurant. Street parking is also available.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES$24.00
scallops wrapped with bacon, champagne sauce
ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNE$16.00
mushroom cap, garlic-parsley butter
SHRIMP FLAMBÉ$18.00
tableside
COUNTRY FRENCH MEATBALLS$16.00
creamy tomato sauce
HOUSEMADE BEEF DUMPLING$18.00
crème sauce
FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE$16.00
crostini, sherry, gruyère
STEAK TARTARE$26.00
tableside, hand-chopped filet mignon, capers, egg
MACARONI AU GRATIN$14.00
gruyère, breadcrumbs
PÂTÉ DE CAMPAGNE$14.00
country style pâté, cornichons, toast points
BLACK CAVIAR$40.00
blini, crème fraîche

CAVIAR

served with traditional accoutrements & blini or toast

ROYAL OSSETRA$140.00
1 OZ.
HACKLEBACK$110.00
1 OZ.

LES SALADES

SALADE VERTE$13.00
haricots verts, radishes, vinaigrette
ROQUEFORT SALAD$14.00
romaine, walnut, raisins, vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD (FOR 2)$30.00
tableside
ROASTED BEET AND BURRATA SALAD$16.00
arugula, pine nuts, vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

TROUT AMANDINE$34.00
toasted almonds, haricots verts, lemon brown butter
COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES$40.00
scallops, mushrooms, sun dried tomato
SALMON EN CROUTE$38.00
spinach, mushroom, puff pastry
COQ AU RIESLING PIE$38.00
chicken, bacon, mushroom, leek
ROASTED CORNISH HEN$32.00
rosemary, jus de poulet
CHICKEN PAILLARD$26.00
capers, lemon butter
MAGRET DE CANARD$40.00
duck breast, sour cherries, red cabbage
GRILLED PORK CHOP$34.00
caramelized onion, port reduction mustard sauce
NY STRIP STEAK FRITES$42.00
garlic butter, pommes frites
STEAK AU POIVRE$52.00
beef tenderloin, black peppercorn sauce, roasted potatoes, haricots verts
RH BEEF STROGANOFF$48.00
Beef tenderloin, mushroom, creamy tomato sauce, noodles
LBV BURGER AMÉRICAIN$26.00
American cheese, caramelized onions, pommes frites
LE PASTA CAVIAR$38.00
lemon cream sauce
PARISIAN GNOCCHI$26.00
english peas, basil, pine nuts, parmesan
RATATOUILLE PASTA$24.00
eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomato, noodles

SIDES

POMMES FRITES$9.00
HARICOTS VERTS$9.00
BRAISED RED CABBAGE$9.00

What 86 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Romantic
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Romantic
Virginia - DC Suburbs
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Bonne Vie is a "hidden gem" with "spectacular cooking," evoking a French bistro's charm and elegance. Guests rave about its "extraordinary service" and "fantastic food," including standout dishes like escargots and beef stroganoff. The ambiance is "romantic" and "welcoming," perfect for special occasions or a delightful evening out.

86 Reviews

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Eric VIP
Washington, D.C. Area36 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice Mother’s Day meal here with kids. The service was good. The bread served hot was delicious and meals and dessert were enjoyed. The filet was over cooked, so maybe order less than what you want. The sauce and sides were great. The escargot were gone quickly. And served in mushroom caps, that was new to us. Will go back again. Would recommend to a friend. Ambiance was very nice.
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Kai
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome little gem in the heart of historic Herndon. Extraordinary service, fantastic food, decent wine selection. We had a great time here.
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Stephen
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My review is based on the Mother's Day dinner at La Bonne Vie and in a word or two, it was spectacular! We started out with French 75 cocktails (gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, and champagne) and they were chilled perfectly. We moved on to a LBV Old Fashioned that was made to absolutel perfection. For dinner, we selected a Pinot Noir, Josephine Dubois (Burgogne, 2022) and the smoothness was incredible. For the appetizer, we ordered the Escargots De Burgogne and the garlic-parsley butter really made the dish. We requested another roll in order to enjoy the liquified butter after we finished the escargot and mushroom caps. Our dinner order consisted of the Beef Stroganoff and the Grilled Pork Chop. Both were beyond incredible and we ended up taking some home. The bottom line with La Bonne Vie is you are experiencing dinner and enjoying it. If you want to eat and move along, then go to a chain restaurant. Now some might write that the service may seem a little slow and that's nonsense. As I said previously, you are there to enjoy a meal and beverages. Dinner at La Bonne Vie is not a timed event; it is an experience where you can converse with your dinner companion about the meal and other things and just relax. We go to La Bonne Vie even when it's not a special event. We go to get away and just enjoy a quiet meal. Eating at La Bonne Vie is like eating at your best friend's home and that's why we love it so much! Looking forward to the next "excuse" to visit with our best restaurant friends!
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Lisa VIP
Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Mother’s Day meal with my family. Food and service were excellent.
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Vu
Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular cooking, ambiance, service. Compares to many Michelin-level fine dining restaurants
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Paolo
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This quaint and elegant French Bistro, it's the perfect place to have lunch or dinner with an attentive service, good food and a nice list of wines and cocktails. Great place for a friend reunion over a nice lunch/dinner.
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Pam VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first dinner at La Bonne Vie, and it was just delightful. The service was impeccable, and the food very good. Between the decor and the music, I felt transported to France! Highly recommend this hidden gem.
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Amy VIP
Virginia53 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice restaurant with great service and ambiance. The was good and we had a lovely time
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Brian VIP
Washington, D.C. Area37 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice service and tempting menu for sure. Lamb chops were tender and flavorful. One of the few places you can find nicely prepared steak tartare.
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Tammy
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and Everything was perfect from the moment we walked into the door. The service was amazing and the food was absolutely delicious! Thank you for a wonderful Easter brunch experience! We will be back!!
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FAQs

La Bonne Vie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 787-8880.

La Bonne Vie is rated 4.8 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 2 times today

724 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170

Additional information

Cross street
Elden Street
Neighborhood
Herndon
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Ample parking lot in front and side of the restaurant, also parking in the rear of the restaurant. Street parking is also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.labonnevieva.com/
Phone number
(703) 787-8880
Catering
Catering For daytime & evening affairs
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Bonne Vie can accommodate all your special event needs; from 10-100 People.

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La Bonne Vie

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About this restaurant

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HORS D’OEUVRES

COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES$24.00

ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNE$16.00

SHRIMP FLAMBÉ$18.00

COUNTRY FRENCH MEATBALLS$16.00

HOUSEMADE BEEF DUMPLING$18.00

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE$16.00

STEAK TARTARE$26.00

MACARONI AU GRATIN$14.00

PÂTÉ DE CAMPAGNE$14.00

BLACK CAVIAR$40.00

CAVIAR

ROYAL OSSETRA$140.00

HACKLEBACK$110.00

LES SALADES

SALADE VERTE$13.00

ROQUEFORT SALAD$14.00

CAESAR SALAD (FOR 2)$30.00

ROASTED BEET AND BURRATA SALAD$16.00

ENTRÉES

TROUT AMANDINE$34.00

COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES$40.00

SALMON EN CROUTE$38.00

COQ AU RIESLING PIE$38.00

ROASTED CORNISH HEN$32.00

CHICKEN PAILLARD$26.00

MAGRET DE CANARD$40.00

GRILLED PORK CHOP$34.00

NY STRIP STEAK FRITES$42.00

STEAK AU POIVRE$52.00

RH BEEF STROGANOFF$48.00

LBV BURGER AMÉRICAIN$26.00

LE PASTA CAVIAR$38.00

PARISIAN GNOCCHI$26.00

RATATOUILLE PASTA$24.00

SIDES

POMMES FRITES$9.00

HARICOTS VERTS$9.00

BRAISED RED CABBAGE$9.00

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