La Bonne Vie

4.8

42 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

La Bonne Vie

4.8

$31 to $50

French

Herndon

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Experiences

New Years Eve at La Bonne Vie
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year at La Bonne Vie, where elegance and celebration come together in perfect harmony. This New Year’s Eve, join us for a spectacular four-course dinner that blends timeless French flavors with festive flair. Each course is thoughtfully crafted to elevate your evening, ensuring a memorable start to the year ahead. Let us help you toast to new beginnings with the finest cuisine and a touch of French charm. Here’s to a wonderful celebration! Bon appétit and Happy New Year! 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST $70.00 - $85.00 PER PERSON PLUS TAX & GRATUITY
Christmas Eve at La Bonne Vie
Dec 24, 2024 only
Step into the festive spirit with us as we celebrate the magic of the season over a delicious prix fixe three-course dinner. We have crafted a special menu filled with seasonal flavors, hearty classics, and elegant dishes to make your evening truly unforgettable. Gather your loved ones, sip on something warm or sparkling, and let us treat you to a cozy, indulgent dining experience. Because at La Bonne Vie, the good life tastes even better during the holidays! 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH $60.00 - $75.00 PER PERSON PLUS TAX & GRATUITY

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 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Bonne Vie in Herndon is a charming French bistro offering "delicious, great menu" items like French onion soup and steak frites. The "lovely" decor and "attentive, professional" service create a warm, romantic atmosphere. With a top-notch cocktail menu and exquisite dishes, it's perfect for special occasions.

42 Reviews

E
Eric
Washington DC
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Discovering a new French restaurant is rare, so I was hoping to like it. Upon entering, its subdued, elegant, and quiet (well… there was only one other party seated at 6:30 pm on a Thursday) It immediately gave off a 1970s French restaurant feel. Unfortunately, the experience after that would have been better left in the 70s too. Nothing about the food was bad. But the offerings and presentation techniques need to be updated by about 50 years. It also did not help that the matron argued with my dinner guest (the fellow who, ironically, had recommended this place,) that his steak was not really overdone b/c "it’s a thin steak anyway". It was overdone. When pushing $100 a person, she should have replaced his steak without any discussion. Badgering diners is probably the best way to ensure we’d not come back. If that was her goal, she succeeded. Unfortunately, the only thing contemporary about this restaurant is the prices.
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StephanieB
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
For daughters bday who loves French food. We were the only table dining that evening so we had the whole restaurant and staff attention all to us. It is a beautiful setting and pleasant ambience. I usually gear toward loud and vibrant but the experience was surprisingly great. The food was delicious. Thank you! We all enjoyed our dining experience.
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Cheryl
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Bonne Vie was an amazing experience all around! My husband and I have brought visitors from out of town and have dined there just the two of us.....when it was Russia House. We've always had exceptional service, food and the warmest welcoming and conversations with the owners. We will be coming back for sure.
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Tom
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and attentive service from the owner!
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Steven
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining here was a superb experience. I recommend it.
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Greg
Washington DC
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive service, although we were on a weeknight. Appetizers, especially the macaroni with Gueyere cheese was to die for. The chicken in a crock was oversalted and had only dark meat. Avoid. Scallops were great. Pork was okay. But overall, we recommend this restaurant for a special occasion.
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Shawn
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ali and Homera are the owners and they run a great restaurant. The food was delicious. The service is excellent and the ambiance is quite romantic.
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James
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was friendly but a bit slow. It took us more than 10 minutes to be asked about drinks. Perhaps they’re understaffed? Food was very good although we were surprised the entrees had no vegetables/sides. Ambiance was lovely — quiet and relaxing.
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Linda
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new menu and environment were wonderful and the service was excellent as usual. It was good to see the table-side Caesar salad back on the menu.
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Valerie
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant and the owners are lovely. Food is exquisite. I highly recommend this fabulous restaurant tucked away in old town Herndon
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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 42 OpenTable diners.

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

La Bonne Vie

4.8

$31 to $50

French

Herndon

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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.

La Bonne Vie

La Bonne Vie

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Years Eve at La Bonne Vie

Christmas Eve at La Bonne Vie

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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La Bonne Vie

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Order delivery or takeout

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