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La Bonne Vie, Herndon, VA

La Bonne Vie

4.8
4.8
45 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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.

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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

Menu

La Bonne Vie Dinner Menu

HORS D’OEUVRES

  • 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

                                                                      Last updated: July 12, 2024

                                                                      What 45 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                      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.

                                                                      45 Reviews

                                                                      1. Thomas

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Washington DC

                                                                        256 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        256 reviews

                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        The new concept for a French Bistro is working very well! The food is amazing, with many old favorites and some great new dishes - try them all! (For those who don't know, this used to be Russia House, and it continues to be owned and operated by the same exquisite Russia House hosts.) Visit once, you'll be hooked. Visit again, and you'll feel like you're being welcomed into their home.

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                                                                      2. Dana

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Washington DC

                                                                        19 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        19 reviews

                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        The food was delicious. Loved my French onion soup and the chicken Payard. The beet salad was amazing as well as well as the crème brûlée. This is a nice romantic French restaurant in downtown Herndon -highly recommend.

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                                                                      3. doug

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        New Mexico

                                                                        13 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        13 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Always a wonderful meal and service! A true family run fine dining experience!

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                                                                      4. Eric

                                                                        Washington DC

                                                                        14 reviews

                                                                        2.0

                                                                        14 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 12, 2024

                                                                        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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                                                                      5. 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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                                                                      6. 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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                                                                      7. 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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                                                                      8. 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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                                                                      9. 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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                                                                      10. 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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                                                                      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 45 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      7:00 PM
                                                                      Booked 8 times today
                                                                      Experiences are available.

                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                      Google Map for La Bonne Vie

                                                                      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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