C'est La Vie

4.8

1349 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:30
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,349 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

Noise • Moderate

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Innovative
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighbourhood gem
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Review summary

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C'est La Vie offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely delicious food," "beautiful ambience," and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "outstanding" servers like Benjamin and Michael, who enhance the experience with their attentiveness. The restaurant is known for its elegant atmosphere and "amazing" dishes, making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,349 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service!! We thought our waiter Bret was amazing!
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CeciliaA
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for our anniversary at the last minute. It was a cozy atmosphere. A little noisy at times. But very intimate. We were seated quickly and were met by our serve fast. Our server checked in frequently and between courses we were served quickly too. The food was delicious and were so glad we came here.
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Brian
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
C'este La Vie is a sure thing for great food, service and atmosphere. I have eaten there with friends and family many times these past few years and have never been disappointed. Each new dish I explore is pure culinary joy! The atmosphere, location, super friendly staff, easy access to parking and walkability to many downtown Lancaster locations make this restaurant perfect in every way.
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Patricia VIP
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants. Always a great time, outstanding service and food.
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Sonja VIP
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food and drinks were delicious. Benjamin was attentive, personal and fantastic as he cared for us. Our date out at C’est la vie before vacation was just what we needed, thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cocktails, meals and opera cake. Our waiter, Michael, was attentive, helpful and fun to interact with.
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Erik
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
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
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
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
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 February 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
Greensboro5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 February 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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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 1349 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

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

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18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Additional information

Cross Street
West Grant Street and Market Street
Area
Lancaster
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:30
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, Takeaway, 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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