La Bonne Vie

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

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   Jennifer VIP

   Richmond22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my and my spouse's first visit to La Bonne Vie. The entire evening was lovely--the owners were solicitous, the atmosphere was lovely, and the food was excellent. We will be returning in the future!
   

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   Thomas

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first experience at the restaurant to celebrate a milestone birthday. We were greeted warmly upon entering and that level of attention continued throughout the evening. Highly recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful and Warm. Great Twist on Pais Cafe Dining in the heart of Herndon.
   

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   Robert VIP

   Washington DC31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   After a long day at work, this was a well-deserved retreat from the hectic stresses of the day. It was also a birthday dinner for a couple of people in here. A good place for special occasions.
   

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   Frank

   Washington DC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   first class experience all around; food and service.
   

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   Steven

   Washington DC8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thoroughly enjoyed this cozy little French restaurant for our Anniversary . Good food, wine and attentive service with romantic French music playing in the background. Looking forward to returning in the near future.
   

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   Prakash

   Washington DC44 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the food and friendly service. Wine list is excellent.
   

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   Jeff

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delightful. Excellent service, food, and ambiance.
   

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   Mike VIP

   Washington DC7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The restaurant is trying hard, but they were very understaffed for valentines day (3 people being waiters, bar back, and host for the entire restaurant). When we arrived for our reservation time we stood for 10 minutes awkwardly at the host stand while staff avoided eye contact with us and then once they acknowledged us just pointed in the general direction of the restaurant to pick our own table. It took an additional 20 minutes for anyone to come to the table with water, and then 15 more minutes to take the order. There was a table of 4 older men who obviously knew the owner and had constant service, getting apps, entree, and dessert in the time it took us to get apps. The pre fix menu was varied, but it was clear the food had been under warmers for a long time. The flavor itself wasn't great, very salty. Overall a downgrade from the former Russia House experience.
   

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    Thomas

    Washington DC263 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Russia House owners are running La Bonne Vie. All of the things you loved about Russia House remains with La Bonne Vie. The food, atmosphere and service are all there. If you haven't been, come back!
    

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