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C'est La Vie, Lancaster, PA

C'est La Vie

4.9
4.9
1336 Reviews
$31 to $50
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Bistro, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Best Overall

  • Lancaster County

    Best Food

  • Lancaster County

    Best Service

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambiance

  • Lancaster County

    Best Value

  • Lancaster County

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C'est La Vie in Lancaster is a culinary gem known for its "fantastic" service and "amazing" food. With an inviting urban vibe, this restaurant boasts standout dishes like the "spectacular" Boeuf Bourguignon and "superb" crab cakes. Patrons rave about the "lively" atmosphere, making it perfect for any occasion.

1,336 Reviews

  1. Gerry

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place for pre-theatre dinner. Menu variety and close walking proximity tops.

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  2. Alex

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benjamin is the best and he made our visit awesome.

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  3. Jonathan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Benjamin our server was tops.

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  4. Kate

    VIP

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benjamin was the best server - we loved our experience here and the food and cocktails were excellent

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  5. Dan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic ambiance, great staff and service, and an incredible espresso martini. I’d heard great reviews, and this lived up to the hype.

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  6. Trish

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely Valentine’s Day experience in a quiet section of our favorite restaurant. Our server was charming, efficient, and helpful. Our food was delicious and my Frosted Fig refreshment was outstanding. From appetizers to desserts we were delighted with our dining experience.

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  7. Devon

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Benjamin’s service was exceptional. Food and cocktails were fantastic. Love the gluten free options across the menu.

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  8. Jill

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was so amazing! They were very kind and helpful! The food was just average. We enjoyed the oysters on the half and the escargot was delicious. Our entrees were ok. I had the lamb loin. I felt that it wasn't seared properly and it needed a sauce on top.... sort of looked boiled? My husband had the surf and turf. It was good, but a small portion for the price. The carrot cake tasted stale and wasn't very good. The staff ended up not charging us for it, which was nice. Maybe it was just an off night?

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  9. jessica

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food! Server micheal was so nice and super welcoming!!

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  10. Deborah

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My niece and enjoyed delicious food and beverages. A perfect place to celebrate both of our February birthdays!

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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 4.9 stars by 1336 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
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for C'est La Vie

18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West Grant Street and Market Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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