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C'est La Vie, Lancaster, PA

C'est La Vie

4.8
4.8
1354 Reviews
$31 to $50
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603
  • Phone number
    (717) 299-7319
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel LeBoon
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What 1,354 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 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 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.

1,354 Reviews

  1. Linda VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ben is a wonderful server We had a delicious meal and dribks

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  2. Kelsea VIP

    Pittsburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy quality food that uses fresh ingredients. I will definitely be back when I’m in the area.

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  3. Liz VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the ambience and service here. My crab cakes, however, were just okay. I expected them to be really great for the price charged. My husband considered his chicken dinner just okay.

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  4. Alan

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal last night at C'est La Vie. The food and wine were delicious and our service from Michael was superb.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Had benjamin… great service!

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  7. CeciliaA

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  8. Brian

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  9. Patricia VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    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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  10. Sonja VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 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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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 1354 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for C'est La Vie

18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (717) 299-7319
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel LeBoon
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