C'est La Vie

Name: C'est La Vie
Address: 18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA, United States, 17603
Telephone: (717) 299-7319
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1314 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

Jan 10, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 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
Neighbourhood
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 1,314 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lancaster County
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Healthy
Lancaster County
Hot spot
Lancaster County
Neighbourhood gem
Lancaster County
Great for outdoor dining
Lancaster County
Lively
Lancaster County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

C'est La Vie is a delightful dining destination in Lancaster, celebrated for its "incredible food" and "amazing service." Whether you're indulging in their famous crab cakes or savoring a surf and turf dinner, this restaurant offers a "beautiful cozy space" with "excellent" staff like Benjamin and Michael. Perfect for special occasions, it promises an unforgettable experience.

1,314 Reviews

D
Don
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience. Our server Kerri was outstanding. The specials were all incredible. I just might go back for dinner.
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Theresa
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am always very pleased with the quality of my experience. The ingredients and preparation of a high quality french dish cannot be overstated. This restaurant delivers every time! The staff is very pleasant and attentive. Ambience is very good, cozy but not intrusive. I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. And yes, quality meals and staff cost a little more. You get what you pay for here.
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Sarah
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Michael was fabulous! We have had him a couple of times and always love the service!!
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Kim
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it , will go back as often as I can! Benjamin was the best and the food can not be beat.
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Michelle
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it! We were celebrating two birthdays, had some great cocktails and apps. Michael was our server. He made great suggestions and was fun! Thanks for a great night!
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Patty
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had surf and turf - crab cake that had absolutely no fillers and 6 oz filet Mignon that melted in our mouths and was cooked as we requested it. Our Server, Ben, was very personable - excellent customer service- if we could request to have him again, we will. This is the 4th time that we have eaten here and will definitely be back!
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Harry
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent - from atmosphere, food and service. Will dine there again.
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Sandy
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dining experience and will definitely come back!
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Jeff
VIP
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience was great, Benjamin, our server was fabulous, cocktails by Kate were superb. We will definitely go back! Terrific New Year’s Eve lunch
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Joseph Offidani
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A great local restaurant with good food and service. A gem in downtown.
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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 1314 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

Jan 10, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Additional information

Cross Street
West Grant Street and Market Street
Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://www.clvlancaster.com/
Phone number
(717) 299-7319

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C'est La Vie

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What 1,314 people are saying

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FAQs

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