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

1296 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 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 1,296 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
4.4Value

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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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighbourhood gem
Lancaster County
Great for outdoor dining
Lancaster County
Lively
Lancaster County
Most Booked

Review summary

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C'est La Vie delights with its "amazing food" and "outstanding service," making it a top choice for special occasions. Diners praise the "lively ambiance" and "beautiful outdoor seating." Notable dishes include the "best crab cakes" and "fabulous filet mignon." Whether celebrating or enjoying casual meals, it's always a memorable experience.

1,296 Reviews

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Deborah
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holiday season. Our server Carrie was excellent and the food was delicious
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Rick
Philadelphia
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant, first time. Ordered duck. It was seared, tight and rubbery. No sauce weird for a french restaurant. Came with an inedibly salty risotto. Wife had bouillabaisse. The seafood was previously frozen and stale and the broth thought tasty was luke warm. Disappointing food.
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Kandace
VIP
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite spots in Lancaster! Great menu and location!
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Maribeth
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The scallops were delicious and the house made fries were crispy and salted. The crab cake sandwich was excellent.
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Robyn
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places to eat in Lancaster! Wait staff is always pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient. Food is fabulous.
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MELISSA
VIP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and service was excellent. Good vibes too.
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Kathy
VIP
Philadelphia
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience, as always. The salmon was exceptional tonight!
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Harry
VIP
Philadelphia
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the fried flounder sandwiches and the french fries were done extra crispy as we requested. They were perfect. Kate is a great server.
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gina
VIP
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service by Brett OUTSTANDING - everything was wonderful - food - atmosphere - decorations -drinks - energy - and especially the service! Best restaurant in Lancaster!
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Calvin
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. We go out to eat with another couple every 3-4 months and always try to make it a point to go to a different place in or around Lancaster. This was our first time visiting C'est La Vie and I can honestly say this was easily one of our best experiences dining out in Lancaster in the past 3-4 years. The service was excellent (shout out to Brett!) and the food was equally spectacular. We started off with the chicken lollipops for an appetizer and these were amazing. I'm not sure quite how they managed to do it, but the chicken was fall-off-the bone tender and the fried coating was light, crispy, and flakey. I was impressed with the large selection of unique and seasonal cocktails. I had the Smoky Solstice and my wife chose the C’est La Vie, both of which were very excellent. I chose to add the C'est La Vie House Salad (half size) and this was very good as well. Any salad that includes cheese and pepperoni gets an automatic pass, but all the ingredients were fresh and this was a well-executed salad. I'm a sucker for a great brick oven pizza, especially one with pepperoni and hot honey. The Soppresetta Pizza entree didn't disappoint, as it had a beautiful crust that was both crusty and chewy. The sauce and toppings were well-portioned and the pizza was cooked to absolute perfection. My wife had the Boeuf Bourguignon and was very impressed. The beef was extremely tender and flavorful and the dish was well executed. For dessert, my wife had the evening special, which was a type of light peppermint gelato-like dessert (can't remember the name). I chose the Crème Brulé, which was easily the best I've had in years. We typically don't return to places often, since there are so many great restaurants in and around Lancaster to choose from, but we're going to make an exception for this place. We're looking forward to going back. If you haven't tried C'est La Vie, definitely check it out. I highly recommend it!!!
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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 1296 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

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 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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What 1,296 people are saying

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