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C'est La Vie

4.9
4.9
1371 Reviews
$31 to $50
European
18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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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 11:30–16:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
  • 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
  • Area
    Lancaster
  • Cross Street
    West Grant Street and Market Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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What 1,371 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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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Lancaster County

    Best Overall

  • Lancaster County

    Best Food

  • Lancaster County

    Best Service

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambience

  • Lancaster County

    Best Value

  • Lancaster County

    Great for brunch

  • Lancaster County

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Neighbourhood 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 delight with a "wonderful ambience" and consistently "excellent service." Patrons rave about the "delicious food," from tender short ribs to crispy flounder sandwiches. The restaurant's atmosphere is perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. "Highly recommend" for its "outstanding" dining experience.
1,371 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, always excellent service and wonderful ambience!

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  2. Robert

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed sandwiches for lunch. The short rib was tender and unctuous piled high. The flounder was ample crispy and matched perfectly with the slaw. The Alabama chicken a great surprise special. Serving sizes were split in two for anticipated enjoyment tomorrow. Finally the espresso martini from the dessert menu is impossible to resist.

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  3. Gerry VIP

    Philadelphia51 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to dine and meet with friends before the Fulton!

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  4. Michele VIP

    Philadelphia64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & drink were delicious and our server Austin was fabulous! Can’t wait to go back.

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  5. Laydy

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buen servicio exelente comida muy amables todos volveria siempre buena ubicación

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  6. Lisa VIP

    Philadelphia40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant week menu was perfect- filet was done to perfection. Just a great evening as usual

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  7. Andy VIP

    Philadelphia91 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    C'est La Vie is a nice restaurant, with a strong menu, service and atmosphere. Anyone looking for a good meal that isn't too pricy or formal in Lancaster should consider it.

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  8. Jennifer

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and exceptional service! Highly recommend!

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  9. Elyse VIP

    Philadelphia17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is fabulous. Staff is amazingly NEVER disappoints! One of the finest spots in Lancaster. Lunch, dinner drinks. Just perfect. Oh yeah, then there’s the smoked trout macarons. You’ve go to be kidding me! They are sublime!

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  10. Carlton VIP

    Baltimore12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Michael is an excellent server / host. Extremely knowledgeable and attentive. He has an intimate knowledge of the restaurant and the food.

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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 1371 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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19:00
Booked 19 times today
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18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West Grant Street and Market Street
  • Area
    Lancaster
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–16:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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