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C'est La Vie, Lancaster, PA

C'est La Vie

4.8
4.8
1276 Reviews
$31 to $50
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
  • 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 1,276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Lancaster County

    Best Overall

  • Lancaster County

    Best Food

  • Lancaster County

    Best Service

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambience

  • Lancaster County

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the attentive staff, including standout servers like Benjamin and Michael, who enhance the overall experience. The restaurant features a lively ambiance, diverse menu options, and excellent outdoor seating, making it a favorite in Lancaster.

1,276 Reviews

  1. Harry

    Philadelphia

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the fillet of flounder sandwich as well as the fried chicken sandwich we asked for french fries to be cooked crispy and they absolutely were. Carrie is a great server. We look forward to coming back soon. 

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  2. Gary

    Anchorage

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, excellent service. Went pre-theater.

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  3. Detrich

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Daniel and his culinary team sets the bar so high for Lancaster restaurant scene. The food is amazing. The decorations in the restaurant is very welcoming, upscale, and holiday spirited. Our waiter was friendly and the staff cleaned the empty plates quickly. I will go back again!

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  4. Elizabeth

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely the place to go for a personable experience. Will recommend to anyone!

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  5. marwa

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael made our experience unforgettable! Great food, great vibes, and an all-around great time. We’ll definitely be back !

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  6. Natalie

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time for our anniversary and will definitely be back!

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  7. Dan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Amazing service. The perfect restaurant for a date night

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  8. Harry

    Philadelphia

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fried flounder sandwiches are great Our server, Benjamin, was excellent and truly enhances a great dining experience Can’t wait to return

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  9. Meredith

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Can’t wait to return. Food was excellent and we loved sitting outside under the heat lamps. Best ice cream I have had in a very long time.

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  10. TammyM

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food experience is always great when we visit here. Benjamin our waiter is a gem and provides great service. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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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 1276 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
19:00
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for C'est La Vie

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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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