La Bonne Vie

4.8

37 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Nestled in Herndon, our restaurant radiates the timeless charm of a Parisian bistro, offering a menu that celebrates classic French entrees with our own twist. Each dish is a testament to our commitment to quality and authenticity, crafted with passion and precision by our talented chef. From Trout Amandine to Steak Frites, every bite at La Bonne Vie is a journey through the flavors and traditions that define French gastronomy.

At La Bonne Vie, we believe that dining is more than just a meal; it's an experience that enriches life and creates lasting memories. Our warm and inviting atmosphere, paired with attentive service and a thoughtfully curated wine selection, invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and indulge in the simple pleasures of good food and good company. Whether you're seeking a romantic evening out or a gathering with friends and family, La Bonne Vie welcomes you to embrace "the good life" in every delicious bite.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, French American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 787-8880
Website
http://www.labonnevieva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering For daytime & evening affairs
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Bonne Vie can accommodate all your special event needs; from 10-100 People.

Location
724 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Area
Herndon
Cross Street
Elden Street
Parking details
Ample parking lot in front and side of the restaurant, also parking in the rear of the restaurant. Street parking is also available.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving at La Bonne Vie
28 Nov 2024 only
This Thanksgiving, join us for a memorable prix fixe three-course dining experience that combines traditional holiday favorites with our signature French-inspired cuisine. Whether you're gathering with family, friends, or loved ones, let us take care of every detail while you enjoy the rich flavors, fine wines, and cozy ambiance that define La Bonne Vie. Celebrate gratitude, togetherness, and the good life with us this Thanksgiving!

COQUILLES SAINT JACQUESUS$24.00
scallops wrapped with bacon, champagne sauce
ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNEUS$16.00
mushroom cap, garlic-parsley butter
SHRIMP FLAMBÉUS$18.00
tableside
COUNTRY FRENCH MEATBALLSUS$16.00
creamy tomato sauce
HOUSEMADE BEEF DUMPLINGUS$18.00
crème sauce
FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEEUS$16.00
crostini, sherry, gruyère
STEAK TARTAREUS$26.00
tableside, hand-chopped filet mignon, capers, egg
MACARONI AU GRATINUS$14.00
gruyère, breadcrumbs
PÂTÉ DE CAMPAGNEUS$14.00
country style pâté, cornichons, toast points
BLACK CAVIARUS$40.00
blini, crème fraîche

CAVIAR

served with traditional accoutrements & blini or toast

ROYAL OSSETRAUS$140.00
1 OZ.
HACKLEBACKUS$110.00
1 OZ.

LES SALADES

SALADE VERTEUS$13.00
haricots verts, radishes, vinaigrette
ROQUEFORT SALADUS$14.00
romaine, walnut, raisins, vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD (FOR 2)US$30.00
tableside
ROASTED BEET AND BURRATA SALADUS$16.00
arugula, pine nuts, vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

TROUT AMANDINEUS$34.00
toasted almonds, haricots verts, lemon brown butter
COQUILLES SAINT JACQUESUS$40.00
scallops, mushrooms, sun dried tomato
SALMON EN CROUTEUS$38.00
spinach, mushroom, puff pastry
COQ AU RIESLING PIEUS$38.00
chicken, bacon, mushroom, leek
ROASTED CORNISH HENUS$32.00
rosemary, jus de poulet
CHICKEN PAILLARDUS$26.00
capers, lemon butter
MAGRET DE CANARDUS$40.00
duck breast, sour cherries, red cabbage
GRILLED PORK CHOPUS$34.00
caramelized onion, port reduction mustard sauce
NY STRIP STEAK FRITESUS$42.00
garlic butter, pommes frites
STEAK AU POIVREUS$52.00
beef tenderloin, black peppercorn sauce, roasted potatoes, haricots verts
RH BEEF STROGANOFFUS$48.00
Beef tenderloin, mushroom, creamy tomato sauce, noodles
LBV BURGER AMÉRICAINUS$26.00
American cheese, caramelized onions, pommes frites
LE PASTA CAVIARUS$38.00
lemon cream sauce
PARISIAN GNOCCHIUS$26.00
english peas, basil, pine nuts, parmesan
RATATOUILLE PASTAUS$24.00
eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomato, noodles

SIDES

POMMES FRITESUS$9.00
HARICOTS VERTSUS$9.00
BRAISED RED CABBAGEUS$9.00

What 37 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Ambience
Washington, D.C. Area
French
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Ambience
Virginia - DC Suburbs
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Bonne Vie delights with its exquisite French cuisine and warm ambiance. Guests rave about the "fabulous" food, including the steak frites and crème brûlée, and the "attentive" service. Nestled in historic Herndon, this romantic gem offers a "wonderful dining experience" with a menu that satisfies both classic and adventurous palates.

37 Reviews

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Greg
Washington DC
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive service, although we were on a weeknight. Appetizers, especially the macaroni with Gueyere cheese was to die for. The chicken in a crock was oversalted and had only dark meat. Avoid. Scallops were great. Pork was okay. But overall, we recommend this restaurant for a special occasion.
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Shawn
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ali and Homera are the owners and they run a great restaurant. The food was delicious. The service is excellent and the ambiance is quite romantic.
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James
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was friendly but a bit slow. It took us more than 10 minutes to be asked about drinks. Perhaps they’re understaffed? Food was very good although we were surprised the entrees had no vegetables/sides. Ambiance was lovely — quiet and relaxing.
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Linda
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new menu and environment were wonderful and the service was excellent as usual. It was good to see the table-side Caesar salad back on the menu.
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Valerie
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant and the owners are lovely. Food is exquisite. I highly recommend this fabulous restaurant tucked away in old town Herndon
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Peter
Washington DC
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely place with most warming and charming host and hostess.
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Meghan
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for our anniversary - food and cocktails were great.
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THOMAS
New York City
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classic French menu with superb service! The Roquefort salad and Steak au Poivre paired well with the nice Bordeaux we had. Thanks
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Mary
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A gem in Herndon! The staff was so kind and attentive and the food was fantastic.
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Marc
Washington DC
60 reviews
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated a birthday at our first (but not last) visit to La Bonne Vie in Herndon, VA. Very personalized service made us feel very comfortable. The room was warm and nicely decorated with ehite table linens. We started with French 75 cocktails and shared an escargot in mushroom caps. Lots of garlic and butter! We each had steak frites; the pommes frites were very crispy and flavorful, and the steaks were perfectly cooked and very tender. We look forward to a return visit on our next special occasion. Highly recommended!
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FAQs

La Bonne Vie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 787-8880.

La Bonne Vie is rated 4.8 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

724 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170

Additional information

Cross Street
Elden Street
Area
Herndon
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Ample parking lot in front and side of the restaurant, also parking in the rear of the restaurant. Street parking is also available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.labonnevieva.com/
Phone number
(703) 787-8880
Catering
Catering For daytime & evening affairs
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Bonne Vie can accommodate all your special event needs; from 10-100 People.

La Bonne Vie

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Thanksgiving at La Bonne Vie

HORS D’OEUVRES

COQUILLES SAINT JACQUESUS$24.00

ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNEUS$16.00

SHRIMP FLAMBÉUS$18.00

COUNTRY FRENCH MEATBALLSUS$16.00

HOUSEMADE BEEF DUMPLINGUS$18.00

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEEUS$16.00

STEAK TARTAREUS$26.00

MACARONI AU GRATINUS$14.00

PÂTÉ DE CAMPAGNEUS$14.00

BLACK CAVIARUS$40.00

CAVIAR

ROYAL OSSETRAUS$140.00

HACKLEBACKUS$110.00

LES SALADES

SALADE VERTEUS$13.00

ROQUEFORT SALADUS$14.00

CAESAR SALAD (FOR 2)US$30.00

ROASTED BEET AND BURRATA SALADUS$16.00

ENTRÉES

TROUT AMANDINEUS$34.00

COQUILLES SAINT JACQUESUS$40.00

SALMON EN CROUTEUS$38.00

COQ AU RIESLING PIEUS$38.00

ROASTED CORNISH HENUS$32.00

CHICKEN PAILLARDUS$26.00

MAGRET DE CANARDUS$40.00

GRILLED PORK CHOPUS$34.00

NY STRIP STEAK FRITESUS$42.00

STEAK AU POIVREUS$52.00

RH BEEF STROGANOFFUS$48.00

LBV BURGER AMÉRICAINUS$26.00

LE PASTA CAVIARUS$38.00

PARISIAN GNOCCHIUS$26.00

RATATOUILLE PASTAUS$24.00

SIDES

POMMES FRITESUS$9.00

HARICOTS VERTSUS$9.00

BRAISED RED CABBAGEUS$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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