C'est La Vie

4.9

1372 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

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2 people

18 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
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.

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 Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,372 people are saying

C'est La Vie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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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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Great for brunch
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Innovative
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighbourhood gem
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Most Booked

Review summary

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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.

1,372 Reviews

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Lew
Hawaii3 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat there frequently. The service is wonderful and we like everything about the decor and ambience. The food is okay. It is not the best in Lancaster within walking distance. Bistro Barberet has much better French food. C'est La Vie's "bar food"--fries, handhelds is really good, but the step-up to fine dining lacks that extra savory sauces and vegetables you'd expect. At one point in the past, they went from pommes frites to potato tots. Had those in college, but never in France. But, they did go back to bar fries. So, mixed opinion on food. Drinks are exceptional and wine list varied and good selections. Staff is great.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 7 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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Robert
Philadelphia10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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Gerry VIP
Philadelphia51 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 April 2025
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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Michele VIP
Philadelphia64 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 April 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 1372 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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Booked 25 times today

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 Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Daniel LeBoon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

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