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C'est La Vie, Lancaster, PA

C'est La Vie

4.8
4.8
1293 Reviews
$31 to $50
European
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C'est La Vie

4.8
$31 to $50
European
Lancaster

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel LeBoon
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,293 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Best Overall

  • Lancaster County

    Best Food

  • Lancaster County

    Best Service

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambiance

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Neighborhood 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 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.

1,293 Reviews
  1. Maribeth

    New York City

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Robyn

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. MELISSA

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Kathy

    Philadelphia

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Harry

    Philadelphia

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. gina

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  7. 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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  8. Lynn

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always enjoyed dining at C’est La Vie when we are in Lancaster. While the table adjacent to us was obnoxiously loud, our experience was twofold enhanced by the delightful charm of our server, Michael. He was attentive and gracious and had a great sense of humor! He made our holiday visit a joy. Our only ask is that the restaurant put escargot served in the traditional way back on the menu. We’re all for experimentation but escargot with bbq sauce is a hard no 😆

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  9. Sandy

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super adorable restaurant with excellent food & service. Highly recommend for either a random night out or for a special occasion. Nicely decorated for the holidays!

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  10. Rick

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful time, food and service top shelf - will be back

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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 1293 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.

A photo of C'est La Vie restaurant

C'est La Vie

4.8
$31 to $50
European
Lancaster

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
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