C'est La Vie

Name: C'est La Vie
Address: 18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA, United States, 17603
Telephone: (717) 299-7319
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1427)

$31 to $50

European

18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 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
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 1,427 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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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 Ambiance
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for outdoor dining
Lancaster County
Lively
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Most Booked

Review summary

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C'est La Vie offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." The restaurant is praised for its "sophisticated French fare," "beautiful atmosphere," and welcoming outdoor seating. Standout dishes include the "berry gazpacho," "crab cakes," and "smoked trout macarons." Servers like Michael and Benjamin are frequently commended for their professionalism and attentiveness.

1,427 Reviews

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carmine
Philadelphia County1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It sounds like they have a lot of potential; perhaps we just experienced them on an off night.
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Maria
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent. We will be back!
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Michele VIP
Philadelphia County64 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience. Outstanding service, delicious food and knowledgeable staff.
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Roseann
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful pre-Fulton Theater dinner. It was the first time for everyone in our party of 3 to have dinner at C’est La Vie. Our server, Michael, was very attentive, professional and friendly. Cocktails were perfect, and our dinners were delicious. We had the fig and goat cheese pizza, the crab cake sandwich and C’est La Vie’s Bouillabaisse - all very good. The overall vibe of the restaurant and bar is French chic. The acoustics aren’t the best... it was very loud. Overall a great first time experience. We’ll definitely make plans to return to C’est La Vie!
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Diane
Philadelphia County1 review
2.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
have loved this restaurant since they opened because they had the best crab cakes in Lancaster, but I have been highly disappointed my last three visits. The crab cakes are very disappointing and the meal my niece ordered was the same. Won’t go back again
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Bryan
Philadelphia County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful restaurant with great food. A fantastic dining experience.
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David
Philadelphia County19 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was prepared to perfection, and the service was outstanding. My wife had the Chilean Sea Bass and I ordered the surf and turf. My steak was very tasty and the crab cake was filled with lots of lump crab. We truly enjoyed the atmosphere of the outdoor seating.
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Doug
Philadelphia County1 review
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Ben our waiter was outstanding! Other than for excessive noise from a rather boisterous quartet of nearby patrons and their 4 additional standers-by, it was a great experience and we will certainly be back!
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Cricket
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was a delight! He seemed to enjoy his job. He took the time to describe the food and tell us some of his favorites. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. We were seated in a booth by the window so we could people watch as well.
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katherine VIP
Philadelphia County61 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an A+ lunch in all respects - food, service, and ambiance. C'est La Vie's kitchen continues its steady improvement (compared to pre-pandemic), offering a delicious menu of dishes that are all well-executed. We particularly enjoyed the berry gazpacho, fried green tomato sandwich, and the two amply-sized berry salads. Everything hit the spot on this very warm day!
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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 1427 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

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
West Grant Street and Market Street
Neighborhood
Lancaster
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 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

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

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C'est La Vie

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What 1,427 people are saying

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