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 (1408)

$31 to $50

European

18 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 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 1,408 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

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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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Healthy
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Hot spot
Lancaster County
Neighborhood gem
Lancaster County
Great for outdoor dining
Lancaster County
Lively
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

C'est La Vie in Lancaster, PA, offers a charming French bistro experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Diners rave about standout servers like Benjamin and Michael, who enhance the experience with their attentiveness. The menu boasts "sublime smoked trout macarons" and "tender duck," making it a "favorite spot" for many.

1,408 Reviews

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Grace
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so delicious and Michael was fabulous!
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Teresa
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday lunch outside waited on by Brandon. Well taken care of and food was excellent. Highly recommend!!
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Leanne VIP
Philadelphia County34 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
only thing that wasn’t amazing was the dessert- it was fine but not as good as the rest of the food
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jen
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service, meal and experience was great! The lunch special was delicious.
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Meg
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleased! We enjoy sitting outside on a warm night. Service was awesome!
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Susan
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great night. Thank you for wonderful food. We will definately come back.
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Michael VIP
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome lunch spot. Sit outside next to the market if weather permits. Prosciutto and melon appetizer is great and the crab cake sandwiches hit the spot for a perfect lunch break.
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Melanie VIP
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was phenomenal. Our waiter was amazing and went above and beyond to make sure we always had everything we needed. They also made my twin daughters' birthday special by bringing out their desserts with happy 15th birthday spelled out on the plates and made them look so beautiful. Besides C'est La Vie already being their favorite restaurant, I think that sealed it even more. Everyone did an amazing job making the evening perfect! All the food and drinks were also great. We couldn't complain about a single thing. The evening was the perfect way to spend and make memories with my growing young ladies. Thank you all for top notch service and class❤️
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Holly
Cleveland / Akron / Canton3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat. The food and service were outstanding!
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Nick VIP
Philadelphia County34 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing fish special last night! One of the best meals I’ve had here. But the food is always great!
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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 1408 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

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 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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About this restaurant

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What 1,408 people are saying

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