C’est la Vie! Restaurant
C’est la Vie is the authentic French Bistro in Sarasota in business for 29 Years. It’s easy to forget that you’re in Florida and not France on your visit to C’est La Vie. When owners Christophe and Geraldine moved to Sarasota, it was their mission to bring an authentic French bistro experience to America. C’est la Vie opened its doors in 1997 and was one of the first restaurants downtown to offer outdoor seating like many of the established bistros in France.
Popular menu items at C’est la Vie are quiche, crepes, croissants and sandwiches made on freshly baked bread. Most of the recipes are Christophe’s own creation, although some were passed down from parents who ran their own restaurant in Paris when he was a child. C’est La Vie prides itself on baking fresh, authentic French recipes from Paris. With a warehouse bakery located in the heart of Sarasota, you know you are getting fresh, delicious pastry every day.
C’est la Vie! is one of the favorite spots in Sarasota, so there is usually a crowd of people enjoying a great meal or snacking on savory French pastry. Seating is available inside and outside, and menu is full of variety of choices.
C’est La Vie was created as a place to experience the exceptional tastes of France through food, drink, and shared moments. Located in historic downtown Sarasota, they encourage you to stop in, grab a bite from the bakery, or enjoy an authentic, French meal in their dining room.
Customer Reviews:
“Took a weekend trip to Sarasota and popped in here for dessert one evening before they closed and I just have to say that it’s one of the best places my mom and I visited the entire trip. I had the best chocolate croissant of my life (not pictured because I hate it so quickly) and this absolutely decadent chocolate mousse cake. Next time I’m in town, I’ll have to come by earlier and have a proper meal because the atmosphere was just to die for.” – Lauren Strong
“Wow this place has an amazing ambiance. If you get there at the right time in the morning it can feel like you’re in Paris… Until people start talking lol. The food is honestly amazing. Coffee was superb. No complaints.” – Derrick Dupre
“Delightful pastries and excellent coffee for a quick afternoon treat. Darling little place.” – Marcia Pallette
“Fun place for breakfast and lunch on Main Street. Feels like you are in Paris at a sidewalk cafe. Food is excellent, service is great, people watching is the best!!” – Bill Schermer
“I have been going to C’est La Vie for over 20 years now. They never disappoint! I typically go with friends from France for lunch and we always have a great time. The owners are French and a lot of the staff is from France. It’s truly an authentic experience. The pastries are AMAZING! Try the Royale! Heaven!” – ktgflyer
“Wow. This is an Awesome place 🙌 We had the crapes, eclair and coffee. Everything was an amazing. Recommend 1000%” – Tatyana Neilson
Addresses:
1553 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-906-9575
Lakewood Ranch location:
9118 Town Center Pkwy Ste 102,
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
941-961-0111
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