C’est la Vie! Restaurant
C’est la Vie is the authentic French Bistro in Sarasota in business for 28 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 28 years ago, 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:
“The chocolate éclairs are fantastic and the best I have ever tasted. I look forward to my next treat this week. Great selection of pastries and bread. Real food and the staff was terrific. Thank you for reminding us what a real bakery has to offer.” – Jerry Jankowski
“You won’t find any better croissants with smoked salmon in USA. It’s just perfect! Delicious coffee, amazing staff, stylish French-like venue. That’s a Sarasota’s hidden gem.” – Valeria Nikitenko
“Delicious breakfast with fresh food, lovely staff, and a really nice spot on the corner. Definitely recommend.” – Sean Toner
“Everything we ate was unbelievably awesome. The service was great. We ate outside, the weather was not too hot or cold, I could not have asked for a more perfect breakfast.” – Phyllis Matthews
“During our recent trip to Sarasota from Houston, my husband and I had the pleasure of dining at C’est La Vie, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. As foodies who love to explore different culinary delights, we were thoroughly impressed.
We started our culinary journey at C’est La Vie with their Sunday brunch, and it was amazing. We were so enamored that we returned later that same day for dinner, which turned out to be the highlight of our visit. The attentive service from the owner and staff made us feel truly welcomed—they seemed to genuinely enjoy serving their guests, which added a special touch to our evening. Highly recommend C’est La Vie for anyone looking to indulge in exceptional French cuisine!” – Vanessa Moran
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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