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La Bonne Vie, Herndon, VA

La Bonne Vie

4.7
4.7
75 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
724 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Nestled in Herndon, our restaurant radiates the timeless charm of a Parisian bistro, offering a menu that celebrates classic French entrees with our own twist. Each dish is a testament to our commitment to quality and authenticity, crafted with passion and precision by our talented chef. From Trout Amandine to Steak Frites, every bite at La Bonne Vie is a journey through the flavors and traditions that define French gastronomy.

At La Bonne Vie, we believe that dining is more than just a meal; it's an experience that enriches life and creates lasting memories. Our warm and inviting atmosphere, paired with attentive service and a thoughtfully curated wine selection, invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and indulge in the simple pleasures of good food and good company. Whether you're seeking a romantic evening out or a gathering with friends and family, La Bonne Vie welcomes you to embrace "the good life" in every delicious bite.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 787-8880
  • Website
    http://www.labonnevieva.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Catering For daytime & evening affairs
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Bonne Vie can accommodate all your special event needs; from 10-100 People.
  • Location
    724 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170
  • Neighborhood
    Herndon
  • Cross street
    Elden Street
  • Parking details
    Ample parking lot in front and side of the restaurant, also parking in the rear of the restaurant. Street parking is also available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

La Bonne Vie's menu was last updated 2024-07-12.

La Bonne Vie Dinner Menu

HORS D’OEUVRES

  • COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES$24.00

    scallops wrapped with bacon, champagne sauce

    • ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNE$16.00

      mushroom cap, garlic-parsley butter

      • SHRIMP FLAMBÉ$18.00

        tableside

        • COUNTRY FRENCH MEATBALLS$16.00

          creamy tomato sauce

          • HOUSEMADE BEEF DUMPLING$18.00

            crème sauce

            • FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE$16.00

              crostini, sherry, gruyère

              • STEAK TARTARE$26.00

                tableside, hand-chopped filet mignon, capers, egg

                • MACARONI AU GRATIN$14.00

                  gruyère, breadcrumbs

                  • PÂTÉ DE CAMPAGNE$14.00

                    country style pâté, cornichons, toast points

                    • BLACK CAVIAR$40.00

                      blini, crème fraîche

                      CAVIAR

                      served with traditional accoutrements & blini or toast

                      • ROYAL OSSETRA$140.00

                        1 OZ.

                        • HACKLEBACK$110.00

                          1 OZ.

                          LES SALADES

                          • SALADE VERTE$13.00

                            haricots verts, radishes, vinaigrette

                            • ROQUEFORT SALAD$14.00

                              romaine, walnut, raisins, vinaigrette

                              • CAESAR SALAD (FOR 2)$30.00

                                tableside

                                • ROASTED BEET AND BURRATA SALAD$16.00

                                  arugula, pine nuts, vinaigrette

                                  ENTRÉES

                                  • TROUT AMANDINE$34.00

                                    toasted almonds, haricots verts, lemon brown butter

                                    • COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES$40.00

                                      scallops, mushrooms, sun dried tomato

                                      • SALMON EN CROUTE$38.00

                                        spinach, mushroom, puff pastry

                                        • COQ AU RIESLING PIE$38.00

                                          chicken, bacon, mushroom, leek

                                          • ROASTED CORNISH HEN$32.00

                                            rosemary, jus de poulet

                                            • CHICKEN PAILLARD$26.00

                                              capers, lemon butter

                                              • MAGRET DE CANARD$40.00

                                                duck breast, sour cherries, red cabbage

                                                • GRILLED PORK CHOP$34.00

                                                  caramelized onion, port reduction mustard sauce

                                                  • NY STRIP STEAK FRITES$42.00

                                                    garlic butter, pommes frites

                                                    • STEAK AU POIVRE$52.00

                                                      beef tenderloin, black peppercorn sauce, roasted potatoes, haricots verts

                                                      • RH BEEF STROGANOFF$48.00

                                                        Beef tenderloin, mushroom, creamy tomato sauce, noodles

                                                        • LBV BURGER AMÉRICAIN$26.00

                                                          American cheese, caramelized onions, pommes frites

                                                          • LE PASTA CAVIAR$38.00

                                                            lemon cream sauce

                                                            • PARISIAN GNOCCHI$26.00

                                                              english peas, basil, pine nuts, parmesan

                                                              • RATATOUILLE PASTA$24.00

                                                                eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomato, noodles

                                                                SIDES

                                                                • POMMES FRITES$9.00

                                                                  • HARICOTS VERTS$9.00

                                                                    • BRAISED RED CABBAGE$9.00

                                                                      Last updated: July 12, 2024

                                                                      What 75 people are saying

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

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                      4.7
                                                                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.7Food
                                                                      • 4.5Service
                                                                      • 4.8Ambience
                                                                      • 4.2Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Loved For

                                                                      • Washington, D.C. Area

                                                                        Romantic

                                                                      • Virginia - DC Suburbs

                                                                        Great for fine wines

                                                                      • Virginia - DC Suburbs

                                                                        Romantic

                                                                      • Virginia - DC Suburbs

                                                                        French

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      La Bonne Vie is an enchanting French restaurant that "transports you to Paris" with its "romantic atmosphere" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "sublime food," including classic French dishes made from scratch. This "hidden gem" is perfect for special occasions, offering a "first class experience" with attentive owners.
                                                                      75 Reviews

                                                                      1. Todd

                                                                        Washington DC12 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Great evening at La Bonne Vie. Really enjoyable meal. The French onion soup was wonderful -- very fresh ingredients. The cocktails were well mixed. The main courses (scallops for one of us, coq au riesling pie for the other) were excellent. We split a chocolate mousse for dessert - and both agreed that it was the best that either of us had ever had! Fantastic experience. The restaurant was quiet enough to have a good conversation and not have to raise our voices. We'll definitely make a return trip.

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                                                                      2. Jason

                                                                        Washington DC15 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on April 13, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Delicious food, attentive service. Too bad more folks weren’t enjoying it all with us. We’ll return!!

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                                                                      3. Jose

                                                                        Washington DC1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on April 12, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        La Bonne Vie is a hidden gem. My wife and I arrived 10 minutes early. The food was tasty and the ambiance was chic. We were celebrating our 39 anniversary and we couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate. Definitely will go there again.

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                                                                      4. Caroline

                                                                        Washington DC18 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on April 9, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        What a gem! This restaurant is beautifully, romantically decorated and truly transports you to Paris! The menu is completely made in-house from scratch and includes lots of classic French dishes. The service could not have been more personal and kind. Will definitely be back to sample additional menu items!

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                                                                      5. Lucy

                                                                        Washington DC8 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 20, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We enjoyed trying a few of the specialty cocktails or wine before dinner with some fresh, warm rolls and butter. Everyone enjoyed the entrees as well. They were prepared as ordered. The service was provided by the owners Ali and Homerya. They have always been very personable and welcoming in all the years we have come to their restaurant.

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                                                                      6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        Washington DC6 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        Dined on March 16, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        A local gem. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Had the beef tenderloin with pepper corn sauce. Paired wonderfully with Josephine Dubois, Bourgogne, 2022. For being a French restaurant, wish they had a white burgundy by the glass choice.

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                                                                      7. Jennifer VIP

                                                                        Richmond22 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        This was my and my spouse's first visit to La Bonne Vie. The entire evening was lovely--the owners were solicitous, the atmosphere was lovely, and the food was excellent. We will be returning in the future!

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                                                                      8. Thomas

                                                                        Washington DC3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 7, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Our first experience at the restaurant to celebrate a milestone birthday. We were greeted warmly upon entering and that level of attention continued throughout the evening. Highly recommend.

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                                                                      9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        Washington DC5 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Wonderful and Warm. Great Twist on Pais Cafe Dining in the heart of Herndon.

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                                                                      10. Robert VIP

                                                                        Washington DC33 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        After a long day at work, this was a well-deserved retreat from the hectic stresses of the day. It was also a birthday dinner for a couple of people in here. A good place for special occasions.

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      La Bonne Vie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 787-8880.

                                                                      La Bonne Vie is rated 4.7 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                      2. United States
                                                                      3. Washington, D.C. Area
                                                                      4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
                                                                      5. Herndon

                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      9:30 PM
                                                                      Booked 3 times today
                                                                      Google Map for La Bonne Vie

                                                                      724 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                        Elden Street
                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                        Herndon
                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                        Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        French, French American
                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        Ample parking lot in front and side of the restaurant, also parking in the rear of the restaurant. Street parking is also available.
                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                      • Website
                                                                        http://www.labonnevieva.com/
                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                        (703) 787-8880
                                                                      • Catering
                                                                        Catering For daytime & evening affairs
                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                        Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Bonne Vie can accommodate all your special event needs; from 10-100 People.
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