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First time here and was immediately impressed by the ambience. The atmosphere was inviting and thoughtfully designed, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The food, while good, didn’t quite stand out—it was standard fare that met expectations but didn’t exceed them. I wouldn’t call it disappointing, but it didn’t leave a lasting impression either. Service was the one area that left something to be desired. I had to call the waitress over a couple of times to get attention, which interrupted the flow of the evening. That said, I understand everyone has off nights, and I’m willing to chalk it up to that. Overall, the experience showed promise, and I’m curious to see how it fares on a second visit. I’ll be giving it another go in the future!

La Bonne Vie provided an absolutely superb Christmas Eve dinner program that took away all of the stress of the holiday season. The prix fixe menu was very thorough and provided many fine options for all tastes. The wine and cocktail lists were excellent. Having a special Christmas Eve dinner was a stroke of genius and the owners of La Bonne Vie are to be commended for thinking about the adults during Christmas time. One of the many fine parts of the dinner experience was the "quiet" in the restaurant. The joy of having a sumptuous meal with your loved one in a place with the proper ambiance cannot be overstated. We cannot wait for our next dinner at La Bonne Vie!

As always service was excellent. Arugula salad very tasty. My lobster ravioli was very good but a bit rich for me. I should have chosen something else, but that is on me and not because the dish wasn't very good. Wife had the Festa di Mare. They did offer the Cleopatra but that is a lot of food (we have had before and will have again - but not tonight). Also excellent. Finished off with Tiramisu which is one of the best if not the best around.