la vie parisienne

if you look at lavie from the outside, you will really think its just another liquor or wine store but if you'll get inside, especially at night, this place is gorgeous! this was my second visit, the first time was sometime in 2017 but that was daytime so i wasnt really astounded during my first visit. my 2nd visit was lastnightand i was stunned! la vie is so gorgeous at night, it is a total instagram-worthy. the ambience inside is so relaxing that all you want to do is stay on the couch while sipping your wine or coffee. you can choose alfresco and indoor, they have a wine cellar and a wide selections of wines and draft beers, they also have some french pastries such as french macarons, croissant, breads and et al. a bit pricey but reasonable to its taste and presentation. we only ordered coffee and pastries, cannele, waffle and croissant so i cant say much about their food, so far though, i love their croissant, it was fresh, buttery, a bit salty which makes it more palatable! their waffle was chewy, it was good! the cannele, you can taste the rum and vanilla in it and i love the caramelized coating or crust, it was delicious! if you want to de stress from the long day at work then this place is right for you. it is a nice place to unwind, chill and relax. their staff were not friendly but their french chef was friendly.

i used to love this place actually. back when it was simple and quaint. it is understandable that one is looking to expand the business, however in doing so, they've overdone it a bit and lost their charm and the "exclusivity" feel. my family and friends rarely go here anymore which is sad.

ambience:: 4/5 true enough, it is a sight to see and a photo op material for location. place is well-lit outside. the restaurant (la maison rose), is on the 1st floor of the pink house. tables are limited, so it will do you good to call in advance and reserve. there is an area which you could hold a small gathering (but limited to 10-12 only - private parties). the second floor is utilized for alliance française de cebu. there's a patisserie/delicatessen on the right side with an ice cream/gelatto area and a pizza & pasta further inside. not sure what else they've added. the one thing they should really work on is parking.

food:: 3/5 the only thing i love in their delicatessen/patisserie is the croissant. it's the real deal french butter croissant! that being said, the restaurant's food is not bad. not that great either. the pizza and pasta was a meh. wine is definitely cheap for those who just came out to get a buzz or "socialize" but for wine connoisseurs, they also have their list of wines to choose from.

service & staff:: 3/5 la maison's menu is digitalized (you get to order in an ipad! haha) everything else, you have to line up and place your order. line in the delicatessen can be challenging during weekends. wait staff outside do try their best to cater to everybody. but i think it would be better to increase the staff atnightsince the area they cover is also quite large. you end up bringing your stuff to your table becuase it might take 48 yrs before things arrive. so patience is a needed virtue sometimes here.

value for money:: 3/5 given that there are different things to consider, i.e. restaurant, delicatessen, pizza & pasta, gelatto; price varies. restaurant is decently priced. as i have mentioned above, you can buy a 2-3$ bubbly/wine but don't expect much. same goes for the rest of the areas. nice but don't expect much. the croissants are worth their price though!

there weren't that many wine selection. we had chardonnay and pizza, which was slightly burnt but tasted quite good. the place looked amazing and the ambience was ideal for a quietnightout.

sosyal2 hahaha katkat goals be like lol lami ang fud i mean pizza was okay. madeleines, desserts were okay but the best part was the wineeeeeee! ofkerz order jud mog wine especially this one, i posted as photo. haha i think my friends and i are "immune" to the drunken effect of the alcohol, coz we never get drunk thatnightor was it just becauze we were happy seeing each other 😂😂😂 nevertheless great place to unwind and chikas with friends 😊

interior design is so vintage and luxurious. the wine cellar is really instagrammable. the place is good to chill atnightand super cozy with their multiple variants of wine, beers and vodka.
wish i could try the pizza here next time.

for such a “fancy” place, we were surprised that it was self service. i was wearing a dress thatnightso it was my 69 year old father who had to carry the bucket where our juices were placed. i requested assistance but staff said it was strictly self service. i wish, likewise, that the dining area and drinking area be separated so that there would be an area for those seeking a quiet place to dine in. it was our intention to celebrate my birthday in a fancy restau but this place was a letdown as the service was not commensurate to the price of the food and the promising ambiance of the place. we’re not from cebu so we were misled to thinking this was a nice place to sit down and dine in peace.

perfect for a chillnightout. order their pizza (one of the best in cebu) and pair it with wine- personal favorite is their shanpellino wine. the place is huge and can accommodate lots of people. very picturesque as well

great place to spend our lastnightwhen we went to cebu city for the sinulog festival.

our food were served faster than we expected (tho while we were at the counter a customer complained that they’ve been waiting for 2 hours and their order was still not served). the price for their pasta is just right because it is good for sharing, while the others are overpriced. the gelato is just so so.

the wine selection are very affordable. we did not order wine because there are only 3 of us and we cannot finish a whole bottle of wine for it is sold per bottle.

the ambiance is 5 star+++. very big place and everything looks so beautiful. it is truly instagram-worthy. we were not able to take a lot of picture because we were already very tired.

a very good place to chill, unwind and reconnect to your friends after a long work week. do not be intimidated with the name and ambience of the place from the outside because the selection of wines, drinks and food is vast thus you can always choose cheaper options or go all out with fancier selections for an ultimate fridaynightout. i would definitely recommend this place for anyone to visit.

not the best place for rainy season. but with the ambiance, pastries, wine and music, it was a great place for that. i would recommend everyone to be here atnightbut for picture takings, better be here in the afternoon.

goto place when you want to chill and sip some wine. ambiance is absolutely perfect. we usually go here during the after when the place is still not that busy (duringnighttime it can get a bit crowded). regarding their wine, there are pretty lots of options. we usually buy the cheap wines they have, i think around 300 pesos, and it’s not that bad to enjoy 😊.
certainly a must visit place!

we were here lastnight(07/21/2018) after dinner from yakimix to chill out however it was really crowded. well, wine's a wine. we never tried other foods since we're full already from our dinner but i saw their prices were expensive. however, it's a beautiful place for capturing moments. if you're an ig user, this place is a nice place to try. try it out now.

if you are travelling with friends, significant other, or with your family, do not miss la vie parisienne on your list.

this french restaurant may just look a simple cafe on the outside but on the inside it houses a very lit garden where one can dine. it is a bakery, french restaurant and wine house in one!

it has every thing you need from salad to pasta, to main dishes, side dishes, cold cuts, soup, pizza, and dessert among others. price ranges from p80 to p1,200 but some meals are good for sharing.

but la vie parisienne also sells gelato or ice cream.

la vie parisienne owned by michel lhuiller, is best known for its wine so that's what we ordered when we visited the place. a bottle is priced less p290 and there's an extensive list of wine selection.

while you cap off thenightwith wine, you can also enjoy the view as even its indoor had pretty interiors.

the outdoors, on the other hand, is free seating with lit seats, tent-seats, sculpted plants and other displays.

overall, it has a chill ambiance and is also romantic.

there's also a la vie parisienne in makati but this is still a must visit resto.

the eatventurers

romantic ambiance. over-rated but not noisy. great place to stay atnightif you want to take a sip of wines. our sparkling wine on the other hand was pretty good! it tasted like strawberry soda and the fizz tickled my mouth. always my favorite.
overall, i liked the interiors and the concept. despite the intimidating name and look, food and drinks are reasonably priced. i’d be willing to go back for more of those wines but i’ll definitely avoid the peak hours of the store.
now, they added an ice cream section which made me imagine paris and gelato 🍧

a chill place for wine, cheese and pastries. it’s crowded almost everynightso go early; but it is also a sign you’re in a crowd-favorite place.