la vie parisienne

a great chill outplacefor wine lovers!  what i love the most in thisplaceis their wine cellar. it's conducive for chillaxing and chatting with friends. their french macaroons is one of the "must taste" food too. the perfect time to visit theplacein the evening. the lights of their cherry blossom theme sparkles the feeling of delight! the ambience vividly emblazons the impression of happy thoughts and positive vibes.

incompetent staff, overpriced food with very very very little meat, and terrible customer service.

if not for the ambience thisplacehas nothing to offer.

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, thisplaceis 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 last night and 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 thisplaceis right for you. it is a niceplaceto unwind, chill and relax. their staff were not friendly but their french chef was friendly.

la vie parisienne is the bestplaceto chill and hang out with your friends. theplaceis really jam-packed when you go there late at night. it is best you go there at around 4:30 in the afternoon especially when you're up for taking sunset photos for your instagram feed. i love their pan choco and it's my all time favorite and i always order it whenever we go there. their sparkling wines are one of the best!

what really drew us to la vie was the ambiance. it was cozy, chill and elegant. but as for the food, we had pasta and wine. although the wine was good, i couldn’t say the same for the pasta. it was, at best, mediocre. i expected more for a european themed resto. what really delighted me was the pastries. they’re a must taste! :’d
oh and we also had the gelato. there so many flavors you can choose from and some are uncommon flavors.

all in all, la vie is an ig worthyplaceand pastries are to die for.

theplaceis lovely and its perfect for couples its such a lovely place. the staff are nice and accommodating. i like the desserts specially apple tart tatin,creme brulee and etc. the spaghetti's are tasty and delicious. thank you la vie

i used to love thisplaceactually. 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.placeis 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 andplaceyour 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 at night since 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. theplacelooked amazing and the ambience was ideal for a quiet night out.

a very coolplaceto dine in with your friends and family. one of the best places i can recommend. with great staff and desserts, a little bit pricey but reasonable to its taste and presentation.

thisplacecan get a bit crowded and parking can become difficult. it is sure one of the better looking and instagram-able places in the city because of their pretty lights and attractive canopies. the food and drinks tasted okay, and are reasonably priced.  the restroom needs more maintenance.

also, la vie is very accessible (and affordable) to many, that's why i think a lot of people continue to patronize this place. if you are into "exclusivity", thisplaceisn't for you. consider it one of the overrated places in zomato. nevertheless, this is a good spot to unwind and hang-out.

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 that night or was it just becauze we were happy seeing each other 😂😂😂 nevertheless greatplaceto unwind and chikas with friends 😊

my friends and i went here for some winery. theplacewas so explicit ala frence vibe, wines are so affordable and good. however, i kinda don't like their breads too small and a bit pricey

interior design is so vintage and luxurious. the wine cellar is really instagrammable. theplaceis good to chill at night and 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 that night so 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 quietplaceto dine in. it was our intention to celebrate my birthday in a fancy restau but thisplacewas 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 niceplaceto sit down and dine in peace.

very coolplacewith great food. i would come here much more if they sold cocktails or spirits by the glass though, as i’m not a fan of wine. when i go i buy a full bottle of spirits which is 1k+ so can’t afford to come here more than once a month. if they sold other alcohol in smaller amounts or even smaller bottles, i would come here much more often. also some of the staff are not as friendly or attentive as they could be but this is probably due to how busy it is. overall though this has an amazing atmosphere and selection. it’s a unique place.