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L'Escargot Soho London's Oldest French Restaurant - L'Escargot, London, Greater London

L'Escargot

4.7
4.7
763 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
To welcome in 2025 we are offering a special lunch and pre-theatre menu. £20 for 2 courses and £25 for 3 (plus service). It is an amazing bargain for the whole of January.

L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French dishes. Favourite dishes include French onion soup, Lobster bisque, oysters, Tournedos "Rossini", grilled lobster, Chateaubriand and of course snails ! L'Escargot was voted one of the most romantic restaurants in London and is a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary.

If you want to come in just for a drink, upstairs there is a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and a bar snack menu.

The restaurant has welcomed celebrities such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. and was a favourite of Princess Diana

L'Escargot is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7439 7474
  • Website
    https://www.lescargot.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    James Tyrell
  • Private party facilities
    As if the location and the food weren’t enough, the private rooms at L’Escargot make the perfect space for almost any event. Private lunches & dinners (up to 40 guests)Standing drinks receptions & canapés (up to 70 guests)Want to get married here? You can also hire out the whole venue!
  • Location
    48 Greek St, London, Greater London W1D 4EF
  • Area
    Soho
  • Cross Street
    Old Compton Street, Greek Street, Bateman Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Piccadilly, Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square tube stations
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

  • L'Escargot Prix Fixe Menu

    £20.00 - £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    2 courses 3 courses £25 available 12-3pm & 5-6:15pm Terrine de campagne * Fig and goat’s cheese tartine (v) Céleri rémoulade et jambon de Bayonne Potage Fermière *** Wild mushroom & truffle risotto (v) (vg on request) Poached smoked haddock, mustard sauce Moules-frites Toulouse sausages, Pommes purée *** Poire condé Tarte au Citron Selection of ice creams and sorbets An optional 15% service will be added.

  • Mother's Day Lunch

    £30.00 - £60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    3 course Mother's Day lunch available from 12:00 - 15:00 priced at £60 per person inclusive of VAT. A discretionary 15% service charge will be added. We do not provide a separate children's menu. Children under 12 will be charged half price. Please no prams. Dogs welcome. We would be grateful if you would inform us in advance of any allergies.

  • Sunday Lunch

    £39.00 - £45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday lunch at L’Escargot 2 courses £39 / 3 courses £45 Freshly baked breads, beurre demi-sel (v) Warm goat’s cheese tartine with figs & honey (v) Half dozen Hereford snails Salad of Roquefort, pear, endive & walnuts * (v) Crab mayonnaise with pickled cucumber French onion soup Terrine de campagne * *** Wild mushroom linguine (v) Pan-fried Scottish salmon, Champagne sauce Confit of duck with braised red cabbage Boudin noir aux pommes Roast rib of 28 day aged Scotch beef, Yorkshire pudding and horseradish sauce Panaché of glazed vegetables & Roast potatoes *** Crème brûlée Sticky toffee pudding Peach Eton mess Soufflé au chocolat (20 minutes) Selection of ice creams & sorbets Selection of French cheeses *** All prices include VAT - a discretionary 15% service charge will be added to your bill If you have any dietary requirements or food allergies please let us know in advance.

Menu

2 courses £20, 3 courses £25, available 12-3pm & 5-6:15pm

Uncategorised

  • Chicken liver parfait, spiced apricot chutney

    • Beetroot and goat’s cheese tartine

      (v)

      • Salade frisée aux lardons

        • Céleri rémoulade et jambon de Bayonne

          • Potage Cultivateur

            • Jerusalem artichoke & truffle risotto

              (v) (vg on request)

              • Wild mushroom linguine

                (v)

                • Moules-frites

                  • Toulouse sausages, Pommes purée

                    • Lamb’s kidneys à la diable

                      • Galette des Rois

                        *

                        • Tarte au Citron

                          • Selection of ice creams and sorbets

                            Last updated: 13 January 2025

                            What 763 people are saying

                            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
                            • 4.7Service
                            • 4.7Ambience
                            • 4.5Value

                            Noise • Energetic

                            Diners' Choice Awards

                            • London

                              French

                            • West End London

                              French

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            L'Escargot in Soho blends elegance with exceptional French cuisine, offering a "charming atmosphere" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about its "authentic French experience," delicious meals, and dog-friendly policy. The prix fixe menu is "excellent value," and the restaurant's "oasis of calm" ambiance makes it a must-visit.

                            763 Reviews

                            1. Adam VIP

                              Hertfordshire35 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We had an absolutely fabulous Sunday Lunch at L’Escargot for my husband’s birthday. The Onion Soup was absolutely the best I have ever tasted, the snails were delicious and the roast beef was out of this world. The chocolate soufflé is absolutely worthy the wait. Service was attentive and polite, our sever even noticed the birthday cards on the table and so without being asked a birthday treat arrived. Fabulous.

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                            2. OpenTable Diner VIP

                              London8 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 4 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Excellent atmosphere, very friendly staff, delicious dishes and impeccable service. Pleasantly surprised to encounter a cocktail menu with so many signature and classic cocktails. I was somehow expecting less choice so that was a bonus. Loved the décor and the fact that the restaurant is an oasis of calm in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Soho. Definitely would recommend

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                            3. Rhiannon

                              London47 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 4 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We had a delicious meal at L'Escargot, enjoying the set menu offer. All the food was spot-on and our waiter was friendly and very professional. I love the decor and ambience, to achieve complete perfection I would love it if they opened some of the top floor rooms to be a cocktail bar so that people can enjoy the atmosphere after eating.

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                            4. Lucinda

                              London1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined 4 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Lovely birthday lunch at L’Escargot for myself and my friend. Excellent food and service. Will definitely be coming back again soon

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                            5. stanley

                              London6 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              There are table clothes, carpet on the floor the chairs are upholstered all go to makiing the noise level very muted , what a joy to be able to hear and not be overheard by too close to others and the service was excellent not too much and not too little thank you

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                            6. Richard

                              London2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 16 March 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              An excellent lunch - made to feel very welcome with great service and delicious food & wine. All in a very comfortable environment. Ideal for a family celebration.

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                            7. Douglas

                              Hampshire2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 15 March 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We've been to L'Escargot a handful of times now and it is our favourite restaurant. For us it feels special. The food is always beautifully cooked and the staff are lovely. They are always friendly and attentive: and in a nice, relaxed way which makes you feel welcome and valued. We live in Cambridge which is well supplied with good restaurants, but we occasionally travel in to London just to visit L'Escargot. It's a real gem and we will be back soon.

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                            8. Paul

                              London1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on 14 March 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The service was outstandingly good, the atmosphere great and the food very good (my soup of the day was a little dull).

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                            9. Hugo

                              London1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on 13 March 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Sublime as always! The Toulouse sausage and tarts au citron are particular favourites and as ever did not disappoint. Would highly recommend to anyone passing through Soho

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                            10. Discerning

                              London74 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 11 March 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We always enjoy our dining here. A hidden gem of sophisticated ambiance, great food and attentive service. We appreciated the special chocolates as a Birthday wish. Highly recommend.

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                            L'Escargot is rated 4.7 stars by 763 OpenTable diners.

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                            Make a booking

                            2 people
                            19:00
                            Booked 26 times today
                            Experiences are available.
                            Google Map for L'Escargot

                            48 Greek St, London, Greater London W1D 4EF

                            Additional information

                            • Cross Street
                              Old Compton Street, Greek Street, Bateman Street
                            • Area
                              Soho
                            • Hours of Operation
                              Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
                            • Price
                              £26 to £40
                            • Cuisines
                              French, Mediterranean, Continental
                            • Dining style
                              Casual Elegant
                            • Dress code
                              Casual Dress
                            • Parking details
                              Street Parking
                            • Public transit
                              Piccadilly, Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square tube stations
                            • Payment Options
                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                            • Executive Chef
                              James Tyrell
                            • Additional
                              Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
                            • Website
                              https://www.lescargot.co.uk/
                            • Phone number
                              020 7439 7474
                            • Private party facilities
                              As if the location and the food weren’t enough, the private rooms at L’Escargot make the perfect space for almost any event. Private lunches & dinners (up to 40 guests)Standing drinks receptions & canapés (up to 70 guests)Want to get married here? You can also hire out the whole venue!
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