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

L'Escargot

4.7
4.7
748 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 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
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.

What 748 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

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • London

    French

  • West End London

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Escargot offers an "authentic French experience" with "exceptional value" and a "welcoming, comfortable atmosphere." Diners praise the "delicious food" and "attentive service," highlighting the "pre-theatre menu" as a standout. The restaurant's "stunning interiors" and "great location" make it a "must-visit" in Soho. Despite minor service hiccups, it remains "highly recommended."

748 Reviews
  1. John

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a great meal with attentive service in a wonderful setting.

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  2. Chris

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The type of service you want. Enough without the constant upsell but enough that your glass is never empty. A beautiful touch when they gave us a hand written card and chocolates to celebrate our anniversary which was mentioned at the very start of the meal. Will be back for sure

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  3. Geoffrey

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent and the food was very tasty.

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  4. Jackie

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to this restaurant . Excellent ambience super attentive waiter and lovely food. We will be back

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  5. Robin

    VIP

    London

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent French food in a charming period location. This is a proper restaurant run by a talented team who know what they are doing.

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  6. Samuel

    London

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and amazing service (especially the guy from Malaga). Slightly pricey but highly recommended

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  7. Tom

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delighted with our meal here. The food is well-executed versions of French classics. The Languoustine bisque had a lovely rounded flavour, and the confit of duck didn't disappoint. Service is friendly and energetic, and pleasingly informal. The wine list felt like good value, and there is a good and interesting selection of cocktails. Our bill was £273 for two, including a £70 bottle of Chablis and service

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  8. NickyI

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always exceptional at L’Escargot and very well priced. The wine is also good, but you have to keep an eye on the price. Service is extremely good. Restaurant is dog friendly, which I love. It is one of my favourite restaurants in London.

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  9. Simon

    VIP

    Buckinghamshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service. Exceptional quality. The best place for lunch in the west end

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  10. john

    VIP

    London

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a superb business lunch today at L’Escargot - the food was sublime, ditto the service, space - everything Perfect venue for a business lunch.

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FAQs

L'Escargot is rated 4.7 stars by 748 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 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
  • 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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