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

L'Escargot

4.7
4.7
792 Reviews
£26 to £40
French
48 Greek St, London, Greater London W1D 4EF

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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.

Menu

L'Escargot's menu was last updated 2025-04-17.

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

Starters

  • Egg "Mimosa" (v)

    • Warm goat's cheese tartine with figs & honey

      (v)

      • Céleri rémoulade et jambon de Bayonne

        • Asparagus & wild garlic soup

          Mains

          • Risotto Primavera (v) (vg on request)

            • Salmon & smoked haddock fishcake, mustard sauce

              • Moules-frites

                • Devilled lamb’s kidneys with pomme puree

                  Desserts

                  • Rhubarb meringue

                    • Mousse au chocolat

                      • Selection of ice creams & sorbets

                        Last updated: April 17, 2025

                        What 792 people are saying

                        L'Escargot reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                        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

                        Loved For

                        • West End London

                          French

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        L'Escargot, located in the heart of Soho, offers an exceptional French dining experience. Known for its "impeccable service" and "superb ambiance," the restaurant is a favorite for special occasions. Guests rave about its "delicious food," with standout dishes including "the best duck confit" and "superb onion soup." The Prix Fixe menu is also highlighted for being "excellent value." This charming venue is praised for its "authentic French experience" and remains a beloved choice for both locals and visitors.
                        792 Reviews

                        1. Jean luc

                          London4 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined 1 day ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Excellent Sunday lunch from start to finish L Escargot never fails to make it a nice lunch

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                        2. Peter

                          Liverpool4 reviews

                          4.0

                          Dined 2 days ago

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 3
                          4. Ambience 4
                          The food is delicious, the menu is simple but very structured. The wine was superb. The piano bar adds to the atmosphere in a great way. I will be there again.

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                        3. Vanessa

                          Phoenix2 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined 2 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We chose to come to L’escargot for my partner’s birthday. We traveled from America to London to celebrate. The escargot, oysters and duck confit were out of this world. The service was impeccable. We were seated right by the front window and able to see all the passers by on the street. We weren’t rushed despite London feeling extremely busy and crowded right now. The ambiance in the restaurant was fantastic right down to the music they play in the background. The wine list was superb and at the end of the meal my partner was given a special birthday treat of the most delicious chocolates and a card wishing him a happy birthday from the staff. Overall a 5 star experience. We will be back for sure! Thank you!

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                        4. Melanie

                          Kent3 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined 3 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          What a beautiful restaurant in the heart of Soho, if you like French cuisine you will love this restaurant. Will definitely be returning

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                        5. Steven

                          London5 reviews

                          3.0

                          Dined 4 days ago

                          1. Overall 3
                          2. Food 3
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 5
                          A nice place in a nice location. Food OK but taking price into account there are better value options close by.

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                        6. Vanee

                          London5 reviews

                          4.0

                          Dined 4 days ago

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 4
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          The staff were helpful and friendly. I ordered medium cooked steak which was over-cooked. The lady changed another one for my table and that’s was perfectly cooked.

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                        7. Patricia

                          South Wales7 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined 5 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Booked for partner's birthday as a special occasion. Absolutely beautiful food, superbly presented. Excellent portion size, and served with just the right length of time between courses. The ambience was perfect for us: Quiet enough to have a conversation, but not so silent that it felt awkward. Service was efficient and friendly. Would most definitely come again for a special occasion.

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                        8. STEVAN

                          London14 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined 5 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          An excellent example of good French food outside France

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                        9. theresa

                          London2 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined 6 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Wonderful! Excellent food and perfect service loved it!

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                        10. Simon

                          London5 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on April 13, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          The best Sunday lunch in Soho, gracious capable service matched with top drawer cooking

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                        FAQs

                        L'Escargot is rated 4.7 stars by 792 OpenTable diners.

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

                        Make a reservation

                        2 people
                        7:00 PM
                        Booked 24 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
                        • Neighborhood
                          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
                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
                        • 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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