L'Escargot

Name: L'Escargot
Address: 48 Greek St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, W1D 4EF
Telephone: 020 7439 7474
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

623 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French provincial dishes. It also has a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and all day dining. Upstairs in the cocktail Bar there are live music acts every weekend.

The restaurant has welcomed luminaries such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. Princess Diana was a regular and to this day the restaurant is the home of many celebrated personalities.

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

Dining areas

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

Experiences

Set Lunch & Dinner menu
GBP 25.00 - GBP 30.00 per person
24 May 2023 - 26 Nov 2024
Here at L'Escargot we offer a Set Menu of: 2x Courses for £25 or 3 Courses for £30 This menu is available from 12:00pm until 15:00pm / 17:00pm to 19:00pm.
Afternoon Tea
GBP 29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
L'Escargot Afternoon Tea Selection of finger sandwiches: Roast chicken with tarragon mayonnaise, Farmhouse brown Cucumber with cream cheese and chives, Soft white loaf Scotch Smoked Salmon, Granary bread Burford Brown Egg mayonnaise, Brioche Home Baked Scones Plain scone Fruited scone with golden raisins Cornish clotted cream and English strawberry jam Fancy Cakes Pear and almond frangipane tart Chocolate éclair Snail-shaped meringues with Chantilly cream Selection of Teas form Mariage Frères, Paris
Sunday Lunch
GBP 39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
L'Escargot is excited to welcome you on Sunday's for a long and relaxing Lunch. We will be offering a Set Menu with different options including a delicious Roast beef and Yorkshire Pudding ! 2x Courses for £39.00 3x Courses for £45.00

Popular dishes

Beetroot, goat’s cheese & walnut salad * (v)GBP 12.00
Salad of avocado, pomegranate & pistachios* (v)(vg)GBP 12.00
French onion soupGBP 14.00
Langoustine bisque GBP 16.00
Crab mayonnaise with pickled cucumberGBP 22.00
Half dozen Jersey rock oystersGBP 21.00
Chicken liver parfait, spiced apricot chutney GBP 15.00
Terrine of Landes foie gras, Muscat jellyGBP 32.00

Les Escargots

Les Escargots `Maison’

Mains

Wild mushroom & truffle risotto (v) (vg on request)GBP 22.00
Scottish salmon, courgettes & chive beurre blancGBP 28.00
Grilled halibut, samphire & Hollandaise sauceGBP 42.00
Baked lobster with garlic butterGBP 65.00
L'Escargot burger with Gruyere & baconGBP 16.00
Confit of duck with braised red cabbage GBP 26.00
Cassoulet Maison GBP 36.00
Breast of pheasant Souvaroff GBP 38.00
Côte de veau, green peppercorn sauce GBP 42.00
Tournedos Rossini - beef fillet with foie gras & truffleGBP 65.00

What 623 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Escargot in Soho is a "truly wonderful" French dining experience. Known for impeccable service and "delicious food," it's a favorite for "relaxed atmosphere" and "amazing afternoon tea." Guests praise the "attentive staff" and "beautiful setting." With a varied menu and "great value," it's a must-visit London institution.

623 Reviews

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Joy
London
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great Sunday lunch with the family. Good choice of each course and all delicious.
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Jasper
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Generally it is very good, the service is very good, the food is also delicious, the environment is very beautiful and comfortable.
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Chee
London
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue in the midst of Soho. Sunday lunch set menu had a reasonably broad selection to choose from. Food was good particularly the main courses. Dessert was a bit hit-and-miss but made up by the wide selection of French wines. Brilliant service from start to finish - our waiter was particularly helpful and professional.
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Paul
London
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice table with comfy armchairs. Food was very good as usual, but the set menu doesn’t seem to change so is getting a bit boring. Service was very attentive.
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Joy
Gloucestershire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a lovely afternoon tea at L'Escargot with a group of girl friends. It was raining heavily and they were able to accommodate us half an hour early, and we were made very welcome. The choice of teas was good, and we all enjoyed the ones we chose. The sandwiches, scones and cakes were also excellent, as was the glass of champagne that we decided to included. All in all, a lovely afternoon tea experience.
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Elaine
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've walked past L'Escargot so many times over the years and have always meant to visit. Glad I finally made it! Everything was perfect from the ambience to the staff and the food. Will definitely be returning!
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James
London
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, as ever. Atmospheric dining room and good service.
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Fritz Thomas
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely lunch with a good friend - many thanks for this!
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Michael
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As ever, excellent food and service. Always a joy
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Anton
London
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the set lunch which was beautifully cooked and presented, and also very generous! The ambience at l’Escargot is always delightful, the room is lovely and the icing on the cake is that it is quiet!
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L'Escargot is rated 4.6 stars by 623 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

48 Greek St, London, Greater London W1D 4EF

Dining areas

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
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!

L'Escargot

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Set Lunch & Dinner menu

Afternoon Tea

Sunday Lunch

Langoustine bisque

French onion soup

Soufflé au chocolat

Snacks

Freshly baked breads, beurre demi-selGBP 5.00

Gordal olives GBP 7.00

Truffle & Pecorino salted nuts * (v)GBP 6.00

Cheese straw (v)GBP 8.00

Cocktail sausages glazed in Worcester sauce GBP 8.00

Gruyére, crême fraîche & truffle flatbread (vg)GBP 14.00

Prix fixe

French Onion Soup or Beetroot and goat’s cheese salad* (v)(vg) or charcuterie

Confit of duck or Wild mushroom risotto (v) (vg on request) or Scottish salmon

Tart au citron or Selection of ice creams & sorbets or Tropical fruits

Sides

ChipsGBP 6.00

Pomme DauphinoiseGBP 8.00

Braised Red Cabbage GBP 8.00

Buttered new potatoesGBP 6.00

Spinach GBP 7.00

Minted PeasGBP 6.00

Haricots vertsGBP 6.00

Leaf salad GBP 7.00

Hors D’Oeuvres / Starters

Beetroot, goat’s cheese & walnut salad * (v)GBP 12.00

Salad of avocado, pomegranate & pistachios* (v)(vg)GBP 12.00

French onion soupGBP 14.00

Langoustine bisque GBP 16.00

Crab mayonnaise with pickled cucumberGBP 22.00

Half dozen Jersey rock oystersGBP 21.00

Chicken liver parfait, spiced apricot chutney GBP 15.00

Terrine of Landes foie gras, Muscat jellyGBP 32.00

Les Escargots

Les Escargots `Maison’

Mains

Wild mushroom & truffle risotto (v) (vg on request)GBP 22.00

Scottish salmon, courgettes & chive beurre blancGBP 28.00

Grilled halibut, samphire & Hollandaise sauceGBP 42.00

Baked lobster with garlic butterGBP 65.00

L'Escargot burger with Gruyere & baconGBP 16.00

Confit of duck with braised red cabbage GBP 26.00

Cassoulet Maison GBP 36.00

Breast of pheasant Souvaroff GBP 38.00

Côte de veau, green peppercorn sauce GBP 42.00

Tournedos Rossini - beef fillet with foie gras & truffleGBP 65.00

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