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: 4.7

4.7

732 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

8:30 pm

Booked 51 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
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
GBP 20.00 - GBP 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
GBP 39.00 - GBP 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 Chicken liver parfait, spiced apricot chutney *** Beetroot risotto with pine nuts * (v) (vg on request) Pan-fried Scottish salmon, Champagne sauce Roast breast of chicken à la forestière Fillet of beef ‘en croûte’, sauce Périgourdine Roast rib of 28 day aged Scotch beef, Yorkshire pudding and horseradish sauce Panaché of glazed vegetables & Roast potatoes *** Crème brûlée Tarte au Citron Poire Condé 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.

Popular dishes

Freshly baked breads, beurre demi-selGBP 5.00
(v)
Gordal olives GBP 7.00
(v) (vg)
Truffle & Pecorino salted nuts * (v)GBP 6.00
(v) (vg)
Cheese straw (v)GBP 8.00
Cocktail sausages glazed in Worcester sauce GBP 8.00
Gruyére, crême fraîche & truffle flatbread (vg)GBP 14.00
Assiette de charcuterie GBP 15.00

Prix fixe

2 courses £25 3 courses £30 | available 12-3pm & 5-6.15pm

Chicken liver parfait, spiced apricot chutney or Beetroot and Feta cheese tartine (v) or Salad frisée aux lardons or Céleri rémoulade et jambon de Bayonne or Potage Cultivateur
Jerusalem artichoke & truffle risotto (v)(vg on request) or Wild mushroom linguini (v) or Moules-frites or Toulouse sausages, Pommes purée or Lamb’s kidneys a la diable
Tart au citron or Selection of ice creams & sorbets or Galettes des Rois*

Sides

Pommes FritesGBP 6.00
Pomme DauphinoiseGBP 8.00
New potatoesGBP 6.00
Spinach GBP 8.00
Minted PeasGBP 5.00
Haricots vertsGBP 6.00
Wild mushrooms & foie grasGBP 16.00

Hors D’Oeuvres / Starters

Céleri rémoulade et jambon de BayonneGBP 14.00
Beetroot and Feta cheese tartine (v)GBP 14.00
French onion soupGBP 14.00
Langoustine bisque GBP 16.00
Smoked salmon, capers & shallots GBP 21.00
Crab mayonnaise with pickled cucumberGBP 22.00
Half dozen Maldon rock oystersGBP 24.00
Chicken liver parfait, spiced apricot chutney GBP 16.00
Terrine of Landes foie gras, Muscat jellyGBP 32.00

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Mains

Jerusalem artichoke & truffle risotto (v) (vg on request)GBP 26.00
Wild mushroom linguine (v)GBP 26.00
Poached sea trout, leeks & chive beurre blancGBP 28.00
Supreme of halibut, morels & Champagne sauceGBP 42.00
Baked lobster with lemon butterGBP 65.00
Confit of duck with braised red cabbage GBP 28.00
Côte de veau, sage and capersGBP 45.00
Tournedos Rossini - beef fillet with foie gras & truffleGBP 65.00
Chateaubriand, Sauce Béarnaise (for 2)GBP 110.00

What 732 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

Loved For

West End London
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Escargot, nestled in Soho, is a "beautiful restaurant" offering "fantastic food" and "attentive service." It's renowned for its "authentic French cuisine" and "elegant setting," ideal for special occasions. Patrons praise the "prix fixe menu for excellent value" and the "wonderful atmosphere," making it a "must-visit" in London.

732 Reviews

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Nichola
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb, amazing food in a beautiful restaurant. 10/10
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Michael
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went there and enjoyed Sunday lunch menu. The service is excellent and food is also very good.
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Alex
VIP
London
85 reviews
5.0
85 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Pre theatre dinner - seated in the ‘front’ room which had a lovely relaxed ambience. It’s really fun to watch all the denizens of Soho walking past! Theatre menu was ridiculously good value at £25 per person with the quality (and quantity!) of food being excellent. Slight confusion with the wine that was handled very well by the manager. Highly recommended.
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Pawel
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic atmosphere, delicious food and professional service.
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Aladino
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from the moment yous two into the place. Quality food and great atmosphere, I reccomend and will be back. Thank you!
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Devin
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our Valentines meal at L’escargot. Relaxed but refined is the best description. A great value in the heart of London!
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Mel
VIP
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
L’escargot never disappoints. The best service in town, stunning interiors and consistently great food. The best pre-theatre menu in London.
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Dee
London
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful dining experience. Food was excellent. Service attentive without being overly fussy. We enjoyed all that we ate - pre dinner nibbles of cheese straws, cocktail sausages, followed by snails, oysters , celeriac remoulade with jamón, risotto and cote de veau. All were delicious. We will be back
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James
Orlando
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly amazing food and drinks. Amazing service! My only negative is how hot the restaurant was.
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Keith
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The 2025 set menu is excellant value - normal size portions unlike many other set or pre theatre menus. Old school service too from this Soho icon.
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L'Escargot is rated 4.7 stars by 732 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

8:30 pm

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

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
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

Additional information

L'Escargot Prix Fixe Menu

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

Assiette de charcuterie GBP 15.00

Prix fixe

Chicken liver parfait, spiced apricot chutney or Beetroot and Feta cheese tartine (v) or Salad frisée aux lardons or Céleri rémoulade et jambon de Bayonne or Potage Cultivateur

Jerusalem artichoke & truffle risotto (v)(vg on request) or Wild mushroom linguini (v) or Moules-frites or Toulouse sausages, Pommes purée or Lamb’s kidneys a la diable

Tart au citron or Selection of ice creams & sorbets or Galettes des Rois*

Sides

Pommes FritesGBP 6.00

Pomme DauphinoiseGBP 8.00

New potatoesGBP 6.00

Spinach GBP 8.00

Minted PeasGBP 5.00

Haricots vertsGBP 6.00

Wild mushrooms & foie grasGBP 16.00

Hors D’Oeuvres / Starters

Céleri rémoulade et jambon de BayonneGBP 14.00

Beetroot and Feta cheese tartine (v)GBP 14.00

French onion soupGBP 14.00

Langoustine bisque GBP 16.00

Smoked salmon, capers & shallots GBP 21.00

Crab mayonnaise with pickled cucumberGBP 22.00

Half dozen Maldon rock oystersGBP 24.00

Chicken liver parfait, spiced apricot chutney GBP 16.00

Terrine of Landes foie gras, Muscat jellyGBP 32.00

Les Escargots

Les Escargots `Maison’

Mains

Jerusalem artichoke & truffle risotto (v) (vg on request)GBP 26.00

Wild mushroom linguine (v)GBP 26.00

Poached sea trout, leeks & chive beurre blancGBP 28.00

Supreme of halibut, morels & Champagne sauceGBP 42.00

Baked lobster with lemon butterGBP 65.00

Confit of duck with braised red cabbage GBP 28.00

Côte de veau, sage and capersGBP 45.00

Tournedos Rossini - beef fillet with foie gras & truffleGBP 65.00

Chateaubriand, Sauce Béarnaise (for 2)GBP 110.00

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