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

651 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 35 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
Neighbourhood
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

Afternoon Tea
£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
£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
Set Lunch/Pre-Theatre menu
£30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Here at l'Escargot we offer a set menu of: 2x courses for £25 or 3x courses for £30 This menu is available Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm until 3pm / 5pm to 7pm.

Popular dishes

Beetroot, goat’s cheese & walnut salad * (v)£12.00
Salad of avocado, pomegranate & pistachios* (v)(vg)£12.00
French onion soup£14.00
Langoustine bisque £16.00
Smoked salmon, capers & shallots £21.00
Crab mayonnaise with pickled cucumber£22.00
Half dozen Maldon rock oysters£24.00
Chicken liver parfait, spiced apricot chutney £16.00
Terrine of Landes foie gras, Muscat jelly£32.00

Les Escargots

Les Escargots `Maison’

Mains

Wild mushroom & truffle risotto (v) (vg on request)£26.00
Scottish salmon, leeks & chive beurre blanc£28.00
Grilled halibut, samphire & Hollandaise sauce£42.00
Baked lobster with garlic butter£65.00
Confit of duck with braised red cabbage £28.00
Breast of chicken a la forestière £32.00
Cassoulet Maison £36.00
Côte de veau, green peppercorn sauce £42.00
Tournedos Rossini - beef fillet with foie gras & truffle£65.00

What 651 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West End (London)
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Escargot in Soho is a quintessential French dining experience. Guests rave about its "excellent food" and "superb service," set in an "elegant decor." The menu boasts delicious classics like French onion soup and chocolate soufflé. With "great value pre-theatre options," it's a must-visit for both locals and tourists.

651 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic, very reliable, lovely atmosphere, great service, excellent food.
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Heather
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had Excellent food; great ambience and atmospheric!
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Doris
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant. Great service. And really enjoyed the food and wine. We took the great value offer from Prix Fixe menu and had confit duck and onion soup with an added dozen of escargot. We absolutely enjoyed our meal. Can’t wait to try out the afternoon tea at £29, another great offer. Dog friendly and they bought our dog some water.
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rachel
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought our dog. We were treated with respect and kindness. Our dog was brought 3 bones and all the waiters petted her. We didnt come here because of the accommodation of our dog. It is a beautiful restaurant, with great service and ambience and the food (we hadn’t had Sunday lunch here before) was delicious. We had beef cooked to 3 different levels and all 3 were perfect. Just loved it all Thank you!
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Richard
London
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
To be told that you only have 20 minutes to go and then you must vacate the table is a very strong incentive never to come back to this restaurant. Disappointment is an understatement.
L'EscargotResponded 3 days ago
We are sorry that you are disappointed. At the time of making your booking we told you the time at which we required the table back and you agreed to that. We allowed you extra time and had guests waiting for the table. Fortunately, they were very understanding and didn't mind waiting a little. You ate three course and had coffee, and were not rushed. We do appreciate that the atmosphere at L'Escargot is so wonderful that sometimes it's hard to go - but all good things come to an end. Generally, we let guests stay as long as they like, and often we can juggle things around so that those who want more time can stay but it is very difficult in the run up to Christmas as there is such huge demand. We are sorry that you gave our friendly waiting team only 1/5 stars. Best wishes ...@/"...@/"
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Katie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal in an incredible setting. Service was outstanding and the fixed price menu is great value! Xxx
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Anne
London
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve lived in London for decades but have never been to L’Escargot until last night. We had the pre-theatre prix fix menu and chose the French Onion Soup, confit of duck and the tarte au citron. All utterly out of this world. The best of each I’ve ever had. The menu was extremely reasonably priced at £30 for three courses and the waiters were prompt and attentive. I loved the ambience of the place, with a traditional French decor, brightened by gorgeous artwork. Top marks, L’Escargot. A wonderful dinner to round off a lovely day.
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Lindsay
Gloucestershire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful oasis of peace in a pullulating Soho.
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susan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had the set lunch and it was delicious. Attentive staff and good service Good value
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Sharon
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A lovely evening at L'Escargot with two old friends. An early birthday treat. Food was tasty but the service was inattentive and slow, with us having to ask several times for basic things like salt and water. The total bill for 2 courses for 3, six drinks and some sides was £374! This included nearly £50 for 'service' which I think is excessive and unwarranted. I wish I had challenged it and in different circumstances I think I would have. Do better L'Escargot.
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L'Escargot is rated 4.7 stars by 651 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 35 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
Neighbourhood
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 reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Afternoon Tea

Sunday Lunch

Set Lunch/Pre-Theatre menu

Langoustine bisque

French onion soup

Soufflé au chocolat

Snacks

Freshly baked breads, beurre demi-sel£5.00

Gordal olives £7.00

Truffle & Pecorino salted nuts * (v)£6.00

Cheese straw (v)£8.00

Cocktail sausages glazed in Worcester sauce £8.00

Gruyére, crême fraîche & truffle flatbread (vg)£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

Chips£6.00

Pomme Dauphinoise£8.00

Braised Red Cabbage £8.00

Buttered new potatoes£6.00

Spinach £7.00

Minted Peas£6.00

Haricots verts£6.00

Leaf salad £7.00

Hors D’Oeuvres / Starters

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

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

French onion soup£14.00

Langoustine bisque £16.00

Smoked salmon, capers & shallots £21.00

Crab mayonnaise with pickled cucumber£22.00

Half dozen Maldon rock oysters£24.00

Chicken liver parfait, spiced apricot chutney £16.00

Terrine of Landes foie gras, Muscat jelly£32.00

Les Escargots

Les Escargots `Maison’

Mains

Wild mushroom & truffle risotto (v) (vg on request)£26.00

Scottish salmon, leeks & chive beurre blanc£28.00

Grilled halibut, samphire & Hollandaise sauce£42.00

Baked lobster with garlic butter£65.00

Confit of duck with braised red cabbage £28.00

Breast of chicken a la forestière £32.00

Cassoulet Maison £36.00

Côte de veau, green peppercorn sauce £42.00

Tournedos Rossini - beef fillet with foie gras & truffle£65.00

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