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 (800)

£26 to £40

French

48 Greek St, London, Greater London W1D 4EF

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2 people

May 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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 and ideal for pre-theatre bookings.

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", Confit of Duck, 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

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.
West End: 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.

Popular dishes

What 800 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 in Soho is a Parisian gem, offering "exceptional French cuisine" and "impeccable service" in a charming ambiance. Guests praise the "amazing wine selection" and "delicious prix fixe menu." The staff's personal touches, like birthday treats, enhance the dining experience. A "perfect spot for special occasions" with a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.

800 Reviews

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anthony
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classic French. Done brilliantly with slick service. Well done.
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like2eat
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all round. Lovely waiter. He was attentive, smart, very personable. Great food in classi French restaurant Thank you.
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Irene
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classic French cuisine, lovely interior, highly recommend.
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rob
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A really good early evening dinner Food and service very good
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Adrian
London1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten here many times on various occasions and the consistency of the levels of food and service have always been excellent. Also I believe for a top London restaurant it is good value for money and not overpriced. We will certainly be visiting again!
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Anil
London1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food served well in a very decent setting, can't really complain on anything.
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Andrew
London1 review
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a marvellous place for a long lunch - classic French menu, fabulous ambiance, charming staff and you’re never rushed. A true Soho institution. It’s simply stellar
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Richard
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect evening. It could not have been improved in any way. First class food, service, and ambiance.
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Jean luc
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
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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Peter
Liverpool4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
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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FAQs

L'Escargot is rated 4.7 stars by 800 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

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!

L'Escargot

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Sunday Lunch

West End: L'Escargot Prix Fixe Menu

Popular dishes

Langoustine bisque

French onion soup

Crème brûlée

Menu

Starters

Egg "Mimosa" (v)

Warm goat's cheese tartine with figs & honey

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

What 800 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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