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

L'Escargot

4.7
4.7
674 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
23:00
Booked 28 times today
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    020 7439 7474
  • 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!
  • 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

What 674 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

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.

674 Reviews
  1. Tobias

    Munich

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Very nice restaurant with very good food. Our waiter were very friendly and always with us. We're happy to come back. Thank you for this lovely evening.

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  2. Kate

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and delicious food. Hight recommend

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  3. PAUL

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing evening from the moment we walked in we were warmly greeted. We had a great table and the restaurant ambience was perfect. Then the food arrived - what a delicious delight complimented with a great choice of wine and wonderful service 🙌👌 Can’t recommend L’Escargot enough. Thank you for such a special evening we will see you all again soon!

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  4. John

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food in a wonderful old building make this restaurant a special treat.

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  5. John

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food from a delightful menu. The service was remarkable from start to finish and we had a glorious table. We had a memorable evening and one we're keen to repeat sometime soon. Thank you for taking so much trouble.

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  6. Jennifer

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience, great food, service and ambiance. The set menu is great value for money. ❤️

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  7. Rhiannon

    London

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening at L'escargot, we enjoyed the set menu and every dish was cooked perfectly. The staff were so welcoming and friendly which made the evening perfect.

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  8. Phillipa

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    High quality food skilfully prepared. A comfortable traditional atmosphere. Attentive staff.

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  9. Simon

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food , lovely ambience with some discreet seating. Staff were a joy.

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  10. Wai

    London

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the set lunch was amazing value. The service was friendly. Would definitely return.

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L'Escargot is rated 4.7 stars by 674 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for L'Escargot

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 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:30
  • 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
  • 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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