L'Escargot Restaurant

4.5 ( 1046 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
48 Greek St, London W1D 4EF, United Kingdom
+44 20 7439 7474

L'Escargot Restaurant, nestled in the vibrant heart of Soho on Greek Street, is a Parisian gem that has graced London since 1927. Patrons are welcomed into an inviting ambiance where classic French cuisine takes center stage. The elegant décor complements the exquisite culinary offerings, making it a delightful spot for both intimate dinners and special occasions.

Highlights include the famed Tournedos Rossini and duck confit, perfectly tender with crispy skin. Customers rave about the escargots, a must-try appetizer that embodies the restaurant's commitment to traditional French fare. Many reviews appreciate the well-curated wine selection that pairs beautifully with the rich flavors of the dishes.

The prix fixe menu is particularly enticing, offering quality food at reasonable prices, with two courses for £20 and three for £25, enticing diners to return often. Service is noted as attentive and friendly, even managing the occasional busy night with grace. L'Escargot creates a memorable dining experience, and the warm atmosphere makes it dog-friendly too, appealing to a broad spectrum of guests.

In short, L'Escargot Restaurant is a culinary institution that serves more than just food; it offers an experience steeped in the rich history and flavors of French gastronomy.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
    • No wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Has fireplace
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Romantic
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For L'Escargot Restaurant

David Goldsmith
Jun 20,2025
Stunning legend from 1927. I have not been for 30 years. Initial welcome (they were busy) a shambles as shown to a table for 5 not 6 as booked. But thereafter, staff were excellent. Lots of staple classic fayre - superbly cooked and presented. Wines were well chosen options. We enjoyed the legendary Tournedos Rossini - just succulent - and Chateaubriand, Duck, Chicken. Etc. Escargots of course. All very well done, and tasty. Cheese was nice, if a modest morsel. It's expensive, but is Central Soho. A lot of boorish, boyish, braying other guests - the sort of oiks, or orcs, one finds these days regretfully. A special meal for a special occasion. Bravo!
What you need to know!
Jun 19,2025
Overall: An easy 5 star sweep across the board for Brian Clivas’s Soho institution L’Escargot. Delightful service and delicious French food served in a warm, beautifully inviting setting nestled in the beating heart of Soho’s Greek Street. At the time of writing there is an excellent value lunch menu at 20 for two courses and 25 for three. It doesn’t get better in Central London. This is somewhere you’ll want to revisit time and time again. Bonus that it’s dog friendly! Food: French What I liked: • Top notch Service • Stunning interior • Perfectly portioned, beautifully presented food • Great price point What I didn’t like: • N/A Do I recommend going? YES Will I go again? YES Was it good value? YES Price Point:
Lorne Inglis
May 16,2025
This place is the oldest French restaurant in London. It has a lovely colourful yet tasteful and cosy atmosphere, with friendly and attentive service. However, the highlight is of course the food. I have found the duck confit is worth coming back for by itself. The skin is crisp and the flesh is perfectly tender, and the Bigarade sauce is perfectly sweet. The sides were also amazing, especially the decadent wild mushroom & foie gras and the creamy dauphinoise potatoes. We also had the Langoustine bisque and the French onion soup as starters, which were flavourful and perfectly seasoned. The house red was also delicious and paired well with the duck, and the Tarte au Citron was the perfect way to finish. I can’t wait to come back. It’s well placed for a pre-theatre evening meal as I found out on my first visit, and the prix fixe menu is very reasonably priced, with 3 courses going for 28. The a la carte menu is more expensive, with the cheapest main going for 26, although the duck packs a good flavour to price ratio!
Doris Chan
Apr 21,2025
Beautiful restaurant. Great service and dog friendly. Great menu and good value with the Prix Fixe and added a dozen of escargot . And a great bottle of red wine. We loved it. We had all the classics. French onion soup, confit duck and Scottish salmon. We can’t wait to come back. Placer out afternoon tea.
amit orfali
Apr 18,2025
A great place - truly a piece of Paris in London. The food is fabulous and most of all the staff are incredible professional and kind. The atmosphere is nice and elegant. The wine collection is phenomenal, a reason to visit on its own. We only had ‘snacks’ and wine, and wish to have had more. The truffle and pecorino nuts are recommended
Rebecca White
Apr 3,2025
We came here for a lovely night out on our last night in London and it was excellent. The staff were kind and helpful and it was a quiet getaway from the general craziness of SoHo on a Thursday night. The food was delicious and sophisticated without being too pretentious. We particularly enjoyed the fresh bread, the escargot, the langoustine bisque and wild mushrooms with fois gras. While not inexpensive, the price is reasonable for the quality and worth it for a special night out.
Jettarin Jintaketgam
Mar 30,2025
Good restaurant with great services. Escargot is really good and for me this is a must. The quality of the ingredients is exceptional. Personally I found the food is a bit heavily salted.
Ola Shadare
Mar 20,2025
A very enjoyable Sunday Lunch at the renowned L'Escargot restaurant. An elegant venue designed in the classic French Brasserie style. The menu is French and European. The food was excellent as was the service and the ambience. An ideal venue for a special occasion and dining with friends and family.

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