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Established in 1927, L’Escargot is Soho’s oldest and most celebrated French restaurant. Housed in a charming Georgian townhouse, featuring classic French cuisine in an elegant yet relaxed setting. Signature dishes include garlic snails, lobster bisque, Dover sole, Tournedos “Rossini” and soufflés. There is an excellent prix fixe menu perfect for pre-theatre dining and an extensive wine list of French wines, with many reasonably priced bargains. L’Escargot has a large eclectic art collection including works by Matisse, Dali, Blake, Vivienne Westwood, and Lubaina Himid. There are four private dining rooms and a cocktail bar.
London’s oldest French restaurant offering fine-dining classics in a grand Georgian townhouse.
Hours
| Sunday | 12–4 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 48 Greek St, London W1D 4EF, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7439 7474
Website: http://www.lescargot.co.uk/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.co.uk
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Reviews
Renato Bottini
We dined here as a table for 4 for a friends birthday and were treated to a spectacular evening of great French cuisine in the heart of Soho at the oldest French restaurant in London. It proved to be a great choice classy and relaxed not stuffy whilst the food and wine list were spectacular. What separates excellent from good is often the attention to detail and attention to our enjoyment and this was much appreciated. Home made bread great olives, oysters, snails and french onion soup before we got to the steak, sole, lobster mains and classic deserts, creme brule, souffle, cheese options coupled with a great mix of wine options. Everything was on point and nothing disappointed. Thankyou to the team at l’escargot for making our evening so special. We will be back!
… moreAnn Kuznetsov
From Paris with love ❤️
➡️ This is the oldest French restaurant in London – last pic showcases the venue in all its glory.
This place whisks you directly to Paris but with incredible attentive, warm and welcoming service. The food was insanely good, high quality ingredients used to execute the most delicious French dishes. Their onion soup was perfect, their L’escargot (snails to you and I) were scrumptious (don’t knock them till you tried them!), and as for their duck, it was soft, succulent and full of flavour. Perfection!
@lescargotsoho
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… more➡️ This is the oldest French restaurant in London – last pic showcases the venue in all its glory.
This place whisks you directly to Paris but with incredible attentive, warm and welcoming service. The food was insanely good, high quality ingredients used to execute the most delicious French dishes. Their onion soup was perfect, their L’escargot (snails to you and I) were scrumptious (don’t knock them till you tried them!), and as for their duck, it was soft, succulent and full of flavour. Perfection!
@lescargotsoho
#lescargot #frenchfood #londonfood #londonrestaurant #londonfoodguide
Ozden Akyildiz
Very cool French restaurant with a romantic interior design. The food and service were satisfactory, and the prices were reasonable. The dimly lit paintings on the walls reminded me of French romanticism, which I enjoy. Recommend it for those who enjoy French cuisine in an authentic setting.
… moreSophia Yu
I had a wonderful dinner at L’Escargot, a historic French restaurant in Soho that once welcomed icons like Princess Diana and Churchill. Their signature escargots are a must-order — rich, garlicky, perfectly baked, and best enjoyed with their home-baked bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. We ordered half a dozen and found it just right for two. For the main, I chose my forever favorite: duck confit with cherry sauce, beautifully cooked and incredibly flavorful. A classic spot with timeless dishes that truly win your heart (and stomach). Highly recommend!
… moreCathy M
A classic French restaurant hidden in Soho. Elegant white tablecloths, silver cutlery and old-school service make the whole experience feel timeless.
The escargots are a must-order — rich garlic butter but perfectly balanced. The French onion soup is deeply comforting and full of flavour. We visited on a Sunday and had the Sunday roast, which was cooked beautifully with great flavour and texture. Desserts were also excellent, especially the crème brûlée and chocolate soufflé.
A great place for a proper French meal, whether for a special occasion or a relaxed, refined evening.
… moreThe escargots are a must-order — rich garlic butter but perfectly balanced. The French onion soup is deeply comforting and full of flavour. We visited on a Sunday and had the Sunday roast, which was cooked beautifully with great flavour and texture. Desserts were also excellent, especially the crème brûlée and chocolate soufflé.
A great place for a proper French meal, whether for a special occasion or a relaxed, refined evening.
hare super
Had such a lovely experience at L’Escargot. From the outside it looks like a typical old Soho building, but once you step inside it’s a completely different world.
It was a cold, rainy London winter day and walking into a warm dining room with classic French décor and a real fireplace was honestly perfect. The atmosphere feels very old-school French — cosy, elegant, and a bit grand without being stuffy.
Food was excellent across the board. We had the classic escargots (a must), foie gras terrine with Muscat jelly, beef fillet with foie gras and truffle, and half a lobster — all very well executed and satisfying. The crème brûlée was also spot on: crisp top, super creamy inside.
A special thank you to Rachel, who looked after us so well. She was incredibly warm and welcoming, explained the menu beautifully, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable rather than formal. Service really made a difference to the night.
What also surprised me is how much space the restaurant has — multiple floors, private rooms, even a bar upstairs. It feels almost like a private members’ club hidden inside a historic house.
Not a trendy or flashy place, just a timeless French restaurant that knows exactly what it’s doing. Would happily come back, especially in winter.
… moreIt was a cold, rainy London winter day and walking into a warm dining room with classic French décor and a real fireplace was honestly perfect. The atmosphere feels very old-school French — cosy, elegant, and a bit grand without being stuffy.
Food was excellent across the board. We had the classic escargots (a must), foie gras terrine with Muscat jelly, beef fillet with foie gras and truffle, and half a lobster — all very well executed and satisfying. The crème brûlée was also spot on: crisp top, super creamy inside.
A special thank you to Rachel, who looked after us so well. She was incredibly warm and welcoming, explained the menu beautifully, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable rather than formal. Service really made a difference to the night.
What also surprised me is how much space the restaurant has — multiple floors, private rooms, even a bar upstairs. It feels almost like a private members’ club hidden inside a historic house.
Not a trendy or flashy place, just a timeless French restaurant that knows exactly what it’s doing. Would happily come back, especially in winter.
vivien yin
Lovely place. Very bold and beautiful French interior design with old photos and art pieces as decorations, looks like a small gallery. The service and food are excellent, highly recommended the confit of duck and the escargot!! And the dessert:)
… moreYves Hey
L’Escargot on Greek Street is one of those rare Soho restaurants that still feels effortlessly Parisian — warm lighting, classic interiors, and a sense of timeless charm. The food is confidently traditional and well executed: the Escargots à la Bourguignonne are rich and punchy, the Grilled Lobster is impressively fresh, and the Dover Sole is delicate and perfectly cooked. Champagne selection is concise but tasteful, and Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale was a great, understated start. Service is polished, calm, and discreet — very much “Parisians in London.”
… moreSang-Oun Lee
The Escargot, a charming French restaurant in London, offers a delightful dining experience. The appetizers, including the escargot, onion soup, and lobster bisque, were simply exquisite. While I would have preferred a steak without foie gras, the dish was still incredibly flavorful. The fries, however, were a bit too thin. Despite this minor flaw, the overall experience was satisfying and reasonably priced, making it a great choice for a French dinner in London.
… moreJohn Fredrickson
My wife bought me the “Dinner Extravaganza for Two” voucher (£250) for my birthday, promising champagne, sommelier-selected wines with each course, and “the full Soho experience.” Unfortunately, the reality fell well short of the promise.
The evening started poorly when staff initially told us our chosen dish “wasn’t included” before checking. There was no sommelier experience – after being given a glass of champagne we were simply asked to choose from the by-the-glass section ourselves. While the wines were very good, this wasn’t what was advertised.
The snails and foie gras starters were genuinely excellent, raising our hopes. However, both mains (fillet mignon with foie gras, dauphinoise potatoes and spinach) were severely underseasoned. The foie gras lacked the flavour of my starter, and the potatoes and spinach tasted bland. When we asked for salt, we were brought two empty salt pots in succession before finally getting one that worked.
Service was inattentive throughout. We requested tap water but struggled to get refills as they’d removed the bottle. The desserts (chocolate soufflé and pear tart) were similarly disappointing, lacking depth of flavour. We were never offered the included tea or coffee and, frankly, we were ready to leave by then.
It was hard not to notice that smaller tables like ours received noticeably less attention and care than larger parties during the evening.
For £250, this should have felt special. Instead, it felt like going through the motions. Such a shame.
… moreThe evening started poorly when staff initially told us our chosen dish “wasn’t included” before checking. There was no sommelier experience – after being given a glass of champagne we were simply asked to choose from the by-the-glass section ourselves. While the wines were very good, this wasn’t what was advertised.
The snails and foie gras starters were genuinely excellent, raising our hopes. However, both mains (fillet mignon with foie gras, dauphinoise potatoes and spinach) were severely underseasoned. The foie gras lacked the flavour of my starter, and the potatoes and spinach tasted bland. When we asked for salt, we were brought two empty salt pots in succession before finally getting one that worked.
Service was inattentive throughout. We requested tap water but struggled to get refills as they’d removed the bottle. The desserts (chocolate soufflé and pear tart) were similarly disappointing, lacking depth of flavour. We were never offered the included tea or coffee and, frankly, we were ready to leave by then.
It was hard not to notice that smaller tables like ours received noticeably less attention and care than larger parties during the evening.
For £250, this should have felt special. Instead, it felt like going through the motions. Such a shame.