L'Escargot Restaurant & Bar in City of London, Westminster

On an unusually hot Spring evening, Soho was its usual exciting chaotic self. Walking in to L'Escargot is like walking into the First Class lounge at a busy airport. The smartly dressed staff smile and are welcoming. The lighting is subdued - and the air conditioning works! We went for the "pre-theatre" dinner. It is an absolute bargain, but (if you want to) you can easily ramp up the price by ordering a few treats. The whole meal was excellent. Of special note is the bread (£5). There were 4 different breads. An authentic flute reminiscent of Paris was overshadowed by something that resembled a Danish pastry. I was intrigued, bit into it, and the part that looked as though it might be sweet was actually parmesan and truffle. I usually avoid both these ingredients, but together, in some very clever bread they were delicious! Instead of the usual, boring, "brewed in the UK" bottled beers there was Noam. It tastes as good as it looks (the bottles are works of art) and is brewed in Bavaria. We hadn't been to L'Escargot for a few years - but we will be coming back very soon.

¿Qué puedo decir, pero L'escargot es realmente increíble La ubicación es fabulosa - encanto del Soho e individualmente en su mejor momento El restaurante estaba lleno de mujeres jóvenes profesionales, turistas japoneses, jóvenes creativos en los negronis, fiesta de mayores teniendo un almuerzo tarde, tranquilo antes del teatro y nosotros. El servicio fue atento pero no demasiado agobiante , informado y se preocuparon. El equipo de L'escargot realmente muestra hospitalidad en su mejor momento. La comida estaba absolutamente deliciosa y bien presentada. Mi plato soñado eran los riñones endiablados pero tenía envidia por la comida para el pastel de pescado. Mi consejo es dirigirse hacia L'escargot para una gran experiencia. Debo regresar pronto por los tornados de la carne de res

Traditional French food with nice environment. A little pricy for what you get

Hermoso restaurante con personal amable y profesional. Lo bueno era exquisito esas enormes salchichas de Toulouse estaban llenas de sabor y patatas cremosas y acuñaron gran combinación. Ningún experto en comida francesa y yo estaba un poco preocupado de que podría ser demasiado elegante, pero no en todo el caso. Solo comida fantástica cocinada hermosamente y calle un precio razonable para el corazón del Soho.

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

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.

As a French person living in England, this restaurant was really good. From the first bite to the last, the quality was great, easily comparable to some of the restaurants back home in France. The service was amazing and the staff so friendly. Pleasantly surprised with the pricing. For this level of quality and attention to detail, I found the prices very reasonable.

I have seen many restaurants but believe me when I say, I was happy, impressed, satisfied! The staff were incredible! The food was mind blowing and the piano playing upstairs was a dream!

Authentic French cuisine in a charming setting. Attentive service and reasonably priced. Some dishes a little salty for my liking.

Este es un lugar encantador en un edificio muy histórico con techos altos y grandes espejos, y entornos opulentos. El servicio es muy bueno, muy amable, muy eficiente. Nos atendió un camarero español muy agradable, que era muy atento. La comida era un poco inconsistente para mi gusto. La tan elogiada terrina era agradable pero destacando especial, simplemente agradable. Los caracoles / escarol era muy bueno, no puede fallar. La ternera en el hueso era muy sabrosa también. El pato de mis amigos era normal. Pedimos pan plano que era bueno y crema Brulé era excelente.

We have been twice in the last month for pre theatre dinner, we came back again because we enjoyed ourselves much the first time. Great service, lovely high quality and very reasonable pre theatre set menu and lovely wine. It a special place in the heart of Soho! We’ll be back again!

love it here, impeccable service, beautiful food and v reasonable pre theatre menu, will definitely return! x

At this very moment I am finishing off a fantastic chocolate souffle. The namesake escargot are nicely prepared with Pernod. The langoustine bisque was the best shellfish bisque of any sort I've EVER had. Cocktails are nicely done and the rooms have a warm and beautiful feeling.

@lescargotsoho is the oldest French restaurant in London, and the vibes really showed it. Service was super friendly (thanks to the waiter who tried to take really nice photos of us) and we had a pleasant time. Of course the escargots were my absolute favorite and is a must order. The other dishes were alright and didn’t particularly stand out. Linguine was good but the risotto was unfortunately too salty so I couldn’t finish the whole thing.

We hosted an exclusive private event in the Salon Vert & Snail Bar. Wow, what a stunning venue. The food is exquisite & the staff were all really friendly. All of the guests loved it & it’s left a lasting memory

Utterly exceptional in all aspects but the biggest surprise was the value for money

I recently dined at Escargot in London, known for its authentic French flavours and the food was absolutely fantastic! If they offer you bread, definitely take it, the fresh French bread and cheese are a must-try! The atmosphere was pleasant but I found the service a bit lacking. Overall, a great spot for the cuisine, but there’s room for improvement in hospitality.

The food was delicious, rating 4.5*

Wonderful restaurant - great service and top food- fixed menu particularly good value

Amazing food! Everything was cooked to perfection. The interior has an old french restaurant vibe, although maybe a little dated, but overall an amazing experience.

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.

He querido probar este restaurante icónico durante años, encantados de decir que estuvo a la altura de mis expectativas, éramos una fiesta de 4 teníamos el menú pre teatro una increíble £ 25 por 3 platos , 1 terrine de campagne, 1 higo y queso de cabra 1 salchichas de cóctel y un fermiere de franqueo, todo realmente bueno lo mejor era la terrine , nuestra tubería principal comprendía 2 eglefino ahumado (ahumado pálido adecuado ) 1 Risotto de setas silvestres y mi elección de salchichas de Toulouse que eran realmente buenas porciones eran generosas , bien condimentadas y perfectamente cocinadas , Postres de 3 tarta de limón eran fabulosos y 1 selección de helados completaron una velada maravillosa. Disfrutamos de unas botellas de Muscadet £ 52 cada uno , el servicio fue acogedor y profesional sin duda vale la pena una visita, visitamos Londres cada año The Ritz, Borough Market, vamos a añadir L’escargot a la lista 👍👨🏻‍🍳

Delicious food right in the middle of the West End with a pre-show deal. Quality of food was too notch. Added a portion of snails too. Highly recommended. Excellent value

Fantastic venue and food. Thoroughly enjoyed my evening

L'Escargot, a Soho institution, provided the perfect setting for a delightful Sunday lunch with my partner. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable – attentive, friendly, and perfectly paced. My meal began with the crab mayonnaise, a delicate blend of sweet crab and tangy pickled cucumber, a refreshing start. The roast rib of 28-day aged Scotch beef was the highlight, a truly magnificent cut cooked to a perfect medium-rare; the meat was meltingly tender and full of flavour. The accompanying Yorkshire pudding was crisp and light, and the horseradish sauce added a welcome kick. Throughout the meal, we enjoyed selections from L'Escargot's magnificent wine and champagne menu, each pairing perfectly with our chosen dishes. Finally, the soufflé au chocolat, a 20-minute wait well worth it, was a rich and decadent delight, the perfect ending to a classic meal. L'Escargot delivers a refined and consistently excellent dining experience, making it an ideal choice for a special occasion or a simply enjoyable Sunday lunch with someone special.

L'Escargot, una institución del Soho, proporcionó el escenario perfecto para un delicioso almuerzo dominical con mi pareja. Desde el momento en que llegamos, el servicio fue impecable – atento, amable, y a un ritmo perfecto. Mi comida comenzó con la mayonesa de cangrejo, una delicada mezcla de cangrejo dulce y pepino encurtido, un comienzo refrescante. La costilla asada de carne de res escocesa de 28 días de edad fue lo más destacado, un corte realmente magnífico cocinado a un medio perfecto - raro; la carne estaba tierna y llena de sabor. El pudín de Yorkshire que lo acompañaba era crujiente y ligero, y la salsa de rábano picante agregó una patada bienvenida. A lo largo de la comida, disfrutamos de selecciones de la magnífica carta de vinos y champán de L'Escargot, cada una maridando perfectamente con nuestros platos elegidos. Finalmente, el soufflé au chocolat, una espera de 20 minutos que bien valió la pena, fue una delicia rica y decadente, el final perfecto para una comida clásica. L'Escargot ofrece una experiencia gastronómica refinada y consistentemente excelente, por lo que es una opción ideal para una ocasión especial o simplemente un almuerzo de domingo agradable con alguien especial.

Wow! What a fantastic Sunday lunch! The menu was packed with tempting choices, making it hard to decide. We went for the three courses for £45, and it was worth every penny. The crab starter was just amazing – so fresh and delicious! And the terrine? Bursting with flavour! The rib of beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, cooked absolutely perfectly. The service was spot-on, really friendly and efficient. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a stunning art collection and lovely fresh flowers on every table. But the desserts! The soufflé was a showstopper – perfectly cooked and that hot chocolate sauce was divine! My guest was raving about his homemade lemon curd ice cream too. Honestly, I don't think you could find a better Sunday lunch anywhere.

Wow! What a fantastic Sunday lunch! The menu was packed with tempting choices, making it hard to decide. We went for the three courses for £45, and it was worth every penny. The crab starter was just amazing – so fresh and delicious! And the terrine? Bursting with flavour! The rib of beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, cooked absolutely perfectly. The service was spot-on, really friendly and efficient. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a stunning art collection and lovely fresh flowers on every table. But the desserts! The soufflé was a showstopper – perfectly cooked and that hot chocolate sauce was divine! My guest was raving about his homemade lemon curd ice cream too. Honestly, I don't think you could find a better Sunday lunch anywhere.

Fantastic food and a real gem within Soho. To start, we had escargot (which were incredible) and oysters. For mains, we had risotto and halibut. Very good prices for very good food. Service was slightly snooty, but great spot.

I had another superb meal at L'Escargot last week, made even better by dining with some particularly fine, erudite and sporting company. In a city so often consumed by the hottest new restaurants or must-try cuisine, L'Escargot is much like its namesake: always moving resolutely ahead, confident in its abilities and untroubled by the fuss that surrounds it. I didn't even have to ask for my wine glass to be topped up either – great service! Thanks L'Escargot staff, hope to be back again this year.

Came here for a 3 course Sunday lunch Nearly Nearly as good as mams,roast potatoes were crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, vegetables were cooked perfectly, gravy and Yorkshire pudding were the best I've had in London, the beef was medium rare and plentiful and super tasty,onion soup was so good,bread basket was plentiful, garlic snails was very nice, lemon tart for desert perfection and last but not least I have to mention the homemade horse raddish sauce was perfectly made Well done guys Service and surrounding was delightful Silly me,forgot to take a photo of the roast dinner but trust me that it's really good.looking forward to return 2nd visit for Saturday lunch Still fantastic 👌

I booked a table in January for my husband's birthday and we had an excellent evening. The ambience was excellent; although the room was full, the restaurant did not feel too loud at all, while we enjoyed the decor. The staff were very attentive throughout and surprised my husband with a birthday treat. We ate three courses (smoked salmon and langoustine bisque to start; duck confit and mushroom linguine for main; crème brulee as a shared desert) and it was all delicious. The wine list was very extensive and not unreasonably priced. We shared a bottle of Chardonnay. The restaurant permits dogs and we enjoyed getting to know the pets of the table next to ours as we waited for the bill. Overall, a fantastic experience marred only slightly by the very warm fire behind my chair, which meant I was slightly overheated by the end of the evening.

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: $$

Haven’t been here for years and was quite excited having had good memories. Hadn’t bothered looking at the menu beforehand as we both like our food. The menu was a little disappointing; starters were all just a little boring. She choose the lobster bisque which had a depth and complexity but she found sickly with too much cream. Main courses were similar - mostly red meat or cream based dishes. She went for the risotto but just too creamy / buttery and left it. I had a perfectly pleasant but unexciting g beetroot starter and confit duck. Which was excellent. Adequate wine menu. Didn’t do pudding. Not quite as good as I remembered. £200 for 2 with a single glass of champagne and a nice Bordeaux.

Just had the most amazing Sunday lunch. Each course amazing; the chicken breast was something to behold. Love the atmosphere and staff, our waiter especially, were exceptional. Not the first time we’ve been, definitely not the last. Thank you L’Escargot!!

impeccable interior, service and food! duck confit and potato dauphinoise were definitely the highlights!

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 Châteaubriand, 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!

As a French person, I naturally have high standards when it comes to my home country’s food and I can say that this restaurant is by far the closest to what I would expect to eat back home. The dishes were executed beautifully, food was tastful and the service on point. Highly recommended!

An incredible Sunday roast. We’ve had Sunday lunch here twice in the last couple of months. Their roast dinner is as good as any other I’ve had in town. We first dined here back in the MPW days and have visited on and off ever since. We’ve never had a bad meal and were unaware they offered a Sunday lunch. Simply wonderful (the French onion soup remains outrageously good)

Named after L escargots and it’s the 1st French restaurant in London. I keen to have a try. I have had my dream today. Langoustine bisque, fresh, Chicken liver parfait, smooth, Tournedos “Rossini” - beef fillet with foie gras & truffle, tender, At last, of course is the Les Escargots `Maison’, Wow👍 Everything is details and old money……

Thank you for accommodating my cancellation on short notice. I look forward to visiting soon, experiencing your food, and writing a genuine review.

Wonderful dining room, superb service, terrific ambiance, excellent food. A really splendid evening

If you’re looking for a place with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere, this spot is a gem! The staff was very accommodating to my two corgis, which is a huge plus for me as I never leave the house without my dog. The service was not only quick but also incredibly polite. Highly recommend for both food lovers and dog owners! 🐾🍴

15% Tip automatically added? No thanks. This isn’t America. PAY YOUR OWN STAFF.

As we were in London for Mum’s birthday to see Les Mis, I thought we’d stick to the French theme and treat her to lunch at L’Escargot. One of my better decisions! From the welcome when you arrive, to the beautifully classic decor, to the delicious food, it really is a special place. We started with the obligatory birthday bubbles and then moved on to the very reasonable prix fixe menu. Amazing French onion soup followed by perfectly cooked salmon for me, and Mum was very happy with her charcuterie plate and mushroom risotto. The service was impeccable and the icing on the cake was the complimentary plate of chocolate snails complete with birthday candle and handwritten postcard. I can see why it’s survived for so long. Will be back!

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.

Top class, highly recommended and love the wonderrooms!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wonderful meal and experience yesterday! Amazing set menu - mushroom risotto was excellent would have liked the offer of Parmesan on top and I am sure if asked the staff would have provided it. The ambience and welcome was second to none! We will return very soon. My mum had the salmon with leeks and would recommend.

The food was amazing, and the service very responsive. The atmosphere of the restaurant is amazing. Recommend 100%.

Having been recently for a lovely business lunch, decided to go for dinner with my partner. This experience wasn't quite as good as the welcome was indifferent and the table I'd specifically requested and had confirmed, was given to someone else. They offered us two alternative tables but both were in a different section so defeated the object somewhat. Food from set menu was excellent and very good acoustics despite the noisy table next to us. Lovely old fashioned dining room appeals and I'll be back....but not rushing.

One of my favorite restaurants in London for French restaurant lovers only

I visited with friends for an early dinner on Friday. I had the onion soup and the duck. While the soup was fine, the duck was quite dry, but I ate it as I was hungry. Unfortunately, this led to a weekend of feeling extremely unwell—nausea, tiredness, and ultimately food poisoning. When my friend reached out via email, we received a rather unfriendly response, which you can see in the comments here. While the interior of the restaurant is beautiful, I didn’t feel that the food matched the price. Unfortunately, due to this experience, I will not be returning.

Such a fabulous restaurant, never disappoints. This was a celebration meal for a group of 11 and everyone loved it. Felt totally spoilt. Food was amazing. The Blue Room was beautiful.

I had dinner for 3 here at the recommendation of a friend and was severely disappointed for the price paid. The service was some of the worst I’ve ever had in any dine in restaurant. While we were seated fairly promptly, it was almost as though we had been forgotten shortly after that. We would see our waiter fairly infrequently and our simple requests, like water for the table, were misunderstood or flat out ignored/forgotten more often than not. The men’s restroom was out of paper towels both times I checked even after alerting the staff of the issue. At the end of our meal our waiter had completely disappeared and we had to grab the attention of someone else to handle our table after ~20 min of waiting. The slap in the face was receiving a forced 15% gratuity at the end of the meal on top of our cost despite service nowhere near warranting it. (And I’m already from the US where that is largely expected) All of this would’ve been the worst part of the experience had I not woken up in the middle of the night to food poisoning. I had to delay all my plans and have a doctor visit me in the hotel since I could barely stand for two days straight. Given everything I had eaten that day, and what my friends had also eaten and not gotten sick, the doctor deduced the pheasant I ate here was the only contender for something this bad and started me on antibiotics that have helped me recover over the past few days. I cannot recommend this restaurant in the slightest.

Decent French restaurant in London, but overall, not worth the hype or the price. We started with half a dozen escargot, which were fine but nothing memorable. For mains, we had the duck confit and the filet with foie gras. Unfortunately, the duck tasted a bit off, and while the filet was okay, it didn’t stand out. The service was average at best—neither attentive nor particularly friendly. For the price they charge, we expected much better quality and experience. Sadly, it fell short. Wouldn’t recommend.

Beautiful comfort French food, luxurious ambience and attentive service. I personally adore how they get the temperature of the room and music volume perfect every time. Super cosy dining room but undeniably luxurious. Perfect space between tables. The food is a solid 8/10 and very well priced especially if you get the set menu. Paid £130 for a meal for 2 and felt like I got my money’s worth. Rare in London

Excellent restaurant! Booked a private room for a work dinner and the team took such good care of us. All of the food was excellent!

We went here for dinner before going to the theater. We were greeted very friendly at the door and escorted to the table. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the food is really good! I had the oysters as a starter, I can definitely recommend them! If you're in London, I would definitely book a table if I were you!

Tuvimos una fantástica cena previa al teatro en L’Escargot esta noche. Elegido en el menú de la cena temprano. La sopa de cebolla francesa estaba absolutamente deliciosa y llena, seguido de salmón. Los amigos tenían el suflé de chocolate que olía, parecía y sabía divino! El servicio fue impecable. Realmente impresionado y sin duda volveremos.

Had pre theatre menu, very good value and tasty. We had duck and it was wonderful, the onion soup was tasty, but very hot! Lovely decor and tables spread outside that you are not sat too close to your neighbours. There is a time limit, but it was more than adequate as the service was very good and we never felt rushed. In fact all the staff were very attentive and very polite. I liked that I was able to hold a conversation as there was only quite background music. The ladies toilets are upstairs but I was assured if I returned with my friend who has mobility issues that they can use the toilet (gents) on ground floor and staff would ensure that no men would walk in. I will most definitely be back.

Wow, nos encanta el restaurante L'Escargot, nuestro favorito cada vez que estás en Londres. Muy buen personal profesional, buena comida y vinos. Acogedor y muy cómodo. Merci a tous Peter y Eileen Field (España)

Been here several times and it never fails to impress. A gorgeous dining experience, wonderful cuisine, attentive service. When I got home I noticed a couple of mistakes on my bill... called restaurant immediately and David sorted out everything professionally, kindly and without delay, even phoning me to confirm the refund. So refreshing to be treated this way when shoddy customer service is so prevalent elsewhere. Love this place!

Such a lovely restaurant! We came for dinner and were not disappointed! We all had the onion soup as a starter which was amazing and all our mains were tasty and perfectly cooked! The atmosphere was great, small rooms and intimate setting! As a frenchy living in London I would highly recommend!

We had an absolutely wonderful evening here with the whole family! Service, food and ambiance are exceptional. We are happy to come back!

Not been here for decades, and it's even better than I remember. Lunch special was perfection. French classics at their best. I've already persuaded my best friend to take a party of her friends there.

Expensive. But overall a very nice restaurant. Nice decor as well.

We arrived @5:50, with plenty of time to make it to a 7:30 show. The waiter said “ don’t worry” we have plenty of time. We had a wonderful meal and good relaxing conversation. Before we even finished our meal, we ordered our deserts (2 chocolate soufflés and a crème broulet )in order to be sure we had plenty of time to make our show. The waiter reassured us we would have no problem. We told the waiter we had to rush , which we did at 7:14, he stuffed half of one soufflé into a plastic container with no spoons and a paper bag and we had to run to be on time for our play. We were never served our 2nd souffle. What a terrible experience. I called the owner who offered us our souffle and a glass of Champaign. No thank you. Never again. Wen and Chet Atkins/ USA

Our server was Ashutosh he was very professional with great customer service. Food was good.

Price fix is great value. V professional service. Relaxed atmosphere and quiet enough to have a conversation.

The dining room is very cosy but gets a bit hot, when there are a lot of people.

This French restaurant is very close to the theatres in the Soho area. The food was amazing & the service was superb. The escargots were delicious as was the salmon & rib eye… cooked to perfection. The ambience & atmosphere was wonderful (including the excellent pianist on the second floor). The staff were very friendly & professional. Thank you Brian & Thomas for your hospitality. We’ll certainly recommend this restaurant to all our Australian friends. Kim & Julie Australia

Wonderfully hidden on Greek St, somewhat out of place but great food, drink and ambience. Really good value. Really friendly. And the proprietor is the nicest man imaginable (and has an amazing highlights reel in YouTube!)

Tonight's visit to l'Escargot made me fall in love with French dining again. Wonderful decor, a relaxed atmosphere, a perfectly executed menu and attentive service made for a great experience. Our waiter went above and beyond to talk us through the wines and was observant enough to hear us congratulating our son on his graduation (the reason we were there). He brought us a great plate of celebratory chocolates to round off our meal - such a lovely touch! There are good reasons why this place is an institution. A wonderful evening - thank you.

My overall dinner experience was disappointing. The restaurant manager (the man in the suit, I assume) and the receptionist had a rude attitude toward my table, showing impatience and a dismissive tone that was noticeably different from how they treated other guests. While the waitstaff were nice and polite, that was the only aspect I appreciated. (5 stars for them) As an asian diner, I didn’t feel comfortable dining here, I couldn’t enjoy the food and just wanted to leave as soon as possible.

Came here for dinner to catch up with some friends, had a wonderful time! Portions were filling, service was great, beautiful atmosphere. Recommend the escargots, French onion soup, and the Toulouse sausage. It seems like if you want to dine after 6 pm you have to book some weeks in advance. I will definitely be back for my birthday soon if I can get a reservation a little later in the evening!

We celebrated my mum's 70th birthday here - a special choice as her parents came here for dates in the 60s, and it turns out their parents did as well! It feels like nowhere else in London - full of history, art and atmosphere, grand but with a welcoming home-like feel to it. The staff were lovely and the food was absolutely gorgeous. Snails converted us all! This gem has a life of its own and we'll definitely be back (and hope our children will too ;)

Cosy, well decorated French restaurant in the heart of Soho. I went for a Sunday lunch which was lovely. The portions were generous and the staff friendly. The highlight was the fruit tart with cream dessert. Recommended

I thought hard whether this should be a 4 or 5. On the positive side, the decor was great, our waiter was responsive, they took allergy issues very seriously and the ambiance was nice. However there were a couple of errors on our order and the food was nothing special, with only a medium quality-price-ratio. Service was also not very quick albeit for a dinner this wasn’t such a problem but I don’t think I’d have time to go there for lunch.

We came for the first time with my friend without reservation, but they warmly welcomed us. Aurora served during our dinner, she was so kind and happy to had a small talk with her 🙏🏻 food was so tasty especially onion soup. I will take my parents here next time!

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we had a lovely evening! The interiors are super swanky, the staff were so welcoming and attentive, and the food was 10/10. Our only problem was that we’d over ordered so were stuffed to the brim by the time the mains arrived. The lobster bisque and chicken parfait were THE best I’ve ever had. So flavoursome and delicious. The lamb main was amazing but the ribeye didn’t seem very high quality. Overall - will be back for more tasty French food!

The restaurant itself was very pretty and cosy, but the atmosphere was sadly disrupted by: 1. The cheap rechargeable table lamps from Amazon – they should replace those with beautiful candles, as they used to do. 2. The music playlist also felt off; modern commercial tunes instead of a selection of classic French songs from the early to mid-20th century would better suit the ambiance. As for the starters, the £££ bread selection didn't feel fresh at all, dry and hard; The onion soup was good; The salad with melon had unripe, hard melon and an overly salty seasoning, which wasn’t to my taste. The main course, a pea risotto, was excellent. We didn't have dessert as we were full. A big, BIG, "no-no" was being served a hot bottle of sparkling water on a warm summer evening. Please keep them refrigerated!!! The staff was incredibly kind, especially the dark skinned French lady with a captivating grace. It was a birthday dinner, and they surprised us with a small plate with a "Happy Birthday" message and a snail-shaped chocolates, which were one of the most delicious chocolates I've had! In terms of food quality, I excepted more from this restaurant. I think the change of ownership affected the core of the place and with it it's quality.

It you like traditional French cooking, this SoHo mainstay is still Five-Star. Food is fabulous and Aurora our server was cheerful and helpful. Move it to the upper section of your list of preferred restaurants.

The titanium code is revealed, the turtle is burning, and the temple cabinet is numb.

Great Restaurant & Fabulous Service! Would Highly Recommend Here!!! Xx

Came here for my birthday dinner and the whole experience was fantastic. The decor, the customer service and the food... all of it. The classic French onion soup lived up to its name and expectation. We were too full for dessert but as it was my birthday, the waiter brought out a lovely birthday surprise - a candle with handmade dark chocolate from the chefs - delicious! Will definitely return!

Vibrant environment. Food delicious.

Food was incredibly rich and delicious!! Amazing and knowledgeable staff!!! The building itself was fantastic and definitely worth looking at!

I just can’t stop coming back here. The food, the decor, the service! Everything is seamless, enjoyable and refined but not pompous.

lovely quirky french restaurant in the heart of Soho. It really stands out in frantic Greek Street with its traditional but bold decor. We had the pre-theatre meal, goat cheese tart and entrecote steak for mains. Both were delicious. The cocktails were delicious, and service was attentive and friendly.

We have been to L’Escargot a handful of times over the past few years and it has always, up until now, been special. Unfortunately, the restaurant has lost its je ne sais quoi. The food is still good, but the service and general ambience have shifted towards the unremarkable and at times below par. There were specific issues which resolved themselves during our meal (eg long wait for wine, coffee unavailable at the end of the meal, sparkling water not refrigerated), but it was the general sense that something had changed. The soul of the restaurant had left the building. A quick google search triggered by the odd inclusion of a German dessert on the menu and the unavailability of French fries (only thick English style chips which, by the way, are cooked far better in the majority of ubiquitous gastropubs across London) revealed that the restaurant was taken over by Thomas Hitzlsperger, an ex-German professional footballer with a keen interest in economics and finance. I don’t know if this is the reason that the execution was flat, why everything felt a little 4 star with corners being visibly cut, but it could well be. It’s a real pity, but it’s unfortunately (another) one of those London institutions that isn’t quite what it used to be. Would no longer recommend.

We have been to L’Escargot a handful of times over the past few years and it has always, up until now, been special. Unfortunately, the restaurant has lost its je ne sais quoi. The food is still good, but the service and general ambience have shifted towards the unremarkable and at times below par. There were specific issues which resolved themselves during our meal (eg long wait for wine, coffee unavailable at the end of the meal, sparkling water not refrigerated), but it was the general sense that something had changed. The soul of the restaurant had left the building. A quick google search triggered by the odd inclusion of a German dessert on the menu and the unavailability of French fries (only thick English style chips which, by the way, are cooked far better in the majority of ubiquitous gastropubs across London) revealed that the restaurant was taken over by Thomas Hitzlsperger, an ex-German professional footballer with a keen interest in economics and finance. I don’t know if this is the reason that the execution was flat, why everything felt a little 4 star with corners being visibly cut, but it could well be. It’s a real pity, but it’s unfortunately (another) one of those London institutions that isn’t quite what it used to be. Would no longer recommend.

My fiancé found this lovely restaurant for my 28th birthday and its definitely my new favourite restaurant. The service was one of the best we've ever had in London, so friendly, so attentive and professional. The food was amazing as well. We hope to come back again soon.

L'Escargot is the place to visit for a treat. The welcome by the hostess was amicable. The layout is separate dining areas throughout which gave the feeling of intimacy. Felt a little like stepping back in time, reminiscent of Hercule Poirot. We chose Duck Terrine, which was beautifully presented and flavourful and the Lobster salad as starters. Again an excellent presentation but at £29 it seemed excessively pricey for a bowl of lettuce leaves with a few pieces of lobster. I somehow expected more. The citrus dressing was tasty, but not enough of it for my liking. We drank the 312 St-Emillon Grand Cru, an excellent full-body red wine. For mains, we had Leaf salad, very well presented but again, lacked flavour. The Poached Sea Trout, which was utterly delicious, and the Navarin D'Agneau, also very good. We opted not to have dessert and were treated to "snail" chocolates. A sweet gesture and delicious too. The meal, in general, was very nice, and the restaurant had a lovely ambience. Picture crisp white linen tablecloths, deep red velvet chairs and silver cutlery. Special mention must be given to the service by our waitress Aurora, she was truly delightful. This place is worth a visit, particularly if you want to impress a date or important client.

It was hands down the best corporate dining experience I've had in London. Firstly, Brian (the private dining reservation manager) was a dream to work with to book my private room customer lunch, he was responsive, flexible and went up and beyond to make a custom menu for us! We got the Green room private dining room, it looked like a grand royal ballroom! The ambiance, food, server were all perfect. L'Escargot will be my go-to restaurant to host my customer meals from now on!

The service is impeccable and the venue is very photogenic. However, the crab linguine was soso (i think there was lemon grass in it? not entirely sure) because the herb smell was strong. The duck confit wasn’t that special either. The set menu is a better choice than the a la carte.

Very attentive, friendly service. Lobster salad seemed lacking dressing and flavours as a result. Goat cheese salad was excellent. Lamb was slow cooked to perfection, while the beef and spinach were OK but nothing special. Creme brulee was great to finish. All in all a perfectly good meal, but not great nor justifying the price.

Excellent food. Highly recommended.

Fabulous Sunday afternoon offering fantastic menu with fabulous service. The Lobster bisque was outstanding. Thank you Brian & Team

Beautiful restaurant with real character and a delicious French menu, really recommended!

The food was a real delight, with the freshly cooked grilled halibut, Hollandaise sauce, and the tournedos of beef fillet with green peppercorn sauce being particularly delicious. A special mention goes to the succulent soufflé au chocolat. However, it’s unfortunate that the tables are placed so close together, which significantly detracted from the experience. The atmosphere was ruined by five very loud, overly animated women and one man setting nearby. It would have been much better if we had been seated in the second room, which was completely empty.