We had the 3 course set menu for £28 each, which was fantastic value. The quality of the French onion soup, the fresh bread and the lemon tart were outstanding. The additional champagne offer of a whole bottle for £48 made it incredible value.
August 2025
L’Escargot – London
We chose L’Escargot for dinner after learning it was one of Princess Diana’s favorite restaurants, and my wife insisted we try it. Our group of five had a 7 pm reservation.
Service: The staff was warm and friendly. Even though the restaurant wasn’t very busy that evening, service... read full comment
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, Tournedos “Rossini” and fancy souffles. 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.
