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L'Escargot

 
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Address: 48 Greek Street, Soho,  W1D 4EJ
Telephone: 020 7437 6828
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L'Escargot is in the London Borough of Westminster
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L'EscargotThe name suggests a love for the most stereotypical Gallic dish, and the restaurant was in fact the first establishment in London to serve fresh snails. Original owner George Gaudin farmed them in the cellar. Since Gaudin’s day the restaurant has gone through many hands, and ups and downs, and is under Marco Pierre White's ownership these days (the first chef to win three Michelin stars). The restaurant is split into two rooms. Upstairs the walls of the Picasso Room are hung with works by the legendary Spaniard, offering a more formal, more expensive and even grander dining experience. Nevertheless, the downstairs space dotted with Chargall prints is enough for most of us mere mortals; mirrored walls, high ceilings and subtle illumination makes up for a lack of natural light. Flawless presentation, perfectly poised flavours and solemn staff, who treat a meal as seriously as international diplomacy, add to this experience. Delicate stomachs beware, but a commitment to rich, rich food will please the rest of us. A duo of roast duckling and confit had us purring with delight. The combo of smoked haddock, colcannon and poached egg could have been overly salty, but the chef somehow brought out the flavour. This is first class dining, even if you don’t make it up to the first floor.

(Image: Soho Marco Piere White's L'Escargot)

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Underground Stations
Tottenham Court Road Tube (4 minutes)
Leicester Square Tube (5 minutes)
Railway Stations
Charing Cross Railway Station (13 minutes)
Euston Railway Station (23 minutes)
 
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Opening Times

Ground Floor: Lunch Mon to Fri 12:00-14:15, Dinner Mon to Sat 18:00-23:30 | Picasso Room: Lunch Tue to Fri 12:00-14:15, Dinner Tue to Sat 19:00-23:00
 
 

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China Town Masterpark (3 minutes)
Upper St Martins Lane NCP (5 minutes)
 
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Pricing

Ground Floor: Main Courses £12.50-£15 | Picasso Room: 3 Courses £42

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Alternative French Cuisine

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Arbutus
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Arbutus

63-64 Frith Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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9 Denmark Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2H Map
2 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Bar Italia
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Bar Italia

22 Frith Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Gay Hussar

2 Greek Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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65-73 Shaftesbury Avenue, London,  W1D Map
3 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten Hotel

20 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden,  WC2H9HD Map
4 minutes walk from L'Escargot
In the middle of Covent Garden, the Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten is perfect for those wanting to be in the heart of the action. Surrounded ... More
 
 
 
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9th November 2009 until 21st November 2009
Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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8th December 2009 until 9th January 2010
Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Soho
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Soho,  London,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2H Map
3 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Local Shopping

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SHOP
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SHOP

8 Greek Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Milroy's of Soho
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Milroy's of Soho

3 Greek Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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English [Out There!]
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English [Out There!]

10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury,  London,  WC1A Map
7 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design
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Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design

Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,  London,  WC1B Map
13 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Phoenix Garden

21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2H Map
2 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Urban Golf Soho

33 Great Pulteney Street, Soho,  London,  W1F Map
6 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Waxy's Little Sister
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Waxy's Little Sister

20 Wardour Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
5 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Waxy O'Connors

14-16 Rupert Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
5 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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Local Nightlife

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Madame Jojo's
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Madame Jojo's

8-10 Brewer Street, Soho,  London,  W1F Map
4 minutes walk from L'Escargot
This was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and velvet curtains ... More
 
 
 
Mahiki
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Mahiki

1 Dover Street, Mayfair,  London,  W1S Map
14 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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London Private Hire Venues

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London Business / Venue Hire
5 Greek Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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2 Greek Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from L'Escargot
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