L'Escargot - 48 Greek Street, London W1V
Number of visits?
Four, most recently 2004.Location?
Soho, near Cambridge Circus. A few minutes' walk from Tottenham Court Road or Leicester Square.Food?
The only word for the food is "amazing". If you are a vegetarian, your choices are limited (in fact you will have to ask) but the food is so good here that you will just like what you are given! An "amuse-bouche" was presented before the starter, and a "pre-pudding" - a miniature version of one of the main deserts - kept us happy between main and desert courses. The style is French - this is a Marco Pierre White restaurant - and the flavour, cooking and presentation simply excellent. For example, I have eaten a starter of asparagus with truffle vinagrette, and main course of risotto with baby vegetables, while my partner has eaten pigeon pie and beef with a lattice of potato and baby vegetables. The assiette gourmand is recommended - a mini version of each of the deserts! Finally the tea was very good, and served with delicious home made petit fours. An experience that will not be forgotten.Clientele
Businessmen, although I have only eaten in the Picasso Room which was very quiet.Cost?
£50 per head. Good wines start at £25, ask the wine waiter to recommend something to your taste and in your price range, because the selection is incredible and even wine buffs can try something new!Anything else?
I have only tried the Picasso Room which is upstairs, full of original Picassos, and slightly more expensive than downstairs. The staff were attentive but not intrusive - although if you want your wine to remain on the table, you will need to ask! The decor was impressive - especially in the bathroom with glass basins and individual towels - and should you place your napkin on the table it is promptly swept up and replaced with tongs! The most notable thing is that nothing went wrong - everything was faultless, which made for a wonderful meal. Allow two to three hours, about eighty pounds each, and then relax!No disabled access to the Picasso room.
Opening Hours?
Main room - Mon - Fri 1200 to 1430, Mon - Sat 1800 to 2330.Picasso room - Tue - Fri 1200 to 1430, Tue - Sat 1900 to 2300.
Official Website?
http://www.whitestarline.org.uk/LEscargot_Restaurant.htmThis page last updated: 01 September 2022
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