This place is gross. The toilet floor is piss stained and reeks. I felt terrible for any parent with a child who needs to use their toilet. The escargots are just ok, and a horrible value for what you get. Steer clear of the weird gold painted shell option. The veal was ok at best. The onion soup was under seasoned and had a gigantic amount of cheap cheese that was like a blob of chewing gum on top of the crostini. My gag reflex was triggered more than once during my meal...an oddity for certain. I did like the fried potato side but I could have gotten fried potatoes at a fast food restaurant and been happier. It's visually an interesting place but don't get trapped, there are so many other places to get better French food. Waste of cash, calories and time. Service was ok, but strange for certain. read more

This was my first experience with escargot! Some French friends we made invited some girls in our study abroad group to try escargot and we ended up here. It was more expensive than I anticipated so I ended up trying one snail and had some onion soup. The soup was not what I expected, and the mountain of Gouda cheese on top got cold quickly and made it hard to eat as time passed. I didn't quite like the large croutons in the soup, I wish I had the bread to eat on the side, crispy to contrast the soup. I did enjoy the escargot though! It was garlciky and buttery and the pesto was nice, too. It's clear you have to come here to get escargot and I'll remember that if I ever come back. read more

L'Escargot - Escargot traditional - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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On our first holiday to the City of Lights, we wanted to experience escargot at one of the City's most touted escargot restaurant. We were recommended to try the luxurious L'Escargot Montorgueil. We were very impressed by the service as everyone was quite accommodating to our needs. This is an upscale restaurant and is expensive and chic, so do not expect an over abundant american style meal! Chef Wolfgang Puck coined the term in America "California Cuisine" over 30 years ago describing it as artistically minimal cuisine. Well, L'Escargot Montorgueil serves their food in such a way. The escargot was exceptional as well as the entree courses. We ordered pastries made by one of the top pastry chefs of Paris, we paid 8 euros for each piece, so we savored each pastry as if it were our last opportunity to ever devour an eclair! Our overall experience was very positive and we were quite thrilled when Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods TV show showcased L'Escargot Montorgueil on his program as one of the best places to eat escargot! read more

L'Escargot - 8 euro lemon pastry - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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As recommended we went to the restaurant for their specialty, and it is great but much more expensive than other restaurants as well. The snails are good, frog legs are much better in a surprisingly good way. I'll recommend this to Friends and family members who love snails. If it could be cheaper, that would be fantastic! read more

i didn't eat escargot here so maybe it is all this restaurant is good for. The place itself is super date worthy and french. However, the place cannot make up for the poor quality food. I have to note that my starter was a chestnut soup which was delicious, but the place will still get 1 star because of the main. I had bavette with potatoes. First of all, the beef was indicated as bavette, but I can assure you that the cut was not that. LIES. What they served was a cheap piece of steak which was chewy and thin. I asked for a medium rare, obviously it was not and was pretty much a medium well. Not only that but there was a slighttttt sour taste to it, kind of like meat that has gone bad. I legit ate less than half the portion. It doesn't make sense as the restaurant is not like a cheap french brasserie, so I would expect the quality to be better. Anyway it was a HORRIBLE experience and I would NEVER recommend anyone to come here. read more

L'Escargot - Chestnut soup - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Have visited Paris a number of times and have had great dinners at L'Escargot. My family and I visited L'Escargot on 4/30 and were extremely disappointed. We ordered the 36 piece escargot platter and lamb dishes. The food was cold, certain portions of the food appeared not to be cooked and the server was rude. Our daughter speaks French and apparently the server did not realize such since we were shocked when the server was complaining about the "Americans" to the patrons at the next table. We informed the hostess and no resolution. Other incredible places to eat in France that have great escargot. read more

Watch out!!! Their attitude to the tourists is terrible!!!! We ordered TWO times of 6 snails, but we only had ONE garniture on the table. The waiter just said we didn't have more and went away without any excuse!! They tried to charge us for the bread in the backet, which is normally free all the time everywhere in France. After we noticed that, they didn't try to apologize but fighting us!!! It was really unbelievable!!! So as we saw the chef working behind are NOT french, not at all. I think that maybe everybody go there want to try the traditional french snails, but actually it was absolutely the worst choice we made!!! read more

ALERT！we odered the so-called medium rare "classic steak" and got shocked. It's the worst steak i ever had in my life. The first bite tastes like a shoe, and the next bite tastes like a Gladiator because it fights against your Teeth！ We have no idea whether it's a bad quality steak or something else. Its highly possible that they used a bad piece because it had too much fat in it. 很可能是全欧洲最硬最难嚼的牛排，第一口吃起来像一只老皮鞋，第二口像一个角斗士，顽强地和你的牙齿与舌头作斗争。可能是这头牛生前运动充足，所以很多瘦肉，但是死前刚跑过马拉松，脂肪流失严重，所以吃到嘴里全是 筋，大家就别点了，流泪规劝。 we have been to quite a few countries in Europe, and were really looking forward to the cuisines here, sadly this steak failed to impress us. 欧洲之旅目前吃到最糟糕的牛排，哎 read more

Upon walking in, we already knew this was a tourist spot. Most of the patrons were foreigners. Yikes. However, their escargot was exceptionally good, best we had on the trip. We only tried the truffle butter version. We also ordered the frog legs, which lacked seasoning. The french onion soup was okay but there were wayyy too much bread in it, leaving very little soup to enjoy. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed, he was very busy but didn't freak out a bit which I admired, until I heard him demanded tips from the table next to us, yikes. read more

I have been to Escargot for more than 20 years. You will not see me there anymore. I ve seen it all: the old classy restaurant a bit decadent, the trendy era which resulted in an administrative closure and then in recent years a new boss who has created really great menu. The restaurant is full. I have always defended this icon of Paris, got up talking to a client to defend a server that was under homophobic comments ... I'm from the neighborhood, Escargot is a bit my home. Yesterday, however, after booking at 8:15 pm my friend arrives on time and tells us that our table is not ready. We will then arrive at 20:35 precisely. The table is still not ready.In order not to bother the servers, we tell the hostess that we are going to have a drink at the Tonneau des Halles next door. After 2 little visit to check if the table was free we return at 21:15 and the hostess told us that she needs to check with her "boss" ... This gentleman seemed pretty upset and told me that we were 45 minutes late ... useless to say that the tone has risen and it seems that this "boss" (it is not one) had decided to be simply obnoxious, not ready to listen and definitely not ready to be accommodating with us , regular customers ... Too bad. We re happy that the restaurant is full due to an asian clientele. But guys, think about the regulars, those who are from the neighborhood,. And above all remind this "boss" that we do not treat customers like this. Cela fait plus de 20 ans que je vais a l Escargot. On ne m y verra plus. J ai tout connu: le vieux restaurant un peu gastro en decrepitude, l époque pseudo branchée a base de perlinpinpin qui entraina une fermeture administrative et puis ces dernières années un nouveau patron qui a vraiment bien fait son travail avec une carte amusante. Le restaurant est plein. J ai toujours défendu cet icône de Paris, me suis levé parler a un client pour défendre un serveur qui subissait des propos homophobes... Je suis du quartier, l Escargot c est un peu un coin de chez moi. Hier pourtant, après avoir reserve a 20h15 mon amie arrive a l heure et nous indique que notre table n est pas prête. Nous arriverons donc a 20h35 precise. La table n est toujours pas prête. Pour ne pas gêner le service nous indiquons a l hôtesse que nous allons a cote prendre un verre au Tonneau des Halles. Apres avoir 2 aller retour pour verifier si la table se libérait nous revenons a 21h15 et l hôtesse me dit quelle doit voir avec son "patron"... Ce monsieur semblait bien énervé et m'indiquait que nous avions 45 mn de retard... inutile de vous dire que le ton a monté et il semble que ce "patron" (il n en est pas un) avait décidé d être tout simplement odieux, pas a l écoute et surtout pas prêt a être arrangeant avec un habitué des lieux... C est dommage. Que le restaurant cartonne de nouveaux grace a une clientele asiatique c est bien. Mais pensez aux habitues, a ceux qui sont du quartier, aux fidèles. Et surtout rappelez a ce "patron" qu'on ne traite pas les clients comme cela. read more

Service was very poor. The waitress removed my menu from the table after my husband ordered the drinks and soups. She didn't ask whether we were through ordering. We had to explain that we both wanted to order entrees. I was surprised that she seemed too busy to provide us with marginal service. While a busboy cleaned the table, we ordered two cups of American coffee with cream. We waited patiently as the waitress walked pass our table. My husband finally asked her if she could provide us service. We then told her that we had ordered coffee with cream. SURPRISE. No cream. When we visit Paris again, we will not return there. read more

The name says it all. In Paris, we wanted to conquer the best of the best when it comes to escargot. Why not go to a place named L'Escargot Montorgueil? Love the inside ambiance. It must be an older restaurant because it has that old French feel. The service was great but the food was even better. We started with two forms of the escargot. We did the traditional ones and the truffle butter ones. Both were ridiculously good, but my vote is for truffle butter. I'm a sucker for anything truffle, so these hit the spot. The other starter we got were frog legs. So good and it's served in a hot skillet of parsley butter that you could eat with a spoon. For our entree, we got the duck confit which could be one of the best things I've ever had. This could've fed 4 people easily, yet I was able to take it down. I was so full, I could barely move after this meal. Oh wait, dessert happened as well. We got the chocolate eclair which is stuffed with chocolate ganache and a side of chocolate ice cream. I'm not a chocolate lover at all, but even I was obsessed with this dessert. Overall, amazing dinning experience. Paris meals never let you dow . read more

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Dined here on my last night in Paris. I wanted to try escargot for the first time and after looking online it appeared that this was the best place to try it. I can gladly say that I was not disappointed. The overall feel of the restaurant is very intimate. I ordered 6 of the escargot to try 2 of the blue cheese, 2 of the traditional garlic, and 2 of the curry. I was so happily surprised I really really liked them! They were very rich in flavor and taste. My favorite was the curry flavored ones. For dinner I had my usual glass of rose wine (which I had every day while I was in Paris) and for my entree I ordered the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes. Now lets move onto dessert one cannot visit Paris and not try the creme brulee and let me tell you I was delighted I did. It was by far the best creme brulee I've ever tasted so rich and smooth. My mouth is still watering just thinking about it. Everything about this meal was utterly superb I was also pleasantly surprised that our severs were actually very attentive and friendly for once! So I guess good service does exist in Paris after all. I would highly recommend this restaurant especially for the escargot. read more

L'Escargot - Famous Escargot! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The truffle snails with a glass of Chablis are definitely worth it! Also, the ambiance of the restaurant is wonderful. We live in the 7th so it's a wonderful change of pace. read more

Service was poor the day we went, skip the oysters, they lame and awful. There is wide variety so if you don't like escargot, you can try their beef, duck, fish, etc. but alas they were one of few decent places open in the area when it was a Sunday and holiday. read more

L'Escargot - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Had a truly lovely dinner here tonight with my daughter at this restaurant that has been in business since 1832. Our waiter, Xavier, was delightful and took excellent care of us. We began with a Bellini for her and a rose Louis Roderer champagne for me. We had to have the escargot and Xavier recommended the garlic and blue cheese flavors for us. They were succulent and well flavored and went well with the recommended Pouilly Fume which was light and very dry. Since we were doing so well with recommendations, we took Xavier's selections for the main course as well: beef fillet on dauphine potatoes (a crisp next of shredded potato that was crispy on the outside with soft, mashed consistency on the inside), topped with crisp seared foie gras and a red wine sauce. She loved the dish! I had the half lobster over risotto. It came with she'll on the side for decoration only and topped with s lobster foam that made the dish. The risotto was a bit el dents but quite good and I enjoyed it very much. Xavier is the man, also aiding us to pair my lobster with a white burgundy and her steak with a flavorful yet very light red burgundy. Lastly, we chose a cheese course over desert, again giving our waiter authority to choose for us. We had an ample plate of Comte, Camembert and an exceptionally mild Brie-like blue served with a small sharp greens salad and baguette. We couldn't finish the plate, so Xavier offered to box it for us to take home - a thing I thought was taboo, but done without us requesting. A truly enjoyable meal that will become a treasured Paris memory. read more

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We had a very positive dining experience here. Sole á la Meunière was exquisite. We had snails (4 petites brioches) and foie gras for appetizers along with a dozen oysters. The waiter recommended a great wine, Chablis, that paired well with our food. Service was attentive and warm. By the end of the meal, we were giggling over the Crêpe Suzette and some Armagnac. Read some of the reviews and was surprised by some of the negative ones as this was a very positive experience for us. read more

L'Escargot - Sole á la Meunière - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Xavier waited on us and it was the best service we have ever had in Europe. The food was exceptional, and Xavier had us try a cognac mustard on my steak. It was amazing. The escargot are large and very good. The wine selection was great. The outdoor patio was comfortable and it was a great start to our trip. We will definitely be back read more

It was supposed to be a meeting of old friends. Fond memories of a great Parisian institution, recalling elegance, atmosphere, good food, served by experienced professionals. Instead, a fern bar without the ferns. Scruffy wooden tables jammed together, and well meaning trainee waiters trying to cope with wave after wave of tourists, mostly from Asia. It was impossible to enjoy. Every table was a crowded selfie. It wasn't dining, it was a check the box - snails, yes, fries yes. The food we ordered was nothing special, and suffered only from prices that the good old restaurant would have justified. But not this one. The old friend is no more. She's sold out and cashed in. read more

food is good but waiter s service needs to be improved. it took 30 mins for us to get s menu and waiter said we need to be patient FOR A MENU! read more

L'Escargot - wonderful dinner - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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It would be a 4 star, but the waiter tried to coax tip out of me, after hearing my American accent. Tip for Americans out there: European restaurants generally pay their servers a decent wage and tip is not expected or usually given. If they ask they're just trying to fleece you for extra cash. read more

We loved this place and were happy that it was the final dinner on our Paris trip. Wonderful food and friendly service made it very memorable. The escargot were great, with plenty of delicious sauce to soak into bread. We also started off with a fantastic onion soup and a very intriguing tomato mozzarella salad. Our mains were delicious. And the deserts! Oh my. Strawberry soup! Our kids made the strangest sounds because they were so tantalized by the flavour. read more

Terrible service!!! The waitress asked us to tip and strongly insisted...while all tips in france are already included already in every bills. Very upsetting... read more

Absolutely phenomenal escargot for the same price as escargot at a far less specialized restaurant. I loved loved loved the traditional. Also got wonderful frog legs, good creme brûlée, and minty chocolate mousse read more

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Cest Super! Wife and I were on honeymoon and came back several times. The quality of snails here is unparalleled. Foie and Traditional is a must. With wine pairing to boot! Great service too. read more

L'Escargot - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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We entered the restaurant and met by a racist waitress, who thought we were blocking the door. She asked us to wait in the hall, then immediately accused us blocking the way again. We were angry and left the restaurant, telling her that we had done nothing wrong and we could speak french. She chased us off the main door in a pose to attack. I think non-Caucasian customers should be careful at there. read more

This restaurant has been in the same building since the 1820s. It is what you expect your dining experience to be like in Paris! Exceptional service and the food was fantastic! read more

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Food was nice. First evening on the ground in Paris. Night of euro cup soccer match so service was a bit unfocussed (I understand it is essentially their Superbowl day for which France was.in action). Wine nice. Price OK. My daughter had a hard time with the high chairs outside, she is five. Desserts nice. Overall good food and nice ambiance. A bit spendy though. read more

Extreamly bad experience! We heard this restaurant was specialized on Escargot so eagerly went there for a try even we already had lunch. It's unbelievable that the hostess refused to take our order after sitting because we only ordered Escargot and wine! I talked to the store manager, she said she will report this to the owner but sill escort our group out of the restaurant. I'm still in shock that I could get kick out from a restaurant because I did not order enough food! read more

BEWARE!! This restaurant and their waiter asked for additional "service" (tip) excluding the bill. However if you notice on the bottom of their menu, it stated "service included". Also, local people told us that they were not supposed to ask for tips. Food is good, service is horrible but tips is expected in this restaurant. read more

The service was friendly but unfortunately the food was rather unspectacular. There are far better things to eat in Paris at much better prices. read more

I really, really wanted to like this place but I can't overlook the lukewarm French onion soup and escargot I was served. You'd think that a place with escargot in its name, you would be served the best escargot you've ever had in your life, but L'Escargot did not meet expectations whatsoever. The snails here were expensive, and not comparable to other cheaper bistros in quality. The final reason for this low review is that the restaurant had the audacity to ask for a tip when the check was presented. "Tip is not included" my waitress boldly announced when the bill was brought over. In my 10 day trip in France, at no restaurant was I asked to tip, not even at Gordon Ramsey's Michelin rated restaurant in Versailles. Service was average, food was below average - I see no reason for a tip, especially when the rest of the country doesn't ask for tips. I would not recommend this place. Check out other French bistros during your visit in France; they will undoubtably have better snails for you to enjoy. read more

Expensive...we ordered the bone marrow, the traditional 6 piece escargots, frog legs, squid in squid ink.... The bone marrow was uber rich and yummy (if u like that kind of stuff) not enough bread thou.. The snails were also mediocre.. Nothing to memorable about it.. I hated the squid because it was cold but the boo liked it.. To each their own! The frog legs were in some delicious butter sauce but also very rich.. We stuck with their appy because nothing else on the menu caught our eyes.. They have a good wine selection and overall, we had a good experience! read more

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The escargots are simply lovely! This is an English speaking friendly restaurant. Love the environment! read more

L'Escargot - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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The escargot was delicious. I had the traditional. The escargot is served with bread to soak up the yummy juices. I then had some shrimp which was also great. It seems like a tourist place but that didn't matter, the food was still great. read more

L'Escargot - Traditional escargot - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Excellent food! Strong recommendation from a few Texans. Escargot, oysters, Foie gras, frog legs, & lamb. Yummy and packed to the hilt!

Decent food and lovely ambience can't make up for dishonest staff. We were scammed out of 20 Euros by our server. She told us to our faces that, in Paris, an additional 20% gratuity was expected on top of the gratuity already added on the bill. She stood over us at the end of the meal and said this to us twice, then typed in the additional amount onto the credit card machine herself. I've been to France before and knew this wasn't standard, but I was jet lagged and wined-up, and it's really awkward and hard to call someone a liar to their face! Thankfully, we didn't encounter this anywhere else in France. But I would never go here again on principle. Go around the corner to Comptoir de Gastronomie instead, where the food is superior and you can trust the staff. read more

This place is one of the more touristy ones on Rue Montorgueil. That's probably why the menu was overpriced. The service was excellent. The escargots were done really well. I wasn't crazy about the beef tartar. There are better ones in that area or in Saint Denis. read more

One of the worst exprience ever, the waitress is incrediblely rude and unfriendly. She was keep yelling at us and we feel totally offended. I would give negative 5 if I could! read more

Five star expectations may let people down but this place really deserves it! Wonderful surprise! read more

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