Where To Eat Snails
You either love them or loathe them, and if you're in the former camp you're in luck. Charles Campion goes in search of the perfect escargot and picks three of his favourites...
La Poule au Pot
231 Ebury Street, SW1
Almost 'allo 'allo, this Chelsea stalwart is more French in tone than can be reasonably explained. Look for cuisine bourgeois - escargots, boeuf bourguignon and, indeed, poule au pot. £40pp ex-drinks. (020 7730 7763)
Angie's
381 Harrow Road, W9
When you get that craving for a giant African land snail... or indeed some resolutely hot west African cooking, Angie's is a slick place to go. A very modern place to eat. £20pp ex-drinks. (020 8962 8761)
Le Vachérin
76-77 South Parade, W4
Despite having a British chef, Le Vacherin has French dÈcor, French attitudes and a determinedly French menu. They do a great whole baked VachÈrin cheese; warm up with escargots. £28pp ex-drinks. (020 8742 2121)
