Bistro dishes

Escargots

Snails commonly served with garlic and parsley butter.

Escargots in shells with garlic butter
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Say it: es-kar-GOH (approximate English pronunciation)

Escargots means snails. French menus often offer them with garlic and parsley butter, including Burgundy-style preparations. They may arrive in shells, a special dish or another presentation. The term identifies the ingredient but does not promise one exact recipe, so the preparation and portion are useful details to check.

Names to look for on menus

escargot, escargots

Explore its regional connections: Burgundy

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About this guide and further reading

Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-12. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.