André L'Escargot French Restaurant:
HistoryTeissonnière's L'Escargot was established in 1976 "on the hill" in Devon Street as the first genuinely ethnic restaurant in Taranaki.
Six years later the business was relocated to its present site in Brougham Street, still in the "French Café" style but half its present size.
In 1992 the adjacent building was purchased and the restaurant extended to its present form. The buildings, built in 1876 and 1870 have
been identified as being the oldest commercial buildings in town and are of historical significance.
We are proud to have been part of the business and restaurant scene in New Plymouth for the past 26 years and to have been of service
to not only Taranaki, but to people from all over New Zealand and overseas.
We can assure you at all times of our best service and hospitality.
- Best Restaurant for Taranaki-Wanganui '95
- Hallmark of Excellence NZ Lamb and Beef Award
'97/'99/'00/'01/'02/'03/'04/'05/'06/'07/'08/'09/'10/'11 - Best Restaurant for Taranaki '97
- Best Food Outlet Pick of the Province
- Best Restaurant for Taranaki '98
- Featured in FQ Entertaining Magazine Winter '98
- 2008 Alamohane awards: Best restaurant, best decor, best head chef
and best emerging chef. - TVNZ Corban's Taste New Zealand '99
