L'ortolan restaurant

Welcome to L'ortolan, Reading's only Michelin starred restaurant, with modern French cuisine by Executive Chef Alan Murchison. Nestled in the village of Shinfield, just five minutes from M4 Junction 11, L’ortolan offers an exceptional dining experience - perfect for social and business occasions.

Highlights

Midweek Tasting Menu

Join us on Tuesday to Thursday evenings from 5th January for a five course tasting menu featuring some of our most popular seasonal dishes.
£49 per person

Sparkling Lunch Offer

From 5th January join us for lunch and enjoy a seasonal three course lunch menu with Chef's appetiser and pre-dessert and a glass of
sparkling wine.
£36 per person

For Larger Parties and Corporate Bookings

Choose between our three private dining rooms, each with their own unique ambiance. With our fabulous range of private dining menus we aim to create an occasion that your guests will never forget. Enjoy the mouth-watering Michelin starred food from the L'ortolan kitchen whilst in comfortable, private surroundings - and we'll never charge you a room hire fee.

Testimonials

"We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Excellent service from start to finish, all staff were very courteous and knowledgeable. The food and wine were outstanding, a perfect way for my girlfriend and I to celebrate our 5th Anniversary! Many thanks, look forward to dining at L'ortolan again and recommending it to friends & family."

- Steve Morris (December 2011)

"I have eaten there before and brought two friends to 'get a taster' experience - they LOVED it. Great reception at the taxi and inside. Excellent food - and my coeliac needs well-catered for. Champagne and wine superb and the service was OUTSTANDING."

- Maureen Stride (October 2011)

For more L'ortolan customer comments please visit the Customer Testimonials page

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