Guide Comments about l'ortolan

Michelin Guide 2009:

"Bright, comfortable dining room; classically based cooking with original touches."

Good Food Guide 2009:

 “exemplary cooking skills, innovative ideas, impeccable ingredients and an element of excitement”

 AA Restaurant Guide 2008:

 "Confident, professional and friendly service. The kitchen focuses on high-quality seasonal produce, delivered via an excellent-value lunch jour, plus an appealing carte and seven-course gourmand offering. Clean, refined flavours, interesting combinations, polished presentation and obvious skill feature in sometimes complex dishes."

 
Hardens Guide 2007:

 "It’s a real treat to visit this lovely old rectory, which is being put firmly back on the culinary map, thanks to Alan Murchison’s distinctive and consistently impressive cuisine; service is immaculate."