L'Ortolan

Relax in stylish and comfortable surroundings and enjoy Alan Murchison's exquisite contemporary French cuisine, exceptional service and a warm welcome at L'Ortolan, located in the beautiful village of Shinfield - Reading's only Michelin starred restaurant. Executive Chef Alan Murchison is passionate about his cooking, and ensures that the same quality of interpretation extends right through the whole of the L'Ortolan experience. In addition to the main restaurant, L'Ortolan has three private dining rooms for you to choose from, each with their own unique flavour. For larger parties the Main Restaurant and Glass Room are available together for exclusive use – and all with no room hire charge. With it's magical atmosphere and beautiful location L'Ortolan is the perfect choice for every dining experience from a relaxed lunch to celebrating special occasions. Conveniently located just outside Reading L'Ortolan is housed in a beautiful listed building and offers a tempting variety of dining options for both business entertaining and social occasions. Exceptional cuisine, exquisite wines and first class service all combine to make the dining experience at L'Ortolan truly memorable. Award winning Executive Chef, Alan Murchison, has held a Michelin star there since 2003, as well as four AA rosettes and an AA Notable Wine List. Alan and his highly talented team prepare artistic food with an awe inspiring array of tastes and textures. The menus are modern French but with influences from other cuisines, contemporary and exciting, and produced using only the finest ingredients available. To complement the food the Sommelier offers recommendations from an extensive wine list, including flights of wines to accompany each of the menus.