L'Ortolan
720 Reviews
- Friday12–11 PM
- Saturday12–11 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday6:30–11 PM
- Wednesday12–11 PM
- Thursday12–11 PM
About the Business
L'Ortolan French Cuisine Fine Dining Restaurant Reading Berkshire | L'Ortolan is a fine dining restaurant in Reading. Call 0118 988 8500 - reserve a table and enjoy our exceptional French fine dining.
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+441189888500
Church Ln, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9BY
Hours
- Friday12–11 PM
- Saturday12–11 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday6:30–11 PM
- Wednesday12–11 PM
- Thursday12–11 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wi-Fi
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Fireplace
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Lunch
- Great tea selection
- Upmarket
- Reservations required
- Parking
- Free parking lot
Recommended Reviews
Eleanor Moore
22.03.2024
L'Ortolan
This was our first experience of a tasting menu and one that we really enjoyed. The food was presented beautifully and each course was carefully explained by the server. Some dishes really stood out over others, particularly the terrine and fish course, however we both found that some dishes were surprisingly lacking in flavour. We ordered the truffle dish (which had a supplementary charge of £25) and found it very disappointing and had only a very subtle truffle flavour despite the shavings on the top of the dish. It also lacked quite a bit of texture as it was presented as a creamy mousse.There was about 10-20 minutes between each course, however for one of the courses we waited over 40 minutes which felt a bit long. The dining room was relaxed and not too formal, but it was missing a little atmosphere. All in all it was a good experience with some unique dishes and concepts. There is also a fantastic selection of wines.
David
11.03.2024
L'Ortolan
Lovely venue. Good was delicious and the cocktails were good tooWe had the tasting menu with the classic wine pairing. Was amazing and left absolutely stuffed. All in the meal was around 3 hours but we had a drink in the lounge before our mealWe didn't feel rushed at any point and the service was very attentive.Our night was just over £400 when you add in service. Not a regular trip based on this but well worth the visit for s special occasion
Jeremy Fan
08.03.2024
L'Ortolan
Disappointing Experience with Misleading AdvertisingI visited this restaurant with high expectations, having been enticed by the prominent display of a 3-star Michelin" rating on their website. However
w cheung
08.03.2024
L'Ortolan
Went on a weekday in Mar and the restaurant is not full so I won’t expect the service is like such. After sharing with few a friends and found we all have similar experience which I didn’t see in any review at all so prompt me leaving one here for a honest feedback as I do wish Reading to have a great fine dining experience.Food 3/5 - brilliant appetiser and dessert, the two main dishes - pork and fish are ok, not exciting - a gastropub standard.However, how we are being treated is something I won’t recommend and no surprise they don’t maintain their M star.A plate is presented as table setting and once you seated the waitress would immediately pull it away and that’s set the tone of the pacing in this fine dining restaurants.Amuse-bouche came and it looks great, however one of them are made of mini tartelette which is quite oily on the surface hence I requested a fork. She was amazed in her response and ask ‘ a fork?’ Yes I would like to have a fork. She then followed up questioning with ‘You need a fork with Amuse-Bouche???’ LOL right? I am glad I had get what a asked for but the attitude was a surprise.Then come with appetiser and bread (the bread n butter is heaven) however when we presented with so many dishes at the same time we found it we are rushing everything and didn’t pay full respect to it as it’s been cold down / warm up so we asked the waitress if we could pace a bit slower to the coming dishes as we are not in hurry - how could you imagine you have to request this in a fine dining place but again another blunt response are given “oh we cannot, the dishes are ready so we have to bring to serve” - we were like , excuse me - shall you go to give a headsup to the chef and reflect that so he would adjust the pacing?Don’t wanna repeat and make it lengthy review but I could just tell by all the engagement we had with the waitress - we didn’t feel like being very welcome or up to a fine dining experience expectation.For a mid week menu - it’s great ROI however they lost the chance to make me a loyal one and giving me & my other group of friends similar experience on a different day, not in our recommendation simply due to the services we experience.
Martin Mills
14.02.2024
L'Ortolan
Lovely atmosphere, lovely food. We did ask them to slow down a little, with they happily did.Will definitely be back.
Guy James
29.12.2023
L'Ortolan
Had the chefs table experience, and it was incredible. The food was sublime and the attention to detail was second to none. Everything tasted and looked amazing, including the cocktails. Would recommend the passion fruit martini if you have a sweet tooth! Couldn't fault the experience at all, a great birthday present or anniversary gift if you're looking to do something more special
Paul Wright
29.12.2023
L'Ortolan
Absolutely amazing day doing Chefs experience - the team were all really welcoming, chuffed to get hands on in the kitchen - come away with a few new skills. Food was absolutely phenomenal - looking forward to coming back. Thank you.
Michael Conde
22.12.2023
L'Ortolan
Absolutely fantastic meal and service! One can tell that they care about how they do their jobs. Fantastic evening!
Shirleyann Johnson
19.12.2023
L'Ortolan
My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with a wonderful dinner at L'Ortolan. Everything was exceptional and as expected with fine dining. The food was delicious, we choose the 8 courses, with the wagu brevet which incurred a supplement but was to die for and well worth it. The ambience and staff are absolutely on point and everyone is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable on the food and wine pairings. If you want to celebrate a special occasion this is the place to visit. Cannot recommend highly enough and looking forward to our next visit.
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Church Ln, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9BY
L'Ortolan