L’Ortolan
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About L’Ortolan
You may have heard of l’Ortolan in years past, but this lovely restaurant has been given a refurbishment, a great new chef, and a new lease of life. The fittings are luxurious, with a dark and moody bar in tones of indigo, a smart main dining room in neutral tones of the modern variety, and a winning glass room with roman blinds and tent-like ceiling. Altogether, the affect
is light and welcoming while maintaining that fine dining sophistication. Chef Daniel Galmiche was voted Newcomer of the Year back when he was a newcomer, and we are delighted that he has the chance to really show his
stuff here. The kitchen cooks haute French, with dishes like starter of ballantine of quail with truffle, apple tatin, mixed leaves and ginger-infused jus, main course of baked fillet of brill with a ragout of
asparagus, wild mushrooms and truffle cream sauce, and pud of roasted figs in honey and rosemary with goat’s cheese ice cream. There are seven-course menus gourmands for both vegetarians and carnivores. The wine list has a gratifying number of bottles in the affordable range as well as some
eye-poppers that will linger in memory for decades to come.
Menu Du Jour
Starter
-Cornish Crab Rissotto served with a Herb Cream
-Ham Hock terrine with a caper dressing
Main Course
-Marked ’fish of the day’ served with taglietelle, roasted red peppers and a cream sauce
-Pan fried guinea fowl supreme with creamed mash potstoes, spinach and a red wine sauce
Dessert
-William pear parfait served with caramelised pears
-Seasonal red berries soup with creme fraiche sorbet
Bars Near L’Ortolan
In-house diners
L’Ortolan has an in-house bar for diners only, so should you wish to have a few drinks before your meal, pop along early for a glass of wine or two!
Additional Information
Address:
Church Lane, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9BY
Nearest tube:
Reading
A menu such as the following is available at a cost of £21 for 2 courses or £27 for 3 courses. An additional cheese course is available at a cost of £15.
Average Price:
£40 (€56)
Opening times:
Tues - Sat 12 noon - 3pm & 7pm - 11.30pm
Dress Code:
None
N.B. Bookings can no longer be made for this restaurant through London Online
