L'ortolan
This converted vicarage on the outskirts of Reading has been home to a number of top chefs over the years including John Burton Race and Nico Ladenis. Now Raymond Blanc trained Alan Murchison has taken over the kitchens. Put your trust in the chef and order the 10 course menu surprise with matched wines. For those who'd rather know what's coming, al a carte delights include roast chicken terrine with spiced bread sauce and John Dory poached in red wine with cockle sabayon. Leave the luxury of the elegant dining room for the heat of the kitchen where the chef's table allows four diners to get up close and personal with all the cooking action. After all that excitement, wind down with a drink in the spacious conservatory lounge.
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Address
L'ortolan,
Church Lane,
Shinfield,
Reading
RG2 9BY
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Information on L'ortolan, Church Lane, Shinfield, Reading
| Timings: | Open:
Tue - Sat Lunch 12:00-14:00, Tue - Sat Dinner 18:45, Sun & Mon by prior arrangement |
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| General Info: |
Private Dining: Yes for up to 22 guests |
| Local Directions: | At junction 11 of the M4 take the A33 towards Basingstoke. At the first roundabout start following the brown tourist signs for l’ortolan, turn left and go through Three Mile Cross. After the garage on the right turn left at the mini roundabout. Go down country lane for 1 mile. Turn right at the 6 Bells / Hungry Horse pub. L'ortolan is the first drive on the left. |