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L'Ortolan

L'Ortolan

French Restaurant££££
Reading
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    Gryllsie
    "The perfect balance of high quality, without being pretentious."(2 Tips)
    Claire D.
    "Reading's only Michelin starred restaurant."(2 Tips)
    Anomalous L.
    "Def have to book well in advance!!! Staff v friendly"(2 Tips)
    Dragana L.
    "Fab place warmly recommended and great value Sun lunch!"(3 Tips)
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  • Kate 6.heart icon on user image
    Kate 673March 1, 2017
    These guys work hard to make you happy. I came alone and was entertained like an honoured guest with my long list of special requests completely satisfied. The lamb and strawberry dessert were my fav
  • Mark G.heart icon on user image
    Mark GreenSeptember 4, 2016
    Been here a few times now, mostly dinners (including a very special one at the Chefs Table after I'd proposed to my girlfriend). Also had lunch here. Wonderful food. Exceptional service. Refined.
  • Nastasiya O.heart icon on user image
    Nastasiya O.November 5, 2019
    The only Michelin star restaurant in Reading! So delicious...🥰🤩 must be visited!
  • Helen K.heart icon on user image
    Helen KendallDecember 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    My favourite restaurant in the world (so far!). Food is great, the atmosphere is perfect, and the service is immaculate.
  • George M.
    George MacDFebruary 1, 2015
    Definitely the best restaurant in the area. A really special place where I have had some of the best food I have ever tasted.
  • Anomalous L.
    Anomalous LondonNovember 9, 2013
    Had a lovely 7 course taster menu at lunch. Def have to book well in advance!!! Staff v friendly
  • Gryllsie
    GryllsieOctober 6, 2012
    If it's a private party, the upstairs room is perfect. The food is lovely, the staff are great with kids. The perfect balance of high quality, without being pretentious.
  • Gareth R.
    Gareth Rees-JohnNovember 10, 2011
    Kinda place you want to start a food fight! Great food fantastic wine list great service pretentious as fuck!
  • clive k.heart icon on user image
    clive kornitzerJuly 11, 2015
    Great food service was a little lacking but improved decor in need of an update
  • Richard V.heart icon on user image
    Everything.
  • Mohammad B.heart icon on user image
    Mohammad Bin NasserDecember 2, 2015
    warm place .. nice food .. ( Jad allah 3lakom ya 3yal ) 👤
  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CrossDecember 18, 2015
    Absolutely stunning food!
  • Dragana L.
    Dragana LjubisavljevicDecember 4, 2011
    Fab place warmly recommended and great value Sun lunch!
  • Claire D.
    Claire DunfordJuly 11, 2010
    Reading's only Michelin starred restaurant. Staff are really knowledgable, and food is fantastic. Booking essential
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    JackMay 24, 2014
    Excellent food, but don't trust them with your jacket!
  • Sergey D.heart icon on user image
    Sergey DudnikovSeptember 7, 2011
    Это просто фантастика!!! Потрясающе!!!
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