Menus at L’Ortolan Restaurant Reading
Lunchtime Menu
Sample Menu
Available for lunch Wednesday through to SaturdayFour- Courses £54 per person
Wine Pairing £36 per person
Fine Wine Pairing £62 per personBienvenue À L’OrtolanYorkshire Pea VeloutéMint, Goats Curb, Horseradish
Or
Cep RavioloWild Mushroom, Truffle, Beef Jus
£15 supplementHampshire Pork BellyCoconut, Cauliflower, Raz el Hanout
Peach MelbaRaspberry, Peach, Vanilla
Or
SoufflePlum, Wild Honey, Cinnamon
£12 supplementL’Ortolan Cheese Trolley (£18 Supplement).A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill.
Please notify us in advance of any dietary requests.*4 course menu price based on the standard menu without any supplementary dishes.
Midweek Dinner Menu
Sample Menu
Available for dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday & ThursdayFour- Courses £54 per person
Wine Pairing £36 per person
Fine Wine Pairing £62 per personBienvenue a L’OrtolanYorkshire Pea VeloutéMint, Goats Curd, Horseradish
Hampshire Pork BellyCoconut, Cauliflower, Raz el Hanout
Peach MelbaRaspberry, Peach, Vanilla
Or
SoufflePlum, Wild Honey, Cinnamon £12 supplement
L’Ortolan Cheese Trolley (£18 supplement).A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. Please notify us in advance of any dietary requests.
*5 course menu price based on the standard menu without any supplementary dishes.
During busy services please allow 15-20 minutes between courses
Six-Course Tasting
Sample Menus – Although We Try To Keep These Menus As Accurate As We Can.
Available all sittingsSix- courses £85 per person
Wine Pairing £46 per person
Fine Wine Pairing £80 per personBienvenue À L’OrtolanWild Mushroom RavioloCep, Tarragon, Mushroom Jus
Cornish Wild Sea BassCuttlefish, Salsify, Marigold
Prince de Dombes DuckPlum, Szechuan Peppercorn, Shiso
Chef’s Pre-DessertCox ApplePecan, Delica Pumpkin, Cinnamon
L’Ortolan Cheese Trolley£18 Supplement
.A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill.
Please notify us in advance of any dietary requests.
During busy services please allow 15-20 minutes between courses
Eight-Course Tasting
Sample Menus – Although We Try To Keep These Menus As Accurate As We Can.
Available every sitting£105 per person (to be enjoyed by the entire table)
Wine Pairing £80 per person
Fine Wine Pairing £120 per personBienvenue À L’OrtolanWild Mushroom RavioloCep, Tarragon, Mushroom Jus
Devon LobsterLobster Custard, Kombu, Foraged Seaweed
Hampshire Venison TartareSmoked Beetroot, Walnut, Charcoal
Cornish Wild Sea BassCuttlefish, Salsify, Marigold
Prince de Dombes DuckPlum, Szechuan Peppercorn, Shiso
Chef’s Pre-DessertCox ApplePecan, Delica Pumpkin, Cinnamon
L’Ortolan Cheese Trolley£18 Supplement
.A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill.
Please notify us in advance of any dietary requests. *8 course menu price based on the standard menu without any supplementary dishes.
During busy services please allow 15-20 minutes between courses
Festive Menu
Christmas at L’Ortolan
L’Ortolan offers the perfect setting for a truly memorable Christmas. Surround in the enchantment of Christmas with our festive tasting menu’s, crafted to make your celebration one to remember.
Available Tuesday to Saturday from 22nd November 2023
Please note we will be running our festive tasting menu’s only from 22nd NovemberEight Course Tasting £129ppEIGHT COURSE TASTING (6 glasses)
Standard wine pairing £90
Fine wine pairing £140Festive CanapésChocolate GiftWhite Chocolate & Oscietra Caviar (£25 Supplement)
Mince PieHampshire Venison, Winter Truffle
Duck Liver BaubleCranberry, Sourdough
Spruce Smoked SalmonChestnut, Clementine
Five Bird RoastSeasonal Birds, Roasted Vegetables
CheeseChristmas PuddingSnowballLime, Advocaat
Christmas CrackerFive Course Tasting £99ppFIVE COURSE TASTING (3 glasses)
Standard wine pairing £55
Fine wine pairing £85Festive CanapésChocolate GiftWhite Chocolate & Oscietra Caviar (£25 Supplement)
Spruce Smoked SalmonChestnut, Clementine
Five Bird RoastSeasonal Birds, Roasted Vegetables
Christmas PuddingSnowballLime, Advocaat
Christmas CrackerVegetarian Tasting
Sample Menu
Available all sittingsEight Courses £105 per person
Wine Pairing £79 per person
Fine Wine Pairing £119 per personOur Menu Elegance focuses on seasonal plates, vegetables, and herbs.
This Menu is suitable for vegetarian and can be adapted for vegan diners.Bienvenue À L’OrtolanIsle of Wight Heritage TomatoSpenwood cheese, Basil, Olive Oil
Salt Baked CeleriacConfit Turnip, Ajo Blanco, Green Almond
Yorkshire Pea VeloutéMint, Goats Curd, Horseradish
Courgette FlowerCauliflower, Raz el Hanout, Coconut
King Oyster MushroomSummer Savoury, Braised Shallot, Baby Leek
Chef’s Pre-dessertPeach MelbaPoached Peach, Raspberry, Vanilla
L’Ortolan Cheese Trolley£18 Supplement
.A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. All prices include VAT.
