• Restaurant Reading Parmesan Risotto L'Ortolan Berkshire Recipe

Menus

  • Menu Gourmand

    AVAILABLE EVERY SITTING
    TASTING MENU 8 COURSES £95 PER PERSON

    CLASSIC WINE FLIGHT £79 PER PERSON EXTRA
    FINE WINE FLIGHT £119 PER PERSON EXTRA

     

    Bienvenue à L’Ortolan
    Jersey Royal

    Lovage, Wye Valley Asparagus, Horseradish

    Orkney Scallop

    Trout Roe, Decana Pear, Fennel

    Stuffed Morel Mushroom

    Braised Snail, Parsley, Wild Garlic Risotto

    Cornish Monkfish

    Smoked Mussel, Champagne Velouté, Seaweed

    Anjou Pigeon

    Tardivo Jam, Tropea Onion, Confit Leg

    Chef’s Pre-Dessert
    Clementine

    Carraway, Oolong Tea, White Chocolate

    L’Ortolan Cheese Trolley

    £18 Supplement

    .

    A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. All prices include VAT.
    Sample menu, subject to change.

  • Elegance (Vegetarian)

    AVAILABLE ALL SITTINGS

    8 COURSES £95 PER PERSON

    CLASSIC WINE FLIGHT £79 PER PERSON EXTRA

    FINE WINE FLIGHT £119 PER PERSON EXTRA

    Our Menu Elegance focuses on seasonal plats, vegetables and herbs.

    This Menu is suitable for vegetarian and can be adapted for vegan diners.
    Bienvenue à L’Ortolan
    Jersey Royal

    Lovage, Wye Valley Asparagus, Horseradish

    Salt Baked Celeriac

    Miso, Decana Pear, Fennel

    Morel Mushroom

    Parsley, Wild Garlic Risotto, Pickled Shallots

    Courgette Flower

    Aubergine Puree, Tomato Fondue, Marjoram

    Stuffed Onion

    Tardivo Jam, Tropea Onion, Beetroot Tuile

    Chef’s Pre-desert
    Clementine

    Carraway, Oolong Tea, White Chocolate

    L’Ortolan Cheese Trolley

    £18 Supplement

    .

    A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. All prices include VAT.
    Sample menu, subject to change.

  • A la Carte

    SAMPLE MENU
    (TO BE ENJOYED BY THE ENTIRE TABLE)
    AVAILABLE LUNCHES WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
    Starter
    Orkney Scallop

    Trout Roe, Decana Pear, Fennel

    £36
    Hay Smoked Veal Sweetbread

    Braised Baby Gem, Veal Jus Gras, Potato Foam

    £30
    Jersey Royal

    Lovage, Wye Valley Asparagus, Horseradish

    £20
    Main
    Anjou Squab Pigeon

    Tardivo Jam, Tropea Onion, Confit Leg

    £46
    Cornish Monkfish

    Smoked Mussel, Champagne Velouté, Foraged Seaweed

    £40
    Wild Garlic Risotto

    Parsley, Morel, Wild Garlic

    £28
    Dessert
    Clementine

    Carraway, Oolong Tea, White Chocolate

    £16
    Soufflé

    Cherry, Pistachio, Kirch

    £26
    L’Ortolan Cheese Trolley

    A selection of British & French cheeses, Seasonal garnish

    £18
    .

    A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. All prices include VAT.

    Sample menu, subject to change.

  • Father’s Day

    7 Courses £95 per head
    Wine Flight £65 per head

    Children’s Menu
    2 Courses £30 per head
    3 Courses £40 per head

    Bienvenue à L’Ortolan

    Description

    Lobster

    Tomato, Orange, Tarragon

    Scotch Egg

    ea, Ham, Boudin Noir

    Halibut

    Parsley, Fennel, Snail

    Beef Sirloin

    Oxtail, Teriyaki, Turnip

    Chef’s Pre-Dessert
    Rum Baba

    Pineapple, Rum, Vanilla

    L’Ortolan Cheese Trolley

    £18 Supplement

    Children’s Menu
    Bienvenue à L’Ortolan
    Scotch Egg

    or

    Pea and Ham Soup
    Halibut

    or

    Beef Sirloin

    Jersey Royals, Asparagus, Baby Carrots

    Sticky Toffee Pudding

    or

    Selection of Ice Creams and Sorbet
  • Menu Déjeuner (Lunch)

    £49 PER PERSON (TO BE ENJOYED BY THE ENTIRE TABLE)
    £35 PER PERSON CLASSIC WINE FLIGHT
    £60 PER PERSON FINE WINE FLIGHT
    5 COURSE TASTING MENU

    AVAILABLE LUNCHES WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

    Jersey Royal

    Lovage, Wye Valley Asparagus, Horseradish

    Cornish Dayboat Fish

    Braised Baby Gem, Pickled Shallots, Parmesan Velouté

    Yorkshire Lamb

    Aubergine, Courgette, Tomato Fondue

    Chef’s Pre-Dessert
    Rice Pudding

    Yorkshire Rhubarb, Ginger, Cardamon

    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.

  • Midweek Dinner

    MENU AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY DINNER

    TASTING MENU 6 COURSES £59 PER PERSON

    £79 PER PERSON EXTRA CLASSIC WINE FLIGHT
    £119 PER PERSON EXTRA FINE WINE FLIGHT
    Bienvenue à L’Ortolan
    Jersey Royal

    Lovage, Wye Valley Asparagus, Horseradish

    Cornish Dayboat Fish

    Braised Baby Gem, Pickled Shallots, Parmesan Velouté

    Yorkshire Lamb

    Aubergine, Courgette, Tomato Fondue

    Chef’s Pre – Dessert
    Rice Pudding

    Yorkshire Rhubarb, Ginger, Cardamon

    L’Ortolan Cheese Trolley (£18 Supplement)
    .

    A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. All prices include VAT.

    Sample menu, subject to change.

OPENING HOURS

LUNCH
Wednesday to Saturday
First arrival 12 midday to last sitting 1pm

DINNER
Tuesday to Saturday
First arrival 6.30pm to last sitting 8pm

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