If you're looking for Michelin-starred restaurants in Reading, this Shinfield eatery should be your first port of call. L'Ortolan offers a luxury dining experience complete with gorgeous surroundings and plates of contemporary French cuisine. 

The menu, created by head chef James Greatorex, fronts a unique selection of luxe eats made from the finest British ingredients. Among the a la carte plates you'll find foie gras with peach, saffron and wild herbs, confit duck egg with truffle and lemon sole served with a Champagne veloute, while a range of tasting experiences promise more innovative bites - think white chocolate and caviar, rabbit terrine and savoury apple cannelloni.

Wine is taken seriously at L'Ortolan, with a handpicked lineup of natural and biodynamic wines available. The award-winning collection is as diverse as it is unique, with bottles from across the globe. And if you're hoping for a pre-dinner cocktail? There are talented bartenders ready and waiting to whip up a signature sip or two.