L'Ortolan was a gourmet restaurant in the village of Shinfield, 6 km (4 mi) south of the centre of Reading, Berkshire, England.

Originally a three-story structure, the building endured substantial fire damage during World War II, resulting in the loss of its top floor.

A few months later, John Burton-Race opened the restaurant, calling it L'Ortolan.

[2] Run by John Burton-Race for 13 years, the restaurant was purchased by Peter Newman in 2000, who appointed Alan Murchison as head chef.

Alan Murchison returned in 2004 as executive head chef with the option to buy the restaurant.