The site of a popular restaurant in Shinfield that closed after 38 years in business has gone on the market as a going concern - with an asking price of £1.25 million. 

L'Ortolan, in Church Lane, Shinfield, was shut down in August this year. 

It had been operated by a series of Michelin-starred chefs since opening in 1984,

Now the Grade II listed venue is on the market with an advertisement calling it a "rare opportunity" to take on the 80 cover restaurant. 

According to advertising estate agent Savills, trading accounts show that the restaurant had been "consistently" generating a net turnover around £1.5 million. 

A representative from the estate agents said: "the opportunity exists to acquire the freehold going concern in this award winning restaurant, whom have been trading from the venue for over 20 years.

"The restaurant operates as a high end destination premises, having secured many accolades and is one of Reading's only fine dining
restaurant, with modern French cuisine.

"Internally the property provides an 80 cover restaurant decorated to a high specification arranged over two floors with various private dining areas and a demo studio. 

"Externally there is a large patio terrace abutting the restaurant, mature gardens and two gravel laid car parks providing parking for approximately 40 vehicles."

The advertisement also lists that there is a separate detached annexe which is used as an office.

In June, an application to Woking Borough Council was submitted to turn the building into office space was put forward by Mr Nick Phillips.

The decision was made to allow this change in usage on July 23, 2024.

The Reading Chronicle attended the final supper on closing night, when loyal customers have bid a nostalgic farewell to award-winning French restaurant.