Botanica

Name: Botanica
Address: 1620 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90026-1311
Telephone: (323) 522-6106
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (157)

$31 to $50

Californian

1620 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026-1311

About this restaurant

Innovative
Vegetarian-friendly
Healthy

*Please visit BotanicaRestaurant.com to make a reservation!* Vegetables are the star of the show at Botanica, an innovative new restaurant from editors-turned-chefs Emily Fiffer and Heather Sperling. The market-driven menu features beautiful produce from local farms, wild Pacific seafood, responsibly sourced meat, and spices from across the globe. Dishes are exciting but unfussy, composed with healthfulness in mind. Abundant Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Central and Southeast Asian influences inform the food, but Botanica is a wholly modern American restaurant.

Rounding out the menu is a beverage program of natural wines, craft beer, produce-centric cocktails, fresh juices and spritzers, and Manufactory coffee and Leaves & Flowers teas. In addition to the restaurant, the space houses a market, stocked with the products and local produce used in the kitchen, the wine and beer from the restaurant list, prepared foods and house-made snacks.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, American, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Breakfast/Lunch: Wednesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Brunch: Saturday & Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Dinner: Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Phone number
(323) 522-6106
Website
http://botanicarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Heather Sperling & Emily Fiffer
Catering
Let us cater your next event! Whether an office lunch or a dinner party, we're game (and we'll make it beautiful and delicious). Email hello@botanicarestaurant.com for information.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1620 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026-1311
Neighborhood
Silver Lake
Cross street
Between Berkeley Ave. & Effie St.
Parking details
Please note that parking in the neighborhood is quite limited; we encourage you to use a ride-sharing app or public transportation (or walk!), if possible. We do offer valet every night.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fruit Salad$12.00
the prettiest market fruit
Granola$9.00
pick one: date-pumpkinseed-caraway (mulberries, maple, olive oil) OR cacao-coconut (cacao nibs, honey, coconut oil) & choose: maple-orange sheep's milk yogurt, cashew-date milk or cow's milk
Market Fruit & Grains Breakfast Bowl$11.00
wheatberries, black rice & quinoa, coconut milk, roasted & fresh early fall fruit
Ghee-Toasted Banana Buckwheat Poppyseed Bread$11.00
citrus-ginger-cardamom yogurt, macerated fruit
Cake for Breakfast$10.00
almond-orange-honey breakfast cake, roasted fruit & organic cream

Salads

A Simple Green Salad$8.00
the prettiest soft lettuces, shaved fennel & shallot vinaigrette
Fattoush-Y Salad$15.00
seared & raw market veg, orchard fruit, sumac-crisped focaccia, garlic labne & za'atar vinaigrette
Rice Noodles, Herbs & Greens$15.00
soy-honey roasted beets, pickled vegetables, fried shallots & garlic, nuoc cham
Wheatberry & Herb Salad$13.00
pomegranates, roasted lemons, pistachios & cilantro-honey vinaigrette

Eggs

Soft Scramble$13.00
farm eggs with caramelized leeks & wilted hearty greens on the side
Turkish Eggs$16.00
poached farm eggs, aleppo-urfa butter, garlicky sheep's milk yogurt, charred scallions, lemony salad & cornmeal focaccia

Plates

Morning Mezze$16.00
white bean hummus; market vegetable salad with dukkah; six-minute egg with salsa verde; marinated olives; Bub & Grandma's bread
Smoked Black Cod Tartine$15.00
garlicky yogurt, beet muhammara, roasted beets, cucumbers, arugula + dill on Bub & Grandma's focaccia
Our Favorite Romesco$14.00
seared broccolini, charred leeks, peewee potatoes, cilantro
So-Cal Delights$16.00
bounty from the farmers' market: three local cheeses, nuts, fresh & dried fruit, dates with tahini, sea salt & olive oil

Sides

Garlicky Toast$5.00
Fried Egg$3.50
chile oil, olive oil, ghee
6-Minute Farm Egg$3.00
John's Maple Bacon$5.00
Banana Buckwheat Bread$5.00

Evening

Marinated Olives$7.00
spices, citrus, herbs, olive oil
Crudités & Dips$14.00
beet muhammara, lemony labne & dukkah with market veg & cornmeal focaccia
Roasted Carrots & Zhoug$11.00
pimentón carrots & garlicky sheep's milk yogurt with zhoug (a spice, herb & green chile sauce)
Shaved Butternut Squash$12.50
dill, parsley, pomegranates, crispy quinoa & whey-shallot vinaigrette
Our Favorite Romesco$14.00
seared vegetables, charred leeks, smashed potatoes, cilantro
Roasted Red Kuri Squash & Burrata$15.00
pecan-pistachio aillade, brown butter, lemony chicories & fried sage
Fattoush-Y Salad$15.00
grilled & raw market veg, orchard fruit, sumac-crisped focaccia, garlic labne & za'atar vinaigrette
Wheatberry & Herb Salad$13.00
pomegranates, roasted lemons, pistachios & cilantro-honey vinaigrette
Coal-Roasted Eggplant & Whipped Tahini Tartine$15.00
with apple, fennel, pomegranates, dill & mint on Bub & Grandma's crusty bread
Cassoulet Vert$24.50
heirloom cannelini beans, herbal pistou, fried garlic gremolata & a salad of herbs & greens
Pacific Black Cod, Seared Radicchio, Citrus & Herbs$29.00
melted shallots, beluga lentils, vadouvan & olive-citrus relish
Spice-Braised Chicken, Chickpeas & Stone Fruit$26.00
tagine-ish braised chicken legs with chickpeas, fresh plums & dried apricots, spinach, almonds, cilantro & yogurt
Grilled Lamb Kabobs$28.00
kofte-style, with spices galore, a giant herb salad, persimmons & sumac yogurt

Sides

A Simple Green Salad$8.00
Garlicky Toast$5.00
Seared Japanese Sweet Potatoes & Salsa Verde$10.00

What 157 people are saying

Botanica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

157 Reviews

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SColgs
Los Angeles7 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 15, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I loved Botanica my first visit Bc of the fresh green menu but service was pretty slow. I just went back and wow... we couldn’t get anyone to come to our table!
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foodiedatenight
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for two friends' birthdays who were celebrating together. There were seven of us and it was fun. The food was really delicious, though my dish was perhaps a bit salty for my taste. The cocktails were great too, especially the Strawberry. We were seated inside but there is also an outdoor patio in the back.
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KaitlinL
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on April 14, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
To be honest... I thought this food was FAR too expensive for what i got. The dates were dry and tasted like they were old. The $26 vegetarian meal I got had pickled mushrooms in it and it was not good. I would not come back nor would I receommend it to anyone.
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AdrianP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Botanica, it's such a special restaurant with super fresh, innovative cuisine that constantly intrigues and always satisfies. Plus the ambiance is great, something I'm generally very sensitive to in restaurants. They have both indoor and outdoor seating (yay!) Both areas are super cute, comfortable, have great lighting, and allow you to actually hear your dinner conversation. Outdoor seating is in a back patio which feels very distant from street, cars, and city activity. This has quickly become my favorite go-to for special occasions or really any kind of outing!
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LJCHI
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My favorite dinner spot in LA! Great atmosphere and incredible food.
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Manydinners
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 8, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food quality was uneven. Red wines too fruity. No earthy, robust choices.
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rebeckaj
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 5, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am heartbroken that Botanica went from out of this world to mediocre in such a short period of time. It was so amazing and lovely when it opening. Last time I ate here I was treated so poorly they ended up comping ALL of our alcohol. The experience left a bad taste in my mouth but excused it as a random negative experience. Went back for dinner on Wednesday and was completely shocked by the portion sizes. Things had literally shrunken by over 50% with the same price tag. The tartine used to be a hearty serving that could be shared; Wednesday night the toast that arrived at our table was about 3” square —- completely laughable. Fattoush-y salad was tiny and the carrots, though the same dish, were prepared in a completely different fashion than they had been 2 weeks previous. I’m so sad I find this place to be beyond disappointing :( check out Kismet, Mh Zh, or Momed for far superior experience. Shame on you, Botanica.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 31, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love great food and great spaces. After seeing the plates in photos online, We thought we would try Botanica. Loved the vibe. But not all the food was good. We ordered the fruit bowl described as the “prettiest fruit”. Dry berries and bland options. Felt like I was getting a hand full of fruit from the fridge. The soft scramble was basically runny eggs. =/ I thought they would make legit a soft scramble dish. The gee cooked banana ginger bread slice things were yummy and so was the basil lemonade. The latte’s espresso was so bold it just tasted like double the amount of espresso for a balanced drink. Defiantly don’t recommend this unless you like that cray crack coffee I loved as a teen. I prefer a great pulled shot on ice and a splash of milk. This wasn’t it. As bad as the options we picked. There were defiantly some good notes there to make us possibly return to give it another shot. The cod sounded good. Will skip the coffee and fruit bowl next time.
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ErinC
Houston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place. Great atmosphere. Food was wonderful and beautifully presented.
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SusanA
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Botanica’s food is both insanely delicious and super healthy. The vibe is perfect whether you’re inside or on the charming patio. The restaurant is clearly a labor of love and you can feel the owners’ commitment to celebrating the joys of sharing great food and drinks in a beautiful ambience. The organic wine list is outstanding and the cocktails are terrific—a must-try is the beet cocktail (made with your choice of tequila or mezcal). Gluten free baked goods are available and the chocolate olive oil mousse tarte is to-die- for. Check out their website, which includes recipes for a lot of their signature dishes. Bottom line: expect a creative, flavorful feast for the palate at Botanica in a setting you’ll want to linger in -and return to often.
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1620 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026-1311

Additional information

Cross street
Between Berkeley Ave. & Effie St.
Neighborhood
Silver Lake
Hours of operation
Breakfast/Lunch: Wednesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Brunch: Saturday & Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Dinner: Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, American, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Please note that parking in the neighborhood is quite limited; we encourage you to use a ride-sharing app or public transportation (or walk!), if possible. We do offer valet every night.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Heather Sperling & Emily Fiffer
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://botanicarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(323) 522-6106
Catering
Let us cater your next event! Whether an office lunch or a dinner party, we're game (and we'll make it beautiful and delicious). Email hello@botanicarestaurant.com for information.

Botanica

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Daytime

Sweets

Fruit Salad$12.00

Granola$9.00

Market Fruit & Grains Breakfast Bowl$11.00

Ghee-Toasted Banana Buckwheat Poppyseed Bread$11.00

Cake for Breakfast$10.00

Salads

A Simple Green Salad$8.00

Fattoush-Y Salad$15.00

Rice Noodles, Herbs & Greens$15.00

Wheatberry & Herb Salad$13.00

Eggs

Soft Scramble$13.00

Turkish Eggs$16.00

Plates

Morning Mezze$16.00

Smoked Black Cod Tartine$15.00

Our Favorite Romesco$14.00

So-Cal Delights$16.00

Sides

Garlicky Toast$5.00

Fried Egg$3.50

6-Minute Farm Egg$3.00

John's Maple Bacon$5.00

Banana Buckwheat Bread$5.00

Evening

Marinated Olives$7.00

Crudités & Dips$14.00

Roasted Carrots & Zhoug$11.00

Shaved Butternut Squash$12.50

Our Favorite Romesco$14.00

Roasted Red Kuri Squash & Burrata$15.00

Fattoush-Y Salad$15.00

Wheatberry & Herb Salad$13.00

Coal-Roasted Eggplant & Whipped Tahini Tartine$15.00

Cassoulet Vert$24.50

Pacific Black Cod, Seared Radicchio, Citrus & Herbs$29.00

Spice-Braised Chicken, Chickpeas & Stone Fruit$26.00

Grilled Lamb Kabobs$28.00

Sides

A Simple Green Salad$8.00

Garlicky Toast$5.00

Seared Japanese Sweet Potatoes & Salsa Verde$10.00

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