Botanica

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

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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

   Chicago6 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 Francisco23 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 Francisco3 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 DC3 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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