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Le Botaniste in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Phone: +1 917-262-0766
Site: http://lebotaniste.us/
Site: http://lebotaniste.us/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–9PM
- Tuesday:11AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11AM–9PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:11AM–9PM
- Saturday:11AM–9PM
- Sunday:11AM–9PM
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My favorite Vegan restaurant! I’ve ate here in person and had a delivery order and both times the food did not disappoint! Everyone is very friendly and takes their time to explain the options that they have. I think it’s such a cute place to eat and enjoy your food. It’s a little pricey but the quality definitely makes up for it. If you’re looking for fresh healthy food this is your place. They have very yummy desserts too. i would love to try them all.
Not a vegan but loved the food. Chile sin carne was delicious, healthy and filling. Very tastefully decorated and friendly staff.
Slow cooked and served quick. Hot and ready home cooking. Fun options from all over the world served in an artistic bowl. All plant based menu keeps you excited until the last bite. Just wonderful!
The highlight of my trip to NYC. Delicious and top quality offerings: fresh produce, excellent variety, and well-presented Vegan dishes. Value is phenomenal for the quality and top level cuisine. Recommend the Botanical salad and Miso soup. The Chili sin Carne is also great. Finish off (if you have room) with the Omega 3 Brownie with Cashew cream.Ill be dreaming of Le Botaniste on the flight home.Another reason to visit Manhattan ❤
Love the food here. I wish the outside dining shed had chairs that were more comfortable. These are short, hard, wooden stools.
Great vegan food, the staff is really helping and kind ! I recommend 100%
Friendliness is their game, and they make some great bowls as well! Its a kind of build your own meal restaurant, with a nice cool patio in the back away from the street. Try the Miso, next level!
After a long day of walking in Central Park, this is a perfect place to enjoy some wonderful vegan food
Food is really delicious, big portions and quite fresh ingredients but part of the staff feels unpleasant and surly, no interaction with clients. I felt like they don’t want me to be there.
Decided to try this place after reading all the rave reviews. Unfortunately my experience wasn’t great. I got the DIY bowl and the staff who prepared my order kept pushing and rushing me to make my selections. He also was impatient and vague in answering my questions on the ingredients. And, portions are very small considering the price tag. Overall I would not return to this place again.
Healthy organic and vegan wines and meals to take in or out or sidewalk. Razonable prices gluten free . Quinoa pasta with salsa sin carne. My favorites.Bowls from $15 and up. Razonable prices.
I give this place 10 stars!!!Delicious wholesome food. As soon as you walk in I was drooling from the aroma. We tasted the Carrot soup, mild and delicious. The Miso soup, had a strong ginger taste but also delicious!!! I settled for the Vegtable Tajine and my husband had the chilli. He loved everything and he isnt vegan. The staff was super patient, knowledgeable and courteous. While we were there a couple came in from Long Island and ordered 10 soups and espresso shots. 😯Said they come monthly and order the same thing. Now I know why! I wish I had done the same. Lol There isnt a place like this in Maryland. Its a little pricey but worth it!! Also the brownies are to die for. I brought two for the road. Le Botaniste you did a great job. See you soon.
What is not to like! Quality food. Really nice service. Great options. And an intimate atmosphere. Came here twice in three days with a friend from out of town. 💗
Excellent lunch! Helpfull staff.
Calling all people, vegan or not, this is a great place to try out something good for you. I had the Tibetan Mama (brown rice, coconut peanut curry sauce, steamer greens and Kimochi)... So good! They also have a wine menu (organic) which I am excited to try out next! They do have indoor and outdoor seating. Caferia meets cozy hidden back quarters with plants and intimate seating. I enjoy seeing the food being dished infront of me and it smells amazing as soon as you walk in!
As someone trying to eat more plant based meals, I love Le Botaniste. The restaurant’s aesthetic is beautiful and the staff is both friendly and knowledgeable. Everything I ordered was delicious and fresh. Everything is vegan and they have gluten-free and soy free options too which is great. It’s also lovely to see the food being cooked in front of you. I highly recommend Le Botaniste if you’re looking for a casual, healthy, and tasty meal.
Best vegan menu in the city!! Everything is SO good and fresh, and Sandy gives the best recommendations and service!!
Tommy and staff are great. Food is yummy. You pay for the quality and great space!
A fast food kinda restaurant for vegan folks. The food is fresh and tasty. It got pretty crowded during lunch. The seating is not really comfortable.
The place is wonderful and makes you want to try everything and live there. The staff is kind. The food very average. Lack of taste and mismatch as well. Too much ingredients mixed and lacks of taste overall. Would be better to mix ones own bowl.
OMG SOOOOOOO AMAZING! I honestly didn’t have the best expectations here but this one so good that once we had one bite we couldn’t stop!I got a pressed juice and my friend and I shared three of their bowls and WOW! Sooo good all I have left to show are the empty bowls. We were both blown away by the incredible flavours! Still drooling thinking back to it!
Great vegan meal at a great price. Super nice staff and very cute back garden.
I love this place and had visited twice already (once dined in and once take away). I had the morroccan quinoa and the chili. Both were super tasty. Cant wait to try another dish there.
Shhh 🤫 Its Upper East best kept secret and totally worth 👌it Top❤️notch plant based 🍽 restaurant in New🍎York City
We were thrilled to find this super cute place with prescriptions for healthy food. Setup was not fancy: you order at the counter and find a seat in the dining area. If you are looking for plush luxury, go elsewhere. But if youre looking for healthy delicious vegan food, this is the place for you!
Delicious plant based bowls and yummy food! Love the cafe style and the make your own cold or hot bowls. Exotic flavors, healthy and fun combinations. Flavors and spices are delicious. Bowls are great size. Very filling. Interior is welcoming and cozy as well. Great wine selection and yummy healthy juices! Cant wait to come back and try other things on the menu.
Nice, fresh, pricey, generous portion.
Allways exquisite.
I recommend the pasta bolo with a side salad with one of their many dressings, and their special lemonade. All vegan and amazingly delicious!
I accidentally stumbled upon this place and fell in love with it from the first sight. I love its vibe and of course the food is amazing too. The portions are not so huge that you feel stuffed. All the staff are super nice and accommodating. It’s a self-service place but you don’t feel like no one is paying attention to you. Highly recommended.
The food was delicious and the employees are very kind! There was little to no people around me and they took many safety precautions. The store itself is just beautiful and I loved the vibe!
Great food, very light and healthyFor sure made fresh and with natural ingredients I’m very sensitive and feel greatAhh and it’s very good too haha
First visit, definitively not the last! Food was so good! 😋
Very good food at decent prices. All vegan, all gluten-free. Great place for lunch or tapas.
Had the pleasant opportunity to have lunch at Le Botaniste.The Summer Sushi Roll tasted a little dry and plain even with the sauce on the side.Tibetan mama was delicious. It was the perfect blend of spices and very filling.Lemonade was good as well.Staff is very friendly and were kind enough to suggest the Tibetan Mama.I will certainly return to this location.
Great healthy tasty food. 100% recommended. I loved it the place is clean, staff very helpful and food is delicious!
It is a really interesting place. The people are welcoming and the food is delicious.
Whenever I visited Manhattan, I try to stop for lunch at Le Botaniste. The menu is always different and the tastes are a wonderful experience. While the fare is all vegan, everyone Ive taken here have enjoyed the food. Pricey but with it. Casual and relaxed. Dont miss it.
Really nice food and people! One of the best veggie places in the city.
Incredible on all accounts. The staff is friendly, informative, and great at presentation. The ambiance of the indoor and outdoor (during the pandemic) are unique, elegant, and cozy. The food is the real star here, however as it tastes even better than it already looks! As a vegan I loved finding this Manhattan Gem! And the desserts are to die for! Get a brownie no matter what else you order! My fiance and I loved it and if youre a vegan I suggest it as a must try in NYC! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! 👍 will definitely be back very soon!
Since this place is around my college its somewhat convenient. Its affordable (but not college student affordable) considering the location in uptown. There are many shops around this area so at least you have options if this isnt your cup of tea. In the pictures below I had the Tibetan Mama Rice Bowl, a Summer Roll & Omega 3 Brownie. The food was okay but because I like my food with lots of spices the meal was sadly lacking for me. I spent $27.85 (believe me I dont spend this much on the daily) I visited maybe once more after this.
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, beautiful venue, delicious food.
Shoutout to Tommy for being fabulous and amazing at his job! He really went above and beyond going through each option with us and gave his opinion, was patient and flexible. I had a small salad bowl with the superseded avocado and topped with aioli, and a small side of butternut squash soup. My friend had the spicy chili. Everything was bright and flavorful. It took us forever to decide on what to order because we wanted it all! The aesthetic and vibe inside was nice and light - rustic chic, casual yet elegant enough with beautiful ceramic bowls.This will be my new neighborhood staple when I’m looking for something healthy and delicious. Can’t wait to be back and try everything on the menu!
First time eating vegan food and certainly not my last. The staff were beyond helpful. They really know their stuff and are more than willing to guide the (vegan) blind. Food was delicious and fresh. Definitely coming back!
Great vegan options!! loved the brownie specifically
OMG this place is enthralling. Lovely holistic/apothecary vibe, vegan food, luscious colors, scents & textures. Sweet modern interiors. Serve yourself (money & time saver). I LOVED Tibetan Mama (curry, rice & veg 🍛) and the key lime pie for desert. This is my new staple.
Tasty healthy staff, depending on your tastes.
Tasty plantbased menu, with lots of flavors and textures! I always eat the chili sin carne and it’s perfect. Good size portions and you feel good after. Also have to say that I love the apothecary, homey style of this place, makes it a good lunch spot and they even have a bar with organic wine which is a big +
Great vegan lunch spot - the Tibetan Mama is one of my favorites! Large bowl portions are very generous (to-go containers available for leftovers) All organic ingredients! Super fresh and delicious. Nice seating area in back with skylight.
Been on my list to try and it did not disappoint! Everything was freshly made and organic and you feel like you just had a delicious home made meal! #marusikapproved
Amazing place. They answered all of my questions. I love their display of their food, and if course the food is very nourishing and delicious. I’d eat there daily if I could!
Really unique place, love the plants and buffet style food!The bowl they gave me looked gorgeous and the spot they have in the back to sit is very beautiful.A little pricey, but worth it.
Always love it here. I come here after the gym, or on days when I feel like I havent been eating clean enough. I never feel guilty about the portions here because the food is so healthy. I recommended this place to all of my friends its always so amazing how they veganize some of my favorite dishes. Its also easy on my tummy because I have so many food allergies.
What a delicious vegan restaurant!The food was flavorful and the staff were lovely 💋I Totally recommend this place. @nattveganfitness
Just ordered a hot bowl with fusilli, bolognese, peas, 3 beans, Brussels sprouts, and green sauce, and it was amazing. It was so good I had to go on their website to confirm it was really vegan. Delivery didn’t take long, food was hot, and no delivery fee. Great meal!
Very nice service but the components of the salad bowl could be more diversified
Really friendly staff. The vibe of the place is really nice as well. The food is always delicious, and clearly made with attention to detail. The bowls are quite deceiving, and are VERY filling. There is variety while maintaining a message of being plant-based and environmentally conscious.
Gorgeous little gem of a place, and this comes from someone who normally doesnt love vegan food much. This place proves it can be excellent. Simple yet comfortable and nice interior, styled like an old apothecary, and gorgeous, tasty, healthy and all around great food served in a friendly environment by nice, warm and welcoming people. Absolutely try this place, its worth it. And if someone in your group says they really cant stand vegan food and need their meat fix, the Fusilli pasta with vegan protein bolognese will satisfy even them.
My sister and I had lunch here last year and took these lovely pictures of the food. Everything was good and the dessert was just out of this world.
Great vegan place to be.Cool options of meals and wines. Super friendly staff and a cute atmosphere.
I am not vegan and do like meat but this here, I could eat every day of the week. So flavorful, healthy and filling. The atmosphere is cozy yet relaxed.Come here for a quick and inexpensive lunch and treat your soul. Get the chili sin carne and the tomatoe soup. The chia cookie is also very taste and not too sugary.
Even if you are not vegan or a vegetarian you need to do yourself a favor and check out Le Botaniste. As soon as I walked in the smell had me craving everything on the menu. Their food is plant based and 99% organic so as a vegetarian it was easy to choose anything I wanted. The concept is to let food be the medicine. Love the entire theme from their lab coats to their prescription theme plates. Staff was so kind and knowledgeable. Outdoor dining is available now and NYC opens indoor 25% capacity next week. Support local businesses! There are more locations but I loved our Soho experience. Highly recommend the chili sin carne and red beet caviar as well as their fresh lemonade or ice tea. Cant recommend this place enough!
A cute and clean vegan place. Whoever is not vegan will enjoy the food and vibe too! The place is so cute you won’t even notice it’s vegan!!
Incredible food and ambience. I think its worth the time and money. Friendly people.
Always enjoy dropping in here when Im short on time. The food is delicious and their walk up ordering style is fast.
Perfect place to enjoy a meal after work on a chilly day.We popped in for dinner. We took advantage of the “dinner therhappy” deal. $24 for a bowl and glass of wine after 17:00. I would recommend the vegetable tajine with a couple vegetable balls. The mushroom dish was also very hearty. They have wine and regular (not gluten free) beer in addition to lemonades, tea, coffee and kombucha.We left satisfied. I took some of my main meal to go so we could have room to sample a couple desserts. The chia mud was a super rich chocolate treat. The brownie with cashew cream was picky toddler approved. Looking forward to trying the veggie sushi and peanut butter cookie next time around. #glütensiz #glutenfreeThere are a few tall tables that seat approximately 6 people each in the main dining area. The regular height tables seat 2 people. There is also a lower eating space with short stools. In the very back there is a short wall with bench seating. It was an excellent seating option for a couple adults and a three year old. We moved the two tables together and didn’t have to worry about encroaching in to any one else’s space.
They have a fantastic assortment of vegan dishes and organic wines and beer. I tried the chili and the salad, both of which were great. They are flavorful and made with fresh ingredients, served with lots of healthy stuff like quinoa, lentils brown rice and beans.I will definitely be back for more, it is rare to find a place where you can incorporate their meals into a healthy diet plan as opposed to considering it a cheat meal.Update: I came back for more, the salads are amazing, topped with tumeric pickled onions and red cabbage slaw, I could eat them every day.I also tried the Moroccan stew with root veggies, served on a bed of quinoa, it is hearty and flavorful, everything one could want after a long day trekking across the city.This is hands down the best vegan spot I have found in the city thus far, nothing feels compromised from a lack of animal products but somehow elevated by exciting flavor and ingredient combinations.
Every dish I’ve had here has been amazing! The food is fresh and very creative and tastes amazing. Would highly suggest going here
Ask for the special! Everyone is so nice and helpful. Good and healthy dishes! My weekly dinner spot for now
Excellent variety and the staff went out of their way for a special request.
Friendly service and fresh food! I did the make your own bowl and got pb curry, kitchen, coconut ceviche and jackfruit. The combo was delicious and so fresh! There is seating in a more well lit area and then a darker area that has plants as well. A great place to enjoy good by yourself or with friends.
As soon as you walk in you instantly smell the yummy food simmering on the stovetop. I literally just watched the bubbling goodness for a few minutes while trying to decide which route to go. The two cooks/counter people were proud in saying it’s all plant based vegan cuisine. Google has this place ranked as one of the 19 important vegan restaurants in NYC as rightfully so. It’s all about eating to live for people who also want to live to eat. Good clean vegan food is very difficult to find in a city that really pushes food that’s going to harden your arteries. They also have beverages that are conducive towards good health. It’s a amazing place and once you visit, you’ll be a repeat customer. It’s also available on Uber Eats so you can enjoy at home also. #veganfoodnyc #vegan #sankofatafari #kingofcoffeenyc #kingofmarijuananyc #lionofthebx #nyc #googlemaps #ubereats #newyorkcity
Spice and temperature were off in my Tagine, but my daughters enjoyed their meals.
Great place. Loved the options.
The service and food taste is good. But found a dead small bug in the broccoli...Update on their digital marketing/service: I got a reply on my review from the business asking me to reach out to them. I did so, by the end of 2 business day, I received a gift card. Thumbs up for the client care.
Amazing Cocunut curry, perfectly cooked veggies, and wonderful kimchi combo took my breath away.The omega brownie is so delicious. Crisp outer layer but satisfying melting in your mouth goodness.The organic wine was delightful.
We had the Tibetan Mama and it was nothing but delicious. The coconut butter curry sauce was perfect for the palate. The portion size is also quite good. It came with Kimchi and that was like icing on the cake adding a good amount of tang to the dish.The restaurant seating is mainly for small groups of 3-4 and it has a cute outside seating area with sunlight penetrating roof!
Tasty very healthy fast food (serve from counter). Mostly whole foods ingredients.* pasta bolo - good, I got with veggie balls which were good. Though had kind of a funky dog food flavor at first.* mezze plate - satisfying, the jackfruit coconut curry was great* omega 3 brownie - great but a little dry inside, they asked if I wanted more of the cashew cream and I should have said yes.* apple volcano - clearly no added sugar, just tasted like apple strips in cinnamon. A fresh apple honestly probably would have been more indulgent* Tibetan mama - had this years ago but I remeber it was goodAll vegan, plant-based place!
Ordered delivery and:1. Food was delivered quickly2. Food tasted fresh, clean3. Was seasoned well/not over seasonedBut was freezing cold as it this wasn’t made hot. It really killed the experience for me. I read many reviews on seamless abt how the food was delivered cold and I’m disappointed. Place has so much potential!
Love this place. Im a 230lb guy. If I can eat and be full here youll be fine. The food is great.
Tasty, healthy, relaxing, friendly, spacious, a couple more dollars than the typical bowl places, but has more of a home cooked feel.
Great service! The stuff is super friendly and I love the environmental friendly service you have.Food is delicious and I feel so happy because I know it is healthy.Thank you guys, please continue with this amazing business.
I love this place! Even though I am no longer Vegan, this spot is still one of my favorite places to eat. Delicious hot options, wonderful desert, interesting salads. Wish I had more room for another round. Service is always good.
Besides it being delicious, I love its vegan and gluten free. It really takes into account peoples allergies and makes it easy to choose and eat. I didnt know what to choose and they completely help me. It has different options; you can have something green and light or something more substantial. Will go every time Im near one.
I love Le Botaniste! Delicious food, good service, very kind staff, a great atmosphere! It is the best place in the city for organic vegan food! Theres an interesting selection of organic wines as well
Tom is amazing! It was my 1st time there and Tom took time to explain to me the most popular dishes on the menu. He demeanor was kind, polite and funny ☺️ He wanted to ensure that I enjoyed whatever I ordered. Tom is a 🤩give him a raise!
Superbly well prepared, incredible flavors and textures, friendly and accommodating staff, and charming in/outdoor space. Who could ask for more? Best vegan I’ve had in a long time.
I found the food one-step above a frozen dinner and the person who waited on me, Tommy, incredibly rude and unkind.
Delicious food and great choice!
Food is incredible. So delicious and healthy. I’ll come again multiple times.
Great food, atmosphere and the staff is extremely helpful!So happy that there is another vegan place in Midtown East by Grand Central! Plus they have a wine bar!
Terrific vegan spot hidden in the Upper East Side. Great for lunch or dinner. You cannot go wrong -- Ive always been pleased with my choices.
Amazing, fresh and good vegan food. Kind staff. I will come back!!! Tanks a lot
Fresh, filling, and fabulous. I cant wait to go back and the trip is worth it just for their turmeric lemonade. I wish it was sold in stores--I would buy it by the case!
Great foods, speedy service, kind staff, and cute space!
Incredibly nice and always have great suggestions of what to try based on what you like. Food is delicious and quite filling. Not only vegan but GF which is a great peace of mind. If you’re really hungry, get the chili!
The vegan chili with BEETballs was delicious and served nice & hot..perfect for a chilly al fresco lunch in NYC.
Great selection of vegan meals and salads. I had the botanical salad with cashew cream.
Great coffee and great muffins
Service was terrible. Confusing menu with add-ons that no one could explain. The gentleman in charge demanded to see the vaccine card, yet wasnt wearing a mask himself. The got food ordered cold and tasteless. Skip this over priced confusing menu joint.
Great staff, great food that you never would know was plant based. Who said eating healthy couldnt taste good? The Chili was amazing!
Yummy lunch and great attentive service 😋
We went for lunch. High quality ingredients. Mezze, cheese plate and key lime pie, are amazing. A bit pricy though (~$50).
Best vegan restaurant
Great plant based food. Friendly staff. Counter service with seating.
Awesome place for healthy food! Love it! And people who work here are really nice!
Delicious healthy plant-based food. Grateful to have Le Botaniste in NYC!
This place has a simple concept beautifully executed: Delicious vibrant macro bowls with a French cafe/wine bar vibe. When you walk in you get to choose your food with your eyes. The vegetables are the stars and they have some simple yet unique combinations of purees, tartines, fermented veggies, raw and cooked greens and whole grains. Super friendly staff offered suggestions and let us sample a few of the unique combos like the green mint pea hummus and the potato bacalao. We opted for the DIY bowl so we could get a sampling but they also offer a sampler platter and a sushi small plate that comes with many of the sauces. The decor is relaxing, friendly and vibrant which perfectly matches the food and mood here. Definitely save room for a brownie, it is chocolaty, moist, light and airy, and not too sweet (like too many vegan treats). We will be back!
It was so delicious, cant wait to visit again.
Great atmosphere and everything is delicious. Not one boring dish on the menu! I am not a vegan nor vegetarian.
My latest best discovery ever in the city. Great quality, tasty and delicious food, professional quality and ingredient research, and very sweet people. This is important! Perfect hosting, you can tell they care about this small and precious business. Its a sunny healthy island in the Lexington concrete jungle. Prices super reasonable for the high quality. Im impressed and totally wicked! Love it
Awesome organic food! The location is coozy and the staff friendly. I will definitely come back.
Le BotanisteFully vegan restaurant located in Manhattan’s upper east side with menu options and DIY as well!Food****A delightful surprise from a completely vegan restaurant that sports an eclectic menu of healthy options. We ordered the Tibetan Mama, which was a delicious curry sauce with quinoa, vegetables, and we added the “free range” tofu (haha)! The flavor was there, the texture of the tofu was perfect, and the vegetables were cooked just right. We love the humor that they inject into this quirky little restaurant designed to look like an old pharmacy! The Superseed Avocado bite hit the spot and complimented the Tibetan Mama nicely w/ a more neutral taste for the palette.Service****Friendly counter service with a very knowledgeable food preparer that informs guests of all their offerings. We were very pleased with service all around.Atmosphere****Cute, quirky, designed like an old style pharmacy and plenty of places to eat with SPACE! A god send in New York!Price$$Not the cheapest but not expensive by any means. If you’re like us you can easily split a bowl (portion sizes are hefty).
Great food!
Great vegan « fast food »
Really enjoyed the Moroccan Stew and white wine!
Vegan bowls and salads (and sweets, although we didnt partake of any on our visit) served in what looks like an old-time apothecary/pharmacy. The pasta bolognese (or faux-lognese?) was hearty and flavorful, and the salad was quite substantial and tasty.
Great gluten free menu
Flavorful vegan food, big portions, reasonable pricing and very friendly staff.
Awesome place!
Awesome place. A must for vegan/vegetarian food lovers! Perfect for a quick salad or cosy lunch. Staff super helpful!!
Seriously wonderful food, helpful staff and cozy vibes... also let me reiterate the food was amazing. We got a 3 bowl sample 3 very different bowl all so equally delicious. The only thing my gf and i couldnt agree on was which one was the best. They were all 10/10
Amazing food and friendly staff
Trust the reviews, best ceviche I’ve ever had (and no raw fish to contend with). Thanks, Whole Foods, for having only lettuce organic on the bar today, or I would have never discovered my favorite restaurant in NYC.
Wow... just - wow! Super delicious:))
Amazing food. The atmosphere is also lovely. Great for taking it to go or staying and enjoying a glass of organic wine with your meal.
Interesting healthy food options and wine
Great quality food. Simple, clean atmosphere. Friendly service.
Big portions of delicious vegan food at a sensible price, served in great quirky surroundings by friendly staff...recommended!
Great place for vegetarian!
Great food!, everything I tasted was delicious! Nice environment and excellent service!
Delicious, fresh, beautiful vegan dishes! Great spot
Delicious and healthy! Best avocado snack I have ever had 😀
Amazing vegan food. Great service.
Cute restaurant, helpful servers. Small portions for how much you’re paying though. (I.e.: the tofu portion is just 4 very small cubes of tofu) The flavors are decent, not amazing. The omega-3 brownie was pretty tasty. The only item I would get again.If you’re a vegetarian I would direct you to Dig if you’re into this style of food.
Update: 4 years later and it’s still bad service. I ordered the chili bowl but the man working there clearly wasn’t into being friendly. He had no expression, no mask, and didn’t ask if I was staying or going. I don’t understand people who work in customer service but hate people. I kept trying to get his attention as he was making a chili in a washable bowl, but since he ignored me I assumed it was for someone else. I was rushing in from doctors appointments and hadn’t eaten all day. Had to rush out. I tried to say it was to go, but he just wasn’t listening. He wasn’t all that friendly to the woman in front of me who couldn’t decide. The other man there ended up making my food so I could hurry back out. I recommend the chili and the Lincoln Center location. I only go to this one because it’s near memorial Sloan Kettering and I’m there a lot. I think I’ll avoid it from now on.—————————————————————Original review:For a place that caters to certain food sensitivities, this place is not very accommodating to food sensitivities. Their menu is confusing and their ordering system is as well. I can’t get some of the bread with mushroom gravy unless I pay $7.95 (😳). It’s only for the potatoes, which I can’t eat. I was forced to get the chili as a bowl on some other stuff that cost more, but all I really wanted was a small container of chili, bread with some mushroom gravy, and a brownie that tastes like brownie. The brownie tastes like bland, dry cake. The staff are arrogant and because I was confused they didn’t really want to spend much time explaining it all to me. One woman kind of made an effort, so there’s a third star here for that. But they packed it all to go and the bowl leaked and the paper bag got wet in the rain, and it all cost so much money for not very much food.I appreciate they are vegan and gluten free friendly, but there are other food sensitivities and customers should be treated kindly when we ask for substitutes for certain things. Mushroom gravy on rice, perhaps? I managed to get chili but it had to be put on top of a bed of greens and covered in toppings I found unnecessary. What’s a girl gotta do to get a simple cup of vegan, gf chili without anything else?Note that my sensitivity is to lectin. I can’t eat most grains or potatoes. I’m also sensitive to extreme cost. I’d pay $7.95 for just a thing of chili only, but I was refused that option.I’ve eaten in this place once in the past and it wasn’t pleasant. Just a weird vibe or seating arrangement. From my point of view. I preferred eating it all on the subway.
If you ever have that feeling that healthy food is lacking in your life, Le Botaniste is the solution. I live in Queens and make the commute at least once a month to get this tasty fulfillment. I love the feeling I get after eating here! The staff is as pleasant as anyone with high customer service standards would expect. Awesome spot!
Go with the popular choice! So good.
Delicious! On the menu you can choose different types of bowls or DIY. All vegan and very tasty
Great food and speedy service! Workers are very polite and helpful! Everything was delicious! The portions are big enough to make you feel full but not stuffed! Will come back next time and will recommend to everyone.
Great food and good prices
We loved the vibe and the food was delicious!!!
Very flavorful. Really delicious. Beautiful presentation. Walk in and easy.
Overall tasty and fresh, but a bit overpriced for what youre getting. The tofu in the miso bowl was way too salty and the chili sin carne bowl wasnt flavorful enough.
This vegan place is a true gem. delicious and fresh
Great place for veggie food in NYC
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this place. The food was excellent, drink selection excellent, the ambience was excellent. I was alone in the city on business and felt more than comfortable eating at the counter alone. I also had the key lime pie and it was awesome. Perfect end to a perfect day in NYC.
What a gem! This place has terrific food, and a fun vibe. While you can sit down, I prefer their takeout option. Their staff is friendly and very willing to talk about all the foods. My dinner was superb and I didnt miss meat, despite being an omnivore, which is one of the biggest compliments I can give a vegan establishment.
I am not a vegan/vegetarian. Le Botaniste knows how to make vegetable to taste good. They did an amazing job to get spices right and give you a flavorful meal. Its on the pricier side, but its better than eating salad everyday. Worth a try if youre interested in including a vegetarian meal once in a while to your diet.
Great Vegan place good wine friendly staff!!
My first time here. Amazing smells drew me in.. KG was a pleasure!, I tried the most popular bowl (Tibetan Mama)along with a few other options(Spicy chili sin Carne, young coconut ceviche,red beer caviar, green pea hummus) I will be returning!
These restaurants are so good!
Enjoyed the food very much. Service very efficient, interior design welcoming, clean kitchen, food very tasty... Because of its popularity I would suggest to avoid NYC lunch hour rush! Also, I did not care for the counter/bar like seating arrangement and more tables and seating desperately needed!
Overpriced, staff could have been a little friendlier. Overall good quality and quantity food if the latter is okay with you.
The best salads in a city
Needed a quick bite to eat before work. Stopped in and was given some sound advice from a very kind, warm staff member who had asked if it was my first time. I went with her recommendation and the food is simply mouthwatering. I really wish this place well and hope its around for a long time. They got the vibe just right in the smaller, naturally lit room in the back.
Fantastic vegan /veg restaurant. Plant based menu is a favorite of the kids and parents alike. The drinks are as unique and delicious as the meals. The presentation is a great complement to the meal as well. Definitely a must visit in NYC. The staff is friendly and efficient. Go with a group so you can taste a variety of items.
Super cute & cozy! All their food is instagram able & even yummy to eat! As a vegetarian I’ve always had trouble finding a place to eat that offers such an exciting menu, with food that isn’t pretentious and actually full of flavour and health... Le Botaniste offers it all-Thank you!!
My partner and I lost track of time and the other place we had in mind for dinner had already closed - thank goodness or else we would have never discovered this gem! Beautiful all around - beautiful (cozy) space, beautiful (healthy) food, and beautiful (kind) people. We had the Tibetan mama, vegetable tajine, green peas hummus, and red fruit chia pudding - all incredible. They even offered us a sampling of their meatballs (spoiler alert: so very tasty :) Glad to have stumbled across this lovely place bringing so much goodness to the world - thank you and looking forward to coming back next time were in town/telling friends about it!
The food is phenomenal and fresh--very much enjoyed the black bean soup and moroccan vegetable tagine. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Delicious vegan food and drinks. Try the Tibetan bowl!
Great place nice people good food so delicious👌👏
Tasty food options, the curry coconut lentils dish is AMAZING
Great food experience! And if youre a vegan definitely try it out. Food is fresh, and very well cooked. This place is busy, so dont worry about expired food. Also it is busy for many reasons. Id say, for many tasty good reasons. Try it out yourself :D
First, let me say the food was really good. I had the Tibetan bowl and it was very flavorful. The restaurant itself is quaint and cute. My only issue was the serving line was slow and checkout was a bit disorganized. Also, $15 bucks for basically a large rice bowl to-go is pretty steep even given quality of food.
Lovely staff. Food was disappointing. I had trouble identifying what I was eating. Strange combinations. I love veggies, vegan dining, creative dishes... but flavors were strange. Since casual atmosphere and wine is available. I likely would not return.
The new generation/wave of vegan cuisine is absolutely stellar and this place proves it effortlessly. Wonderful entrees and delicious, quenching juices came highly recommended from a hardcore vegan friend. As an omnivore I deeply appreciate that its remarkably delicious food that beats a lot of other options even a legendary culinary hotspot like Manhattan. The staff were also extremely attentive and friendly.
Super good tibitan mama
This place has amazing vegan food. Instead of calling it a menu they call it prescriptions which is very unique. The vibe is so relaxing with great workers. They have also opened a second location in manhattan. The price is great for the city and the quality is unbeatable. I would call it one of the top five locations for vegan food in the city.
I am not vegan or a vegetarian however I have been twice. You get a decent serving portion and the food is tasty and there is enough variety to keep you coming.The seating is communal which has its pros and cons. The decor is very appealing and feels cozy on a rainy day.There was a 3 min wait which was fine. The personal are pleasant and took time to explain all the dishes.I find it to be on the pricy side at approx $15+tips.
Fresh and big portions.
The best place for indecisive people like me. There are like 8 options (+make your own) and theyre all tasty. The staff is friendly and talks vegan at you in a non condescending way. Also a really chill place to get work done.
Good food, nice clean place.
Great food all vegan. Adorable place. I loved the broccoli soup.
Amazing food, service and ambiance! 5 stars!
I found WORMS in my food... 🐛 🐛 I was there last Friday for lunch, I got the Botanical Salad. I found worms in it, I called one of the staff member aside and I showed it to her since the restaurant was busy and I didn’t want to be rude and make a scene. I was really friendly with them. I only asked them to get my money back since I couldn’t eat my salad. They said it was ok, and then they said that they didn’t need anything from me, they just were going to refund my money back. But they never did! The worse experience ever! I don’t recommend this place, I tried to be nice with them, and I still can’t believe that I paid for a plate that I never ate and had worms in it.
Vegetable Tajine was so good!
That is what they advertise. Organic, vegetarian dishes. Try all the dishes. You wont be disappointed. Reasonable priced for the location. Servers are helpful and polite.
Colorful, clean, fresh, flavorful, delicious.
We tried so many dishes on their menu and they do not disappoint. Everything was delicious! The staff is super friendly and knowledable. Overall pleasant experience. Cant wait until my next visit!
For someone new to the vegan cuisine,I enjoyed it. I am trying it for not just a better lifestyle but its more sustainable.The food is really good, and you know its healthy and organic.
My absolute favorite restaurant in the city. A great selection of vegan food, from items that are light and healthy feeling, or food that will stick to your ribs (I cant stay away from the chili!) Absolutely worth the price, for everyone. The desserts might not be everyones cup of tea, but I like them very much. Great service, wonderful ambience.
Wow! I can’t believe I’m going to say this but I love the food at this vegan restaurant (!!) Plus it’s really cute and fun inside, like something you’d find on vacation in a foreign country.The chili was proper spicy and, honestly, if I had not known it was a vegan restaurant I would not have even questioned whether there was meat in it or not. We also tried the smashed potatoes with mushroom gravy which was the bomb. Didn’t miss dairy or meat at all! The bowls are small but filling and even though they’re a little on the expensive side it’s obviously quality food.Will definitely return for more potatoes and to try the very reasonably-priced small selection of natural wines.
Great soups!
I again arrived in NYC to make my triumphant return to the world haberdashery expo after my 2 year suspension. Oh the cuff links I saw that day made my exile nothing more then a cruel memory. And for the first time in recent memory the vintage hat auction had not ended in violence. I was in the clouds my friends and I sought a heavenly meal. At the expo I met a Mongolian fellow who recommended La Botaniste. I was apprehensive about taking culinary advice from a man with a noticeable limp but I decided to take a chance because on this day no wrong could happen. I entered the restaurant and sat at the counter. At first I was nervous I had never been in a room with so many vegans before, but they all seemed very warm and welcoming not at all like you see on television. I ordered the lemonade and the Tajine. The lemonade was sharp like ceremonial knife and sweet like a ceremonial dance. The Tajine was both foreign and comforting like the Dutch woman my father married after the great storm. La Botaniste was indeed a heavenly end to a day spent in the clouds. 5 stars.
We had the spicy chili sauce on pasta, and Joes smashed potatoes with mushroom gravy!! Outstanding!! Love the casual atmosphere. Great food option for foodies. My wife and I stayed one block over and were happy to walk past.
Probably my favorite vegan place in town. Havent explored much but this was THE BEST out of the few that Ive been to. Big bowls are more reasonably priced I find. Their small portions are a bit pricy for the amount of food. Nevertheless, everything tastes delicious!! I would recommend the store to add Avocado on their chili bowl. Their Tibetan Mama is 💯 excellent!! Really enjoyed it.
Very nice atmosphere and concept but food average and quite expensive
The greatest experience of this summer! tasty and healthy!!! what can be better! The sevice was excellent. Definitely worth visiting!
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Le Botaniste 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-29Okay. I guess I’m going to have to try all Le Botaniste locations. I tried the Lincoln Center location first, now this one. Consistently good! We had the Tibetan Mama (again), Pasta Bolo, and their house-made lemonade. All very good, felt full, satisfied but not weighed down. Staff is chill and attentive. Location itself is chic, totally different experience than Lincoln Center. There is street seating, tables upfront and in the back.
Review №2
2022-07-23Pasta Bolognese was terrific! The vibe is cute and queen the back area has overhead natural lighting it’s pretty much open kitchen seltzer as far as clean is my your choices really really delicious options definitely worth a shot!
Review №3
2022-07-10If you have an appreciation for vegan food creativity and prepared for the prices that come with that, you will love what they have to offer here.
Review №4
2022-04-28The staff is nice and friendly and the place is actually bigger than what I was expecting. Food packed full of flavours, colours, and nutrients.Everything is plant based and organic and I wish we had something like this back in UK.
Review №5
2022-04-05Excellent 👍, delicious, yummy, Healthy, clean, the service is excellent, quiet place to share with friends. The employees have excellent service for the customers, Gadniel is one of this employees 🙏. Thanks for understand my English, they have one employee that can help me in Spanish thanks too, I recommend 💯 mand I will be back soon. Nice place.
Review №6
2022-06-16Delicious and filling. The vegetable tajine was great! Prices were reasonable for the area. Lots of options for most restricted diets.
Review №7
2022-04-15Great service. Amazing food. I had the botanical salad and it was great to say the least. Id love to have a le botaniste in DC. Id have never thought beet apple and ginger would taste so well together!
Review №8
2022-07-04Delicious!! Lots of options and excellent service.
Review №9
2022-07-07The food was so bad 😭 staff was super nice and helpful but I literally tried al the bowls and it was awful, such a waste of money. I have to say I’m not vegan or vegetarian but I’ve had good vegan food- this was just different versions of mush and not well flavored. Wine was pretty good. Sushi was also disgusting and the desserts were barely edible as well. Also none of the seats have backs which is annoying.
Review №10
2022-01-17Great hangout place!!! All vegetarian, but it is flavorful and delicious. It is also affordable compared to other Vegetarian restaurants in nycHighly recommended to Try the Moroccan stew with quinoa or cauliflower rice. The miss soup noodle is not badA fun hangout place for dating and group hangout