Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 4297 reviews

What bella italia likes about The Botanical:
Amie was our waitress and she was amazing. We had the best time ever because of Amie! Amazing food also. Loved it so much! Thanks to Amie I will definitely be back View all feedback. What R doesn't like about The Botanical:
A group of 4 on a Friday night with a booking at 8:30pm. When we first stepped in the staff was just walking around/right pass us couple of times like we were not there. Finally got there attention but it wasn’t helpful. We were there 10min early got told to go wait at the bar. The bar was super busy and smelly no where to sit or even stand. At the end we came out from the bar found a table of four that already empty... View all feedback.

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Menu
3.4 ★ from 33 reviews
Roberto
20.11.2017 - 18:30

In planning our first visit to Melbourne, I had gotten several recommendations for “the restaurant at the Botanical Garden,” which turned out to be Botanical, 1...

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Dario
20.11.2017 - 18:30

A colleague invited me to The Botanical for an early dinner. It has a smart bistro feel and an enticing menu. Had the hanger steak special - excellent. A nice I...

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Jim
20.11.2017 - 18:30

We had just spent 2 glorious hours wandering around the Botanical Gardens on an unexpectedly mild Melbourne April afternoon and were looking for a beer and a sn...

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Gérard
20.11.2017 - 18:30

A Saturday night out with friends so we decided to go back to an old favourite. My wife

David
20.11.2017 - 18:30

There was no pig on the menu but that was made up by the waiters attitude ..rude and arrogant . Appalling service . Food was ok .. tuna loin entree .. not sure...

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Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 349 reviews
Shane
30.07.2023 - 05:12

An utter ripoff, clearly attempting to make up for covid. Costs were beyond crazy full menu wasnt available. 4 people, 4 very average burgers, 8 drinks water do...

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Jensenlovesfood
30.07.2023 - 05:12

Great spot for a casual lunch,service was excellent but the food was average for the price.It sells itself as an upmarket pub venue but the food choices are rel...

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ปิติพงศ์
30.07.2023 - 05:12

Food is good though expensive. Service was absolutely appalling. We arrived for lunch at 12.30 and got our main course at 3pm, with no explanation or apology. T...

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Garry
30.07.2023 - 05:12

The function room here is good, quiet, private and good for modest group. Service was fine and food was of a good standard.

Karlee
30.07.2023 - 05:12

Myself a two friends arrived early for an 8:30 booking had and had a drink at the bar. At 8:30 we moved to the restaurant and were asked to wait in the bar whil...

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Int Restaurants
3.6 ★ from 2076 reviews
Bruce
03.02.2024 - 17:52

The seafood platter for 2 people was the best I've ever had. I often buy my own seafood from Melbourne's wonderful markets, but they don't have prawns or oyster...

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SYDude
03.02.2024 - 17:52

Went for some wine and a graze on a Sunday. Got a good table in the front downstairs section open to the outdoors without too much of a wait. Coffee orders to s...

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Caroline
03.02.2024 - 17:52

Now I know what all the fuss is about. What a beautiful venue! It is very spacious, beautiful and inviting. <br/ <br/ Only downside was that the food took a whi...

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bella
03.02.2024 - 17:52

Amie was our waitress and she was amazing. We had the best time ever because of Amie! Amazing food also. Loved it so much! Thanks to Amie I will definitely be b...

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Romen
03.02.2024 - 17:52

Excellent!!. and the food was great, staff were very professional and friendly, not many times we drive all the way to the city but we will definitely come back...

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Aggregated
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
Abhinav
09.08.2023 - 14:19

Absolutely hard to fault. This place is perfect for any celebratory occasion. The decor of the bar, restaurant and cellar are incredible. As you walk into the r...

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Jenny
09.08.2023 - 14:19

The meal was simply delicious!! Great service, incredible bread and delightful atmosphere! You have to try the Lamb Neck seriously incredible!!

W
09.08.2023 - 14:19

We had a great evening at the Botanical. We started with cocktails in the bar expertly prepared by experienced staff. Delicious they were! Then we headed to the...

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Lauris
09.08.2023 - 14:19

Shared a wonderful celebratory lunch here. It has a rock pool style ambience, though I was looking forward to the seafood, having good memories of their oyster...

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Ivan
09.08.2023 - 14:19

Went to this venue as a guest for an engagement party in the back room. The food was absolutely amazing. The service was phenomenal. Nice intimate private room...

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Yelp
3.0 ★ from 12 reviews
Adrián
01.06.2023 - 05:37

I wish I could rate it higher, the amount of competition in the strip makes it hard to give this more than a 3 star rating to go to the men's room at 730...

Abbie
01.06.2023 - 05:37

Fancy restaurant, packed for a Wednesday night and the food is amazing. The Sirloin is exactly the way a medium should be rare, crustrated outside and juicy in....

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Giorgio
01.06.2023 - 05:37

Someone at my dinner party mentioned that they shot the Real Housewives from Melbourne here and I can see why. It is a posh facility with great decor, clean...

Facebook
3.0 ★ from 319 reviews
Google
3.9 ★ from 684 reviews
Zomato
3.0 ★ from 631 reviews
Opentable
4.4 ★ from 183 reviews

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