Botanica Lab Cucina

My only regret is waiting so long into my trip to try Botanica. Everything on the menu was absolutely exceptional. It was creative, beautifully balanced, and prepared with real artistry. Do not skip the cannoli; it had some of the most unique and memorable flavors of our entire visit. The steak was perfection, served over a delicate layer of thinly sliced potatoes with incredible sauces that tied everything together. For dessert, we shared the strudel, which was crispy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside, and filled with the most delicious fruit. It was truly the best strudel I’ve ever had, hands down. The atmosphere was gorgeous, warm, and welcoming. We felt completely taken care of from start to finish. A must-visit.

This location is truly beautiful and the inside was so chic and lovely. It made for a perfect pairing with the most delicious summer menu. The corn spread was delectable, the pesto was so creamy and each dish had such a unique flavor from the other. So thrilled that Bologna has such a fantastic place that is vegan - yay. Hope to return one day!

My favorite restaurant in Bologna. Exquisite meals that are so unique and flavorful. My personal favorites were the filet and tomato cannoli. Desserts and drinks done well too. I will be dreaming of returning to Bologna just to have another meal here. Grazie!

Great vegan food!! Never boring and self-made! I had 4 disches, too much but wanted to try as much as possible 😅😍

Fantastic restaurant. Went two consecutive days to dine because the food and service were amazing. Simply 10/10

Absolutely loved this place! The food was fantastic—completely vegan, but also perfect for non-vegans. Everything tasted amazing, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. There’s a great variety on the menu, and the portions are generous without being overwhelming. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully combined. Whether you’re vegan or just curious, this spot is definitely worth a visit. I would 100% recommend it and will absolutely come back!

This plant based pasta nduja was AMAZING! Also lovely staff and great service. If you like good food I definitely recommend you check this place out. I want to come back here again because there were a lot of other dishes on the menu I want to try. 😋😍

I loved this place. Amazing food, great wine and very nice environment in the centre of the city.

I came to this restaurant by chance and even though I am not a vegetarian this restaurant was a discovery for me and the food was unexpectedly delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.

It was nice to have so many vegan and gluten free options. The service was great! The food is good. I would recommend the spring rolls and sitting outside.

Deep in the heart of Bologna city center, I discovered a vegan haven. Not just vegetables, Italians applying their traditional flair to vegetables. The triangle pasta is hand-rolled by the chef, stuffed with macadamia nuts in a cheesy but not cheese sauce and layered with asparagus and peas and greens. Even the spritz is an elevation of my favorite Aperol Fizz- they make their own version. This is where to go if you want to demolish the baloney about Bologna.

In a city of meat, what a find. We started with the juice of the day which was watermelon, lemon, mint and so refreshing on a very hot day. My husband had a big salad and I had the Buddha bowl. Both were very tasty and a lovely change from all the prosciutto we have been eating. We really enjoyed it and if we were in Bologna longer, we would go a second time.

Located down a quaint side street, we ate on the patio that night and had a quintessential "Italy" experience. The server was a little overwhelmed with our group even though we called to make reservations. We had to move some tables on the patio ourselves so we would all fit, but it was ok. They brought out a small complimentary serving of their soup of the day which was delicious! It was some kind of pureed veggies. I ordered the mushroom gratin to start which was a bit different than I expected. More like stuffed mushrooms served atop a large cracker with some greens thrown in between. The mushrooms were excellent, the cracker was a little dry. Several of us ordered the triangles for our main which were beet-filled ravioli and very tasty. Definitely worth getting!