Le Botaniste

Amazing vegan restaurant!!! It is so easy to night out and drink every night in NYC but this restaurant offsets our eat outs. Love all the healthy and delicious items on the menu. The bowls are amazing. A mezze plate with two different hummus and coconuts is top notch. Wish this place opens in LA too!!!

Lovely ambiance and menu. My fiancé and I ate at this restaurant a while back so not sure what we got, but at the time I wasn't deeply impressed. But now after the fact, I crave going back. The food was seasoned very well and had very distinct flavors. A great spot for people looking for actual vegan, whole food, meals!

Why is there not a line out the door and down the street for this place? Simply put, it is magical. Every single item we chose was delicious, expertly prepared, and nutritious. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful inside with a pleasing botanical-apothecary theme, plenty of seating, and whistle clean restrooms. Even the bowls were beautiful abs the trays were mesmerizing- we couldn’t stop staring at how beautiful they were. We loved our experience so much and will definitely return.

Le Botaniste was the first organic, plant-based, carbon-neutral restaurant in New York City. We enjoyed our first visit at Le Botaniste! It surprise us with delicious, satisfying, plant-powered organic meals that are good for the body and sustainable for our planet! I am not only appreciate the concept of this delicious restaurant, I like the interior design as well. You should try it, you will love it!

I just loved again this place! The menu is short but with different types of dishes, and great great flavour! Also, very carefully and beutifully served. I tried this time the half soup of the day (squash) and the half bowl (I picked the bolognesa pasta), I really enjoyed my lunch! Also the place is very clean and lightened, very appealing to be and stay. And the personnel is very kind too! I talk to the colombian coocker who was serving, he was super kind!!

I love it! This restaurant is super healthy and affordable! I had carrot soup and pasta bolognese. Taste is different than what you’re used too, but that’s because it’s REAL food. Would love to eat here more often but I live in Miami. :)

I have never eaten such delicious food with such natural flavors. The environment is great, very clean and the staff is very nice and smiling, I recommend it. I couldn't take a photo because I ate everything :)

Everything tastes really nice but the “root vegetables” are just carrots FYI … I was overwhelmed by choice and I think I just paid $17 for a bowl of raw veg. Would love to see more protein sources, maybe making note of that on their menu would help. Also difficult to read the ingredients on the little cards next to the food because they’re blocked by the card holders.

I casually came across this beautiful place while picking up some stuff around the neighborhood. Although my husband and I are not vegan/plant-based only, we enjoy eating healthy wholesome food from time to time. It surprised us with delicious dishes like the Tibetan Mama Bowl and the Pasta Bolo. Both hearty and satisfying. The staff were great, it was our first time so they explained the different options on the menu and even let us tried some of the sauces. This is one of the many different locations around the city, so I hope you give it a try like I did!

SERVICE - one of many locations in new york city - located in soho near the canal street station - ambiance good for a semi casual meal or takeout - workers are friendly and explain menu options - food served quickly as it is made to order - focus on foods that are nutrient rich and balanced - can sample different sauces to see which one you like best MENU - vegetable focused bowls, starters, and desserts - all vegan/vegetarian and gluten free - average price ($16 per bowl) FOOD - saag bota (8/10): brown rice topped with a spinach eggplant chickpea curry, sweet potatoes, mixed herbs, curry hummus, mint dressing, and a crispy cracker. This was a winter special dish and it satisfied the need for a warming dinner on a cold night. The addition of eggplant to the saag adds an unexpected richness without making it heavy. My favorite part was the cracker with the curry hummus. The hummus is chunkier than regular hummus so it feels almost like the texture of an egg salad. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! It is a great quick lunch or dinner option that is made with whole foods and is not super expensive.

This may be the only review that I feel fully qualified to write as I've tried nearly everything on the menu at Le Botaniste. This location is my favorite and it's quite lovely inside and it always smells so good. I would say the value for the price here is hit or miss, but if budget isn't a concern then the bowls here really are super fresh and delicious. My top three recommendations are: 1. Tibetan Mama: 10/10 I've had nothing quite like this and it hits every. time. try it. 2. Pasta Bolo: 8/10 Classic and solid choice, but heavier than I would prefer. 3. Spicy Chile con Carne: 7/10 By the end of the bowl, I'm usually tired of eating this. I would skip the desserts as they're quite small and don't taste as fresh as the mains. Hoping they provide rice options other than brown rice in the future!

A cozy, plant-based and vegan-friendly restaurant not too far from China Town! Closest subway stop was Chandler St, and since I was in the area, a quick search for "vegan" eateries nearby led me here. It's like a fancier version of those build-your-own-bowl places. I got one of their special seasonal flavors, the saag bowl, which came with rice, curried spinach, chickpeas, sweet potato, spicy hummus, and a green sauce. It was definitely filling and was the perfect warm treat for all the cold weather NYC has experiencing lately. If I lived here, this would definitely be a healthy staple to frequently visit.

Heaven on earth for any conscious eaters! Whole, vegan ingredients, incredibly inventive menu. Every dish is wholesome and delicious and will leave you feeling clean and energized from the inside out. The team is lovely and very accommodating. If you have any dietary restrictions this is the place for you. In a beautiful old fashioned pharmacy.

So great! I have been only eating meat twice a week. Today was supposed to be my meat day, but when I came across this place, I was like "nope, vegetarian it is." Just deliciousness. The location's vibe is so warm. And there are folks working in here, too. Will return.

I didn't think I could like a fast casual place more than Digg but this place has won me over. I love le botaniste. Especially this SoHo location. It's clean, has good service, and I always feel good/healthy afterwards. Worth a visit even if you're not vegetarian/vegan and if you are you're in for a great time!

La Botaniste is a local chain serving plant-based fare in the most gorgeous of settings. I met a friend here for dinner and we had a great time. The aesthetics of this shop really lets you relax compared to the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Upon entering, you either order and grab your food, or find a table to settle down first. My dinner was the Tibetan Curry which was pretty good but was made much better when you added some baked tofu into the mix. I felt the depth of flavor could've been deeper but was still happy with having a great hearty bowl in the heart of Manhattan be so readily available. They didn't have their full dessert options available so I'll have to try that the next time I'm back for another round.

Yes to Le Botaniste. Yes to this light filled beautiful space, its embarrassment of vegetarian riches in gorgeous le creuset pots. Yes to coconut peanut sauce with lots of green veg and a little red garnish. Or the veg curry with lots of cabbage. Yes to dining alone or with a friend. Beautiful, charming, delicious. Encore.

Clean and fresh tasting meal at a very decent rate for NYC! I enjoyed bites of the: Veggie sushi roll (a must try!) Mediterranean Salad Carrot juice My only reason for a 4/5 was the salad... not sure how ratatouille is Mediterranean. While I did eat it, I wouldn't say I overly enjoyed it. The tzatziki was delicious though!!! Inside there's plenty of seating to enjoy there, outside or to go! It's a little funky to order because you have to place the order before you can see the large menu. The people working the counter were super kind and friendly (also uncommon for NYC)!

Such amazing vegan restaurant in the Center of SOHO where you can try each dish before you order. NYC never disappoints! The service was prompt and the seating area was calm and very comforting. I strongly recommend this restaurant!

Amazing food! Amazing delivery! Outstanding. Highly highly highly recommend. They delivered to us in Brooklyn from Manhattan. And fast too! We received the food faster than some restaurants closer to us. We were looking for a vegan restaurant and our daughter suggested Le Botsniste. OMG - the food did not disappoint! I ordered the miso soup and it was so filling. The vegetable rolls were a delicious appetizer. You cannot go wrong. We will definitely order from here again!

We first visited in April and when we returned in December we couldn't wait to come back. We had the Saag Bota, Tibetan Mama, and the Moroccan Tangine. The flavors were out of this world! I wish they were closer to my home in Los Angeles.

Moroccan bowl and Mezze bowl were delicious in a pleasant atmosphere. The service was efficient, servers answered our questions when inquiring about these delectable veggie platters. Mezze bowl was a bit pricey for how much food was served.

so cute!! We were headed towards Soho for drinks with a friend on a Monday night and walked past this cute lil place. Highlights: parklet to enjoy food outside on a pretty day, fun/healthy/fresh vegan menu, dessert and alcohol options. Price is reasonable - I'd say the portions are definitely not huge. Like enough to just fill you up. At least for the "magic miso" soup. The tofu in the soup was banging, and the broth was definitely savory. Not the best miso soup I've had but still pretty good. If I were to go again, I would build my own bowl. My partner got a preset salad with white beans, orange hummus, peas, greens, ginger sauce, grilled/roasted veggies. It was good! Staff were kind and efficient. In summary: It was a lovely date spot. Love supporting local vegan spots. It's a 4 for me personally cuz I love casual/filling more than nice/fancy. But for what it is, it's a 5 if that makes sense lol.

I'm so hooked on @le_botaniste since I tried it for the first time! This vegan fast food place has a few locations in the city (please open in the financial district) and is a solid option for plant based food. I love getting their botanical menu, which comes with a half-sized bowl and soup of the day. It fills up my tummy for sure! Tried their drinks too and those were also amazing.

most flavorful and delicious vegan food ever!!! quick lunch that filled us up and kept us warm for a great day in the city :)

Wasn't really thrilled about the food here. The food is already premade and you simply go down an assembly line. For the price that they were charging/ close to $20 a bowl, it wasn't worth it. Food was also lukewarm...

Good spot for a healthy, veg-friendly lunch to go. Botanical salad is full of fresh, flavorful ingredients like creamy avocado and crunchy sauerkraut. Staff is friendly. Fine choice for something fast.

I've been coming to Le Botaniste since they opened and I keep seeing new locations pop up in the city. That made me so happy! But now I'm not sure.. I came in for a late lunch and ordered Pasta Bolo, which actually was called something different before and none of the employees knew that. Which is ok! I know staff constantly changes. When I got my bowl it looked much smaller than portions they used to serve. I was looking forward to nice hearty bowl instead of a puny appetizer size one. Super disappointing..

Really impressed with Le Botaniste! I was shopping and found this place at random. Really delicious food. I got the Vegetable Tajine. It was well seasoned and hearty. The harissa sauce was a great acidic balance. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu!

I love this place and hope they open up more locations (FiDi please thank you). Meat eaters, vegans, and vegetarians alike should all rush here. It's incredibly delicious and flavorful and PERFECT for a cold day. I always leave feeling warm and full, but also guilt free because it's pretty healthy. I'm already dreaming of the next time I get to come here. Yum yum.

Absolutely LOVE this place!! A Vegan/plant-base oasis! Food is truly mouthwatering! The service is top tier, the indoor decor is top tier & the food is deliciously TOP TIER!! I also love that they have free water & a point system(with every purchase you can scan a QR code & earn points for future purchases). Lastly I appreciate & love how sweet, attentive & patient the restaurant associates are(every single time I've gone) Hands down a perfect place to dine in or take out!

The interior of this restaurant is ridiculously nice -- this is the perfect spot for meeting up with friends. There's ample seating inside and it's appropriately spaced out. It has coffee shop vibes, making you feel like you can sit here for a while comfortably. Noise level is fairly low. Will definitely be back. Tibetan Mama with Veggie Balls - With a nice amount of rich curry coating everything, the Tibetan Mama has plenty of flavor and substance. At the same time, adding Veggie Balls is almost necessary to feel completely satisfied. The bowl comes with a variety of fresh veggies and greens, but certainly not an abundance; I found the Veggie Balls really the star of the dish. Mixed with the curry, the Veggie Balls were great (but I probably wouldn't recommend them as a standalone item). Value: 4/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

As a celiac & pescatarian diner, this was just the type of food my gut was craving after eating healthy at home, but traveling around NYC for 5 days. Thank you for being vegan and gluten free and creating a celiac safe environment with fresh foods to heal my gut.

The food was decent. The chili was good. The yellow curry lacked something to be desired. The service and ambience were excellent and we enjoyed the wine. It wasn't bad at all, just nothing to write home about.

Oh my god... this place is delicious and perfect for solo diners. The Tibetan Mama was soo good. I also added veggie balls which was an excellent decision. Will definitely come back.

I'm not a vegan and stumbled upon this place while in Soho for work. I was looking for a meal that would be light, healthy and refreshing and the summer salad hit the spot! So many flavors and textures, all whole still being healthy. This is food with purpose that everyone --even non-vegans--can enjoy and partake in. Also the prices were very fair and the staff was kind!

This food is exquisite. The saag bowl was divine, hearty, and provided an exquisite shopping break. Paired it with a ginger turmeric drink that hit the spot as well. Cute bar and seating area in the back.

I really love this place! Great vegan food and worth the price. The pasta was great and the salad and loved the quinoa cookie. Have eaten in and done take out. Glad they have several locations. All I have tried there has been scrumptious!

A friend and I stumbled upon this spot after a Pilates class and I'm so happy we did. It's a healthier, cleaner version of a build your own bowl spot. Although, they do have some premade bowls to chose from. I do recommend if you come here to get a Tibetan mama bowl! It was THE best vegan meal I've had in a while. I'll be sure ti come back for their Dinner Therhappy deal.

Our First "day" in SoHo, we were looking for our first Vegan meal, and Le Botaniste was on our to-do list. Upon entering it, you feel like you are stepping into a botanical shop, or even a apothecaries from long ago. The food is laid out in ceramic lined cast iron pots. Plenty of beautiful colors and fragrances, that one cannot be anything else but hungry. The food flavors were all on point, nothing too powerful or overbearing. Enjoyed some of the NY City's finest tap water, with our delicious meal. The Veggie Bites were nothing to write home about, and the green pea hummus, was, well...different? On the way out I met with one of the founders of this deliciously fun place to eat. I wish they were in Los Angeles, I think in West Hollywood they would thrive... for what they were offering.

I was blown away!! Food was amazing and everyone was super nice. The lady even let me fill up my waterbottle with their tap water no questions asked!! The interior was beautiful as well. They have a nice outdoor space and all the tables come with water and glasses (a big plus for me!) 1) Salad: Young coconut ceviche, edamame, avocado (with seeds and nuts), noodles. Super good! The dressing was delicious and it felt very refreshing 8/10 2) Veggie Sushi: It was pretty solid, but regular sushi is definitely better... Wish there was a bit more flavor, it sort of just tasted like rice and veggies. The sauce was good, but also just tasted a bit one dimensional for my liking. 6/10 3) Botanical Lemonade: pretty solid. not too sweet which was nice and had an interesting flavor pallet. 7/10

Wow! I have to say this place surpassed ALL expectations! Randomly was looking for somewhere vegan and good near me, and ended up going with this amazing place! Since it was the first time, my friend and I asked for advice in terms of what to pick to try. The staff was very friendly, atmosphere was super cute! It felt like a laboratory in a vintage chic space! What we ordered: Vegan chili with a side of vegan curry jackfruit: 5/5 Everything was Delicious! The chili was bursting with flavors, and it tasted exactly like a homemade cozy bowl of chili. The jackfruit had a very nice texture and flavor as well. Vegan bolognese: 5/5 Superb!! The sauce was bursting with flavor, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the vegan meat tasted like non vegan food! Definitely would come here again! A great place to go for a date night or casual outing. Food also seemed very healthy and filling!

This restaurant is beautiful inside. We got the spicy chili sin carne. It was really good, not so spicy. The servings are so large, I feel like you could split it between 2 people. I loved the mismatched bowls and the water on the table. Easy place for a quick bite. Lunch can be easily customizable. We also ordered a side of the pea hummus and it was not palatable, it tasted like chalk, in my opinion. I also noticed there was a separate area for door dash/caviar/Uber eats.

Great experience in every way! Lovely environment, great variety (especially of desserts since I'm dairy intolerant and don't get to enjoy them at most conventional restaurants), and great service. We went twice--once just for dessert and again for a feast. With the plethora of restaurants in NYC, that should emphasize how much we liked it. A vegan friend told us that the cooked food isn't made on site and reheated. That bothered her. The upside is that the prices seemed very reasonable, so maybe not having a full kitchen and chef at each location keeps costs down. The cooked food all seemed fresh and delicious. The juice was made fresh. Service was also amazing when I had to deal with lost and found. They have a lost and found but don't ship items so make sure you go back in person before leaving the area...and have a chocolate pudding (We had Chili Sin Carne not soup of the day but that option wasn't in the menu available for labeling photos. )

We went to Le Botaniste twice. That was in a single hour. We stopped there to rest and have soft drinks. Our destination, however, was closed, the Museum of Chinese in the Americas. Since we had enjoyed the earlier visit, we just walked back for wine and snacks. The soft drinks were good. The Sauvignon was crisp and not outrageously marked up. The appetizers included vegan sushi, avocado with seeds and crackers, and a spring roll. It was all tasty. I was reading how much vegans are hated. It is on par with racial prejudice. Marketing of vegan food is best done, research shows, by simply not stating it is vegan but instead using other terms. This place has hearty options. It is all remarkably clean tasting. I felt good eating only an hour before our dinner apartment. Service was friendly. They have other venues as well. I'd be pleased to stop in again. I would consider planning to have a meal here.

One of my favorite vegan restaurants in the city, I always stop here when I'm in Lincoln Center. The food is delicious and fresh and the service is great! I always get the Superseed avocado and a fresh juice. The organic wines are also very good! 10/10 recommend for vegans and omnivores alike.

I stopped by for a quick lunch in the area because I wanted something fresh and healthy and I've been trying to limit my meat intake. The place is super cute, like a Pinterest board come to life - it looks like a 19th century apothecary, with its assortment of brown glass bottles on shelves. Service is enthusiastic and knowledgeable, which seems important since everyone who came in after me seemed to have questions about the food - just FYI, everything is vegetarian and most of the menu is gluten free. They also serve wine, though admittedly I haven't had a chance yet to go through the wine list.

I have been a very satisfied follower of Le Botaniste for many years. My former colleague used to do marketing for them they so even catered to my office back in 2016. I did some silly pics for their IG once. I went to Belgium and saw their pre-opening back in 2018. I attended the opening party of this location and I am only my sharing all of this because their food has been so incredibly CONSISTENT & BEAUTIFUL the entire time. I remember they started Le Pain long ago and an old friend of mine ces worked their too. And while that chain is good, it does not have the small, artistic and sweet vibe of Le Bot. It's a good spot in soho, walkable to whatever else you could dream of. I want to steal their cute plates with their prescription vegetable art on it but I won't. Would love to have a location in Brooklyn!

Thanks to Happy Cow, we found this great "vegan" restaurant right in the heart of New York City. We were at a hotel nearby, so we decided to walk over, and give it a try. We were not disappointed. We found a good variety of offerings, fair prices, and most of all, great, good tasting food. We were knocked out. If you don't know it's there, you could walk right by. It's kind of hidden away in plain sight. The one we went to was on 42nd Street, and, as you can imagine, there's a lot to distract person in that area, but make the effort. The place was packed, so it would seem that others in the area may have found the place, too. That's great! Among all the hot dogs, pizza, and fast food, it's nice to have a really good, healthy option. I had a bowl of Vegan Red Chili, and my wife at the Vegetable Tajine, but they offer a number of good bowls, or you can create your own. Everything was heated perfectly, and prepared before your eyes. It's one of those places where you order at the counter, (you can see all the various ingredients), and they put your order together for you as you watch. Then, you pay at the end of the counter, and add in anything else you want, like beverage. They have a good offering of beverages, too, including healthy cold drinks, juices, kombucha, coffee, and teas. We were just in town for a short while, but we were happy to find this place, and we were wishing it were closer to home, but you can bet we'll stop by again the next time we are in New York.

Loved this experience! The food here is out-of-this-world fantastic, fresh and savory. Service was wonderful and friendly and they have a great outdoor seating area to enjoy their wonderful vegan food. It's all vegan, everything. Totally an amazing place with a range of dining options from super veggie to savory to spicy to tangy to sweet. Just the place we needed while staying in Soho. We dined here a few times during our stay and loved it. Each time was excellent. The food is consistently fresh and happy tasting. They offer several well priced wines too. Great dessert as well. I only wish I had a location near my home. I'd be there nearly every day. If you're vegan, this place is for you. Even if you're not vegan, you'll absolutely love the flavors they're kicking out on every dish. Worth the trip from any part of Manhattan.

Best Vegan Restaurant in the entire city. They have so many different vegan options to choose from, and honestly they're all super delicious. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you choose. I love that everything on their menu is organic and sustainably sourced. My partner ordered the chile sin carne and it was really flavorful and simply delicious. I had the magic miso soup which was comforting and extremely healthy. Their veggies are so fresh (something you don't easily find in NYC) The staff is cordial, helpful and friendly. This kind of service is hard to come by in a city like New York. Everyone seemed really happy to be working there. Good job everyone! Ambience is nice and comfy. You could apenas a few hours there working if you like.

Great vegan options overall, I got the chili with herbs and the soup of the day which on that day was French Onion. The chili was really good and tasty but the soup was a bit bland for my liking I recommend some salt nearby ha. I enjoyed the chili most and alongside the black iced tea, overall nice meal just some things were a bit bland and the vegan balls were cold, I recommend tho.

Loved this place. Went twice in one trip! Delicious food, diverse menu, very nice service and decor. Will definitely return!

Great casual spot for vegans or someone seeking some more plant based meals in their life. It's cute, quick and casual. You order up front and seat yourself. They offer a nice selection of wines by the glass and everything we tried on the menu was so good! Great portion sizes too, we did not leave hungry. Would highly recommend giving Le Botaniste a try.

I've heard great things. Maybe it was what I ordered, but I wasn't too impressed. I got the Magic Miso bowl, and the tofu was so tough I couldn't even cut through it with a fork. It was a whole lot of noodles, not a lot of punchy flavor. I love miso and ginger, but there wasn't much depth to this. The brownie was tasty. Very THICC. Was not expecting that when the spoon made contact. Split it with a friend and we couldn't finish it. It was satisfying for a bite or two, just extremely dense. It's a cozy vibe inside! I'd return and try something different. Just setting my expectations a bit lower next time.

What a great vegan spot! I've recently started trying to eat more vegetarian meals and this is a great fast casual restaurant with a great portion size. I tried one of their popular bowls, The Tibetan Mama and got it topped with fresh herbs. It was so tasty and filling. At dinner time they also offer a happy hour where you can get a glass of wine with your meal for $24 total! The bowl alone is $14.95 and glasses of wine range from $11-14 - so a few dollars of saving was worth it to me. This location has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I would definitely return!

Came for an early dinner, and seating indoors and outdoors was plentiful. The food was prepared immediately and was relatively inexpensive. The wine by the glass option was small but straightforward. Taking off a star because of how much rice/quinoa there was, to the point where finishing the meal caused indigestion.