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Bar Botanique

Restaurant Cafe Bar Pizza restaurant Breakfast restaurant Lunch restaurant French restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Stand bar

One of the Most Reviewed French restaurants in Amsterdam


Address

Eerste Van Swindenstraat 581, 1093 LC Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.barbotanique.nl

Contact

+31 20 358 6553

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2.3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 8:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (20) nice (19) atmosphere (12) service (12) good (11) friendly (10) staff (10) drinks (7) super (7) dish (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 3/5 Gulnara S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice design and terrace. Food was nice although not cheap. Grilled vegetable plate for 22.50 had barely 100 grams of zucchini, bit of peppers and cauliflower. Which is not worth it for sure as it tasted mediocre too. Pizza was good. Cocktails not. This is non touched aperol spritz. Good and drinks are not worth it for sure. Staff was very nice and friendly.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rawad D. 11 months ago on Google • 232 reviews
    I went twice in a row to this place. Very neat decoration inside that reflects the name. Very spacious and neatly organized. Seating outside is also super nice. Food menu is variable and with lots of yummy options, the taste was super great and the presentation was super good. The staff were extremely friendly and nice. Good thing on weekends it can turn into a nice bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zoe M. 1 year ago on Google • 110 reviews
    Very unique restaurant with great, classy food and drinks. Our waitress was a little rude, and not at all hospitable which wasn’t too nice, but luckily the food made up for it. We ordered a Vegetarian share plate with fried cauliflower, the best we’ve ever had, a bulgur and lentil dish, and a Poussin dish. Everything came so quickly and was cooked perfectly with a wide range of creative flavors. Definitely recommend for a fun, little dinner date in Amsterdam!

  • 5/5 Nabil D. 2 years ago on Google
    Breakfast was perfect. We had the red velvet cake, the Croque Madame and the baked Banana Bread. It was so beautiful, that we came back in the evening to enjoy a couple of drinks and a plate of Bittergarnitur.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TheFitnessTheory 8 months ago on Google
    Great food, fantastic atmosphere. Had the halibut with polenta and it was perfectly cooked, the pizza was very good too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Hakan U. 3 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    I recently visited this place and was disappointed by several aspects of my experience. Despite being advertised as homemade, the 'lemonade' served was merely a mixture of still/sparkling water and syrup, lacking any authentic lemonade flavor. Additionally, the pizza was overpriced and random.While I appreciated interior of the restaurant, it was also quite loud, which made conversation difficult. The service was average, and although the staff were not necessarily rude, I have experienced friendlier service at other places in Amsterdam. Overall, given these issues and the lackluster food, I do not believe it is worth returning to this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Qini S. 7 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    very cute terrace, and the inside is really great, perfect place for a quick little drink and snack. i feel like making your way through the beer menu is a fun lil idea as they offer quite a variety of them ( both local and not )
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariana Camacho L. 1 year ago on Google • 19 reviews
    We drop in at 21:00, we wanted to eat but the kitchen was closed. Buuuut we managed to get some Dutch starters. They were pretty good and very warm. Wait to eat them because they are very warm inside. The atmosphere at the place is quite nice, full of plants and colored in a nice green color. The staff was nice and fast to come to the table. Even we did not have a reservation, we managed to get a table and they solved the situation very fast. Looking forward to come back and have some proper dinner there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 THK N. 1 year ago on Google
    The looks of this place is great. There is a lot of space here to meet up with your friends/family. I got a triple chocolate cake which was was very sweet. The fish dish was good but nothing special compared to the meat dish. I definitely recommend one of the meat dishes here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rakel z. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful spot in Oost with absolutely stunning decor and atmosphere. The staff were attentive and friendly and honestly made the whole experience better! Cocktails were tasty, the Negroni was amazing. Only thing is the mojito just had way too much ice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Curtis M. 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    Went for a friends birthday and the vibes were chill. Really busy in a nice way. Pleasant staff and nice decor

  • 5/5 Eylul 4 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Went out for drinks and dinner with a friend, and it was simply amazing. The atmosphere is as beautiful as what you see in pics -so no scam in here. 10/10 for espresso martini and tulip spritz, and also a great place to try bitterballen if you still haven’t. The star of the night was ravioli, so if you’re currently thinking about ordering one just go for it. Also big shoutout for the staff -they did their best to arrange us a table as we were late to our reservation, and they were really nice in general -will def come back here on our next trip asap. 🫶🏼

  • 5/5 Alice K. 9 months ago on Google
    Wow. Stunning design & atmosphere. Amazing eclectic food offerings. Slightly expensive as is the rest of Amsterdam these days, but worth it here for the food quality!

  • 5/5 Franziska V. 11 months ago on Google
    Special atmosphere with all the green walls and beautiful plants everywhere. Service was super attentive and friendly. Vegetarian main dish was a bit small and not that flavourful and the portion could have been better. Dessert and cheese plate were delicious.

  • 5/5 Liam H. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    I was worried coming here that it would be all atmosphere no substance, but the food and service was phenomenal. Easily one of the best burgers in Amsterdam for the price, and believe me, I've looked around. The Negroni was fantastic, and the ravioli special was done wonderfully. The waitress, despite handling many tables all at once, was super friendly and helpful. The drinks were all fantastic, and the decor was very welcoming. Absolutely fantastic experience and will be visiting many times more for their pitchers of G&T's.

  • 5/5 Dimi Cosmic T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very vibrant place and very attentive staff. Vegan burger and sweet potato fries was to die for. Would love bit of better presentation for the Ravioli. Thumbs up to our server as well (can't remember her name) for being so helpful and friendly.

  • 5/5 Aira A. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing place! The service was lovely, the food tasted amazing, and the atmosphere is just so cozy and welcoming, especially when it's chilly outside. 110% reccommending this place to everyone 🥰

  • 5/5 Lulu 1 year ago on Google
    Such a lovely place! The staff was very genuine and accommodating. I had a piece if the carrot cake which was delicious. They have a beautiful botanical style indoor seating area and a large terrace. Would def come back :)

  • 5/5 Juanjo A. 1 year ago on Google
    A unique place with good vibes thanks to all the plant and tree friends hanging around. Food and service were excellent as well. Enough vegetarian and vegan options.

  • 3/5 Cameron H. 1 year ago on Google
    Really neat! But slow service. Bar botanique had a great atmosphere with tons of gorgeous live foliage inside creating a jungle feel. However, the service was sub-par our server taking probably 15 minutes to acknowledge our presence and then more to get drinks to our table. The food itself was good but maybe not worth the wait. If you have time to kill definitely check it out.

  • 4/5 Xinsi K. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful interior. Fantastic service. Drinks were a little pricey but it’s a great place to meet friends. Didn’t get to try the food.

  • 5/5 Avinash P. 2 years ago on Google
    Celebrated my wife's birthday with a bunch of friends.. they made it memorable. Also it was surprisingly quite affordable with the pitchers.

  • 5/5 Huug 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful coffee and GOAT salad. Sitting outside is pleasant and inside nicely decorated. 5 stars

  • 5/5 Marianna Di F. 2 years ago on Google
    We were 3 girlfriends that went after work and the food. Is phenomenal and the service was amazing. This is a great place. When I saw outside I didnt realize how beautiful it is inside. The pizzas were tasteful! I am very picky with pizza and this was one of the best! The veggie burger was the best I have ever had. Our server was so attentive. I have been recommending to all of my friends. This is a really great restaurant.

  • 5/5 Juan Pablo C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great decoration, friendly waiters and amazing food. The hamburgers are huge. I also loved the mossels and the passion fruit mojito.

  • 5/5 Muzzammil H. 2 years ago on Google
    We made our way to Bar Botanique on a sunny Monday evening. Its located in a very trendy and hip neighborhood in Amsterdam East and is luckily very close to our place. We ordered the sweet potato fries, bitterballen, vegan bitterballen and the Margherita pizza. The food was pretty good - especially vegan bitterballen. They have quite a lot of stuff on their menu that I would want to try so they’ll definitely be seeing more of me here. Their staff was also super friendly and had great service. All in all a really nice place, great ambiance and good food.

  • 5/5 Puja N. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice, sheltered and warm terrace with incredible drinks and snacks menu for all choices. The sodas and jackfruit nuggets are my fav! 👏

  • 5/5 Margriet P. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed dinner here. Menu is interesting and the food tasted great. There are many nice veg(etari)an options, which makes it a great place for groups with mixed food preferences. Staff is very friendly and creates a warm and welcome atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Ihor P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very atmospheric and food is nice. Enjoyed the first salad from menue+bacon

  • 5/5 Dominik S. 1 year ago on Google
    Young friendly staff. Great vibes and atmosphere. The indoor vibe is just great! Definitely worth a visit! P.S Food was great

  • 5/5 Marianna Di F. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite places in Amsterdam. We are from NYC and picky with the restaurants. This place has amazing food and great great customer service. The ambiance is great. I have been with girlfriends and also with my family which includes a 5 year old. They were actually super attentive to my lil one. So it can be a romantic dinner, fun with friends or a family date. I highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Jasmijn T. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautifully decorated place. We had a nice lunch here, seated in the back in an area that was supposed to be self service, nevertheless, they still served our table (we were not there to work but you can also work in the back of the restaurant). Good coffee, good food. Would recommend this place!

  • 2/5 Kay M. 2 years ago on Google
    It was ok, but as the main dish I ordered some type of tarta ( in the menu it was called Provençal tarte tartine) but I had one grilled red onion with 1 tomato and maybe one dozen of green beans but in the big plate. Sorry but it’s not the main dish and it’s not the tartine

  • 4/5 Berat Onur E. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice corner cafe to sit and relax. Around morning, most of the guests prefer eating croque monsieur or croque madame. Coffee they serve is average not the best in town to be honest. Pricewise, reasonable for spontaneous moments.

  • 3/5 Sabrina 2 years ago on Google
    Super cool atmosphere and a great menu but they were unfortunately out of the first several things we wanted to order, including cocktails. Our food (a sandwich and eggs) was good when we got it but took over 45 minutes.

  • 5/5 Roman S. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved this place! The people working here were wonderful and very attentive, I had the steak and turned out delicious! Also had copious amounts of cocktails and beers and all of those were great too!

  • 5/5 Jhilik M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely loved this place. The place is located very close to the muiderport station. It has got a very nice ambiance and the bar stuff are very polite, happy and nice persons. I have been to there with my office colleagues for a drink after dinner and we all liked the cocktails here. Must try the cocktails and they tray to take the last order around 12.30 pm. Most recommended.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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