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Le Botaniste

Restaurant Bar Vegetarian restaurant Wine bar Vegan restaurant Health food restaurant Gluten free restaurant Organic restaurant

One of the Top rated Health food restaurants in Brussels


Address

Rue Franklin 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Website

lebotaniste.eu

Contact

+32 2 646 44 47

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (430 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 3/5 KF U. 8 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    The service was really great but the food was disappointing. For a vegan restaurant and a 14 euros main course, I would expect at least sufficient vegan protein ingredients in the meal. There are too few chickpeas, which is not an expensive ingredients. The meal was basically rice with curry sauce and broccoli plus some other bits of veg. The portion size of a main course is small for an average male adult.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allanah 8 months ago on Google • 543 reviews
    Excellent food and service from the restaurant. Having known it in Manhattan, it lived up to its expectations. The staff on Sunday night was patient with kids and customized bowls. The young guy on duty was understanding of food allergy and careful. The yellow curry was rich and silky, the ratatouille was delicious and the pasta à la Bolognese was a popular one with the kids. This location has a few tables outdoor on the sidewalk, ideal to enjoy the nice weather and well covered in case of rain. We will definitely return!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna A. 1 year ago on Google • 175 reviews
    Great vegetarian restaurant in the neighborhood. I've been there a few times, and every time, the food is delicious (they change menus quite regularly). There are lots of side dishes options, too. Their selection of wines (bio) is also very interesting. Highly recommend the one on the picture. It has unique taste. Staff is polite and very welcoming. Definitely great addition to my to go places.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nini 8 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    We enjoyed the food here, prices are on the expensive side but the portions were very generous. Healthy vegan options and lots of items to choose from. I would recommend it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Δανάη �. 11 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Great food, everything is vegan and gluten free!! I recommend the raspberry dessert, it was delicious ! The staff was also very friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Júlia 1 year ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Amazing food. Would 1000000% recommend, even for people that are not vegetarian. Super tasty and good quality, also the cookies are lovely.The staff are amazing and super attentive. 10/10!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cristine Simões F. 11 months ago on Google
    The biggest problem when you have high expectations is that the disappointment can be even greater. There were 20 min left to close and I had to choose the order in a hurry: the one in the photo. Horrible! The cookie stopped on the first bite as well. I do not recommend!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shonda Slaughter W. 1 year ago on Google
    A group I was with walked by this cafe and we decided to try it. I had the most lovely vegan chili.... it had chickpeas and quinoa.... a savory sauce, and just overall was amazing. The atmosphere, the wine, everything about this little place is amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sylwia 4 years ago on Google
    Very calm place with relaxing atmosphere. Kind staff and healthy food next to Berlaymont building.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nils D. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute place. It's vegan, so I didn't enjoy the peanut cookie, however the experience was still nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good vegan food which is still quite rare in the Schuman neighborhood. A pity that they do not offer free tap water , which is unusual for such a place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nico G. 10 months ago on Google
    Outstanding place with outstandingly kind people. The food was of top notch quality at a surprisingly moderate price (especially for Brussels). We were welcomed by the sommelier and got to taste a glass of wine right before ordering. A perfect place for having lunch/dinner or just an aperitivo as we say in Italy ;) Would recommend hands down and will return in the future without any doubt! PS: their English was also top notch by Brussels standards! Cheers,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jonas P. 4 years ago on Google
    Awful service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Louis M. 9 months ago on Google
    I recently eat at this restaurant and was disappointed by the exorbitant prices. The portion sizes were notably small, leaving me unsatisfied and feeling like I was paying for the ambiance rather than the food. It became evident that the prices were tailored to attract the wealthy civil servants from the Commission. While the ambiance and service were commendable, the restaurant's pricing strategy felt unfair and unreasonable. If you're looking for a value-for-money lunch experience, I recommend exploring other options to avoid breaking the bank.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Giulia B. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious plant based food, the service was also super nice. Maybe it's a bit pricey though, but will be coming back :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thiago Guimarães O. 3 years ago on Google
    Very cozy and very good plant based food. All the dishes are plant based with health ingredients. They have nice salads, tofu, Avocados, sweet potatoes, different hummus, gluten free bread and nice juices. The overall quality is impressive. Congratulations for this amazing restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Knut Øye B. 1 year ago on Google • 107 reviews
    Just next to the Commission you have this great place. The food is realatively cheap I'd say, 12-14 euros for a main dish, and the staff is very friendly. The food is also very tasty. I had a yellow curry, which they added kimchi to, and that was so tasty. You'll get healthy and organic food here, and most importantly, it's delicious.

  • 5/5 CJ 6 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Probably the best value and flavors of vegan cuisine that I've had in a restaurant. And the omega brownie with cashew cream is 💣🔥✨️

  • 5/5 bashe s. 4 years ago on Google
    Super friendly staff and super healthy food ... The portions are quite significant so no need to order tons of dishes 🤪 .. we will definitely come back for more happy times.. Oh and you can't book, which I believe is a good way to handle the flow of customers .. IMHO.

  • 5/5 Paula P. 1 year ago on Google
    Best vegan food I have ever tried. A bit pricey, but worth the try.

  • 3/5 Vijaygopal R. 1 year ago on Google
    While the spread looked reasonably good. Unfortunately everyone of the hot dish had onion and garlic so had to opt for a cold veggies bowl. Ambience 4.5 Taste (bowl) 3.5 Taste (juices) 2 Service 4.5 A bit pricey. I don't intend to visit again but would still recommend for vegan foodies without any dietary restrictions.

  • 5/5 Anastasia P. 2 years ago on Google
    Super friendly staff and delicious meal 🙏 thank you!

  • 5/5 Margot 2 years ago on Google
    Very lovely place with exceptionally nice and attentive service. I was pleasantly surprised! Would definitely recommend the brownie they serve it was delicious.

  • 5/5 M S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this vegan restaurant and that says a lot because I like to eat meat too. Their dishes are tasty and fresh, the service is friendly and fast. Good option for a healthy lunch.

  • 5/5 Mílton F. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful space and delicious food! Incredible service too!

  • 4/5 Monika M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cute place with friendly staff. Food is alright for its price, house wine - super.

  • 5/5 Tine E. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty and lovely food. Very nice stuff as well.

  • 5/5 Philip W. 2 years ago on Google
    Real vegan food made with care. Helpful service and good prices

  • 2/5 hurollig 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely decoration but the food is definitely not worth the money. A tiny bowl of curry rice for €12 is not justified, the portion was very unbalanced compared to the one of my partner.. plus the taste was mediocre. #justmytwocents

  • 5/5 Alexander D. 2 years ago on Google
    Speechless, I just went with this place looking for a toilet to my gf.... however, they do not have this service... lol. But now that we were there, why not have some food! at the beginning I did not realize that was a vegan restaurant. Food looked deli, perfect mixes and the staff went above and beyond, they helped us a lot with our order ( we were really annoying, cuz we did not know what we wanted to eat ) they were so calm! I would really come back to this place. you can even build your own bowl!

  • 5/5 Edward K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice, affordable food, organically sourced. No meat = no slaughtered animals. Good for your conscience and the planet. The staff is also very friendly. What's an improvement over the previous café on these premises, run by dodgy and unfriendly Romanian women. (I am myself from Romania.)

  • 5/5 Ceren T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great restaurant, heaven for vegans with different and delicious options with a good smile😇

  • 5/5 Mia 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly Best Vegan dish i have ever had!! When you enter, first order at the left side where lady serve the dish and after you pay it at the cashier. Wifi works there (password is "botaniste" or "lebotaniste"). I wanted to pay by cash but the guy said he doesn't have any change so i ended up paying by card - not very convenient. There is also toilet for customers inside.

  • 5/5 Onno 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing place the service was very friendly and fast. The food was delicious my wife is vegetarian and I'm not but the food was delicious good portion for the bowls the apple crater was delicious as well. I would definitely recommend eating here and when I'll go to Bruxelles again I'll be back there.

  • 5/5 Dalia G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great concept and food and welcoming! Honestly, I really enjoyed my meal, it was delicious, the place is extra cute, and the staff is so so friendly! Try it, you won't regret it!!!!!

  • 4/5 Dominika S. 1 year ago on Google
    A place with a really nice ambience and an interesting interior, plus friendly, English-speaking staff. The food was ok, but not amazing; some of the ingredients were coldish, it seemed like only the sauce was warm. My friend loved the veggie balls.

  • 5/5 Julia K. 1 year ago on Google
    The lunch was so delicious! The dish also included the best kimchi I’ve ever tasted. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere so nice. 100% recommended!

  • 5/5 Avraham N K. 1 year ago on Google
    The soup was sublime, the chili sin carne was very tasty, and the carrot drink refreshing. The waiter was friendly, but not pushy. The place was quiet enough to enjoy a conversation of three people. The chairs are stools and sitting became uncomfortable after a while. I wish I had such a restaurant in my neighborhood.

  • 4/5 Robin Joachim D. 1 year ago on Google
    Le Botaniste has a nice setting, cozy. Salads and Food is tasty. Only reason for not giving it five stars, the portion sizes (bowls) are relatively small. We were still hungry after completing our lunches (large bowl and lunch sets). Ideally, Le Botanist may consider offering “extra large” bowls or increase their prices while naturally also increasing portion sizes to become more competitive with peers.

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 9 months ago on Google
    Loved it! Owner / staff was amazing and walked us through the different items on the menu and asked us about our visit. Wish we could come back!

  • 5/5 ajitha d. 8 months ago on Google
    Lovely place with yumm food. The service was also amazing.

  • 5/5 Eros M. 8 months ago on Google
    The best plant based place in Brussels. The food is delicious, the place is beautiful, and the crew delivers the best service. Perfect place if you want good/healthy food and if you are tired of fries. Perfect

  • 5/5 Ignacio Fernández C. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place if you love vegan food. Short but very tasty menu, whatever you take. We were also in their restaurant in Ghent and were so satisfied with the food that came to eat again here in Brussels.

  • 3/5 Riccardo S. 4 months ago on Google
    Food is overpriced. The sweet was especially an insult: 4.50 euros for a small square of 4x4x2 centimeters. I don't know which what decency a restaurant can charge such price for such small dessert.

  • 1/5 Helloween P. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Food is tasty, organic and well presented but extremely overpriced for what it is (vegan basically). Once you pay you ate immediately asked for a tip and you are constantly being watched by the staff whether you are still eating or not. The moment you finish the staff will immediately ask to take your plates. Maybe due to scarce quantity of dishes? But the awkwardness towards the client doesn't justify it. The restaurant is too small and the sitting places uncomfortable.

  • 5/5 Amélie de D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful setting, good gourmet dishes ... the vegetarian that I am is delighted (Original) Beau cadre, bonnes assiettes gourmandes... la végétarienne que je suis est ravie

  • 4/5 Emmanuel de B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A bit expensive for what it is but very nice setting (Original) Un peu cher pour ce que c'est mais cadre très agréable

  • 5/5 Paulo S. 4 years ago on Google
    My fav vegan in Brussels

  • 5/5 Chriss 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extremely tasty and super nice - always happy (Original) Extrem lecker und super nett - immer wieder gerne

  • 5/5 Thomas D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good ! (Original) Très bon !

  • 4/5 Ewa R. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty and quick but expensive and limited menu. Good for lunch.

  • 2/5 Laurence V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Chili sin carne ... lots of grains and quinoa ... little sauce, little flavor. Not recommended. (Original) Chili sin carne... veel granen en quinoa... weinig saus, weinig smaak. Geen aanrader.

  • 3/5 Jonathan G. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting state if you love vegan its very much suggested place to go

  • 5/5 Natalia D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and service

  • 4/5 Sophie P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal for eating healthy (and organic / vegan) in the corner of Schuman. (Original) Idéal pour manger healthy (et bio/vegan) dans le coin de Schuman.

  • 5/5 Alex C. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, incredible options! The Botanical menu was a fantastic deal.

  • 5/5 Vanessa V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great atmosphere and service. The vegetable tagine is delicious. I recommend! 👍 (Original) Ambiance et service au top. La tajine aux légumes est délicieuse. Je recommande !👍

  • 2/5 Kelly S. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was very bland, not very warm and had almost no taste at all. I took a big bowl and had added tofu. The bowl was small and I thought they made a mistake, but apparently it is just a small bowl.. The price they ask to add tofu is ridiculous for the very few small pieces that you get. Food looks good and colourful, but just completely lacking in taste. Both for mains as for entrees. (We were 3 and all took different foods but literally none of all could convince any of us). The cappuccino is not a cappuccino but a normal coffee with milk.. 2 stars for being vegan and nice location and interior but definitely not coming back.

  • 5/5 Nullum N. 5 years ago on Google
    Veggie paradise with many options, ecofriendly environment, sugar free drinks and friendly English speaking service. I'd definitely come back!

  • 4/5 Alessandra C. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a real nice place which resembles an old pharmacy. It is a vegan place which proposes a lunch menu quite convenient and other dishes which can be singularly taken. There is also the opportunity to create own bowl. It is a nice alternative for lunch.

  • 5/5 Cristina L. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and lovely service!

  • 5/5 Clara 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing!! Can't believe I've waited so long to come here. Will DEFINITELY come back here, perhaps tonight already!? It took me 10 minutes to choose which was a good thing because there was no place left to sit. By the time I ordered a table was free. So much choice, all so colourful, healthy, tasty, just amazing. The lunch menu for 14.95 really fills you up. Can't wait to be back for dinner and have a few wines as well. Only downside: not enough seating spaces, but on the plus side I think it's open throughout the whole day so you can go just before or after the rush.

  • 3/5 Mónica T. 3 years ago on Google
    Good quality food but there's not much variety

  • 4/5 Clara Díaz G. 4 years ago on Google
    The restaurant was really nice. Friendly staff and great ambiance, terrace included. The menu had a great variety of options, we ordered a lunch menu including a starter and a bowl. In general, the food was tasty (spring roll and chili were delicious) and the lemonade fresh, but the miso soup was bland and its ingredients were noticeably overcooked, kind of disappointing!

  • 5/5 Beatriz B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent! Delicious food and great service, very kind and attentive. Nice atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Isabel B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to eat healthy food. It was cheap and great quality. I really liked the decoration.

  • 5/5 Rubén López T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice vegan restaurant beautifully decorated that reminds you a herbal shop. Delicious dishes and soups of the day. The fact that is close to the subway, train station and bus stops makes it an option to consider if you are even passing through.

  • 4/5 Greta G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, only that the seats are very very uncomfortable due to lack of space

  • 2/5 Didier J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dear for what you have on your plate (Original) Cher pour ce que tu as dans l assiette

  • 4/5 Llanos J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Vegetarian menu only. Salads are good, if a little expensive. Nice place and very well located. (Original) Menú de carta solo vegetariano. Las ensaladas están buenas, aunque un poco caras. Lugar agradable y muy bien situado.

  • 3/5 Filip G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, rude staff. Won't return soon.

  • 4/5 Alexandre J. 4 years ago on Google
    I recommend the coconut curry with brown rice and steamed vegetables ~ the staff is nice and the red wine enjoyable

  • 5/5 Csaba B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice people, very good food, makes you realise that you can have great food without meat. Chili sin carne is my absolute fav.

  • 4/5 Ruth L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice lunch. Always full.

  • 4/5 Karlis G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great raw food, last year it was even better seasoned.

  • 5/5 Daphne B. 2 years ago on Google
    Couldn't choose since everything looked amazing and was recommended the curry. I was not disappointed. Food was amazing and the staff very friendly. If you're looking for good food (whether you're vegan or not), I would definitely recommend to give it a try.

  • 5/5 Conchi F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you like vegetable and organic food this will become your favorite place in Brussels (Original) Si te gusta la comida vegetal y orgánica este se convertirá en tu lugar favorito en Bruselas

  • 4/5 Cheryl C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great organic food and drink. Tiny seating area.

  • 5/5 Buga N. 4 years ago on Google
    I love both the food and atmosphere here!

  • 5/5 Sophian M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super discovery. Very good service !! (Original) Super découverte. Très bon service !!

  • 3/5 Rob 4 years ago on Google
    Quite expensive and small portions. The staff wasn't very welcoming either.

  • 4/5 crista h. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and friendly place. Food tastes good though flavours are similar in the different dishes. Great house wine though.

  • 4/5 Jean-François O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A little reduced choice but of great taste quality. (Original) Choix un peu réduit mais de grande qualité gustative.

  • 3/5 Lois T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice. Healthy.

  • 5/5 Mickael M. 4 years ago on Google
    A good variety of meals, very good ones at a correct price ! I like the pasta Bolognese and the strange fact that I have the impression to eat meat while I'm not (and I'm not vegetarian)


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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