Le Botaniste
833 Lexington Ave, New York
(917) 262-0766
Customers' Favorites
Butternut Squash Soup of the Day
Spicy Chili Sin Carne
Super Seed Avocado
Tibetan Mama Bowl
Green Pea Hummus
Veggie Sushi Roll
Coconut Ceviche
Botanical Salad
Moroccan Stew
Veggie Balls
Recent Reviews
A bit more casual than I was expecting (counter service with cafeteria trays). Some items were really good (loved the brownie and an avocado side), but my salad bowl was too watery.
Might take a few visits to sus out the good options.
I’ve been to a couple other Le Botaniste locations and this UES location continued to win me over. Kind staff. Although I wish they had offered for me to sample the dishes (as I had been accustomed by that offering at staff at the other locations).
My friend and I tried two dishes:
- Moroccan vegetables: tasty! Was warned by the cashier that it had a spicy sauce but we detected zero spice
- Chili: this is always my go-to (and I’m not usually a particularly big fan of fake...
Food was excellent but no working bathroom and you do not find one until after you eat. So if you plan on stopping by before a day around the city keep in mind you would have to pay for a coffee somewhere nearby to wash you hands, use the restroom and freshen up afterwards which is a bummer.