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Vegan
International
Organic
Salad bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
European
Fusion
Plant-based cafe and wine bar offering lunch and dinner foods. Extensive selection with everything from mezze and fusion bowls to soups and salads. One of several outlets in NYC and Belgium, this one est. 2015. Open Mon-Sun 11:30-21:30.
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Last update on 25 Jan 2024 by Guest
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Added by gverellen on 09 Jun 2015
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242 Reviews
First Review by JulieMarleneSimal
bunny13th
Points +37
The Platonic ideal setup - Edit
Great Selection, healthy dynamic food, but the dishes we did order didn't blow us away.
Read moreMaybe more variety in each dish would help.
If I were here longer I'd have easily given them another shot.
Pros: Vegetable forward, Build your own bowl, International cuisine
Cons: No spice level indicator
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Mr.Pink
Points +170
Very good option - Edit
Lots of variety in the menu, the prices are good And the venue is very nice
Read morePros: Venue, Food, Opening hours
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Thomasclq
Points +838
Vegan health food restaurant that started in Ghent - Edit
Le Botaniste has locations in Ghent, Brussels and New York but their first location was in Ghent. They have some good healthy dishes like a tajine and chili sin carne.
Read moreRecently tried their burrito bowl, amazing new option!
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-19
Pros: Healthy dishes, All vegan, Good drinks
Cons: None
Le_Botaniste
Thank you !
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Jdelpino
Points +84
Lovely place with big savory dishes - Edit
All-vegan restaurant with big bowls and very savory meals. We had Pasta Bolo and Tibetan Mama bowls, and they were very good
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Paul Evans13
Points +195
Lovely, wholesome food. - Edit
A great place for a meal either lunch or dinner. Good selection and range of food complemented by an equally great choice of desserts and drinks. Absolutely nothing to fault.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-21
Pros: Great range of food, Inexpensive , Central location
Cons: Not much atmosphere
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s_k_
Points +702
excellent in several respects - Edit
Very good food. The staff person was happy to chat for a while and help me with my selection. I made a "build your own", and she let me combine two different mains, separating them down the middle. Everything I had was tasty and filling; the tajine had a substantial quantity of real vegetable. The bowl was a very generous portion.
Read moreThe location has a/c (nice during a really hot summer), and a really lovely outdoor sitting area out back.
The only real "downside" is that it's a chain, so you're not getting something you can't anywhere else. But that only matters if you're going to other cities that have a branch!
Pros: several good dishes, real vegetables, good portion for the cost
Cons: not too cheap
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JohndeLassus
Points +57
Great food, service, and atmosphere - Edit
I had the Pasta Bolo-great meat sauce- very rich 5 stars. My wife had the Vegetable Tajine - 4 stars. And we both had the avocado salad -5 stars. The atmosphere was very unique and hip. The prices were very reasonable. We are only in town for 2 nights. I might be tempted to go back tomorrow.
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LP23
Points +60
I recommend without reservation! Wonderful! - Edit
What a wonderful establishment this is! The food is amazing! Exceedingly well-flavoured (but not too much!), highly delicious, nutritious and affordable! A combination that is virtually impossible to find in any city!
Read moreWe travelled from Brugge to sample the treats on offer at Le Bonaniste and were so pleased we had. A delightful young lady (i am nearly 80, so apologies if ‘young’ is considered offensive) served us. She was exceedingly helpful and her English was impeccable.
Despite feeling replete, we had desserts but forgot to take a photograph. Raspberry for me and chocolate for my husband.
Sublime!
The lemonade is delicious and refreshing and the coffee “top notch”!
A fantastic place. Recommend without reservation!
Pros: The food is delicious, nutritious & well-priced., The person serving was delightful., Excellent coffee & lemonade.
Cons: Nothing!
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Tiga5
Points +64
Beautiful restaurant - Edit
Had lunch here. Half Buddah bowls and soup of the day which was carrot and ginger. Soup deliscious, bowls healthy but bit plain...we like things spicy.
Read moreDecor was very elegant with plenty of seating. Spotlessly clean. Charming service. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend but if you like spicy pack some chilli flakes.
Pros: Healthy food, Deliscious soup, Decor
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planetb612
Points +82
Tasty food and coffee :) - Edit
All vegan, cosy place, kind staff. I recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-04
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JohnWHY
Points +128
Lovely food and atmosphere - Edit
Lovely food atmosphere and staff. Very helpful and accommodating. Lots to choose from. We chose the coconut curry bowl and the pasta bolognese bowl followed by the choc chip cookie and raw raspberry cake. All absolutely faultless. Worth moving to Belgium for. The cake in particular was amazing. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-25
Pros: Food, Staff , Ambience
Cons: Bench seating is a bit rickety.
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MaryahShdid
Points +476
Great taste! - Edit
Tried the -Tibetan Mama- and it was quite tasty!
Read moreAlso, their desserts are to die for!!! Too bad I didn't take any pics of those.
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dgproff
Points +951
Nice lunch! - Edit
Great healthy plant-based lunch! A truly good food place is hard to find. This is it! We had the tagine veggies and the mushroom stroganoff. Both were tasty.
Read moreGood service at counter. Single toilet.
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elenaalexandra321
Points +36
Food was as good as the service - Edit
 it was a very nice atmosphere. The service was really good and the food very tasty. Me and my partner shared a pasta Bolognese that was we’ve done the same with the tomato lentil soup that was everything you need on a rainy day and the stroganoff was out of this world.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-14
Pros: Service, Food quality
Cons: Nothing
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beyensmiri
Points +80
Great food in the center of Ghent - Edit
The main meals will definitely get you full + taste great. They normally offer a student deal, so make sure to ask about that if it applies to you (soup+ smaller main meal + lemonade). We've probably tried everything on the menu by now. I get their sushi/cabbage rolls as a snack on the go every time I have the chance :)
Read moreThe athmosphere is very cozy. In warmer seasons you will find a terrace outside!
Pros: Student deal, Atmosphere, Location
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GwendolynMarchand
Points +56
great - Edit
everything is vegan. all meals are cooked. you really feel like you've had a full healthy meal. strongly advise
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-02
obenan
Hello Gwendolyn,
Read moreI'm so grateful you took the time to update your review and share your wonderful experience with our nourishing, 100% plant-based meals at Le Botaniste! Your recommendation means the world to us, and I'm delighted to hear you felt satisfied and healthy after dining with us.
Guest
440hz
Points +1862
Magnificent vibes - Edit
I visited for a coffee after a vegan fair with a full belly, but had to try the food because the whole place smelled so bice. I ended up having very fresh and flavorful sushi rolls. The interior felt like a scene out of a fantasy movie.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-31
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bennyblyaert
Points +16
Le Botaniste is absolutely delicious! - Edit
The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. On top of that, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Highly recommended — we’ll definitely be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-28
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Gregacwrw
Points +667
Great place, tasty food and nice service - Edit
We had a great lunch in this very beautiful building.
Read moreI tried the Tibetan bowl and my partner the soup and tajine bowl. All three tasted great.
The service was very good.
Pros: Great food (hot and cold), Amazing building
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ABerger
Points +62
Tasty, light and cheap - Edit
Super tasty food, and a great health reset after we had been eating a lot of fried food. Highly recommend.
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VictoriaCarter
Points +154
So so and worse service - Edit
We came an awful long way to try this place and got faced with a not so nice server who made the experience less than comfortable.
Read moreWe ordered, ate, and left and vowed never to go back.
Pros: They have a washroom
Cons: The server is not so pleasant
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Andala
Points +1316
Wonderful ambience but... - Edit
We stopped at this place just for tea and cake, there is mainly raw food and it works as a kind of salad bar, you choose ingredients and they assemble the salad. I personally like hot food (possibly just made) instead of this style of salad.
Read moreThe building is impressive and if you're not too fussed it's worth visiting at least for a cup of tea
Pros: The restaurant is beautiful, Great concept
Cons: Too much raw and cold food
obenan
Dear Andala,
Read moreI truly appreciate your visit to Le Botaniste and your thoughtful feedback about your tea and cake experience. I understand your preference for hot, freshly made food rather than our salad bar concept, and I'd love to mention that we do offer some warm plant-based options that might better suit your taste preferences next time you visit our certified organic restaurant.
Guest
hrl_lena
Points +7477
Great concept, lacks in flavour - Edit
Awesome building, atmosphere, service, huge selection. This could easily be a 10/10, but unfortunately some dishes lack in flavour, which is a BUMMER.
Read moreFull therapy (30€) (Spicy Chili Sin Carne, Tibetan Mama, Mediterranean Bowl)
Onion Marmelade, Tofu (3,60€)
I needed salt with all the dishes. Still very filling, healthy, feels like a good home made meal.
The tofu is top tier btw, such a firm smoked treat!
Guest
satanistnichtsoeine
Points +3791
Plant-Based Perfection in a Stunning Setting - Edit
I had high expectations for Le Botaniste – and they were absolutely met! From the outside, I didn’t expect such a grand, beautiful building to house a fully vegan restaurant, but stepping inside felt like entering a plant-based haven. Everything on the menu sounded amazing, but I went with the more classic Pasta Bolo, while my friend had the Tibetan Mama Curry.
Read moreWe also shared the Botanical Spreads as a starter (pea and beetroot with crackers) – and they truly blew us away. So flavorful and unique! Paired with the refreshing botanical lemonade, this meal felt both nourishing and indulgent.
The vibe is relaxed yet elegant, the staff incredibly kind, and I couldn’t help but feel joy eating in a space where being fully vegan is the norm. Definitely one of my top experiences in Ghent – can’t wait to come back!
Guest
Esthergreen
Points +862
Yummy healthy foods and amazing old building - Edit
If you're looking for healthy ánd good food, this is the place to be. Located in an old pharmacy makes the experience complete!
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Sasuu
Points +2769
So unglaublich lecker - Edit
Ich bin durch Zufall hier vorbei gekommen und falls Ihr in Gent seid dann schaut aufjedenfall vorbei. Das Le Botaniste ist so ein wunderschönes und gemütliches Restaurant , alle waren so unglaublich nett. Ich habe das Tagesessen bestellt ein Curry mit Hummus und Kürbis und es war so unglaublich lecker.
Read morePros: So lecker und komplett vegan, Süßes und gemütliches Restaurant, So unglaublich freundlicher Service
obenan
Hallo Sasuu!
Read moreIch freue mich sehr, dass du zufällig bei Le Botaniste vorbeigekommen bist und unser Curry mit Hummus und Kürbis so genossen hast - es ist wunderbar zu hören, dass du nicht nur das 100% pflanzliche Essen, sondern auch die gemütliche Atmosphäre und die Freundlichkeit unserer Pioniere schätzen konntest. Ich hoffe, wir dürfen dich bald wieder bei uns begrüßen, um dir weitere köstliche pflanzliche Gerichte aus unserer zertifiziert biologischen Küche zu servieren.
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Yvette.hfn
Points +6312
healthy selection - Edit
There are many healthy dishes to choose from. We chose 2 bowls and a soup. I like the option of choosing a smaller bowl and getting a soup with it. Unfortunately, the soup was a bit too watery and tasteless. The ingredients in the bowls were tasty, but unfortunately also a bit flavourless. We really liked the decor and atmosphere. There was no place to return plates, so everyone left their plates on the bar (looked a bit messy).
Read moreobenan
Hello Yvette,
Read moreI'm genuinely grateful for your thoughtful feedback about your experience at Le Botaniste, and I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed our atmosphere and the option to combine a smaller bowl with soup. I'll share your comments about the flavors with our Pioneers, as we're always working to ensure our 100% plant-based, certified organic dishes are as flavorful as they are healthy.
Guest
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