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Botanical Restaurant

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Since being relaunched by Colonial Leisure Group, this famous Melbourne icon has established a new benchmark for style and excellence. Located in the heart of the South Yarra opposite the Botanical Gardens, this is the ultimate venue for your next ocassion. Ideal for small parties of 10 right through to large scale corporate entertainment, the Botanical will certainly please.

Editorial


The word "botanical" has taken on a whole new meaning thanks to this South Yarra restaurant. Forget the plant references; here it's all about good food made from the finest ingredients. Chef Paul Wilson has climbed the ranks to chef director and passed on his executive chef's hat to former deputy Sean Donovan who's brought his own unique flair to this already highly successful eatery. Breakfast at outdoor communal tables, lunch in the spacious front dining area or, in the evening, dine in the slightly more formal dining area overseen by the open kitchen and an impressive selection of glass cased wines.

Start with the twice-baked souffle of Roquefort and celeriac with caramelised walnut and pears. Follow with wood-braised harpuka with diver-caught clams, fresh wakame seaweed, mint, broadbeans and chilli, or from the premium meat selection try the 500 gram dry-aged grass-fed Gippsland Black Angus rib eye with celeriac and mustard remoulade, bone marrow and parsley salad. Finish with poached quince in spiced wine with Grand Marnier sauce and vanilla ice-cream. Choose from the wine list with offerings by the glass or from the award winning Botanical Wine Wall (a collection from Botanical's cellar). Wine may also be purchased from the wine store and served at your table. Finish your evening in the Bubble Bar.

 

Veda Wickens, July 2006

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Kenneth
March 04, 2008


I have always wanted to give Botanical a try - after all - it is a Melbourne instituition! I am one of those late weekend risers, making breakfast last Sunday @ Botanical abit of an event for me. It was not very busy thankfully even though I still made reservations. From the time our orders were taken, the 1st round of drinks took 1/2hr to deliver, with the food coming in about 15mins after that. Drinks do take 1/2hr as we verified on 2nd rounds. Next time I would eat before I went...

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Vanessa
November 13, 2008


Food was fantastic, service was just right and we will definitely return!!

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