What an awesome restaurant! Set in a large outdoor garden, you'll find candles, cozy seating,…read morebeautiful people and an array of lovely plants and trees. I stumbled into this restaurant after a grueling flight to Ankara. Hungry and tired I expected a quick sub-par meal. What I got was an enchanting, warm experience with absolutely delicious food. I wish this oasis was in Amsterdam - I'd be here regularly. I can't wait to go back and watch the time slip away while I eat yummy food and take in the environment.

Warning: Not recommended for lunch. The kitchen was not fired up on the day my friend introduced me…read moreto this restaurant. :( She had really good impressions of Botanica -- but they were from dinner / evening patronage. Located in front of the restaurant, the garden is indeed large and like a sanctuary with its canopied tables and cozy seats. Lots of plants / trees and a fish-inhabited fountain make it charming. The street slopes upward so walls afford guests some privacy. I can't recall the food we actually ate because my friend and I were so disappointed that we were denied our first and second preferences. The waitstaff didn't even offer any concessions to compensate for the big let-down. :( not cool! Good thing my companion is a higher priority than food, drink or ambiance in my memory book!

Superb cafe - way awesome and diverse than Starbucks ! They have a lot of offerings and very…read moreupscale - I really did not think it's more expensive than regular places. This can be an ideal stop for lunch.

Pleasantly surprising! The classic burger plate was very delicious. The creme brûlée latte is very…read moresweet but not overly sweet, it's definitely something I could have again. The only thing I was disappointed in was the honey ginger tea as it was way too bitter! Overall a very nice place for breakfast and brunch. I hope to try their famous breakfast plate too.

good bakery and coffee house with variety of casual food with staff always with a smileread more

The food was very tasty, and well portioned. Service was…read morelacking, as we sat down well before others, when rec'd their menus, and orders, before us. Finally had to flag down a server to request a menu and place our order. Otherwise, the dining experience was just ok for me. Nothing special, other than the tremendous selection of foods and pastries to satisfy everyone's wishes.