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The Botanical

169 Domain Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3141, Australia
+613 9820 7888
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Ranked #252 of 2,437 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Price range: 22 AUD - 89 AUD
Cuisines: International
Good for: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Sydney
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

I have been to this restaurant hundreds of times and the food has always been consistently exception. The on a wednesday night I took a business collegue there for a late dinner 8.45pm. Service prompt and attentive - delightfully fresh baguette and sparkling glasware and tableware - Wine a nice WA Merlot. My colegues ordered a fillet steak cooked perfectly... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Loveley gardens, well kept and extensive. The observatory is also well worth a visit.

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Melbourne, Australia
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Unfortunately it seems to have lost it's way, atmosphere has changed, service by young staff who are not professional.

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Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Don't expect good service or particularly good food but if you like to people watch then it is probably a good spot for you. A walk in nearby Botanical Gardens will bring more joy.

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Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Very uncomfortable dining experience. Anxious waiters are not good. Too much fuss, and not your typical, relaxed Melbourne dining room.

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See 7 more reviews by Jane D for Melbourne
Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We were amazed we could get a 2 course meal plus a glass of wine at the Restaurant for only $35 pp. We had dessert for another $10. Great value for the quality fare that chef turns out. We indulged and added the recommended short rib from the a la carte menu to share between two. Best value fine dining... More

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Melbourne, Australia
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

If you want a nice quiet place to have a picnic in...than this is the perfect place!!

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Melbourne, Australia
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

You can walk for hours in this beautiful gardens. They are delightful any time of the year. It is lovely to sit and eat in the the restaurant which overlooks the lake with its many variety of ducks, eels and pretty black swans. One attraction n ot to be missed!

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Melbourne, Australia
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

They offer up a pretty big breakfast here - and they're often very busy. Also a great spot for lunch - i enjoy sitting at the big table that's in the "bottle shop" side of the restaurant - the offer a smalle (less expensive) menu here. If you want to drink your bottle shop purchase they charge a $10 corkage... More

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Melbourne, Australia
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

Love this place as it keeps updating and impressing - all day offerings are great - but it's known for lunch and dinner with the moneyed Toorak crowd

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