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The Botanist Kirribilli

Name: The Botanist Kirribilli
Address: 17 Willoughby St, Kirribilli (NSW), 2061, Australia
Price range: $55 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)

17 Willoughby St, 2061 Kirribilli (NSW)

Australian

Average price $55

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Restaurant menu

Beef cheek croquettes: $19; parsley, pickled onion, mustard (DF)
Yellowfin tuna ceviche: $24; ruby grapefruit, heirloom radish, grape tomato, coriander (GF/DF)
Ricotta gnocchi: $24; dried tomato, basil, spicy nduja butter, rocket, pine nuts, parmesan

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Reviews

Milly K. • 3 reviews
10 March 2020
10/10
We keep coming to the Botanist and we will. We just love the food and the vibes. Every time we come here, we get octopus and cauliflower. They are just so delicious!! There are also a lot of vegetarian dishes. We always feel welcome. Staff there are very helpful, friendly and professional. I brought my family a few times and this time I brought my friend. I just can't wait to try more dishes next time.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Milly! WOW! That's some amazing read! Thank you so much for letting us know! We do what we do so our guests feel this way! We're so glad to hear how well you are looked after on each visit and how much you enjoy your experiences with us. We look forward to you visiting us again soon. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Jacqui G. • 3 reviews
6 March 2020
9/10
Great food
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Thanks Jacqui! We're glad you think so! Thanks for visiting us, we look forward to your next. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Gisella D. • 5 reviews
4 March 2020
8/10
Food, drinks and atmosphere were all great. Was trying to have a conversation with my friends and we were interrupted too many times to see if we were ok. Other than that, nice place.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Gisella, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your thoughts we really appreciate it. Firstly, please let me apologise for the interruptions, i'll make sure I feed this back to the team. It most certainly would have come from a caring place, but we certainly never wish to intrude. I am glad however to read you enjoyed your experience and our menus nevertheless and look forward to welcoming you back to The Botanist on another occasion. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Carina L. • 6 reviews
28 February 2020
10/10
Such friendly service and great food! The staff was so helpful in choosing mains and drinks. Love the vibe, welcoming and buzzing! Great local spot.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Carina, That's so amazing to read! Thank you so much for letting us know! We're so glad to hear how well you were looked after and how much you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to you visiting us again soon. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Rachael C. • 3 reviews
22 February 2020
8.5/10
Nice meal with friends
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Rachel, we're glad you had a lovely time, thanks for letting us know. We hope to welcome you in on another occasion. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Louise D. • 1 review
22 February 2020
9.5/10
The Botanist is a great little restaurant. The food and service is always excellent. They can even cater the food if you’re are vegan. I love the atmosphere but be prepared it’s a noisy restaurant which I think adds to the fun feel. You can stop in for a great wine or cocktail as there’s a small bar area if you’re not having dinner. A great place to enjoy a night out with friends.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Louise, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us your thoughts, it means so much to us. We're stoked to hear you enjoy visiting us with friends for dinner and drinks. We do, what we do for that reason! We look forward to welcoming you in on your next night out. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Danny T. • 2 reviews
15 February 2020
10/10
Awesome place friendly staff food excellent atmosphere perfect
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Danny! What an epic review, thank you so much for letting us know your thoughts, we're certainly glad that's the impression you left us with. We look forward to welcoming you in again on another occasion. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Louise G. • 1 review
14 February 2020
10/10
We loved dinner at the Botanist last night. The food was great as was the service. I’d like to give a shoutout to a staff member who I think was called Izzy who was fantastic. While not our server she did not stop doing things the whole time we were there and was always on the ball collecting drinks, food and clearing plates and talking with customers. She is a real credit to the restaurant.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Oh Louise, thank you so much for letting us know! Izzy will be pumped to read this, she is certainly a little firecracker that we're very proud of! We're glad to hear that you had a great experience with us and look forward to welcoming you in on another occasion. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Sian D. • 15 reviews
26 January 2020
8/10
Good food and service
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Thanks so much Sian! We're glad you think so. We hope to see you again soon. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Chanel L. • 4 reviews
25 January 2020
10/10
Consistently good food especially the tuna ceviche. I’ve never had their desserts but last night was really quite special. The lemon sorbet with cake was exceptional and espresso martini was superb! So pleased my Melburnian and Canberarian visitors got to sample. They were impressed!
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Chanel, thank you so much for letting us know of your experience, what a beautiful read and we're pumped to hear that's the experience you left us with. We look forward to welcoming you in again on another occasion. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Carolyn B. • 2 reviews
11 January 2020
10/10
The service was very attentive and excellent. The food delicious with such variety. Even the non-alcoholic cocktail was good. We thoroughly enjoyed our tapas lunch.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Carolyn, what beautiful words! Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know as we're pumped to hear that's the experience you left us with, we're so happy to hear how much you enjoyed! We look forward to you visiting us again. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Wayne S. • 26 reviews
4 January 2020
9.5/10
First time visit and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience with great food choices filled with flavour. Hope to return again when the next opportunity arises.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Wayne, we're so glad you feel that way, we would love you to visit us again. Thanks for letting us know how much you enjoyed your experience with us. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

David D. • 4 reviews
29 December 2019
10/10
Delicious food in an interesting building Service was excellent with a terrific atmosphere Very busy which is always a good sign Highly recommended
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Thank you for such amazing words David, thanks for letting us know as we are so happy to hear that's how you left us feeling. We look forward to you visiting us again. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

Kristina l. • 18 reviews
24 December 2019
9.5/10
The food is always wonderful- creative without being precious, excellent timing from the kitchen. Drinks are terrific, wine choices are thoughtful and are great foils for the food. Great vibe- my local go-to.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Kristina, Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so glad to hear that's the case and very much appreciate you letting us know. Happy New Year to you. Warmest Regards, Matty and The Botanist Team.

Kristina l. • 18 reviews
6 December 2019
9/10
The Botanist has become the go-to for our twice-a-year team lunch because the food is always creative and excellent. The range allows for everyone's needs to be met, and I've literally never had a bad dish. Can't go wrong!
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Kristina, what a wonderful review to red, this makes us feel very special and proud and glad that's how you and your team feel. Thank you for letting us know and we look forward to your next visit. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

- - • 8 reviews
26 November 2019
9/10
Beautiful little place to catch up with friends. Great food just made everything so better. Nice vegetarian options too, totally loved everything.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Arpitha, thank you so much for leaving us your thoughts, we are so happy to hear that's the experience you left with and glad to hear how much you enjoyed the menu. See you soon! Warmest Regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

- - • 17 reviews
20 November 2019
10/10
Always a great meal. The chicken dish is amazing.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Luke, so glad to hear that's what you think. Thanks for feeding back! The chicken is a fav of mine also. We look forward to seeing you soon. Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

- - • 2 reviews
17 November 2019
10/10
A great place for a lazy Sunday lunch. Superb food, particularly the gnocchi with nduja. Wide choice of drinks and staff who were keen for us to enjoy the experience and weren’t trying to rush us out the door.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Andrew, we're so please to hear this! Thank you so much for letting us know, our guests are as important to us as our products we serve to you, and isn't our Gnocchi incredible. Jus so you know, we have live acoustic musicians the first and last Sunday of each month so we hope to welcome you for another lazy Sunday. Thanks for your review.

Edward L. • 4 reviews
15 November 2019
8.5/10
Great food. Excellent variety and vegetarian options. Fun buzzing ambience. Generally good service. Music perhaps a bit loud but ok for a Friday evening crowd.
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Hey Edward, thanks for getting in touch, we welcome your feedback and happy to hear you generally had a good time. We hope to see you again soon.

Wing L. • 16 reviews
13 November 2019
10/10
Fantastic local bar
The Botanist Kirribilli • Owner
Thank you so much Wing, we're so glad you think so. Many thanks for letting us know! Warmest regards, Matty and The Botanist team.

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17 Willoughby St, 2061, Kirribilli (NSW), Australia

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About the restaurant

The Botanist encompasses a worldly mix of tastes and concepts. The site pays homage to Gerard Fothergill, a well-travelled pioneer in the study of plants and spices and their medicinal qualities.

Situated in the heart of Kirribilli, the restaurant uses fresh, seasonal ingredients to curate colourful dishes and vibrant flavours with a Mediterranean flare.

Expect beautifully decorated dishes paired with an equally impressive drinks menu. The bar showcases an extensive list of Australia and International wines and beers, as well as exciting seasonal cocktails and specials.