Botanic House
Last updatedβ 4.4 Β· 1,825 Google reviews Β· $$
Botanic House is a modern Asian restaurant with Vietnamese flavours, upstairs in an open-air pavilion with wisteria-draped verandas and garden views in the Royal Botanic Garden. It feels calm and leafy, best for a long lunch by a window. Prices run $60β180. Succulent Garden is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Botanic House
Food at Botanic House
Lunch is the main meal, with breakfast also listed. The cooking is modern Asian with Vietnamese flavours and an Aussie touch. Visitors describe the food as fresh and flavourful, with one diner praising the dumplings and another the hands-on DIY rice paper rolls. Pork jowl and lamb also come up in reviews. Vegetarian options are on the menu, and one visitor found the kitchen very accommodating to dietary needs.
Luke Nguyen's kitchen
Ambassador Chef Luke Nguyen, a chef, restaurateur and former MasterChef judge with more than twenty years' experience, leads the cooking here. The menu blends Vietnamese flavours with an Aussie flair and uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients with eco-conscious practices. Botanic House is part of Trippas White Group, which also runs events and picnic boxes, including a Picnic Box by Luke Nguyen.
What customers say about Botanic House
- π¬Friendly, attentive service, with staff who offer useful recommendations
- π¬Garden views from the window tables make for a slow, relaxed meal
- π¬Prices are high, and the tasting menu is seen by several visitors as large and costly
- π¬It can feel warm inside on sunny days
Tips for visiting Botanic House
- βBook through the Book Now link on the website, which runs through SevenRooms.
- βAsk for a window seat, as the middle of the round dining room has less garden view.
- βIt can get warm inside on sunny days, so ask staff to turn up the air conditioning or bring fans.
- βCheck the tasting menu size and price before committing, as several recent visitors found it a lot.
Getting to Botanic House
Botanic House is at 1 Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, in the Royal Botanic Garden. Parking is available, and the restaurant is step-free.
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FAQ about Botanic House
What cuisine does Botanic House serve?
It serves modern Asian cuisine with Vietnamese flavours and an Aussie touch, created by Ambassador Chef Luke Nguyen.
Can I book a table at Botanic House?
Yes. Reservations can be made through the Book Now or Make a Reservation link on the website.
Does Botanic House have vegetarian options?
Yes, it has vegetarian options on the menu.
Does Botanic House serve breakfast?
Yes, it serves breakfast as well as lunch.