Botanya is truly a gem! I went on an impromptu date and was truly surprised by the service, the craftsmanship of the cocktails and the flavors of our meals. Seating was timely. We went on a Saturday and there weren't too many people seated so we had the luxury of requesting a bigger table, which they were able to accommodate. We started with the Mussels and Clams in the Diavola sauce. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Truly. I don't even know what to say. It was great. They offer some kind of house bread. Very interesting. It got stale fast. A true jaw workout. I had the Prince of Gala; a slightly bitter yet sweet take on a bourbon based French 75 served in a martini glass. I enjoyed it. My partner had the Pirata de Sevilla and the Blacksmery Negroni. The Pirata de Sevilla is very similar to a refreshing green apple jolly rancher. The Blacksmery Negroni was truly a work of art. 11/10. Best drink I've had in a long while. It almost tasted how Black Cherry Merlot or Red Opium smell. I ate the Seafood Risotto and my partner had the Beef Lasagna. I will truly say I did not enjoy the risotto. It oddly reminded me of dish water, I'm assuming from the cilantro. The beef lasagna was another 11/10 experience. From the temperature to the flavor...amazing! I would highly recommend the Mussels and Clams, the Blacksmery Negroni, and the Beef Lasagna. read more

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The Insalta Fresca was a flavorful and enjoyable lighter late lunch. The burrata cheese was plentiful and fresh. The hint of apricot was very pleasant. We also had the prosciutto croquettes, how delightful. The mix of prosciutto and potato were perfect. Service was very good. It was later in the afternoon but still brunch time. Sarah was our bartender/server and we couldn't ask for a better personality. Ambiance is good. The bar in the back corner was a different look but very open and airy. The dirty little secret is they have a Popcorn Old Fashioned on the bar list. As non-bourbon fans, there was some hesitation. The smokiness and frozen popcorn in the cube were the bomb! Just absolutely loved it. read more

If I am paying upwards of $25 a dish, a resturant should not be giving me paper menus covered in tomato sauce or seating me at a completely lopsided shaky table. Service was slow. The waiters seemed like they never did this before in their lives. The were perfectly nice, but this place was not ran like an established restaurant. The carbonara was fun. The guy doing it had no idea how to do it, but it was fun. The interior for the most part, incredibly cheap looking. The food felt the same way for the most part. Our burrata dish was barebones and my boyfriend seafood pasta had maybe five total pieces of small seafood. This was an expensive meal for not much return. read more

Botanya Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Waitress was slow and completely unantitive. Food extremely over priced for the poor quality. Charged extra for 2 slices of bread. My suggestion would be to find another restaurant! read more

Botanya Restaurant - Frank sinatra Gnocchi - Spanish Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Botanya is an intimate restaurant perfect for a date night. The service was perfect and everything was brought out fast. Our drinks were delicious. Food was delicious but the star of the show for me personally was the Spiedino Di Mare Pasta which has an amazing flavor. Definitely a restaurant I would return to read more

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Botanya likely needs to revamp if they want to stay relevant. They consistently have so many three-star reviews, and that's not great for a restaurant in the heart of Carytown. Since I'm sharing my opinion, I think they should refocus to be drinks-oriented. Their coffees that I've had there have been stellar (and gorgeous!). I also enjoyed my cocktail on a recent visit. But the food leaves a lot to be desired. The pumpkin soup was weird - it had way too many croutons and parmesan cheese in it. The breakfast plate was okay but nothing special. My friend felt the same way about her food. I want them to be better and focus on their strengths. The space is so pretty and would be a perfect cafe. read more

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My first time dining at Botanya was an overall pleasant experience. The ambiance & decor were very inviting & soothing. The service was courteous & attentive. The food was delicious. My only side note was on the Pumpkin Risotto I ordered. The clams were rubbery. The mussels & the lobster were tender & tasteful. I would leave the clams out of the equation if possible & add more mussels. Otherwise, I had no problems with the risotto. The pumpkin soup I had was rich, creamy & teeming with a delicate pumpkin flavor that was not that artificial pumpkin flavor you get with many dishes. The risotto was also rich & creamy & very tasty. I would definitely return to Botanya & try other menu items. & also I would recommend that other diners try Botanya. read more

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A nicely decorated restaurant in Carytown with comfortable indoor and outdoor dining. Botanya has an excellent selection of fine wines, and a great selection of unique cocktails including non-alcoholic choices. Botanya offers a wide variety of cuisine with recipes from Europe and US favorites. Expect to receive friendly, efficient service from multiple servers. Reservations are recommended. Plan ahead for street parking. A great place that has something for everyone. I highly recommend Botanya! read more

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To be quite honest, I don't understand the reviews regarding the food because the carbonara was the first time I experienced one that wasn't dry or too egg-like. The prosciutto croquettes were dope and hit the spot. I can agree with the opinion that the dishes are a little more expensive than they should be but I feel that way about many places nowadays. Additionally, the bowls in which the pasta dishes come are a bit deep so it looks like there is less than there actually is. In any case, I think the food is tasty & worth it! The drinks are equally tasty. They didn't have exactly what I wanted so our waitress, the lovely Sarah, put something together for me that hit the spot. Additionally, the old fashioned with the fire was awesome to see and equally tasty! Speaking of Sarah, what a sweetheart. She answered our questions, came back to refill drinks, check in on us, etc. Also, when I told her it was my bestie's birthday, she got us some ice cream and limoncello shots. What a sweet gesture! I would go back just for her kind, chill vibe which matched the aesthetics of the restaurant itself. The greenery and outside area is so cute! Can't wait to return for some good drinks, service, & food! read more

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Excellent service! I enjoy talking with the waitstaff and manager. They made it personable and the food was delicious. On Thursdays they have jazz night. Such a relaxing time. One of my favorites is the pumpkin soup. read more

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Table side carbonara was delicious!!! Great Ambiance. Excellent service. Highly recommend !!!

I came here for a family dinner a few weeks ago and had a lovely time. Their green vibe is fun and their Spanish and Italian offerings are plentiful. They have a variety of things to pick from on the menu, but do know this place isn't cheap. Our party was left feeling that things were priced really high for what we got. We each started out with some of their bruschetta. I was surprised to find it heated up in an almost sauce like way. Our waitress was really sweet and helpful with the menu. My MIL enjoyed the prosciutto croquettes. Some of our party got the sangria and like it. My fiancé and I shared the burrata salad and bistecca. The pepper was heavy on the salad and sorta drowned in olive oil. I enjoyed the cherry tomatoes and burrata in it! As for our steak I was happy with the cut we got, although not really seasoned, it was still fine. There was another big group here when we came. This restaurant is for the vibes. It's good for big groups and has a lot of photo op moments. It's located in Carytown so has free street parking out front. read more

Botanya Restaurant - Bistecca - Spanish Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Came for some craft cocktails. Sarah, the bartender made us some really great cocktails and was so friendly and nice! Will be back for more and dinner some time! read more

Botanya Restaurant - Pnut butter and jelly old fashioned Pesto sour Cherry old fashioned. - Spanish Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Stars of the show: cocktails & dessert. Loved the creativity of the drinks! The tiramisu was some of the best we've had in Richmond. Servers were all so friendly. The food was okay, all of our pasta dishes were spaghetti noodles only (which I was sad about because I love tagliatelle and ragu together and the spaghetti noodles with Alfredo seemed odd to me). The table side carbonara was a very different way to present a dish and fun for the group. The decor is really pretty, I'd recommend Botanya for a drink and dessert! read more

Botanya Restaurant - Pumpkin soup - Spanish Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Service was lacking. The carbonara is good, other stuff is hit or miss. Nice ambience and near lots of other stuff. read more

The food has been consistently great the last few times we visited. Special recognition goes to Sarah, our bartender and server, she's a true professional. Great job and we will be back! read more

the best thing about this place is the atmosphere. the servers were sweet, however more than anything they touched in at the beginning to take the order but outside of that, we sat a while with dishes on the table and took a bit to take drink orders despite only having 4 other tables with three servers on the floor. The food was more of a let down than I wish to admit. I was really looking forward to this restaurant but the food was just very underwhelming. I got the beef wellington for $39 which for the price i honestly did expect like at least half a wellington but instead it was two slices of a wellington with the smallest piece of beef tenderloin i've seen, it made me chuckle a little bit; with 70% of the wellington filling being prosciutto over dry and unsalted mashed potatoes. i really wanted to love this place cause of the atmosphere but i just couldn't bring myself to do it. read more

I made a reservation for Sunday at 2:45 and moved it to 2:00 due to rainy weather. We enjoyed the aesthetic of the restaurant. Greenery on the inside and outside of the restaurant. Service Wait times were extremely long. We ordered an appetizer and pumpkin soup which did not arrive until an hour after we ordered. We set another 45 minutes for our entrees which we asked where we were in line. Food Appetizer: Brussels Sprouts were good. Good from a standpoint of I typically order brussel sprouts as an appetizer at other restaurants and nothing puts these above the others just standard. My mother ordered the pumpkin soup. I loved the flavor of this especially with the croutons. Entrees: (Ordered: Chicken Parmesan, Beef Bolognese, Lobster Ravioli, Fra Diavola Pasta) Every one enjoyed their meal. Fiancée would have preferred the chicken parm to be served with pasta than the mashed potatoes. I would come again the only discouragement would be the wait times. read more

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SCAMMED ME!!! Charged me double and was extremely rude when fixing THEIR mistake! Food was bland and far too expensive!

The food was good. I really liked the chicken Parmesan. They had a lot off really interesting drinks. Very well made. read more

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Absolutely now one of my favorite cocktail bars in Richmond Sarah was an amazing bartender The popcorn old fashion is very unique Had a whiskey sour and I don't normally like them but this was well balanced and not overly sour The regular old fashion was very balanced and great as well We did not have food this time but will return for They have gluten free pasta for those looking for good Italian options There is a 3pm happy hour in weekends too with nice drink and food specials read more

Took my ole lady for Valentine's Day. We went on the 15 though. The decor is very nice. Drinks were pretty tasty even though they didn't have blueberry for the blue berry pineapple tequila sour. They also didn't have lobster ravioli which left me ordering the beef lasagne. Lasagne wasn't disgusting but lacked any real flavor and was cold in the middle. Seems like they torched the top to crispin and melt the cheese then threw it in the microwave. The meatball appetizer also wasn't terrible. It had steam coming from the outside but the inside was just under warm and also lacked any real flavor as far as seasonings are concerned. The flavor of the sauce was pretty good and spicy but that was about it. Overall probably a 4.5/10 overall experience. read more

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I've been here several times. I've even recommended this to my friends and coworkers. I have been super fan up until this week. I find the appetizer and happy hour offerings outstanding but, this last week the prosciutto croquettes left me feeling super flat. I had to spit some unpalatable meat into my napkin four times for two croquettes. I do love the cocktails and the staff. read more

Botanya Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We visited Bontanya today for my husband's birthday dinner as a party of two. Just an FYI--there is parking behind the restaurant, and according to our waitress, it costs $1.00, but that may change by your next visit. Service was a bit slow at first; it took some time for our waitress to return and take our drink orders, and then we waited a while to receive our drinks. Once they arrived, we placed our appetizer and entrée orders. The food came out fairly quickly--our appetizer arrived, and within seconds, our entrées followed. We initially ordered mussels and scallops, but they ran out of scallops, so we were told we'd receive extra mussels instead. However, it wasn't clear if we actually did. My husband ordered the fettuccine with fried shrimp, which came with three pieces of shrimp. I had the lobster ravioli, which included six pieces. He enjoyed his dish, but mine was disappointing--the ravioli wasn't warm, was bland, and definitely not worth $26. For drinks, he had wine, and I had a lemon drop, which was good. We also had calamari, which was just okay. Overall, I'd rate this restaurant a 4.5 out of 10. read more

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Wonderful atmosphere that has a luxe feel about it. My server was very mellow which matched my energy, and I loved it! Low key, if you want to try their latte, I would suggest the chocolate because it was 1000% hand crafted. Sooo goood read more

Botanya Restaurant - Salmon - Spanish Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This was my first time here, and I had a great experience! I got the Brussels sprouts which were delicious! I finished the whole bowl, which didn't leave too much room for the bolognese. I was tempted to finish that too, but I wanted to save room for dessert. I tried the chocolate torta. Also very nice! Drinks were creative and tasty, bartender was friendly and helpful! I will be back! read more

The service was awful, the waitress was preoccupied with a larger party seated behind us, we were an afterthought. We were charged for a salad and a soup which the menu certainly indicated were included, yet we had to ask for them. The food was just ok nothing special. We will not be returning, read more

The food was mid and there was a hair in the meatballs. (They didn't offer to comp and i didn't ask). They did immediately switch it out for a new portion. The sauce was good, super hot, and the meatballs were room temp. Cheese wheel pasta was underwhelming and barely warm. Service was friendly and the place was chill. The server, we believe, refilled wine with the wrong thing but we were over that place at that point. We wont be back. read more

I came for Alfredo or the table side Cabo are but they were all out of cream. They said they had a busy night the day before but kind of think cream is something you can grab from the grocery store or DoorDash. It wasn't super busy but they only had two workers who were so sweet but probably needed a third one. The food was not bad but wasn't mind blowing. The table side drinks and food definitely add to the ambiance if you're able to experience. My sangria was really good too! read more

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From LA visiting family. We popped in for drinks after shopping and I was so impressed with the service and drinks. Sarah was amazing. Super friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Wish we had time to have food, but will be back. Very pretty ambiance too ;) read more

Botanya Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This restaurant was a little middle of the road for me. The appetizers were really good, but I wasn't wowed by the pasta options. The service was fantastic though and we would maybe go back if we were in the area, but there was nothing I had that I would crave again. read more

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Nice space, 2 waitresses/hosts when I was there..One was a pleasure, one seemed kinda down in the dumps. Food came out timely and was hot. I had the shrimp appetizer Spiadini or something, from the description i expected something different but it was basically fried shrimp. 3.75/5. My main was the lobster ravioli, it was ok.. i appreciate the portion size but couldn't really taste the lobster and the sauce i think was just cheese and cream.. not bad, just uninspired.. 3.75/5 also lol I'd come back for other items.. read more

The food was beyond delicious. We ordered meatballs all'americana for appetizer, Salmon Piccata and the infamous Carbonara tableside -- the food was scrumptious Our service was great (although the hostess didn't seem to want to be there when we were first seated) however Jocelyn our server was such a cutie with a great aura. She recommended so many options which were all great choices. The ambiance was too cute, great for date night, drinks with friends or simply a great place to grab amazing food. Our bill together was about $120 for 2 including a bottle of wine. We tried the Carta de Fita Preta, that Jocelyn recommended and it was a great choice for red. Would I recommend Botanya-- umm duh, heck yea I will definitely go back to try some of the other items on the menu. Also the bar looked like a vibe to try read more

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Ugh, this place had so much potential! I love the ambience here...and wine and cocktails, but the food and service need work. If you end up trying it out, I would stick with Antipasto - brussels & meatballs - and drinks! Early on, the food really was off to a good start, but most of the dishes must have lost to inflation. As the months progressed, this place became more of an insta-worthy vibe. Perhaps, a homemade pasta on a Mediterranean restaurant isn't too much to ask. Maybe things will get better. read more

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Botanya is more for the drinks and aesthetic than the food. I wouldn't mind the pricing if the food justified it but we all left disappointed. I had the gnocchi alla vodka ($18) and added chicken ($6). As you can see in the photo, the portion was extremely small and the chicken looked like it was torn apart. The gnocchi wasn't pillowy and the texture led me to believe it was frozen and reheated. The tableside preparation for the carbonara ($28 + $6 for chicken) is also more for the aesthetic. The pasta itself wasn't very warm by the time the preparation was done and in the photo you can see the small portion size for what is considered to be 2 orders of chicken. Check it out if you're looking for a place to grab drinks, otherwise I'd look elsewhere. read more

Botanya Restaurant - Gnocchi alla Vodka Sauce and Chicken - Spanish Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Me and my partner went there yesterday, the design is very nice and well put together. I wasn't too crazy about the food but it wasn't bad. We were greeted nicely at the host stand & I never caught his name but he was making all of the pastas in the cheese and he wore glasses - he does a lovely job. read more

Bistecca, normally a rare beautiful porterhouse steak served rare, was chunks of grizzly of cheap utility grade meat. Two persons ordered at our table with the same comments. I actually asked the waitress if it was a porterhouse cut and she said yes!, Also, while Tiramisu can be served prepared in different fashion Botanya's is served in a 3~4" round parfait type glass and the two served at our table was watery as if one of the ingredients had separated and the desert was tasteless as well. Ok ambiance. read more

Took my wife, our son and his wife for dinner. First time for them and they live 3 blocks away. Said they had wanted to try it but had never heard really good things from other friends. To start with it can be noisy. Its a small dining area. If one has issues climbing into tall chairs that are not easy to move once seated as in pulling closer to the table, you will want a booth. Water is provided on arrival. But when waitress was asked for unsweet or sweet tea, they do not have either. Nor soft drinks. Its basically wine or water. The food was OK. Ive had WAY better and Ive had worse. The Gnocee ala Frank Sinatra was less than flavorful. To a point of blandness The Bolognese was probably the star of the table. Though the sauce was a bit runny. Might have been from lack of draining the pasta water. Carbonara was a huge disappointment. Ive wanted really good true carbonara and have not had great luck finding it. Made tableside was an experience but Id rather it be made in the kitchen and be great than tableside and mediocre. Black ground pepper was limited, the cheese overpowering, the egg flavor non existent and the pork was lost in the cheese sauce. The Lobster ravioli was recommended by the waitress. Our DIL seemed to be ok with it. So all in all, its ambiance is a nice place for a date though may have trouble talking over the din of noise. I did not have issue with the prices as others have suggested though portions are small for the price but I expect such prices at what should be upscale Italian food. We will leave it at we've been no need for us to go back with other places we enjoy the food more. read more

Unfortunately this wasn't a great experience. I've always loved the food here, and specifically made a reservation for the night I had friends in town from DC to show them what the Richmond food scene has to offer. It was 85° outside, and as soon as we walked into the restaurant we felt a heat wave; the AC was broken. Typically I can handle these things, I'm truly not one to complain about the temperature of a restaurant. However, in lightweight jeans and a short sleeved shirt, I was sweating at the table and could not possibly order a heavy, delicious, hot pasta, and eat it while I'm sweating in a room that's probably 80-some degrees. We unfortunately closed our tab after having appetizers and drinks to walk somewhere else to eat dinner. When I asked the waiter if the AC was broken, he said he wasn't sure and that he would ask his manager. The manager happened to come to our table to check on things, and when I asked her if the AC was broken, she said yes and that it had been broken for a couple of days. A couple of days?? Why wouldn't they have warned folks with a sign, or sending them a message after booking a reservation saying their AC unfortunately was broken, but that they were still open? I at least would've worn a lightweight outfit and brought my portable fan. Which brings up another point - if you know your AC is broken, why wouldn't you have a portable AC unit or something to keep your customers and staff cool? The poor bartender was sweating so bad I felt terrible for her, because they were still fairly busy. When we decided to close out, we noticed multiple other tables decided to leave once they realized how hot it was. Overall, yes I will go back because I love the food, but when you know that your AC isn't working and it's the summertime in Richmond in the middle of August, either at least warn your customers, or do a better job of getting it fixed as soon as possible. read more

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The restaurant was super cozy in a good way. Loved the look of the place. The food seemed to be hit or miss. We went with four apps and then split two mains. The first app set the tone for the night unfortunately. The two prosciutto croquettes had an odd taste that most closely resembled bleach. It was odd and a weird way to kick off a dining experience. The rest of the apps tasted like you would expect; shrimp in a lemony/garlicky butter sauce, smoked salmon over a whipped cheese with capers on crostini and a burrata dish. Lots of good flavors to dip bread through. The mains were okay, but I wish I had gone another route. The salmon piccata was really good, but the lobster ravioli in a cheesy cream sauce was too rich for my liking. If you're into heavy cheese/cream pastas, you'll be fine. tThe whole dinner took 2 hours since service was kind of slow at times, we elected to order the chocolate tart to go and ate it in the drive home. It was pretty good I must say and I wish I had enjoyed it at the restaurant with a cup of coffee. The rating would have been a 4 if that first app hadn't tasted like cleaning chemicals. read more