My partner and I had the most fabulous experience at Botanica on our 2nd anniversary. I was over the moon that the restaurant has taken the brave decision to go dairy free, in recognition of the harm that the dairy industry does to the environment and the terrifying treatment of sentient animals bred so another species can steal its calf milk.
The food was wonderful at Botanica and we spent two hours savouring it with the views of the south downs in the background.
Mimi the waitress was absolutely lovely and we look forward to returning very soon.
Lovely setting and very atmospheric. Staff very attentive, especially the lovely lady from Malaysia with freckles who served us today 😍. Deserts were devine. Bloody Mary chips great. Areas for improvement - chicken quite dry, slow cooked pork belly needs potatoes to contrast saltiness to rest of dish, caser salad needs more dressing and cheese.
It’s been an absolute delight to eat in such a wonderful restaurant and having so much plant based options to choose from.
The staff are lovely and very attentive, the chefs produce some incredible tasting dishes.
100% support your decision to remove dairy from your restaurant, I look forward to the day it’s fully plant based :)
Will definitely be returning again and again.
Thank you for leading the way
Great menu and well portioned dishes. We had a great breakfast and attentive waiter. Really enjoyed everything and not put off by the front of house welcome who seemed put out that we were 3 and not 2 (as booked) which at 8am with nobody else in the restaurant was a joke. When we left there were only 2 other tables occupied - what a pompous joke.
I feel bad for not giving 5 stars but unfortunately the food just wasn't too my liking. Admittedly the whole ethos of the menu was about plant based and healthy living but that's just not really my thing. Other part member said the food was too salty for them. Can't fault the staff though who were super friendly and helpful and the atmosphere and views were second to none.
The most wonderful lunch and dining experience! Staff is friendly, we simply love the amount of plant based options but also the focus on sustainability and using products that are in season. Every meal feels very special, and the desserts are divine!
Good healthy breakfast. A significantly huge cup of cappucino is available to order(see photo) Breakfast food is alacarte compared to main restaurant at hotel where buuffet selection is available. The view is awesome. Service is friendly. The restaurant decor is soothing.
Very nice location and relaxed setting. Worth a visit. Nice to see an open chefs kitchen and great service as always with South Lodge.
Lovely lunch at botanica today the young lad with superman tattoo was attentive and v polite
He was most concerned by the delay in receiving our sweets can't fault his kindness
South Lodge is a special place to us and the spa is I think, the best I have been to. The Botanica is the perfect restaurant for the spa with interesting food choices for folk who are interested in healthy eating. The chef's must wrack their brains to keep things interesting. Hats off to them. My husband, a real foodie and knowledgeable with it, really enjoys the choices available. And there's wine!
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