Le Botaniste NYC: Where Plant-Based Dining Meets Apothecary Chic
Tucked into the fast-paced streets of Manhattan, Le Botaniste offers a serene and soulful escape for plant-based food lovers. More than just a vegan restaurant, it’s a carbon-neutral culinary apothecary—where sustainability and wellness go hand in hand with flavor-forward cooking.
Founded by Alain Coumont, the mind behind Le Pain Quotidien, Le Botaniste first blossomed in Belgium before making its way to New York. Now with several locations throughout the city—including Soho, Upper East Side, and Midtown East—the concept has carved out a niche for organic, nourishing food that feels as good as it tastes.
The menu is rooted in globally inspired botanical bowls, brimming with hearty grains, house-made sauces, and fresh, organic vegetables. Signature dishes like the Tibetan Mama (a comforting coconut curry over brown rice) and the Pasta Bolo (a vegan twist on a classic Bolognese, photo below) showcase how deeply satisfying plant-based meals can be. Guests can also build their own bowl from a lineup of vibrant, seasonal ingredients.
Le Botaniste’s Mezze Platter and Chili Sin Carne Bowl showcase the restaurant’s knack for turning simple, plant-based ingredients into deeply satisfying meals. The Mezze Platter is a vibrant mosaic of Mediterranean flavors—creamy hummus, tangy pickled vegetables, and warm grains, served with crisp crackers and a drizzle of herbed oil. It’s the perfect shareable starter or light lunch that feels equal parts nourishing and indulgent. Meanwhile, the Chili Sin Carne is their take on comfort food, slow-simmered with lentils, kidney beans, and aromatic spices, then finished with avocado and a dollop of vegan sour cream. Hearty, smoky, and deeply flavorful, it’s the kind of bowl that leaves you both full and energized.
Inside, the space evokes a whimsical apothecary, with vintage medicine bottles, botanical prints, and sleek marble counters. The vibe is part old-world pharmacy, part modern wellness sanctuary—a fitting backdrop for food that heals from the inside out.
Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or just veg-curious, Le Botaniste is a breath of fresh air in NYC’s dining landscape. It’s proof that eating mindfully doesn’t mean sacrificing pleasure—it means savoring it more intentionally.
Le Botaniste has established a strong presence in New York City, offering its plant-based, organic cuisine across multiple locations.
Upper East Side
833 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (917) 262-0766
SoHo
127 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (646) 870-7770Upper West Side
156 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (646) 998-4605Midtown East (43rd & 3rd)
666 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (917) 261-6728Bryant Park
11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (646) 452-2555Penn Plaza (Penn 11)
154 West 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (646) 649-2068
Le Botaniste’s dessert menu is a quiet triumph of indulgence and intention—each sweet crafted with the same care and consciousness as their savory offerings. Free of dairy, gluten, and refined sugars, the lineup feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Their Omega 3 Brownie is rich and fudgy, yet packed with flax seeds and buckwheat for a subtly nutty bite. The Raspberry Raw Cake tastes like summer in a slice, balancing tart fruit and creamy cashew layers on a date-nut crust. Even the cookies—like the Quinoa Peanut Butter or Chocolate Pecan—deliver familiar comfort with a clean twist. It’s dessert that loves you back.
