Cafe Botanica

Warning: Not recommended for lunch. The kitchen was not fired up on the day my friend introduced me to this restaurant. :(She had really good impressions of Botanica — but they were from dinner /​evening patronage.
Located in front of the restaurant, the garden is indeed large and like a sanctuary with its canopied tables and cozy seats. Lots of plants /​trees and a fish-​inhabited fountain make it charming. The street slopes upward so walls afford guests some privacy.
I can’t recall the food we actually ate because my friend and I were so disappointed that we were denied our first and second preferences. The waitstaff didn’t even offer any concessions to compensate for the big let-​down. :(not cool!
Good thing my companion is a higher priority than food, drink or ambiance in my memory book!

What an awesome restaurant! Set in a large outdoor garden, you’ll find candles, cozy seating, beautiful people and an array of lovely plants and trees.
I stumbled into this restaurant after a grueling flight to Ankara. Hungry and tired I expected a quick sub-​par meal. What I got was an enchanting, warm experience with absolutely delicious food.
I wish this oasis was in Amsterdam — I’d be here regularly.
I can’t wait to go back and watch the time slip away while I eat yummy food and take in the environment.