Botanica — Restaurant in Horsham

I love Botanica, and I often go for special occasions, but I messed up bringing my mother here for a late mother's day treat. Previously we enjoyed the steak or the fish without issues, but those simple but delicious dishes are now gone from the menu. We were a bit stuck as to what to order.

My mum has a fructose intolerance so she can't eat many vegetables or fruits, so well done to the chef and the waitress who patiently dealt with my faux pas at choosing probably the only restaurant in the area with a menu that is now mostly plant based and citrus flavoured!

However, Botanica, as your ethos is to eliminate allergens, please be aware that fructose intolerance is quite significant and is linked to SIBO and IBS, and that protein rich meals are not necessarily the route to all evil. Being a spa it is worth having a couple of dishes that cater to people with these intolerances - not just for people with gluten an dairy intolerances.

Similarly, your ethos is focusing on local produce, but you provide coconut based smoothies. Coconut is fashionable and considered the holy grail of health food, but is high in fructose as well as salicytates which can be very detrimental to some people.

Fructose intolerance is also linked to Fructans found in wheat, and non celiac people claiming to feel better on gluten free diet are often intolerant to fructans - not what they assume to be gluten! At least my sons (also fructose intolerant) gastroenterologist says.

I have given three stars, because even though its not Botanicas fault their menu changed, their drunken burger was dry and bland.

I love the ambience at Botanica but sadly I...

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...

Very disappointing evening meal on Thursday at the Botanica. No social distancing here 😢 No masks, shields, staff came up close and tables just as before. Food was nice but very overpriced for what we had but staff didn't even bring us our actual bill as I gave in vouchers and just told us that we had nothing to pay. Shocking!!! and disbelief. We had a cocktail, main meal a pudding with a great, hot cup of coffee and for two persons. £100 🤔😲 Breakfasts are fantastic though but not recommending to friends, family etc. Left...