Botanero

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   Lidia

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   We left this restaurant earlier because of: 1. bad table location with heavy traffic around 2. manager didn’t help us to find better sitting place 3. restaurant’ manager didn’t inform us before this event that his life music band plays in the different room We suggest to provide more accurate information about this event: how to make better reservation for this special celebration. We are happy to visit this place again and hope to get better service next time. Thank you very much.
   

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   Anna

   Washington DC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Went for NYE and the food and cocktails were delicious, however the space was incredibly cramped, it felt like we were on top of other people, and the service was subpar. I understand it was a busy holiday, but this place has some serious potential if they address these couple of things! Their food is some of the best I’ve had in MoCo.
   

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   Brian

   VIP

   Washington DC

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely a divine time. Such a warm greeting at the door form the host follows up with a very informative and friendly service. The food was on point !Excelllent flavor and presentation!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I love small plates dining. I thought the menu selections were interesting and varied. However I was disappointed with the quality of the preparations. They were good but not outstanding. They lacked something special with regards the flavor. Just very standard. Even the sangria was okay but not great. We were served by Josh and he was an excellent server. There was a very loud party and we and our friends had some difficulty hearing one another. This small plates restaurant just did not live up to those of Jose Andres’ former Jaleo.
   

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   Raymond

   Charlotte

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Interesting mix of Maryland and Spanish tapas. Definitely ask for the large Paella which isn't on their menu.
   

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   Patricia

   Washington DC

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The good was very good, the server attentive and prices good. Nice place for a brunch .
   

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   Richard

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food didn't disappoint everything was prepared and presented very well. We liked that the food wasn't overly salted or oily. Botanero is now a favorite place of ours!
   

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   Nick

   New York City

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and service - Will return. The steak and fried calamari were fantastic
   

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   Erin

   VIP

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   I loved the food my only complaint here are the seats are entirely too close together. I know it is a business and they are working to generate revenue but as a customer sitting so close to someone ruins the experience because you can’t move around and it also feels germy and that you have to be over considerate to the people next to you. I would rather it be harder to get a reservation than being super close to someone - just my feedback.
   

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    Diane

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This restaurant never disappoints! I’m always amazed at how many dishes I’ve tried before and loved, as well as those I’ve always wanted to try, since so many appeal to me. The folks who work there are kind and efficient. They know the dishes they are serving and are happy to answer questions about anything they offer and will make adjustments if needed or suggestions or substitutions. I’ll bet I can go there 3 or 4 nights in a row and have 3 or 4 distinctly different ( and wonderful)l meals!
    

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