As its name suggests, Botanica is a green-laden oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of booming Seminyak. For Australians, it is also a haven of Aussie cuisine, designed by Melbourne native executive chef Brenton Banner who has created a menu of Australian-inspired dishes crafted from fresh Indonesian produce. If you’re looking for a breather you’ll find it here, amidst the green-hued bar and restaurant heavy on palm trees.

Designed by by international design team AZB the Creative, Botanica is big on greenery. The central modern dining room overflows with hanging foliage, and merges across both indoor and outdoor areas. It’s this outdoor oasis that boasts even more plant life, creating a jungle of sorts in which you can sit back and sit on a rosella cocktail. The artwork of local creative BEJO also adorns the walls, with angular furniture spread throughout.

Brenton has no doubt in-part been inspired by his lengthy experience in some of Melbourne’s best restaurants, including at George Colombaris’ The Press Club. At Botanica, Brenton’s focus is on dishes made from ethically sourced Balinese and Indonesian ingredients, like grilled prawns with capsicum, leek, gremolata, and cucumber, and the much-loved prawn toast with mixed herbs and greens, and shiracha mayo. To drink, guests will be able to partner their dish with a wine from one of Bali’s largest collections, as well as a creative cocktail list created by Brenton and Jane Lindsay using only natural indigenous Indonesian ingredients.

Botanica sits at Jalan Kayu Jati no. 1, Seminyak 80361 Indonesia; vinplus.co @botanica.bali