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Sunday 10 May 2026 | Breakfast 9am–11am | Lunch from 12pm | Vaucluse, Sydney
This Mother’s Day, step into a sanctuary of calm, beauty, and connection at The Botanica Vaucluse.
Tucked within our sun-drenched garden in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, we’ve created a day that’s as unhurried and indulgent as Mum deserves. Whether you join us for a nourishing morning breakfast or a lavish four-course sharing lunch, every detail has been considered, from the seasonal, chef-crafted menu to the free live entertainment that transforms Sunday lunch into something truly extraordinary.
This is our biggest day of the year, and we treat it that way.
Mother’s Day Offerings
Breakfast Experience — $55pp
Sunday 10 May | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Begin the day in the most beautiful way. Our Mother’s Day breakfast is a relaxed, two-course seasonal menu designed to be savoured slowly. The perfect gentle start to a very special Sunday.
100% gluten-free. Locally sourced. Served in our garden dining room.
ENTRÉE
Toasted Granola, Acai, Cocoa Nib, Berries (VE)
MAIN — YOUR CHOICE
Avocado & Haloumi Stack, Poached Eggs, Dukkah
Buttermilk Pancakes, Bacon, Maple (NF)
Bookings essential. Spaces are limited.
Lunch Experience — $129pp
Sunday 10 May | From 12:00 pm
A four-course sharing menu designed to celebrate the best of the season: vibrant, beautifully presented, and made to be enjoyed together. This is a long lunch done properly: gather, toast Mum, and settle in for an afternoon that unfolds at exactly the right pace.
Includes free live entertainment from 1:00 pm — burlesque performances and close-up table magic, woven through your afternoon at no extra charge.
SNACKS ON ARRIVAL
Appellation Oysters Natural
Whipped Tarama, Potato, Trout Roe
ENTRÉE — SHARED
Skull Island Tiger Prawns, Creoja, Shishito Peppers
Koshihikari Risotto, Green Garlic Emulsion, Soubise
MAIN — SHARED
Butterflied Aquna Murray Cod, Tarragon Butter, Caper
Optional Addition: Wagyu, Smoked Marrow, Mustard Greens — $68pp
SIDES — SHARED
Truffle Aligot
Charred Greens, Mojo Verde, Whipped Goat’s Curd
DESSERT
White Peach, Champagne, Macadamia
Bookings essential. Spaces are limited.
Free Live Entertainment at Lunch
Sunday lunch on Mother’s Day comes with something extra special this year. From 1:00 pm, we’re hosting two of Sydney’s finest live performers, completely included in your lunch booking.
Burlesque by Klein Productions
Elegant, glamorous, and unapologetically feminine. Klein Productions deliver captivating burlesque performances woven seamlessly through the afternoon, the kind of show that turns a beautiful lunch into a genuinely unforgettable occasion. Strictly 18+.
Close-Up Magic by John Messina
Up-close, interactive, and impossible to explain. John Messina moves table to table throughout service, performing sleight-of-hand illusions that will leave your whole table speechless, and talking about it long after dessert. Suitable for all ages.
Complete the Day with Sol Spa
Give Mum a truly extraordinary day. Just steps from our dining room, Sol Spa, awarded Best Spa in Australia and Asia 2024, offers an exquisite range of treatments that pair beautifully with a Mother’s Day breakfast or lunch at The Botanica.
From restorative facials to indulgent massage, book a spa treatment before or after your meal and make a proper occasion of it. Spa and dining bookings are made separately.
Why The Botanica
- 100% gluten-free seasonal menu, crafted by chefs trained at Quay and Bentley
- Award-winning garden setting in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
- Free live entertainment — burlesque and close-up magic — included at lunch
- Warm, unhurried hospitality on the day that matters most
- Sol Spa next door: Australia and Asia’s Best Spa 2024
Book Now — Tables Are Limited
Mother’s Day is our most popular day of the year, and tables fill well in advance. We strongly recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred seating.
Reserve online or call our team on (02) 9191 8989.
