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Benares, London,
Award-winning

Benares

4.5
4.5
6109 Reviews
£41 and over
Indian
12a Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
9:30 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
Indian Fine Dining Restaurant with British Flair in the Heart of Mayfair.

Benares Restaurant and Bar since its opening in 2003 has been considered one of the finest Indian Restaurants in the city.

Guests enter an elegant lounge with hand-crafted India inspired furniture and is complemented by a beautiful pond decorated with fresh flowers, creating a luxurious aesthetic.

Benares has 4 private dining rooms, three of which are around the lounge: the Berkeley Room which seats up to 16 guests, the Sommeliers Table which seats up to 10 guests and a Chefs Table overlooking the kitchen which seats up to 8 guests. The lounge area leads into the main dining room which can accommodate up to 80 guests. Our largest private dining area, the Dover room seating up to 36 guests is on the other side of the main dining room.

Benares can be hired for exclusive events accommodating 100 guests for a sit-down dinner and 250 guests for a standing reception.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sameer Taneja
  • Catering
    Benares is available for exclusive hire for lunch and dinner, as well as drinks and canapé reception.<br />The main restaurant can accommodate up to 150 guests (seated) and can hold up to 300 guests (standing), using the Lounge, The Berkeley and The Dover rooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Based in the exclusive and vibrant Mayfair, Benares puts on a classy performance with its striking contemporary design
  • Private party contact
    our team: 020 7629 8886 x2
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Parking details
    Paid public parking is located in the surrounding area of Berkeley Square and Davies Street. Parking is free on Sundays
  • Public transit
    Green Park station is located within a five minute walk from Benares. Furthermore, Bond Street Station is located within a 7 minute walk from Benares.
  • Entertainment
    We do not offer daily entertainment but for private dining events please contact our events manager at events@benaresrestaurant.co.uk and we will happily attend to your requests.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 2 Course Set Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£43pp

    Jan 14, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
    2 Course Set Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£43pp
  • 3 Course Set Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£49pp

    Jan 14, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
    3 Course Set Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£49pp
  • Lunch Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£89pp

    Jan 14, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
    Lunch Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£89pp

Private dining

What 6,109 people are saying

Benares reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West End London

    Indian

  • West End London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benares offers a vibrant dining experience in Mayfair, praised for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "beautifully presented" dishes and "imaginative" Indian flavors. While some find it "expensive," it's often seen as "worth every penny" for special occasions. "Would recommend" for an upscale treat.
6,109 Reviews
  1. Kayla VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Singh was amazing and recommended an off menu appetizer. Food was just superb and service outstanding. Highly recommended!

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  2. Mark

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    E celle the high end Indian food with flavour to the fore. Go for the set lunch for great value. Our first visit we will be back.

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  3. Katie VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Indian food I have ever had. The scallop was incredible as were the tandoori lamb chops.

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  4. Amandine

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dishes full of flavours. Friendly staff. We all loved it.

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  5. Harikesh VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place perfect for special occasions. Plush surroundings. Attentive service. Food is innovative and beautifully presented. Taste wise, nothing special though, good to medium quality Indian.

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  6. Hannah

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing food and service couldn’t recommend enough

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  7. Danielle

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our experience was not good at all to be honest the three course menu was not great at all and it was not what I expected the service was not good at all either as we was the first ones in the restaurant but then the other people got there menus first and we waited and waited then had to ask for it !! I’m sorry I don’t think that is good enough plus we told them we are not paying the service charge and then tried to chase us out the restaurant for not paying I’m sorry that is very unacceptable behaviour from a 5 star restaurant and I would never be going back again

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  8. DEBORAH

    Naples33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food tried a little of everything, however for 600.00 for 2 is a little pricey had one bottle of wine Otherwise service food and fab

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  9. Sascha

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very sad that you can only enjoy the Chef’s Menue for two persons only.

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  10. Tamera

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit. Superb food and service, and very pricey. A truly special experience.

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FAQs

Benares does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benares is rated 4.5 stars by 6109 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Benares

12a Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Paid public parking is located in the surrounding area of Berkeley Square and Davies Street. Parking is free on Sundays
  • Public transit
    Green Park station is located within a five minute walk from Benares. Furthermore, Bond Street Station is located within a 7 minute walk from Benares.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sameer Taneja
  • Entertainment
    We do not offer daily entertainment but for private dining events please contact our events manager at events@benaresrestaurant.co.uk and we will happily attend to your requests.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Benares is available for exclusive hire for lunch and dinner, as well as drinks and canapé reception.<br />The main restaurant can accommodate up to 150 guests (seated) and can hold up to 300 guests (standing), using the Lounge, The Berkeley and The Dover rooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Based in the exclusive and vibrant Mayfair, Benares puts on a classy performance with its striking contemporary design
  • Private party contact
    our team: 020 7629 8886 x2
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