Award-winning

Benares

4.5

6104 Reviews

£41 and over

Indian

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

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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
020 7629 8886
Website
http://www.benaresrestaurant.com/
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

Location
12a Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS
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

Lunch Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£89pp
Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Lunch Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£89pp
Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£135pp
Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£135pp
Veg Lunch Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£79pp
Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Veg Lunch Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£79pp

Popular dishes

Tandoori Raan£27.00
Chicken Tikka, Kasundi King Prawn, Mutton Seekh Kebab
Malabar Scallops£33.00
Hand Dived Scottish Scallops Baked on Shell, Coconut Curry, Malabar Parantha
Machi Ceviche Chaat£20.00
Cured Sea-Bream, Porlock Bay Oyster, Aam-Panna Tiger Milk, Avocado Purée
Essex Farm Steamed Chicken Momo, Truffle Pālmier£22.00
Cured Sea-Bream, Porlock Bay Oyster, Aam-Panna Tiger Milk, Avocado Purée
Essex Farm Steamed Chicken Dumpling, Chestnut and Shorba, Black Summer Truffle£26.00
Hiran Boti Tikka£26.00
Curry and Coriander Flavoured Morsels of Fallow Deer Fillet, Garlic Yoghurt, Chilli Chutney
Jungle Khumb Kebab£22.00
Portobello Mushroom and Truffle Griddled Kebab with Hint of White Chocolate
Paneer Gulaoti£20.00
Goat’s Milk Paneer Tikka, Beetroot & Lime Murabba, Bhakri, Pecan Nuts
Samosa Ragda Tartlet£18.00
Crushed Warm Potato on Carom Seed Tartlet

SIDES

Palak Paneer£15.00
Cottage Cheese Cooked with Spiced Spinach
Bhindi Do Pyaza£14.00
Stir Fry Okra with Onions
Podi Aloo£12.00
Organic Potatoes with Spiced Podi
Dal Makhani£15.00
Benares Signature Black Lentils
Dal Tadka£14.00
Cumin Tempered Yellow Lentils
Assorted Papad£5.00
Sour Yoghurt, Mint Chutney, Himalayan Potato Chutney, Pickle Oil
Punjabi Onion Salad£5.00

BREADS AND RICE

Kulcha£8.00
Vegetable/Chilli and Cheese/Peshwari
Roti£6.00
Plain/Butter/Missi (Gluten Free)
Paratha£6.00
Whole Wheat
Naan£6.00
Plain/Buttered/Garlic and Coriander
Pulao£7.00
Aromatic Spiced Rice
Chawal£6.00
Steamed Rice
Raita£6.00
Cumin/Boondi

MAIN DISHES

Samundri Thali£59.00
Tandoori Scallop, Lemon Sole Curry, Steamed Sea Bass, Prawn Pickle
Chapkan Ka Pulao£48.00
Smoked Spiced Marinated Lamb Cutlets, Baked with Basmati Rice and Aromats, Pink Peppercorn Raita, Meat Curry
Meen Dakshini£42.00
Tawa Masala Halibut, Portsmounth Clam Moilee, Curry Leaf Rogan
Batak Nihari£42.00
Pan Roasted Silver Hill Duck Breast, Crispy Fried Courgette, Bok-Choy with Hot Honey
Kale Aur Anjeer Kafta Korma£32.00
Cavolo Nero Dumplings, Fresh Figs, Cashew Nut Korma
Kathal Biryani (Serves Two)£46.00
Sealed and Baked Layered Coastal Spiced Jackfruit and Basmati Rice, Citrus Raita

TRADITIONAL DISHES

Murg Makhani£37.00
Chicken Tikka Simmered in Buttered, Tomato Gravy
Meat Curry£39.00
Kashmiri Style Lamb Stew with Fennel and Saffron
Konkan Prawn Curry£39.00
Coconut and Green Chilli Flavoured Prawn Stew
Fish and Egg Curry£35.00
Seabass and Clarence Court Farm Free, Range Eggs in Kokum Curry
Kabuli Chickpea Masala£26.00
Carom Seeds and Dried Pomegranate, Spiced Chickpea Masala

What 6,104 people are saying

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
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West End London
Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Benares offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "amazing tasting menu," beautifully presented dishes, and "friendly, attentive staff." Located in Mayfair, it provides a "lovely atmosphere" making it a "must-visit" for special occasions. Despite its high price, many find it "worth every penny."

6,104 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Manchester
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Was really looking forward to this as had been on the wish list for ages. Really disappointed. Not Michelin star by any measure. £135 for a tasting menu which was of no better quality of 1000s of Indian Restaurants who would charge £40/50 for the same ( if not better food) . Very noisy so you couldn’t hear fellow diners and had to wait about 40 mins to place a wine order . £13 for a bottle of water was taking the p. And the decor was tired even though I think it had recently been renovated. On the plus side the Venison dish was very good but wouldn’t recommend and wouldn’t go back.
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Tarun
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always. They need to do something with the napkins as they leave fluff on your trousers
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Gary
South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! Out of this world experience. The food was on another level and the pairing wine the waiter selected , complemented the good fully. The level of service was as good as I’ve been to. Would recommend this to anyone ..
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OpenTable Diner
Amsterdam
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A beautiful restaurant, authentic chique decorarion in a medium state, very helpful people. We were put into a “private room” as our son is 5 years old. Up upon the food experience, presentation was rather poor. As we are experienced Michelin stars guests, price level compared with plating techniques and service were not conform price level. We have mixed feelings wether a charged tip is suitable for a michelin star restaurant while we already gave tip. Our table session took no longer than 1 hour with a similar experience to non-michelin star restaurants. Good but not outstanding.
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Sahil
VIP
Baltimore
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Being a Michelin star restaurant the food was hit or miss, we had New Years Eve dinner with a pre fixed menu. For the ambience and the quality of food it was not a good value for money. Some courses served were too salty or too spicy, lacked balance. For over £400 for dinner of 2 I would never recommend it.
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Rav
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, impeccable service. Inventive 7 course taster menu and cocktails were presented beautifully
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Kavitha
VIP
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the food was wonderful. Set lunch was good value.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Heerlijk gegeten en lekkere wijn-spijs combinaties.
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Sumant
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding. The Samudri thali, my personal favorite, was a highlight, while the Peshawari kulcha was absolutely delicious and the Murg Makhni was quite good. However, the service could use some improvement and fine-tuning.
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Paul
Berkshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A nice meal but the food was just ‘good’ and we thought it was incredibly expensive for what was essentially just a decent curry. We also felt rushed by the friendly staff despite there being several empty tables when we were there. It was quite busy with tourists but nothing that warranted rushing a very expensive meal. So in summary, a nice meal with a nice waiter but really not worth the expensive cost.
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FAQs

Benares does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benares is rated 4.5 stars by 6104 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.benaresrestaurant.com/
Phone number
020 7629 8886
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

Benares

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Lunch Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£89pp

Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£135pp

Veg Lunch Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£79pp

Lamb Chop Pulao

Tandoori Muntjac

Malabar Scallops

APPETISERS

Tandoori Raan£27.00

Malabar Scallops£33.00

Machi Ceviche Chaat£20.00

Essex Farm Steamed Chicken Momo, Truffle Pālmier£22.00

Essex Farm Steamed Chicken Dumpling, Chestnut and Shorba, Black Summer Truffle£26.00

Hiran Boti Tikka£26.00

Jungle Khumb Kebab£22.00

Paneer Gulaoti£20.00

Samosa Ragda Tartlet£18.00

SIDES

Palak Paneer£15.00

Bhindi Do Pyaza£14.00

Podi Aloo£12.00

Dal Makhani£15.00

Dal Tadka£14.00

Assorted Papad£5.00

Punjabi Onion Salad£5.00

BREADS AND RICE

Kulcha£8.00

Roti£6.00

Paratha£6.00

Naan£6.00

Pulao£7.00

Chawal£6.00

Raita£6.00

MAIN DISHES

Samundri Thali£59.00

Chapkan Ka Pulao£48.00

Meen Dakshini£42.00

Batak Nihari£42.00

Kale Aur Anjeer Kafta Korma£32.00

Kathal Biryani (Serves Two)£46.00

TRADITIONAL DISHES

Murg Makhani£37.00

Meat Curry£39.00

Konkan Prawn Curry£39.00

Fish and Egg Curry£35.00

Kabuli Chickpea Masala£26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Is Benares currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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