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Benares, London,
Award-winning

Benares

4.5
4.5
5779 Reviews
£41 and over
Indian
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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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Booked 25 times today
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  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
    Discover the world of Michelin private dining in the heart of Mayfair.Situated in Berkeley Square, Benares is a modern Indian fine dining restaurant, where innovation marries tradition.Our private rooms are perfectly suited for a variety of events,
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • 3 Course Set Menu & A Spiced Piña Colada @£42 pp

    £42.00 per person

    Apr 3 - Nov 15, 2023
    3 Course Set Menu & A Glass of Spiced Piña Colada @£42 pp
    3 Course Set Menu & A Spiced Piña Colada @£42 pp Photo

  • 2 Course Set Menu & A Spiced Piña Colada @£35 pp

    £35.00 per person

    Apr 3 - Nov 15, 2023
    2 Course Set Menu & A Glass of Spiced Piña Colada @£35 pp
    2 Course Set Menu & A Spiced Piña Colada @£35 pp Photo

  • Christmas Day 3 Course Menu@£95 pp

    £95.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2023 only
    Christmas Day 3 Course Menu from A La Carte @£95 pp

What 5,779 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 • Moderate

Loved For

  • West End London

    Indian

5,779 Reviews

  1. MichelleD

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed a fabulous dinner. Our meal was amazing and service was equally wonderful. They made my friend’s birthday special as well. Finally, even their doorman went out of his way to help us get a car in the rain. Would 100% return and recommend.

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  2. DeepWand

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    The curry was too oily.. and they even charged me for the bottle of still water!

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  3. John

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Overpriced and underwhelming. I would avoid the tasting menu. Tikka Masala was fantastic, but the rest of the dishes fell short. Expected more out of a Michelin star restaurant.

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear John, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent dining experience at our restaurant. We are sorry to hear that you found our tasting menu to be underwhelming. We appreciate your compliment on the Tikka Masala, but we apologize for the disappointment you felt with the other dishes. As a Michelin-star restaurant, we strive to provide exceptional culinary experiences to our guests. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our offerings. We hope you will give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, The Benares Team

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  4. Farhana

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting Benares for my husband’s birthday and we had a really lovely time. From the moment we were greeted to being seated, the staff were very friendly and attentive. The waiters were so lovely and really took care of us. Gaurav even sang happy birthday to my husband and brought out a complimentary cake which was incredibly sweet and thoughtful. The food was incredible. Especially the oyster chaat literally amazing!! The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and so flavourful and spicy. My husband got the butter chicken which was beautifully creamy. The daal makhani did lack flavour so don’t really recommend that but not everything can be perfect. Desserts were 10/10 highly recommend the malai kulfi and masala chai was just what I needed at the end.

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Farhana, Thank you for sharing your experience at Benares for your husband's birthday celebration. We're delighted to hear that you had a lovely time and that the staff at Benares provided friendly and attentive service throughout your visit. The oyster chaat seems to have left a lasting impression on you, and we're thrilled that you found it amazing. Thank you for recommending Benares, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience. Best regards, The Benares Team

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  5. neilM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I thought the wine choice was a little limited and the prices were on the high side. But food, service, both excellent.

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  6. ValentinaK

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Not as it used to be. A well balanced dishes that have been delivered to us during Covid as take away were substitute with overage food with unnecessary level of chili. The okra, zucchini side dish was contained of 1/3 of fresh chilies. I’ve never seen fresh chili especially in this quantity in any Indian restaurant before. They are also were not part of the dish description in the menu. A shame really.

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Valentina, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent experience at our restaurant. We understand that the level of chili in the okra and zucchini side dish was far beyond your expectations. We apologize for this oversight and for not including a proper description in the menu. We assure you that we will review and update our menu to accurately reflect the ingredients used in our dishes. We appreciate your patronage and hope that you will give us another chance to provide you with the exceptional dining experience that we are known for. Kind Regards, The Benares Team

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  7. BIRENM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Well, i wanted to check out this widely spoken about Indian restaurant. Good food , good service and well mannered staff. But for a person coming from India, i did expect much more , India serves a lot of good fine dine on similar lines. The food ((vegetarian, I had), was nothing extra ordinary but good and tasty , but it meets many of the. Fine dines everywhere. Totally my personal opinion, i feel it’s a much hyped thing , and absolutely too expensive in terms of value for money . I believe that one can get a much better or equal experience in terms of Food, Hygeine , ambience at a much lower cost . Nothing against the restaurant , and I wish them. Best luck

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your dining experience with us. It's understandable that as someone from India, you had high expectations for the food. While you found the food to be good and tasty, we are sorry that it didn't exceed your expectations this time. We strive to provide exceptional culinary experiences to our guests. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our offerings. We hope you will give us another chance to impress you in the future. Kind Regards, The Benares Team

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  8. YellowGoshawk

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food was in my opinion better than Michelin 1 star. An excellent set menu with interesting choices including good vegetarian, fish and meat options. Such good value. The wine pairings were excellent and went extremely well with the food with wines interesting wines from a whole variety of countries, including Croatia. The ambience could be better with very dim lighting at mid day and plain decor. Unforgettable music. Service rather impersonal.

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience at our restaurant. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it to be better than a Michelin 1-star restaurant. Our team takes great pride in crafting a diverse set menu with delicious choices for vegetarians, fish lovers, and meat enthusiasts alike. We also appreciate your compliments on the value we offer. We are delighted that you enjoyed our wine pairings and found them to be excellent. We appreciate your honest feedback about the ambience and service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide an even better experience in the future. Warm Regards, The Benares Team

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  9. AlexS

    London

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    A very good restaurant with excellent food. Ambience was quiet but convivial. Service was generally excellent with just a few minor discrepancies.

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Alex, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our restaurant. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience and found our food to be excellent. We apologize for any minor discrepancies in the service and assure you that we will address them to ensure a consistently excellent experience for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards, The Benares Team

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  10. Greg

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just incredible food and flavours. The tasting menu is spectacular. Couldn't recommend it more

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Greg, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had an incredible dining experience at our restaurant. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the flavours and found the tasting menu to be spectacular. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate it. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon for another exceptional culinary journey. Warm Regards, The Benares Team

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  11. DanielAbela

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I were really looking forward to dining here because it was going to be our first trip to a Michelin star restaurant and it far exceeded our expectations. Not only was the food exceptional but the staff were attentive without being obtrusive and the ambience and decor were both faultless. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a wonderful culinary experience.

    BenaresResponded on September 11, 2023

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your dining experience at Benares exceeded your expectations and provided you with a memorable culinary journey. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best Regards, Benares Management

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  12. DanJ

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, amazing variety of tastes. Very attentive staff

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite food. Superb service. It was a special occasion and my friend was overjoyed. This was not my first visit and I will be back. Thank you x

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us on your special occasion. We take pride in providing a memorable dining experience for our guests, and it's always a pleasure to hear that we succeeded. We appreciate your continued patronage and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, The Benares Team

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  14. Frequenttraveler

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful fine dining Indian restaurant! The service is attentive and highly professional, and the food is unique and superior. Even dishes familiar to anyone who's eaten Indian food are prepared in a more sophisticated manner. I make sure to eat at Benares every time I come to London!

    BenaresResponded on September 11, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Benares! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your recent visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  15. Audrey

    Kent

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had the vegetarian tasting menu for lunch. The food was delicious and imaginative. My friend isn’t keen on goat’s cheese so they offered an alternative. I expected the spicing to be good and it really was. Often even in fine dining restaurants the coffee can be a let down, but at Benares the coffee was lovely. It was quite quiet on the day which suited us but impacted the ambience a bit. Service was attentive and respectful. A lovely experience.

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  16. AlexW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    A tricky one..Its so expensive and so this has to be filed under 'only dine on a really special occasion'. I am sure it is a fair amount more expensive than on previous visits. However, the food is amazing, the service is excellent. I have been to posh restaurants before where not only is it expensive but the overall experience was not great. With Benares you can be guaranteed incredible food. To be honest I would rather go to Benares once rather than an adequate restaurant 3 times..

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Alex, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your dining experience at Benares. We understand that the restaurant may be on the pricier side, but we're glad to hear that the food and service exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your recognition of our commitment to delivering incredible food. We are honoured that you would choose our restaurant over others. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable meal. Warm Regards, The Benares Team

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  17. TimJ

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

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    Outstanding food and service. Only issue was that the wine we ordered was unavailable.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Excellent service. Food extremely spicy to the point that was uncomfortable.

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our restaurant. We are delighted to hear that you found our service excellent. However, we apologize for the discomfort caused by the extreme spiciness of our food. We understand that everyone has different tolerance levels for spice, and we strive to cater to a wide range of palates. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will take it into consideration to ensure a better dining experience for all our customers. We hope you will give us another chance to impress you in the future. Sincerely, The Benares Team

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive service all around, flavorful, well-portioned dishes, good ambience

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fabulous food, great service. Only downside is on a Saturday there were a few very young children who occasionally were a little too noisy for a restaurant of this caliber and cost.

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  21. JDRcapecod

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The finest dining experience I have had to date! We opted for the eight course vegetarian tasting experience. We really enjoyed sampling the amazing creations that were served to us. Each dish brought a new experience with it. The service could not have been any better. Each dish was explained to us, and we never felt rushed. There was a team taking care of us to ensure a great experience; everyone was so friendly. The manager also checked in with us a few times to ensure that we were enjoying our evening, as well as requesting feedback on each dish to share with the team. He also offered an alternate option when my wife wasn't finishing one of the courses (she was just getting too full). We were brought a special surprise since we were celebrating our anniversary. This is our second time at Benares in London, and it will not be our last.

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  22. DrPaul

    London

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    If you want ‘good’ food, equal to most Indian village restaurant nowadays, but at 5X the price in a posh place, go here and you won’t be disappointed. The restaurant is situated in Berkley Square (nice). We left the sunshine behind and entered into a dark gloomy reception area where we struggled to see much at all. After being cheerily greeted by a beautifully smiling receptionist we were escorted up the stairs into the main dining room (all dimly lit for some reason at lunch time). The restaurant is a high-end nicely decorated contemporarily affair. Menus were provided by an excellent waiter/host (former cruise ship director) with whom we enjoyed friendly banter throughout the meal. Then the food arrived... The starters were ok - the duck ok, the scallops ok, the bread was a palm sized piece of nan-type-thing which fell apart when lifted up, so rather poor, the dumplings were ok, the tandoori mixed meats were ok too. Then the mains arrived, the nan breads were ok, the fish has a weird aftertaste, but was ok, the venison (or whatever it was) was ok, the chicken and lamb curies were ok, the side dishes were ok and the rice was ok too. Desert, however, was fantastic (what you’d expect from a Michelin Star restaurant – well done). The best Indian Kulfi anyone in the party have ever had (and we’re all Indian foodies). So we had an ok meal (desert excepted) but ok isn’t good enough – not at these prices (£800 including wine for 4) and from a top-rated Indian restaurant where one expects perfection (exquisite food). We have done the golden circle of Indian restaurants now – Veeraswami, Tamarind, Chutney Mary, Bombay Brasserie and now Beneres. The best of these is easily Bombay Brasserie, by a mile, and Beneres has a long way to go to be its equal.

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience at Benares. We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear that your visit did not exceed your expectations. However, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the dessert, especially the Indian Kulfi. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience, and we're glad that we were able to deliver on that aspect. We value your patronage and would like to assure you that your feedback is essential in helping us improve our offerings. We invite you to visit us again in the future, and we will do our best to exceed your expectations. Warm Regards, The Benares Team

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  23. CarolK

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the mango pudding- the finishing touch to a superb meal.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent restaurant overall. The fois devine. The ambience is good but the restaurant a little dark. A little too dark.

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  25. Justbev2693

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was good but not great - service staff displayed a constant arrogance - did not want to answer questions and were focused on turning tables rather than service - these issues caused the poor rating of the value of the experience versus the price

    BenaresResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Customer service is of utmost importance to us, and we are disheartened to learn that our staff failed to answer your questions. We hope you will give us another chance to provide you with an exceptional dining experience that reflects our commitment to quality food and exceptional service. Warm Regards, The Benares Team

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  26. Siddharth

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Food Daal Makhani - I promise this had no salt and was quite cold. Have had better daal makhani at Tamarind, Madhu’s of Mayfair, Jamavar, Kama, Zak’s (list goes on). Palak paneer - excellent consistency but how is there no salt - and again quite cold Chooza Tikka Masala - the Only dish that saved the experience. Amazing. Naan - hard Paratha - hard Pulao - was good Ambience Was underwhelming - too dim - nothing eye catching but the pool at the bar Service - was good Overall - for a restaurant in Berkeley square - and I’ve been to every single one, this is comfortably the worst - had great expectations - was massively disappointed

    BenaresResponded on September 11, 2023

    Dear Siddharth, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent visit to Benares. We apologise if your experience didn't match your expectations. However, we appreciate your positive comments about the Chooza Tikka Masala and our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Warm Regards, Benares Management

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  27. Cccc

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Service was good, but we were maybe a little too closely watched. Food was tasty, but servings were small for the price.

    BenaresResponded on September 11, 2023

    Dear valued guest, Thank you for your feedback on your recent visit to our restaurant. We appreciate your positive comments about our service. However, we apologize if you felt that you were closely watched. Regarding the portion sizes, your feedback will help us evaluate our portion sizes and make necessary adjustments. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Warm Regards, Benares Management

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  28. DavidC

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, brilliant! Exceeded all our expectations.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    8- course vegetarian tasting menu was a luxurious, delicious and impeccably spiced texture and flavour journey. We enjoyed the wine-pairing as part of the experience. Staff were attentive, informative and friendly. The restaurant was lively and buzzy on a Saturday night.

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  30. Jaxfoodlover

    London

    46 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    We revisited Benares after an absence of a few years and found it greatly changed. The service was still attentive and professional and the ambience good. The restaurant itself was rather dark, I was told romantic by the hostess. Our food was very tasty but we both felt the portions small. Our ordinary chenin blanc was an extortionate £59.00. Overall we felt it was poor value for money.

    BenaresResponded on September 11, 2023

    Dear valued guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent visit to Benares. We appreciate your loyalty and apologise for any disappointment caused by the changes you noticed. However, we are glad that the service remained attentive and professional. Hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best regards, The Benares Team

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  31. AyodeleA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Pricey, but good food, ambience and service! The food came out on time and tasted really nice. The waiters wore cheerful and friendly faces.

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  32. DerekK

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food ,excellent service,a joy to visit..

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  33. AdamThomas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    HUGELY DISAPPOINTED!! I really looking forward to a great Michelin star experience. I reserved a table for my partners bday. To our disappointment the hype didn't live up to the expectation. We had the lunch time tasting menu and it was merely disappointing. The room was too dark for our liking, we could barely see and it felt like we were eating in the dark. As a former chef whose worked in a Michelin restaurant the food tasted very ordinary. Presentation wasn't great. And portion size was very small. We felt hungry afterwards. The staff were very kind and explained to us what was in the dishz Its a shame because i really admire Atul Kochar and we were looking forward for his tasting menu but it ended in disappointment for us especially considering we travelled from Milton Keynes.

    BenaresResponded on September 11, 2023

    Dear Adam, We are sorry to hear about your experience at the restaurant. It can be quite disheartening when a highly anticipated dining experience doesn't meet expectations. The ambiance, lighting, and presentation play a significant role in enhancing the overall experience, and it's unfortunate that the room was too dark for your liking. However, we are glad that the staff were kind and explained the dishes to your satisfaction. Hopefully, your next dining experience with us will exceed your expectations. Warm Regards, Benares Management Team

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  34. JRNW

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Set lunch menu excellent value for money. The mix of flavours and textures in the food was brilliant. Also very good and interesting wine pairing.

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  35. SimonS

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an enjoyable meal with the family and the food as excellent quality as always. We ate from the al a carte menu and the selection was great, my duck main as soft and one of the best duck breasts I have had in a long time.

    BenaresResponded on August 7, 2023

    Dear SimonS, We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had an enjoyable meal with us. We are delighted that you found our duck breast to be one of the best you have had in a long time. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon. Warm Regards, Benares Management

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  36. Tanqueray

    London

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really delicious lunch, the quail main was outstanding. The set lunch was really good value and included a spiced pina colada. Excellent service too.

    BenaresResponded on August 7, 2023

    Dear guest, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch with us and found the quail main to be outstanding. It's always a joy for us to know that our guests have had a delicious dining experience. Warm regards, Benares Management

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  37. LisaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal, great service with exceptional attention to detail. Food was delicious with great flavours and textures and stunning presentation. Look forward to going back soon!

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  38. Hammy

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been Benares a couple of times and always enjoy the experience. We went for the lunch tasting menu which was delicious - every item on the menu was premium (from scallop and deer to parantha (rather than naan/roti)), cooked to perfection with a complex balance of flavours and presented beautifully. Looking forward to visiting again.

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  39. Foodie

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    I normally come here but this time was not satisfactied with the food. It was not up to the standard I am use to. Last time I came was when everything had just opened up after covid. I had brought my parents and it was amazing. This time the food was nice but not mouth watering. I had brought my friend for her 40th and unfortunately didn't feel had given the experience I expected.

    BenaresResponded on August 10, 2023

    Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your friend’s birthday celebration experience with us. We strive for providing an exceptional dining experience, as well as constantly evolve and surprise our guests. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to provide you with an experience that is tailored towards your expectations. Warm regards, Benares Management

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  40. RachaelT

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent evening. They didn’t put a foot wrong. A lovely birthday treat for our son.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Benares does offer delivery in partnership with Supper London and Uber Eats. Benares also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7629 8886.

Benares is rated 4.5 stars by 5779 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • 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, Takeout, 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
    Discover the world of Michelin private dining in the heart of Mayfair.Situated in Berkeley Square, Benares is a modern Indian fine dining restaurant, where innovation marries tradition.Our private rooms are perfectly suited for a variety of events,
  • Private party contact
    our team: 020 7629 8886 x2

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