
Benares
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Additional information
- Dining styleFine Dining
- CuisinesIndian, Modern European
- Hours of operationMon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number020 7629 8886
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive chefSameer Taneja
- CateringBenares 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 facilitiesDiscover 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 contactour team: 020 7629 8886 x2
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
- NeighborhoodMayfair
- Parking detailsPaid public parking is located in the surrounding area of Berkeley Square and Davies Street. Parking is free on Sundays
- Public transitGreen Park station is located within a five minute walk from Benares. Furthermore, Bond Street Station is located within a 7 minute walk from Benares.
- EntertainmentWe 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.
- AdditionalBar/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, 20233 Course Set Menu & A Glass of Spiced Piña Colada @£42 pp2 Course Set Menu & A Spiced Piña Colada @£35 pp
£35.00 per person
Apr 3 - Nov 15, 20232 Course Set Menu & A Glass of Spiced Piña Colada @£35 ppChristmas Day 3 Course Menu@£95 pp
£95.00 per person
Dec 25, 2023 onlyChristmas Day 3 Course Menu from A La Carte @£95 pp
Popular dishes
What 5,779 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.6Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.3Ambience
- 4Value
Noise • Moderate
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West End London
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MichelleD
New York Area
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John
Washington DC
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2.02 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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Farhana
London
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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neilM
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5.01 review
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ValentinaK
London
vip6 reviews
3.06 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
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BIRENM
1 review
3.01 review
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YellowGoshawk
London
10 reviews
4.010 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
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AlexS
London
21 reviews
3.021 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
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Greg
Hampshire
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
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DanielAbela
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
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DanJ
Brighton
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
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Frequenttraveler
London
vip18 reviews
5.018 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
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Audrey
Kent
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
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AlexW
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
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TimJ
London
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
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South Wales
1 review
3.01 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
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OpenTable Diner
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5.01 review
Dined on August 29, 2023
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OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
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JDRcapecod
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
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DrPaul
London
7 reviews
3.07 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
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CarolK
London
12 reviews
5.012 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
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Justbev2693
Chicago
vip10 reviews
3.010 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
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Siddharth
1 review
2.01 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
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Cccc
Los Angeles
1 review
3.01 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
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DavidC
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
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OpenTable Diner
London
10 reviews
4.010 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
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Jaxfoodlover
London
vip46 reviews
3.046 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
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AyodeleA
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
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DerekK
London
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
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AdamThomas
1 review
1.01 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
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JRNW
London
16 reviews
5.016 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
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SimonS
Cambridge
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
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Tanqueray
London
vip59 reviews
5.059 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
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LisaK
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
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Hammy
London
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
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Foodie
London
6 reviews
3.06 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
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RachaelT
London
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
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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.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
12a Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS
Dining areas
Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
- NeighborhoodMayfair
- Hours of operationMon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
- CuisinesIndian, Modern European
- Dining styleFine Dining
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsPaid public parking is located in the surrounding area of Berkeley Square and Davies Street. Parking is free on Sundays
- Public transitGreen 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 optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefSameer Taneja
- EntertainmentWe 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.
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number020 7629 8886
- CateringBenares 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 facilitiesDiscover 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 contactour team: 020 7629 8886 x2