Award-winning

Benares

4.5

6100 Reviews

£41 and over

Indian

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 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
Neighbourhood
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
Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£135pp
Jan 14, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£135pp

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 6,100 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
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

West End (London)
Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Benares in Mayfair offers an "incredible Indian cuisine paired with outstanding service" that truly elevates the dining experience. Guests rave about the "fantastic food, impeccable service" and the "superb restaurant with exceptional food." The tasting menu is highly recommended, with dishes that are "beautifully presented" and "expertly balanced."

6,100 Reviews

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Trish
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff starting with giving us directions over the phone and moving our booking time when we got lost! We were having a pre theatre meal and despite arriving half an hour late we were able to enjoy our meal and still got to the theatre on time. The food was delicious and the portion sizes just right. The advice given by our waiter was spot on. The anniversary treat was a delightful surprise
BenaresResponded 2 days ago
Dear Trish, Thank you for your visit and taking the time to leave you review. All the best, Benares Management
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our dinner here. Very good food and service
BenaresResponded 2 days ago
Dear Guest, Thank you for your visit and taking the time to leave your review. All the best, Benares Management
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VICTOR
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is excellent I have been going there for over 20 years.I highly recommend.Please if you choose one restaurant in central London let it be Benares
BenaresResponded 2 days ago
Dear Victor, Thank you for your visit and taking the time to leave your review. All the best, Benares Management
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Sophia
Bristol
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food , set menu is great value for money. I really enjoyed my chai creme brulee. Outstanding hospitality, my partner and I felt so welcomed and special during our visit. We will definitely be back again and recommend Benares to anyone with a love for top quality Indian cuisine.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
singh & priya were so lovely and provided such good service. food was amazing
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Olivia
VIP
Atlanta
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have fined here for years and the food and service are also exceptional! The flavors and quality of each fish are incredible!
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Adrian
VIP
London
49 reviews
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food at Benares is always delicious. An excellent, stylish restaurant. Yesterday, the choice of starters on the set menu was perhaps not as enticing as on previous visits. The set menu remains very good value for such quality, although yesterday there was no amuse bouche which was a slight disappointment.
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Buthaina
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious but the menu needs more variety like the salads were not available
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Ruth
VIP
London
39 reviews
2.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This is my third visit to Benaris but with a recent gap of 4 years. In that time the food has deteriorated and the service with it. The food was pleasant but incredibly overpriced. A vegetarian menu for £125 which at any other good quality Indian (of which there are now many) would have cost half at most. The waiting staff were poor - one of the waiters knocked over a small wine glass while serving.
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Mustak
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall food and experience was good, but food portions for the 3 course meal was very small. So ideally you’d rather get food from the main menu.
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FAQs

Benares does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benares is rated 4.5 stars by 6100 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 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
Neighbourhood
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

2 Course Set Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£43pp

3 Course Set Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£49pp

Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£135pp

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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Dining areas

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