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Benares, London,
Award-winning

Benares

4.6
4.6
6103 Reviews
£41 and over
Indian

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2 people
19:00
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 areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Mon–Sat 17:30–22:30 Sun 18:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 7629 8886
  • 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
  • Area
    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

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

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

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

What 6,103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West End London

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benares offers an exceptional dining experience with its "sublime" food and "attentive" service. The menu features "delicious" Indian cuisine, complemented by a unique cocktail list. While some found it a "bit pricey," others appreciated the "great value" set menu. The "Michelin star" status is well-deserved, making it a top choice for special occasions.

6,103 Reviews
  1. Vikas VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exquisite with service to match.Mr Singh was the consummate host, enriching the experience with his stories about the history and legacy of the restaurant. Would love to visit again!!

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    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic restaurant, the cocktails were perfect and the food was amazing.

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  3. Rachel

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff very good & venue lovely. Desserts were delicious. Food was not as good as I thought it would be having 1 Michelin star. It was tasty but not special or unique.

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  4. Trish

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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 5 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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  5. Patriciu

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A lovely experience! We were welcomed with much attention by the restaurant manager and the stuff, even got some free welcome snack from the house. The food was a real pleasure. A great interpretation of traditional indian flavors!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our dinner here. Very good food and service
    BenaresResponded 5 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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  7. VICTOR

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 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 5 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 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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  9. Sophia

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 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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  10. Olivia VIP

    Atlanta48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 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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FAQs

Benares does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benares is rated 4.6 stars by 6103 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benares

12a Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Area
    Mayfair
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Mon–Sat 17:30–22:30 Sun 18:00–22:00
  • 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
    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
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