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Benares, London,
Award-winning

Benares

4.6
4.6
6109 Reviews
£41 and over
Indian
12a Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • Lunch Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£89pp

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

Private dining

What 6,109 people are saying

Benares reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

  • West End London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benares offers an upscale dining experience with "superb food and service," characterized by innovative Indian cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere. Renowned for its "outstanding" dishes, including scallops and tandoori lamb chops, it excels in hospitality with attentive staff and special touches for celebrations. A "wonderful place" for special occasions.

6,109 Reviews
  1. Paul

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Try the tasing menu Absolutely exquisite The wine pairing is perfect

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  2. Kate

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience att Benares was very enjoyable. The decor was beautiful and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was presented beautifully and the flavours like no other Indian food I have had before. The portions were very small which was perfect for us ladies but hungry men may be a little disappointed! Overall a great experience and worth a day out in London.

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  3. Abdussami VIP

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had high expectations as several friends highly recommended I try Benares when in London. The ambiance was outstanding, the service was solid for what is expected of a Michelin star restaurant. However, I was a bit underwhelmed by the taste of the food. I was satisfied, but was hoping to be amazed, as the Indian food scene in London is the best in the world imo. (Even better than Pakistan and India)

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  4. Steven

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food (the waiter wasn’t kidding about “The best lamb chop you’ll ever have”), excellent service with friendliness and personality. Highly recommended.

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  5. Eduardo

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy buen establecimiento con una oferta de platos tradicionales y nueva concepción de otros platos muy bien servidos.

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  6. John

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an exceptional experience at Benares. Five of us attended for a birthday, we were greatly welcomed. The hospitality was wonderful and the food was superb. Highly recommend and we will most definitely return in the near future. 10/10

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  7. Kayla VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Singh was amazing and recommended an off menu appetizer. Food was just superb and service outstanding. Highly recommended!

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  8. Mark

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    E celle the high end Indian food with flavour to the fore. Go for the set lunch for great value. Our first visit we will be back.

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  9. Katie VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Indian food I have ever had. The scallop was incredible as were the tandoori lamb chops.

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  10. Amandine

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dishes full of flavours. Friendly staff. We all loved it.

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FAQs

Benares does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benares is rated 4.6 stars by 6109 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Mayfair

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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
  • 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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