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Benares, London,
Award-winning

Benares

4.5
4.5
6102 Reviews
£41 and over
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sameer Taneja

Experiences

  • Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£135pp

    Jan 14, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
    Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£135pp
  • Veg Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£125pp

    Jan 14, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
    Veg Tasting Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£125pp
  • 2 Course Set Menu & Sparkling Cocktail @£43pp

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

What 6,102 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

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.
6,102 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Trish

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 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 3 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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  3. Patriciu

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our dinner here. Very good food and service
    BenaresResponded 3 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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  5. 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 3 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Benares does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benares is rated 4.5 stars by 6102 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sameer Taneja
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