Benares

About Restaurant: 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.

Positive Review Count: 5863 Reviews

Price Range: £41 and over

Restaurant Type: Indian

Keywords: Good for special occasions, Fancy, Vegetarian-friendly

Review Info: Experiences

Review Titles: Overall ratings and reviews

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

Details: 4.6Food , 4.5Service , 4.3Ambience , 4Value

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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.
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: Discover 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 contact: our team: 020 7629 8886 x2

Location: 12a Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS

Award-winning: 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