Benares

London, United Kingdom
$$$$
Indian, Fusion, Contemporary

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Key facts

  • Meal Type

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Best for

    Fine dining, Celebration, Business

  • Key selling point

    Indian cuisine reinvented for Mayfair

  • Awards

    Michelin

  • Dietary requirements

    Vegetarian, Halal

  • Special Features

    Private dining rooms, Tasting menu, Interesting wine list

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The Restaurant

Benares, situated on Berkeley Square in Mayfair, has been redefining Indian fine dining for London's discerning palates for over two decades. Named after India's spiritual capital, the restaurant, under the direction of executive chef Sameer Taneja, marries tradition with a daring modernity, securing a Michelin star in 2021 and retaining it since. Guests are greeted and escorted past a flower-filled pool and lively bar into the textured dining room. The restaurant balances British ingredients with authentic Indian spicing and classical French techniques. The result is confident, fresh, and vital, where the quality of each ingredient shines. Benares offers both a tasting menu and private dining spaces, making it a destination for both intimate evenings and business gatherings.

Facilities & Services

  • Bar area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Valet Parking
  • Deliveries

Restaurant details

12a Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS, United Kingdom

opening hours
  • Monday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM
  • Thursday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM
  • Friday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM
  • Saturday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM
  • Sunday6:00 – 9:30 PM

Facilities & Services

  • Bar area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Valet Parking
  • Deliveries

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