Benares

12 a Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS

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Cuisine & Style:
Indian - Modern Restaurant
Average main course:
£24
Average food spend:
£50
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:30 & 17:30 - 23:00.
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Excellent service and cosy, intimate, but not crowded, ambiance. Food was lovely and would definitely return.

Janet 5 May 2013 From London

More about Benares

Awarded a Michelin star, Benares brings the excitement and vibrancy of Indian cuisine to a chic, elegant setting in Mayfair, central London. The menu of bold spices and superb textures at Benares is designed by Atul Kochhar, and has won widespread acclaim from the Evening Standard and BBC Good Food Magazine.

The Indian subcontinent is fully explored in the Benares menu. All lamb and chicken is Halal, and many complementing exotic ingredients are encompassed, ranging from spice rubbed Romney Marsh lamb cannon with white aubergine purée and artichoke Fritters, to hearty vegetarian options like pea and lentil cakes with warm cauliflower purée and asparagus stir-fry. A number of dining options are available at this Atul Kochhar restaurant, from the a la carte menu, to Benares sharing platters and pre-theatre set menus.

A cooling but bold dessert menu is served at Benares restaurant, with rose bhapa doi, hibiscus sorbet and fresh raspberries a popular choice. An extensive wine list is also available, with expert recommendations by a sommelier to accompany key dishes. An inventive, tantalising cocktail menu is showcased at Benares in London, with options like the trademark zingy passion fruit chutney martini.

Combining vibrancy and elegant restraint, Benares in Mayfair offers diners Chef’s Table seating with full views of the kitchen. Private dining is also available with seating for up to 34 people. Green Park Tube Station is a 5-minute walk from Benares.

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Customer Reviews for Benares

(based on 63 reviews)

4.5
87% of diners at this restaurant would recommend it to another person.
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  • large parties (25)
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  • dinner (15)
  • lunch (13)
  • child friendly (12)
  • breakfast (4)
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(5) by Michael from Guildford
19 May 2013
The set lunch,two courses,was good value and each course was well cooked,presented and served. We had the" wine pairing" which involved a disappointing Viognier but a very drinkable Malbec from Argentina.Service was very friendly but professional.The first floor location, with no windows, will not be to everyone's taste.Nonetheless, a restaurant to re-visit.
(5) by Matthew from Epsom and Ewell
19 May 2013
Fabulous food, and superb service with lovely staff!
(5) by Zoe from London
5 May 2013
Fantastic food with great wine pairings.
(5) by Janet from London
5 May 2013
Excellent service and cosy, intimate, but not crowded, ambiance. Food was lovely and would definitely return.
(4) by Patrick from Potters Bar, United Kingdom
23 April 2013
excellent food,the glasses of wine with the 2 courses were megre but pleasant. Service excellent,the bookatable rate quoted was the same as walking in off the street. Therefore I would need to verify any future offers as good deals or just the regular price.
(5) by Roger from London, United Kingdom
20 April 2013
Excellent meal at Benares. Food was fantastic as always. Very flavourful and cooked to perfection. Every texture perfect. Sommelier and I had a good chat about wines but he recommended same wine as I had in mind. This place has been around for quite a few years and can be a bit formal with occasionally stuffy service (not always) but always delivers from a culinary standpoint.
(5) by Steph from Norwich
13 April 2013
We usually eat at Benares when we're staying in London, but this time, to celebrate my husband's birthday, we travelled from Norwich, for lunch and returned home the same day! The four hour plus round-trip was worth every minute!
It's always a risk, when you're used to visiting a much-loved restaurant for dinner, to then visit at lunch, but we had no need to worry! Arriving in time for our 1300 booking on Friday April 12th, the welcome was professional and as warm as ever. The bar was quiet when we arrived, but soon filled up! We had cocktails and then enjoyed the three-course set lunch with three matching wines. The staff were attentive, knowledgable and friendly. Having normally eaten from the a la carte we were very impressed by the choice of set meal courses. We run a wine business, so wine s always a great experience but letting Benares choose the paired wines was a great result, especially as each wine matched the food rather than each of us having the same white, red, dessert regardless of food choice! Every course was a treat of flavours and a joy to the eye! How kind, also to be presented with a 'Happy Birthday' message piped in chocolate and decorated with petits fours. Such a wonderful day! Thank you Atul and team!
(4) by C Wong from London
8 April 2013
My cousin and I booked the 2 courses for [$] dinner at Benares on a Saturday night. We were seated in a private dining room which was a bit of a bonus. The service and food were very good and we ended up having the 3 courses for [$] set menu. The private dining room filled up later in the evening and we were able to move to the bar area and continue with our drinks so we were not rushed out. Overall it was a very good dining experience which I would recommend.
(5) by Shortstuff from Belfast
7 March 2013
We dined at 6pm although we were a little early they provided us with cocktails at the bar and there was no hurry for us to move to our table.The entire meal was amazing, all the intricate touches to simple ingredients simply outstanding. On reflection, I initially thought the protions were very small as we had the taster menu, but after 6 courses and a few glasses of wine, it was more than enough. i have to say the best part of the whole experience was the staff. every one of them was polite, warm and attentative, the GM [@] and the Somelieir both were superb, both in the warm manner and their enthusiasm for their positions and the restaurant they worked for. Oh and of course for the food and wine!! A very special day for my husband was made all the better for our trip to Benares....
(5) by Jenny & Dave from LUTON
27 February 2013
We dined at lunchtime, and had the set menu with wine pairing.The food was well presented, and expressed really good flavours, the somelier new his stuff and was very helpful and cheerful. The staff were attentive without being patronising. Overall a very pleasant experience.
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