Benares Mayfair in London: photos, reviews, menu

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Tucked away in the elegant streets of Mayfair, Benares offers a vibrant blend of Asian and Indian cuisine right in the heart of London. With its moderate price point and a remarkable 4.4 rating on Google, this trendy spot is a must-visit for both tourists and locals alike. The ambiance is a sophisticated mix of fashion and intimacy, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a night out with friends.

Benares caters to a variety of dietary preferences, offering vegan, vegetarian, and halal options, as well as a selection of healthy dishes. From small plates to delectable desserts, their menu is a testament to culinary excellence. Alcohol is served, with an impressive array of cocktails, beers, and wines to accompany your meal.

Reservations are recommended to ensure a spot in this popular venue, where you can relax in their elegantly set dining area with free Wi-Fi and facilities that welcome the LGBTQ community. Whether you're indulging in a late-night snack or enjoying a full dinner, Benares promises a memorable experience each time.

Price

$$$$ 100+ GBP

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Asian, Indian

Services

Reservations available, Dine-in, Reservations required, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Healthy options, Halal options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Green Park

Bus stop 359 m walk

Conduit Street / Hamleys Toy Store (Stop M)

Bus stop 443 m walk

Old Bond Street /Royal Academy (Stop G)

Bus stop 446 m walk

Beak Street / Hamleys Toy Store

Bus stop 458 m walk

4.4

based on 2,339 reviews

Google

4.4/5 2,339 reviews

Ripa Rohim

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We tried the scallops for starters, Tandoori murgh and Seafood Thali for mains, it was absolutely incredible. Shiv served us and was so lovely thank you! They also made it special for our anniv so very grateful :)

Jose Koike

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A wonderful variety of great dishes !

Sam Harper

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very good restaurant, brilliant service and the food was fantastic. However, as a Michelin star restaurant you expect it to be with the very best. In the ‘normal’ world of restaurants I’d say this is amazing you have to try. If you’re looking for an amazing Michelin restaurant this isn’t it. The smaller touches aren’t quite there. I’m not bothered that the table remains with crumbs, a wonky toilet, hand towels in the bathroom fallen on the floor and cheap stick-on toilet signs. But from my experience of Michelin restaurants it fall short of their criteria. When the staff say, ‘please give us a good review’ that would be a fail right there. As younger clientele I feel some of the staff looked down on us a bit. Others were fantastic however and went beyond some staff in other restaurants to explain the finer details of a dish. The price is as high as some 3star restaurants and it falls short of most 1stars. If you turned up with no expectations and not knowing it was a Michelin restaurant you’ll be extremely happy with some of the most amazing flavours and superb cocktails, but just didn’t quite make it for me.

Benares Mayfair in London