Experience Michelin-starred Indian cuisine at Benares Mayfair. Chef Sameer Taneja creates modern Indian dishes using British ingredients. Book your table at London's award-winning restaurant.
Step into Benares Restaurant and discover why this Mayfair gem earned its Michelin star.
Located in London's prestigious Mayfair district, Benares has redefined Indian fine dining since 2003.
Meet Chef Sameer Taneja
Chef Sameer Taneja leads the kitchen at Benares with his unique culinary vision.
His classical French training shapes every dish on the menu.
Taneja takes traditional Indian recipes and reimagines them using the finest British seasonal produce.
You'll taste centuries-old techniques elevated through modern cooking methods.
What Makes Benares Special
Seasonal British Ingredients The menu changes with Britain's seasons. Spring lamb meets aromatic spices. Summer vegetables get the Indian treatment. Autumn game birds receive traditional marinades.
French-Indian Fusion Taneja's French background brings precision to Indian cooking. Each sauce requires perfect balance. Every spice blend serves a purpose. The plating reflects European fine dining standards.
Mayfair Location You'll find Benares in the heart of London's most exclusive district. The restaurant sits minutes from Oxford Street shopping. Berkeley Square and Bond Street are within walking distance.
Dining Options at Benares
Main Dining Room: The restaurant creates an atmosphere that honors both cultures. Traditional Indian elements blend with contemporary British design.
Private Dining: Four exclusive private dining rooms accommodate special occasions. Business dinners become memorable experiences. Celebrations receive personalized attention.
Chic Bar: The lounge bar offers craft cocktails alongside Indian small plates. You can enjoy pre-dinner drinks or late-night conversations.
The Menu Experience
Each visit to Benares offers something different.
The seasonal approach means your spring dinner differs from your autumn visit.
Traditional dishes like butter chicken get the Taneja treatment. Regional specialties showcase ingredients from across India. British classics receive Indian spice blends.
Why Food Critics Love Benares
The Michelin star recognition speaks to consistent excellence.
Food critics praise the restaurant's ability to honor Indian traditions while embracing British ingredients.
The wine list complements both cultures perfectly.
Service matches the quality of the food.
Planning Your Visit
Location: Heart of Mayfair, London
Cuisine: Modern Indian with British influences
Chef: Sameer Taneja
Awards: Michelin Star
Special Features: Four private dining rooms, cocktail bar
Book Your Table
Benares Restaurant transforms dinner into an unforgettable journey.
You'll experience Indian cuisine like nowhere else in London.
The combination of Taneja's skill, premium British ingredients, and Mayfair sophistication creates something truly special.
Why settle for ordinary Indian food when you can experience Michelin-starred excellence?
Book your table at Benares and discover what happens when two great culinary traditions unite.
Benares Restaurant in Mayfair offers Michelin-starred Indian cuisine under Chef Sameer Taneja. The restaurant combines traditional Indian cooking with British seasonal ingredients, creating a unique fusion dining experience. Located in the heart of London's Mayfair district since 2003, Benares features four private dining rooms and a stylish bar. The menu changes seasonally, reflecting both Indian culinary traditions and contemporary British influences.
