Benares

Modern Indian · London · Michelin One Star · Chef Sameer Taneja

Michelin-starred modern Indian restaurant overlooking Berkeley Square since 2007. Executive Chef Sameer Taneja leads the kitchen (Atul Kochhar departed 2018). Contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients with playful presentation. Fully halal certified. 4 private dining rooms: Berkeley Room (up to 16), Sommelier's Table (10), Chef's Table (8), Dover Room (36). Full venue hire for 100 seated / 250 standing.

12a Berkeley Square House, First Floor, Mayfair, London W1J 6BS, London

• One Michelin Star

Menu

Dishes

• Lobster Biryani (52) — Signature - half lobster with samphire, pink peppercorns and fennel raita
• Aromatic Mushroom Yakhani Rice (18) — Long grain basmati with slow roasted mushrooms. Optional winter truffle supplement.
• Bhapa Doi (14) — Steamed Bengali yogurt dessert
• Raita (5) — Cooling yogurt. Source: benaresrestaurant.com
• Mango Kulfi (12) — Traditional ice cream. Source: benaresrestaurant.com
• Karara Kekda (26) — Crispy soft shell crab with green papaya relish, turmeric and mango dressing
• Changezi Chaapein (38) — Smoked tandoori lamb cutlets with sautéed mangetout and rogan sauce
• Tawa Masala Wild Halibut (34) — Fresh halibut with tawa spices
• Tarkari Biryani (24) — Vegetarian biryani with seasonal vegetables
• Dark Chocolate Tart (16) — With pistachio praline

Tasting Menu

• Vegetarian Festive Tasting Menu (89) — Chef's selection of seasonal vegetarian dishes

Wines

• Champagne by Glass (18) — Premium selection. Source: benaresrestaurant.com

Cocktails

• Paan Fizz (15) — Signature cocktail
• Spiced Smokey Old Fashioned (16) — Indian-spiced twist on the classic
• Lassi (7) — Traditional yogurt drink. Source: benaresrestaurant.com
• Digestif Selection (14) — Fine spirits. Source: benaresrestaurant.com
• Masala Chai (5) — Spiced tea. Source: benaresrestaurant.com

Phone: +44 20 7629 8886

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