Benares Restaurant, Mayfair, Berkeley Private Dining Room

Benares Mayfair is a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant located on Berkeley Square in one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.

With refined cooking and perfectly presented dishes at the heart, Executive Chef Sameer Taneja creates seasonally changing menus that draw on influences and spices from all corners of the subcontinent, to enhance rather than overwhelm the top-quality ingredients sourced from UK’s finest producers.

Sameer Taneja is Executive Chef at Benares, London’s trail blazing Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in Mayfair. Using his classical training in French and Indian cuisine and 20 years’ experience working alongside some of the world’s best chefs, Sameer’s culinary style pairs high quality British ingredients with authentic Indian spices and techniques.

Benares has 4 private dining rooms and can be hired for exclusive events such as corporate functions, product launches and personal celebrations. The events and hospitality team will help tailor each event to the needs of the client to ensure an exceptional experience.


The Berkeley Private Dining Room is beautiful private dining room for up to 16 diners. The Berkeley room backs onto the Sommelier’s Room, and is separated by a wine wall and latticework panelling.

At the other end of the room is a striking pair of hand-crafted ornamental doors made from Indian wood. Terracotta walls , flanking these doors, are complemented by similarly coloured pictures of Benares, the Holy City after which the restaurant is named.

Minimum spend may apply.