Benares Restaurant, Mayfair, Chef's Table

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 Chef’s Table has a large glass window, that overlooks the main kitchen, giving diners an opportunity to watch the team at work and meet the chefs.

This intimate private room holds up to 8 guests.

A La Carte and Tasting menus are available with Captivating or Prestigious paired wines. It’s a private dining experience to remember where guests can see how a Michelin star restaurant functions.