Benares Restaurant, Mayfair, Sommelier's 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 Sommelier's Room is an absolute must for wine lovers.

Up to 10 diners can enjoy this unique setting where haute Indian cuisine is carefully matched to exquisite wines from around the world.

Sit in our cellar and surround yourself with the world’s finest and rarest of wines whilst our experienced sommelier’s guide you through a master class in wine and Indian food pairing.