Benares is home to the acclaimed Atul Kochhar, the twice Michelin starred Chef that has pushed the boundaries of Indian cuisine, creating unique and rare dishes from all parts of the world.
The Benares menus are based on the highest quality produce and seasonal ingredients, from all corners of India, enhanced with a contemporary twist. The kitchen is renowned for its subtle spicing and authentic flavours. Atul's food is faithful to its origins but is presented in a style in keeping with the deeply seductive surroundings, marrying tradition with daring modernity. Lastly, all lamb and chicken at Benares is halal.
Benares
Indian Restaurant in Mayfair
8 / 10 from 1 review
Address
12 Berkeley Square
Mayfair
London
W1J 6EG
12 Berkeley Square
Mayfair
London
W1J 6EG
Telephone
020 7629 8886
020 7629 8886
Cuisine
Indian
Indian
Region
Mayfair
Mayfair
Opening Summary
Lunch: Monday - Saturday 12:00-14:30 & Sunday 12:00-15:00
Dinner: Monday - Saturday 17:30-23:00 & Sunday 18:00-22:30
Lunch: Monday - Saturday 12:00-14:30 & Sunday 12:00-15:00
Dinner: Monday - Saturday 17:30-23:00 & Sunday 18:00-22:30
Restaurant Facilities
Disabled Facilities
Credit Cards Accepted
Music Played
Booking Advisable
Benares Picture Gallery
In The News
All In London's taste of 'Atul's Curries of the World'
We were treated to watching Atul prepare four dishes of the two hundred plus recipes listed in his new cookbook.
Junior masterclasses with Atul Kochhar at Benares
Participants will be shown how to make some classic Indian dishes
Benares celebrates 10th anniversary
Special retrospective tasting menu
Benares Blend Season at Benares Bar
Each month the bar will host a different guest mixologist
Atul Kochhar's new book Curries of the World to be published by Absolute Press
Out on October 25th
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Atul Kochhar has appeared on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen as well as hosted his own programme, Atul’s Spice Kitchen: Malaysia. He was the first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star, back when he was head chef at Tamarind. His modern Indianrestaurant Benares has held on to its Michelin star for eight years running.
User Reviews
Rohinda
from Earlsfield
from Earlsfield
Jul 15, 2014
We went to a cooking demonstration at Benares followed by a tasting lunch and Atul makes cooking curries look so easy. When we tasted them though they were out of this world, with such depth of flavour and varied flavours to each one. Amazing stuff and worlds apart from the high street Indian restaurants I grew up with.
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