Benares Revenue and Competitors

Michelin starred restaurant, Benares, led by Chef Sameer Taneja, is based in the upscale Mayfair neighbourhood of central London. Capturing the spiritual and uplifting essence of its namesake city in Northern India, the restaurant exudes the beauty and vibrancy of the ‘city of lights' while leaving a lasting impression with its striking contemporary design. Benares consists of a lounge and a main dining area, with hand crafted Indian furniture and a beautiful pond decorated with fresh flowers, creating a luxurious aesthetic experience. Bordering the lounge area are three private dining rooms; the Berkeley Room which seats up to sixteen guests, the Sommeliers Table which seats up to ten guests and a state-of-the-art Chefs Table which seats up to eight guests. The lounge area leads into the main dining room which can accommodate up to eighty diners. Our largest private dining area, the Dover room seating up to thirty-six guests is on the other side of the main dining room. Chef Sameer's acclaimed menu explores dishes from all over India and combines his French culinary training with his Indian heritage. Benares prides itself in having a very experienced team of Sommeliers who work closely with Sameer to ensure the best wines are available to enhance the dining experience. Benares can be hired for exclusive events such as corporate functions, product launches and personal celebrations, tailoring each event to the needs of the client to ensure an exceptional experience. Able to accommodate 100 guests for a sit down dinner, or 250 guests for a standing reception.