Benares restaurant in Mayfair, London
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Benares is a Michelin starred Indian restaurant on Berkeley Square, a Mayfair institution and a long standing pre theatre favourite.

About Benares

Popular pre-theatre option; Welsh lamb masala; Mayfair institution

Nearest stations to Benares

  • Green Park 6 min walk
  • Bond Street 10 min walk
  • Oxford Circus 10 min walk

Where is Benares

Benares12a Berkeley SquareLondon W1J 6BS
020 7629 8886Open in Google Maps
Restaurant opening hours
Mon–Sat
12pm–2.30pm, 5.30pm–10.30pm
Sun
6pm–9.30pm
The set menu runs within these hours. Its own days and times are in When, above.

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FAQ

How much is the set menu at Benares?

The set menu at Benares is £46-£52 for 2-3 courses. The price is the same on every day the set menu is served (Mon–Sat), and it is set by Benares directly, not by All Set.

When is the Benares set menu served?

Benares serves its set menu lunch & pre-theatre, between 12pm to 2.30pm, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. The set menu runs on the following days: Mon–Sat.

Is the Benares set menu the same food as the à la carte?

Yes. The Benares set menu comes from the same kitchen as the à la carte, using the same ingredients. The set menu offers a tighter selection, typically 2-3 courses, at a flat price.

How do I book the set menu at Benares?

Book directly with Benares via the "Book a table" button above (it links to Benares's own reservation system). On All Set, every booking is direct with the restaurant, and All Set takes no commission.

What's on the Benares set menu?

Street snack

  • Assortment of three street snacks
  • Kakdi, marinated baby cucumber, home chaat masala

Thali

  • Murg makhani, chicken in tomato and fenugreek gravy
  • Signature gosht curry, slow cooked lamb with whole spices
  • Paneer makhani, cottage cheese in tomato and fenugreek gravy
  • Palak mutter, spinach cooked with peas
  • Vegetable of the day
  • Dal Amritsari, cumin and garlic tempered yellow and black lentils
  • Served with raita, bread and rice

Dessert

  • Rasmalai

From the Thali Set menu we hold, read from Benares’s own menu. Dishes change with the seasons, so treat these as the shape of it rather than a promise.

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Last updated: 8 October 2026

Benares£46-£52
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