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Michelin-Starred Excellence with a Private Chef’s Table Tasting Menu at Benares

Located at 12a Berkeley Square, the chef's table experience at Benares offers a unique view into the art of cooking and plating, making it a memorable outing for those who appreciate the finer details of culinary expertise​.

The experience invites you to savour an eight-course tasting menu that exemplifies the fusion of traditional Indian cuisine with modern British ingredients. This Michelin-starred dining is not just about the food; it's an intimate gastronomic journey where guests can watch the kitchen's inner workings up close, adding an element of spectacle to the dining experience.

Your meal begins with a bubbly cocktail, setting a celebratory tone. The dishes, such as Cornish Crab Croquette with Tomato and Coconut Chutney or Pan Seared Scallops with Broccoli Couscous and Cauliflower Puree, are meticulously prepared and presented. The experience concludes with sophisticated desserts like Passion Fruit Suji Cake and Pomegranate Bhapa Doi, a steamed yoghurt delight paired with rhubarb jelly.

This dining opportunity is crafted to transform how you perceive and experience Indian cuisine through a lens of luxury and creativity, located in a space that combines opulence with understated elegance. 

More About Benates

Benares Restaurant & Bar, a Michelin-starred establishment in the heart of Mayfair, London, has been redefining the experience of Indian cuisine for two decades. The restaurant is named after the ancient city of Varanasi, known as Benares in India, which is a significant spiritual and cultural hub. This name reflects the restaurant’s commitment to blending traditional Indian cooking with innovative modern techniques, creating a unique dining experience.

Under the leadership of Executive Chef Sameer Taneja, Benares has reintroduced a menu that focuses on simplicity and precision, utilizing high-quality British ingredients. Chef Taneja's approach combines Indian flavours with classical French techniques, a reflection of his extensive global culinary experience. This innovative culinary style has not only retained but also regained a Michelin Star for the restaurant in recent years​.