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Benares




Benares restaurant reviews




Average rating: 4.4
So-so…. Food was « ok »… staff very nice but strange atmosphere and was as cold as a fridge…




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Benares guide awards history
| Date | Guide | Old Award | New Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2023 | Hardens Top 100 | 65th in UK | Not in Top 100 |
| February 2022 | Hardens Top 100 | Not in Top 100 | 65th in UK |
| January 2021 | Michelin Guide | ![]() |
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| October 2019 | Michelin Guide | ![]() |
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| February 2017 | Sunday Times Top 100 | Top 100 | Not in Top 100 |
| November 2015 | Sunday Times Top 100 | 58th in UK | 100th in UK |
Benares FAQs
Yes, Benares currently holds 1 Michelin Star, which was awarded in January 2021. Before the Michelin Guide update of January 2021, Benares held a standard Michelin Guide listing.
Benares currently holds 2 AA Rosettes.
12a Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS.
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The nearest train station to Benares is Oxford Circus Station, approximately 0.39 miles away (as the crow flies).
Our most recent description of the cuisine type served at Benares is Indian.
No, according to our records Benares does not currently serve afternoon tea.
Our last recorded head chef at Benares is Sameer Taneja.
