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BENARES RESTAURANT | MAYFAIR

The service was a premium, the decor contemporary, the location was easy to find (with free parking during the evenings, if you can find it).

The food was cooked well, the menu was detailed, and the overall impression of the restaurant was pleasant.

However, I can't quite justify the minimum spend with the food. While it was good quality food, I simply couldn't quite nail down why it was Michelin star worthy - relative to other places I've been to that where either cheaper, or better food.

No doubt the food was of a high quality, cooked with care, but I can't justify the premium.

Overall, would recommend if someone was in the area, but wouldn't return at this price point.

As soon as I entered the restaurant I felt catapulted to the ‘80s, the style it’s a bit dated 🙈 the food quality and the service though, make me want to come back very soon.
Everything was delicious and very well presented, furthermore, when they knew I was celebrating my birthday, they came with a lovely cake and a candle to celebrate.
Loved the mocktail as well 😝

I really wanted to like this, we were bought the tasting menu as a gift, and waited for a special occasion to use it. Unfortunately this was sub-standard. I would not recommend for the price.

Good points
- interesting use of seafood, never had a sea bream chaat before, and in all fairness this dish was the best we had.
- wine pairings were successful flexing between both white and red wines from Europe
- staff were attentive, although a bit quick to turnover courses
- door staff were lovely
- presentation of all the food was better than the taste

Negatives
- decor overall felt dated and old fashioned
- food was largely bland / over spiced and not enough flavour. Actually left my main meal of sole kebab as was rubbery
- overall atmosphere felt stuffy and not at all worthy of a special occasion
-price did not justify vs other tasting menus. I wouldn’t have wanted seconds of anything

Sign of a bad experience when partner wanted more food on the way home :-s

I found this place while looking for recommendations on the web. I was really disappointed as it did not meet my expectations that were based off of reviews online.  I intend this to be a constructive feedback given the food overall was good and service was nice. My disappointment was mainly with the portion sizes of all dishes on the set menu. I don't expect restaurants to go out of their way in their generosity but this definitely felt below par.
I would love to hear others who have been here. Also wonder if there is a bar for portion sizes that even Michelin star restaurants ought to adhere to.

Exquisite food and excellent service. The wine list is an extensive selection if white, rose, red and sparkling, ranging from £38-£999. All the food was explained which would probably beneficial to someone not well versed in Indian and Indian fusion food. They also gave me some recommendations when I was stuck between two wines. The notes for the wine are not listed so if you are unsure it's best to ask them. My favourite dish was definitely the salmon which was both delicate and flavourful. They also bought a dessert out for the birthday we were celebrating. The only thing downside (and it was one my parents had rather than me) was it felt a bit busy/cramped with the amount of tables. However it was peak lunchtime so I believe this to be unavoidable. This isn't a cheap meal out but the price is actually worth it unlike some other Michelin star restaurants.

The chicken and lamb are certified halal. The venison and duck are not - and can be replaced.

Halal Status for Benares Mayfair