“Sameer Taneja and his team create inventive dishes that showcase conversation-stopping flavours and creative flair at Benares, which is still going strong after two decades in business."

“Benares is big, bold and modern, and as much of a destination to be seen as it is to eat. If "unfaultable" were an actual word, that's what I'd use to describe Benares's cooking.”

“Michelin-starred Benares showcases refined dishes using high quality British ingredients enlivened with authentic Indian spices and techniques.”

“Though the presentation is precise and playful, Taneja’s emphasis is on flavour combinations and textural contrasts, either within dishes or between courses.”

“[Benares] delivers flavour in abundance. London has a plethora of excellent Indian eateries, but Benares is the obvious choice for the finest modern Indian food in the capital.”

“Benares presents an interesting interpretation of traditional Indian cuisine, experimenting with innovative flavours and daring cocktail recipes that pair well with their smaller plates.”