Benares Madrid
Benares Madrid
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Following in the footsteps of its London namesake, Benares’ major selling points are its modern take on classic Indian cuisine and its pleasant ...
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Restaurant menu
- Tandoori Ratan
- €24
- Kebabs de cordero y pollo especiados, supremas de pollo asadas al tandoor con encurtidos y chutney de menta
- Jhinga Tandoor
- €29
- Langostinos marinados en chile de cachemira, garam masala y jengibre, asados al tandoor, acompañados de bisqué de marisco al estilo kerala
- Berenjena Tandoor
- €16.5
- Berenjena marinada y asada al tandoor, cubierta por una crema de baingan bharta (curry de berenjena) y emulsión de leche de coco y aceite de jengibre; servida sobre una cama de curry de tomate, cebolla y mantequilla y acompañada de un onion gobi chat (crujiente especiado de cebolla y coliflor)
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Atiah A. • 1 review
September 6, 2024
4.5/10The food wasn't as good as I remembered. And the price is very high. And they give you things you didn't order and add them to the bill.
Nicole U. • 2 reviews
September 6, 2024
6.5/10We love this restaurant food and service is always on point. Today the service was very disappointing:( a long wait time for food and the server never checked in like usually
Sam L. • 1 review
September 1, 2024
8.5/10service was excellent. Very friendly.
Edda R. • 1 review
August 21, 2024
10/10Phenomenal. It’s clear why Benares received a Michelin star. Highly recommend to anyone looking for exceptional service, superb ambience, and excellent food. The cocktails, appetizers and Rogan Josh/Butter Chicken were out of this world.
Stephan D. • 19 reviews
July 4, 2024
5.5/10Let’s start with the good: the food is ok (quite average compared to the London namesake) and the space is very nice (including an outdoor terrace and swimming pool). However, the rest of the experience was less impressive. When trying to order wine, the maitre (I guess?) was unable to explain any of the wines on the menu. He also told us he couldn’t recommend any, as we were having fish and vegetables. The only solution was to bring us some bottles and we could read the label (!!!!) Also, the male toilets were blocked … although this was remedied after telling the staff. Overall, a very disappointing visit (especially in comparison to Benares London) in terms of food - and plainly unbelievable in terms of wine knowledge and service.
Yamila H. • 1 review
June 16, 2024
10/10Incredible food & service. Strong depth of flavors and combinations. Relaxing Indian oasis in the heart of Madrid.
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Frank M. • 6 reviews
June 13, 2024
10/10Amazing cocktails, snacks were super clever and delicious. Razor clam dish sublime
Raphoe C. • 5 reviews
March 30, 2024
10/10David, is excellent at his job,
Carolina D. • 2 reviews
March 9, 2024
6/10Highly overated restaurant. Expensive for average indian food, sometimes balnd (such as the palak paneer).
Thomas S. • 34 reviews
March 4, 2024
10/10Service was efficient, professional, and clear. The food was excellent, both in value and taste. The chutneys were innovative, though a little too sweet for me. The pappadams were nice. I got the menu ejecutivo, which was astounding value. Having 3 small side dishes (naan, brussels sprouts, vegetables) + 2 carbs (naan, rice) + a curry and a yogurt for 24 euros is exceptional. The curry was incredibly tender and the perfect amount of spice, and the daal was delicious. The rice could have been softer, but I am being nitpicky. I was slightly confused that the dessert was served with the other dishes, but it may have been for the presentation. I wish that a beverage was included with the menu, so in the end, it will be closer to 28€ rather than 24€.
Stephanie U. • 4 reviews
December 28, 2023
10/10Amazing dining experience
Aditya M. • 2 reviews
November 21, 2023
6.5/10The food was great, and it had all the right flavours; however, the place lacked soul and servers were a bit rushed and not really very welcoming. The servers should pay more attention to the table and stop rushing to clean out the table. Just felt a bit cold to say the least.
Monisha J. • 1 review
September 23, 2023
10/10Unique gastronomic experience with twist of traditional and interesting flavors . Marcos was extremely attentive and well informed about each dish. When he heard we were celebrating a birthday , he went above and beyond to make it a memorable occasion. We highly recommend this place and give it a 5 star rating in all aspects of food, service and ambience !
Coral G. • 37 reviews
September 11, 2023
10/10The service was amazing, and the food...high level quality! If you want to taste India this place is the place, since you get into the restaurant till the end, the whole experience is marvelous!
Dirk G. • 150 reviews
September 3, 2023
7.5/10A good indian restaurant but it has lost its creativity. We ate here when the chef Benares was still in charge / involved in the chain and it had a more extensive and creative menu then today. A shame but still a nice and tasty restaurant. We opted for à la carte because the set tasting menu is very extensive.
Raquel E. • 3 reviews
August 16, 2023
10/10Benares was my choice for my birthday dinner and it was the best choice! The experience started as soon as we entered the restaurant, The staff was very welcoming and made my husband and I feel comfortable. I totally recommend you go for the Menu Degustacion if it's the first time you go, you will not regret it! You may choose to eat on the terrace that has a small pool or inside, with a good space between tables that makes you feel comfortable, both ambiances have excellent decoration. I asked for a table outside because I like terraces but since it was the middle of the Summer and it was a very hot day, we were offered the inside option so we took a table inside but besides the terrace so we could also enjoy the outside view Also, the attention from Phoebe was amazing, she explained each of the items on the menu, a bit of history, and the best way to eat each one, She was very attentive to us the whole time, so she also made the experience amazing <3 I'll definitely go again!
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Shreepal Singh S. • 4 reviews
July 30, 2023
9.5/10Everything is nice except the AC was not working properly and it was hot inside and the food is very expensive, especially beers can be at least cheaper, they are not coming from India
Eva O. • 1 review
June 20, 2023
7/10We were rushed through lunch despite the fact that the place was almost empty and got minimal explanations about the (delicious) food we were served
Susen A. • 70 reviews
March 17, 2023
9/10Was excited to try out an Indian place on my visit to Madrid and Benares did not disappoint in ambiance, style and service. ???????? I had the vegetarian lunch Thali and it was OK. Unfortunately, vegetarians menus don’t get much attention, as restaurants mostly focus on the meat eaters in Spain. ????????♀️ Still, it was a quality experience all in all. ⭐️
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David T. • 1 review
February 20, 2023
10/10Everything was perfect
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Calle de Zurbano, 5, 28010 Madrid
Metro Alonso Martínez (4, 5, 10) y autobuses Alonso Martínez (21, 37, N23)Frequently Asked Questions
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