Benares Madrid
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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
- Coliflor
- €16.5
- Coliflor al tandoor con alioli de lima encurtida y menta
- Tandoori Ratan
- €21.5
- Kebabs de cordero y pollo especiados, supremas de pollo asadas al tandoor con encurtidos y chutney de menta
- Jhinga Tandoor
- €27
- Langostinos marinados en chile de cachemira, garam masala y jengibre, asados al tandoor, acompañados de bisqué de marisco al estilo kerala
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Raphoe C. • 3 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. • 31 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 GC • 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. • 149 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. • 2 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. • 3 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. • 64 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
Anirvan C. • 1 review
January 21, 2023
10/10Food and service were both excellent. Special thanks for server Vijay who was outstanding. Chef Luis met me at the table which I really appreciate and would like to thank & congratulate him for creating an awesome tasting menu with perfect wine pairing.
Carlito T. • 1 review
January 20, 2023
10/10Everything was exceptional from the food to the service. The moment you walk in you could already tell that the service will be next level. They are extremely attentive without being smothering and made the experience even better than it already was with the food alone. The food was amazing. I got the Thali Ejecutivo and it was a great way to try different savory and sweet dishes from the restaurant. I highly recommend washing down your meal with the mango lassi too!
Aaron H. • 3 reviews
October 22, 2022
10/10Fabulous venue, service, cocktails, and food! It could well be my favourite Indian restaurant in Spain! I can't wait to return with more friends and try the tasting menu.
Hadrien C. • 62 reviews
October 22, 2022
6.5/10The food was incredibly disappointing. The curries had no taste, lacking spices, and the naan was not good. The restaurant decor is nice and the cocktails decent otherwise. Not good indian food, was expecting a lot better given the price
Savraj K. • 7 reviews
October 3, 2022
9/10Great location, friendly service and awesome decor! Could make food a bit spicier or provide some spicier sauce / chutney with it. Could ensure wifi range covers the outdoor seating area by the water Many thanks for the lovely meal!
Ahmed S. • 10 reviews
October 8, 2022
10/10The best Indian restaurant in Madrid. Excellent service and flavors, highly recommend!
Paul W. • 3 reviews
June 19, 2022
10/10The food and service was excellent, and the rear terrace is beautiful. Highly recommended
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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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