Benares
45 Murray Street, New York
(212) 766-4900
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Friendly place. Decent food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
All good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Had a very nice dinner here. The biriyani was excellent and the spinach and chicken were solid. Our server mogambo was perfect, helpful but not overly present. He made some solid suggestions and we were very happy with the food and service. We will be back for sure!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food! Aldi recommended the Katchori, it’s really good. The moong dal halwa is really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best indian spots in the city. Located in a great area and the inside is really well done. The owner made sure to pay attention to the small details of the place and the servers were very, very quick. I've been to a lot of service restaurants but nothing beats the speed of the service they had. They always asked if everything was alright. And alright as an answer would be a major understatement. The food was to die for and is reasonably priced considering the area and size of the place inside. Will recommend to anyone to come here and try the food
P.S: A reservation is required to eat here but it's really worth it. We got a reservation the same day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aldi is exceptional. He possesses a refined palate paired with a charismatic and commanding presence behind the bar. Not only does he skillfully craft each drink, but he also serves as an engaging and gracious host. I recommend both Aldi and this establishment highly, truly one of the finest bartenders in New York City.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their food quality is generally good, but their portions are not particularly appealing, specifically on their lunch Prix Fixe menu.
The food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A nice cozy Indian restaurant. Must try their kachori chaat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been to this place twice as of December 8th, 2025 and I always have had great and honestly pretty addicting food over here. Our server was Aldi both times and he displayed very high professionalism and friendliness. The atmosphere is very relaxed and this is a great place to have a nice Indian meal when you're dying of hunger and want something to satiate that immediately. Service is excellent and food is awesome quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very nice experience and service by Monir and Prashad. I got the Dal Tadka (lentils) and it was excellent. I had a special request to not use oil to prepare my dinner but butter instead, and to be easy on the salt and Prashad happily assured me. Very nice ambiance. My parents said their food was excellent as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional service and a top tier burgundy red Vindaloo which warmed the belly. We came with a group of 14, were served quickly and with great personalized attention as hospitality.
The Vindaloo was definitely too quartile, maybe too 10% of the ~200 vindaloo I’ve enjoyed around the world.
I’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and service at this place was amazing! We ordered a lot of apps and had a great time! The servers were very friendly and we had a great time chatting with them as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely wonderful experience! The service here is warm, attentive, and personal — they truly make you feel cared for. Every dish bursts with outstanding flavors, and you can taste the high quality in every bite. It’s easily some of the best Indian food I’ve had.
If I could add one tiny wish, it would be to see a favorite candle on the table to make the already cozy atmosphere even more inviting. But honestly, everything else was perfect. Super clean. Great date or family spot. The personal service and incredible food set this place apart. Highly recommended!
(Thank you for the rice pudding!!:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for Dinner . Food and Service was good .
We ordered all vegetarian food , all were fresh and tasted Good .
Roadside construction was a concern , but it's nothing to do with restaurant..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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