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
arun murukesh
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
Shradha Tiwari
Food is below average. Ordered Paneer Tikka Masala, Indian style spicy with Garlic Naan, however they served sweet gravy made out of canned tomatoes and to make spicy they just added paprika. Service is good though!
Total Bill: $42
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Kumaraguru Krishnan
Worst service ever!! If you are hungry then better find a different place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sukh Brar
Amazing food. Great service. I will definitely recommend to go visit this place. The chef makes very good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerome Dickens
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shincy Av
Food was great. We ordered chicken biryani, butter naan. Arun was friendly and was prompt in taking care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronak Kenia
Benares catered our wedding in Fall 2024 and did an amazing job! We worked directly with the owners and they did everything to welcome us and take care of us every step of the way. They were very accommodating and allowed us to adjust taste/spice levels of all the dishes. Everyone loved the food and some of my uncles and aunts were even asking who catered so they could use the same in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alankar Sharma
Felt the taste of home food. Food is really good and service especially by Arun is too good. Amazing place away from home
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
V
As a daughter of a warm hearted and generous Punjabi mother who use to cater before, please do not get food catered from here. The food was so mediocre, saag looked like spinach puree and paneer looked like they just cut it and put gravy without any kind of vegetable, aloo tikki was okay but nothing out of the world special. Overall nothing crazy nor impressive.
Update: to the reply from the business, no that is what the direct source mentioned it is Benaras with 2 locations. Moral of the story please taste test before getting catering done for a wedding related event.
Ok restaurant. Lunch specials are average. Nothing special.
Shawna Schultz
Delicious! Good gluten free options
Quentin Solomon
Benares has become one of our favorite places to dine, and every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. My partner and I have been several times, and each experience is just as special as the last.
The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and intimate. Would be perfect for a date night or a quiet evening out. The staff is always welcoming, attentive, and professional. Their hospitality truly enhances the experience.
The food is phenomenal. Every dish is beautifully presented, perfectly spiced, and full of flavor. Whether we stick to our favorites or try something new, the quality is always consistent and impressive.
The drinks are just as memorable. The cocktails are creative, balanced, and pair so well with the food. You can tell the bar program is thoughtfully curated. We’ve enjoyed everything from their signature cocktails to the well selected wines.
Benares continues to impress us each time we go. It’s a place that never disappoints, and we always look forward to our next visit. Highly recommend to anyone who appreciates amazing food, excellent service, and a beautiful atmosphere.
Sanjay Vadia
Pretty decent place right at downtown New York. Tried veg biryani and it was perfect.
Sagar
Terrible Experience – Rude Manager, Never Got Seated
We had a 1 PM reservation but were made to wait. The manager was rude and aggressive — even shouted at one of our guests. Despite waiting and offering to split across two tables, we never got seated and ended up walking out. Completely unprofessional — avoid this place and save your time.
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
Food is below average. Ordered Paneer Tikka Masala, Indian style spicy with Garlic Naan, however they served sweet gravy made out of canned tomatoes and to make spicy they just added paprika. Service is good though!
Total Bill: $42
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Worst service ever!! If you are hungry then better find a different place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing food. Great service. I will definitely recommend to go visit this place.
The chef makes very good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great. We ordered chicken biryani, butter naan. Arun was friendly and was prompt in taking care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benares catered our wedding in Fall 2024 and did an amazing job! We worked directly with the owners and they did everything to welcome us and take care of us every step of the way. They were very accommodating and allowed us to adjust taste/spice levels of all the dishes. Everyone loved the food and some of my uncles and aunts were even asking who catered so they could use the same in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felt the taste of home food. Food is really good and service especially by Arun is too good. Amazing place away from home
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
As a daughter of a warm hearted and generous Punjabi mother who use to cater before, please do not get food catered from here. The food was so mediocre, saag looked like spinach puree and paneer looked like they just cut it and put gravy without any kind of vegetable, aloo tikki was okay but nothing out of the world special. Overall nothing crazy nor impressive.
Update: to the reply from the business, no that is what the direct source mentioned it is Benaras with 2 locations. Moral of the story please taste test before getting catering done for a wedding related event.
Restaurantji Recommends
Ok restaurant. Lunch specials are average. Nothing special.
Delicious! Good gluten free options
Benares has become one of our favorite places to dine, and every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. My partner and I have been several times, and each experience is just as special as the last.
The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and intimate. Would be perfect for a date night or a quiet evening out. The staff is always welcoming, attentive, and professional. Their hospitality truly enhances the experience.
The food is phenomenal. Every dish is beautifully presented, perfectly spiced, and full of flavor. Whether we stick to our favorites or try something new, the quality is always consistent and impressive.
The drinks are just as memorable. The cocktails are creative, balanced, and pair so well with the food. You can tell the bar program is thoughtfully curated. We’ve enjoyed everything from their signature cocktails to the well selected wines.
Benares continues to impress us each time we go. It’s a place that never disappoints, and we always look forward to our next visit. Highly recommend to anyone who appreciates amazing food, excellent service, and a beautiful atmosphere.
Pretty decent place right at downtown New York. Tried veg biryani and it was perfect.
Terrible Experience – Rude Manager, Never Got Seated
We had a 1 PM reservation but were made to wait. The manager was rude and aggressive — even shouted at one of our guests. Despite waiting and offering to split across two tables, we never got seated and ended up walking out. Completely unprofessional — avoid this place and save your time.
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