Michelin-starred restaurant, Benares, led by Chef Sameer Taneja, is based in the upscale Mayfair neighborhood of central London.
Capturing the spiritual and uplifting essence of its namesake city in Northern India, the restaurant exudes the beauty and vibrancy of the ‘city of lights’ while leaving a lasting impression with its striking contemporary design.
Benares consists of a lounge and the main dining area, with hand-crafted Indian furniture and a beautiful pond decorated with fresh flowers, creating a luxurious aesthetic experience. Bordering the lounge area are three private dining rooms; the Berkeley Room which seats up to sixteen guests, the Sommeliers Table which seats up to ten guests, and a state-of-the-art Chefs Table which seats up to eight guests.
The lounge area leads into the main dining room which can accommodate up to eighty diners. Our largest private dining area, the Dover room seating up to thirty-six guests is on the other side of the main dining room.
Chef Sameer’s acclaimed menu explores dishes from all over India and combines his French culinary training with his Indian heritage.
Benares prides itself in having a very experienced team of Sommeliers who work closely with Sameer to ensure the best wines are available to enhance the dining experience.
Benares can be hired for exclusive events such as corporate functions, product launches, and personal celebrations, tailoring each event to the needs of the client to ensure an exceptional experience. Able to accommodate 100 guests for a sit-down dinner or 250 guests for a standing reception.
LalQila “A Theme Restaurant” is the project of Omerson Group
Restaurant Concept and Brand Personality: LalQila “A Theme Restaurant” was started in 1998 with a Mughal Traditional Theme.
LalQila is not only a restaurant, but is a living chapter from the splendor of our rich heritage where magnificence blends with perfection and mysticism. Strong roots of past meets the magic of the present traditions.
LalQila Restaurant is a dramatic eye catching, exotic, contemporary restaurant that stands tall to reflect its own unique aura based on traditional social norms with a touch of folk cultural background and impression.
LalQila Restaurant design and construction is based on traditional architecture executed with minars, burj, jharoka, traditional geometrical and floral patterns on floors, walls and ceilings, glazed tile mosaic work, kashi work, red brick, marble jail, stone etching with carving and traditional copper cut work lamp shades, lanterns, waterfalls and ‘Canal’. All these features are glorious in their own selves and impressive elements giving the elegance and dignity of design restoration and rehabilitation.
LalQila Restaurant combines the legendary splendor of Mughal era with culinary eloquence of the modern times having reflection of our royal traditional hospitality. It offers a unique, calm, peaceful, pleasant and traditional environment, which helps to turn a normal dinner into a great royal and rich cultural dining experience. In the main courtyard over 87 varieties of Pakistani, Chinese, Italian, South Asian and Continental, Sea Food, Bar Be Cue and other Appetizers and Desserts await to mesmerize your taste buds through a complete buffet system. Construction & Décor both external and internal, including the overall ambiance is culturally oriented with its roots in historically rich architecture (Sub-Continent, South Asian, and Pakistani) and unique style.
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