First time at this place Ordered: - honey crispy lotus stem - aloo papdi chaat - chilli paneer - malai kofta - dal makhani - salmon tikka Food: great! 10/10 Service: exemplary! 10/10 Ambience: upscale and comfortable Will visit again Ps. The green chutney was 10/10 It was superb enough to have its own mention

Wow! This is a restaurant not to miss. From the amazing food to the server Harish C., our experience was amazing start to finish. Service was wonderful and Harish our server even put a candle on the rasmala for desert and sang happy birthday with me for my sisters birthday. Such a fun and special touch! Food wise. Appetizers (pakoras and samosas) were so good and fresh! Chicken tikka masala with lemon rice was fragrant and hit the spot along with a beautiful light and airy poori! Comfortable and homey neighborhood vibe. Clean and you could hear yourself talk. We had a fabulous experience and can't wait to be back. If you want unpretentious, delicious Indian food with warm service and a cozy atmosphere... this is for you. Thank you for making our night special, Harish!

We were there to celebrate a friend's birthday - so I'll start with the service first. One of the fastest service I've experienced. The food has always been good - a bit oily sometimes - but hey, all good things are oily! ;) Ambiance was pretty nice too, given it was a weekday! Quite for most of the time with good Indian background music.

Delicious meal with so much flavor! Currently there is construction outside so kind of missed it. Inside is pretty spacious, bathrooms downstairs. My friend ordered the goat curry and I tried the okra & saag paneer. I definitely recommend the saag paneer and the laacha paratha bread, so good! Staff were really friendly, it was my friend's birthday and they gave complimentary rose ice cream with candle. Made the night extra special!

Benares Indian Restaurant, in Tribeca, NYC, Located in the heart of Tribeca, Benares stands out as an exceptional Indian cuisine jewel in the vibrant culinary scene of downtown Manhattan. named after a city in northern India, the restaurant centers on the lush spices and abundant diversity of Indian cuisine. We tried Drinks Lychee lover - alcoholic Mango lassi - non alcoholic Appetizers Khasta Gobi Chicken 65 Entree: Saag Paneer Chicken Dum Biryani in clay pot with naan in top Lamb Rogan Josh Garlic naan Plain naan Peas Pulao Dessert Rose ice cream The robust menu is almost overwhelming, and yet authentic serving contemporary Indian cuisine. Do not skip chicken 65 , Lamb rogan Josh, Chicken Dum biryani or the saag paneer they have an ample selection for both non vegetarian, vegetarian and couple of vegan options like Khasta Gobi ( cauliflower) all are stand-out options that deserves attention. Finish off with refreshing rose petal ice cream. The ambience strikes a perfect balance of serenity and sophistication. Staff's knowledge and recommendations are much appreciated. With its flavorful food, attentive service, and tranquil setting, Benares has carved out a niche for itself as a must-visit Indian restaurant in NYC.

came for dinner on Holi with some of my desi girl friends to celebrate the festival of colors! we choose Benares since they had a reasonably priced menu and could accommodate a large party! the restaurant was relatively empty so it was great for us as it was a monday night. immediately upon entering we were seated at our table. one of my cons is the servers took forever to initially get us water we started with aloo tikki and chaat - portions were quite small but we ordered 2 of each for the table. food was exactly what we expected so no surprises here - all very delicious for mains we got lamb biryani which had all the flavors plus tender lamb. chili paneer which was my fav - remotely spicy and tons of veggies - so so good. this plus raita and garlic naan was mouth watering. i really wanted a dal makhani but it wasnt as flavorful as i had in previous places so i would say skip that. chicken tikka masala also wasnt as flavorful, but the lemon rice and butter chicken we ordered were totally worth it. would def return and recommend to friends!

I dined at this delightful Indian restaurant with a large group for my belated birthday dinner. Upon entering, the hostess gave me a warm welcome and wished me a "Happy Birthday." The interior was spacious with a bar area in the front and comfortable booth seating inside. There was low lighting and a sophisticated air to the place, along with a calm, peaceful atmosphere. Of course I started with the Mango Lassi, which was wonderfully thick, smooth, creamy with true mango taste. For sides, I had the Masala Fries and Garlic Naan. The fries were amazingly crispy and well seasoned with a bold mixture of spices, including garlic, chili, and more. I wasn't really a fan of the Garlic Naan, because there wasn't enough garlic. I got to try my friend's Poori made with wheat flour, which was oh so addicting. It had a perfectly golden brown, crunchy exterior with irresistibly puffy soft interior, along with a wonderful savory flavor. I ordered the Mixed Grill for my entree, which came with tandoori salmon, lamb, shrimp and chicken. The salmon was my favorite. It was tender, flaky, and full of flavor. The lone shrimp was tasty and definitely would have liked more. There were 2 types of chicken (with and without bone), which was slightly charred, juicy, as well as succulent. Last, the ground lamb was pretty good, but the way the lamb was prepared is not my favorite. I think there could have been a bit more shrimp, and less chicken. Dessert was Rose Ice Cream Meltdown, which was accompanied with chocolate lava cake. This was beautifully plated with raspberry syrup surrounding the ice cream and cake in the shape of a flower. I simply loved how pink the ice cream was. The only thing it was missing was a lit birthday candle. The rose ice cream was velvety smooth with delicate taste, while the cake was rich, sweet, oozing with warm chocolate center. Service was excellent. Our waiter was friendly and took care of the group with ease. Pricing was surprisingly reasonable, especially for the area. I would definitely return and would like to try the Goan Salmon Curry, Lamb Korma and Rose Lassi.