Benares–Tribeca

Drawing upon an all-star roster of acclaimed Indian restaurants in Manhattan, Benares is the culmination of decades of experience. Chef-owner Inder Singh, a former partner of Devi, collaborated with acclaimed chef Peter Beck, celebrated for his creative interpretation of his native cuisine at the helm of the Tamarind empire. Named for a city in northern India, the restaurant centers on the lush spices and abundant diversity of Indian cuisine. The dining room evokes a warm yet streamlined ambiance with mustard banquettes and dark-brown wooden tables.