Website design for restaurants and cafes
Diners decide where to eat on their phone, often while already out. In under a minute they want the menu, the prices, the opening hours, the location and a way to book a table or order. Everything else is a bonus.
Usually the Business package, from $999 · fixed price in writing · you own everything
Where websites for restaurants & cafes usually fall short
Menu as a PDF
PDF menus are hard to read on a phone, cannot be indexed properly and are often out of date.
Wrong hours online
Holiday closures and seasonal hours change, but the website and listings do not.
Delivery app commissions
Third-party apps take a large cut; direct ordering through your own site keeps more of each order.
Slow, image-heavy pages
Food photography is essential, but uncompressed images make the site crawl.
Must-have features
- HTML menu. Easy to read, searchable, with dietary labels and prices, editable by you.
- Table reservations. Connected to OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms or a simple booking widget.
- Direct online ordering. Collection or delivery through your POS ordering system.
- Hours, map and parking. At the top of the page, matching your Business Profile.
- Private dining and events. Group bookings, functions and catering enquiries.
Recommended pages
- Home
- Menu
- Book a table
- Order online
- Private dining and events
- About / our story
- Gift cards
- Gallery
- Contact and directions
A starting point; the final sitemap is agreed with you in the brief.
WordPress plugins and integrations
- Reservation widgets: OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms or Five Star Restaurant Reservations for WordPress.
- Online ordering: Toast, Square Online or WooCommerce-based ordering, depending on your POS.
- Five Star Restaurant Menu: An editable HTML menu inside WordPress.
- Rank Math SEO: Restaurant schema with menu, cuisine and price range.
- ShortPixel: Compresses food photography.
Named tools are common options, not endorsements; I work with what you already use where possible.
Local SEO tips for restaurants & cafes
- Choose the most specific primary category, such as 'Italian restaurant' or 'Coffee shop', rather than just 'Restaurant'.
- Link your menu and reservation pages from your Business Profile.
- Keep special hours updated before every holiday.
- Use Restaurant schema with servesCuisine, priceRange and a menu URL.
- Add fresh photos of dishes and the room often, and reply to reviews.
Want this set up for you? See local SEO setup.
Recommended package: Business
Most restaurants and cafes fit Business. A small cafe can start on Starter; groups with several venues usually need Growth.
from $999
- Up to 5 pages
- Google Business Profile setup
- GA4 + Search Console
- 90+ mobile speed target
- Live in 14 days
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Website FAQ for restaurants & cafes
Can I update the menu myself?
Yes. The menu is built as editable blocks or a menu plugin, so price changes take a minute.
Can customers order online without delivery apps?
Yes. Most POS systems offer direct online ordering that can be linked or embedded.
Which reservation system should I use?
Whichever your market uses most. OpenTable, Resy and SevenRooms all integrate easily, and simple WordPress booking works for smaller venues.
Should I still have a PDF menu?
Keep one for printing if you like, but the main menu should be HTML on the page.
Can I sell gift cards online?
Yes, through your POS or WooCommerce.
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