A restaurant website exists to answer four questions in seconds: what is on the menu and at what price, where are you, are you open now, and how do I book or order? Put the menu as real text (not a PDF), opening hours, address with a map, a booking button and direct online ordering on the first screen of the mobile site. Add great food photos, reviews and a Google Business Profile that links back to the site. Direct ordering on your own site avoids marketplace commission on every order.
- Menu as HTML text, not a PDF: faster, searchable and readable on phones.
- Hours, address and booking visible without scrolling on mobile.
- Direct online ordering keeps the commission you pay to delivery apps.
- Real food photos sell; stock images do not.
- A QR code menu links tables to the same website menu.
What must a restaurant website include?
| Element | Tip |
|---|---|
| Menu with prices | Text with categories and dietary labels; update easily |
| Table booking | Booking plugin or a connected reservation system |
| Online ordering | WooCommerce with delivery zones and pickup times |
| Hours and location | Map, parking, holiday hours |
| Photos | Dishes, interior, team, compressed for speed |
| Reviews | Google reviews near the booking button |
| Events and catering | Separate pages with an enquiry form |
| WhatsApp and call buttons | One tap on mobile |
Why is a PDF menu bad for your restaurant?
Picture a hungry customer on a phone opening a 6 MB PDF menu. It downloads slowly, needs pinching and zooming, and cannot be read by Google. A text menu loads instantly, adjusts to the screen, appears in search results for dishes like “kacchi biryani near me” and can be updated in a minute when prices change. Use the same menu page as the target for your table QR code menu.
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Should a restaurant take orders on its own website?
Delivery apps bring discovery, but they charge commission on every order. Direct ordering on your own site, promoted to returning customers through receipts, social media and table QR codes, keeps that margin. A WordPress site with WooCommerce can handle menus with options (size, spice level, add-ons), delivery zones, pickup times and local payments such as bKash or cards.
How do restaurants get found on Google?
- A complete Google Business Profile with menu, photos, hours and the right cuisine category.
- Many recent reviews with replies; Google says reviews influence local ranking.
- Restaurant structured data (a type of LocalBusiness) with hours and address.
- A fast mobile site: most restaurant searches are on phones.
- Pages for catering, private dining and events, which attract high-value bookings.
What does a restaurant website cost?
| Type | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Menu, booking and info site | $700 to $1,800 |
| With online ordering and delivery | $1,500 to $4,000 |
| Multi-branch with locations and ordering | $3,000 and up |
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Frequently asked questions
What should a restaurant website include?
Menu with prices, opening hours, address and map, booking, online ordering, photos, reviews and easy call and WhatsApp buttons.
Should my restaurant menu be a PDF?
No. A text menu loads faster, reads better on phones and can appear in Google search results.
Can I take food orders on my own website?
Yes. WooCommerce can handle menus with options, delivery zones, pickup times and local payments, without marketplace commission.
How much does a restaurant website cost?
Typically $700 to $1,800 for a menu and booking site, and $1,500 to $4,000 with online ordering.
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