Restaurant websites and other food related websites can often boast of visually appealing and inspiring web design. The nature of the business i.e. food, offers the ideal opportunity for using  beautiful images and graphics to attract visitors. Restaurant websites are often visually appealing and use great graphics.

In this post, I have selected 5 restaurant websites with great web design that easily stand out. Images play a very important role in each of the designs featured in this post.

1. The Kitchen

The Kitchen is a world-class neighbourhood restaurant in Boulder. The name ‘The Kitchen’ was chosen for it was their desire to create a restaurant that would act much like the kitchen in one’s home – a centre of conversation and connection – the place everyone likes to hang out.

Good Web Design Features:

Appealing design with great use of full page image backgrounds

Nice, clean website navigation

2. Roux at Parliament Square

Located in the heart of Westminster, Roux at Parliament Square offers a comprehensive and unique culinary experience, contemporary restaurant, newly designed bar and exclusive private dining library.

Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr plus the Restaurant Associates have developed a relaxed and personal gastronomic setting, using modern European cooking techniques and sourcing seasonal produce of the highest quality to create a unique menu.

Good Web Design Features:

• Good use of full page image backgrounds
• Visually appealing design that creates a great first impression

3. Culinaria

Culinaria are a catering and event planning company in the Lawrence & Kansas City areas. They cater to wide range of events ranging from weddings,  graduations, holidays to business events.

Good Web Design Features:

• Design combines modern with traditional
• While other sites in this list have been chosen mainly for their visual appeal, this Culinaria displays most characteristics of a professional website
• Bold slogans over the images on each page works well

4. Pizzaza

The Pizzaza Restaurant and Wine Bar is a French restaurant, located in the heart of Old Hull in Gatineau,  in Canada. It enjoys a faithful and ever growing clientele. Specializing in fine pizzas, the restaurant rapidly acquired an enviable reputation by giving considerable recognition to the Italian pie it produces with only in-house and terroir ingredients.

Good Web Design Features:

• Good use of full page background images showcasing the venue
• Good Innovative and creative menu design

5. Geogeske

Geogeske, commonly known as G2 is a locally owned neighborhood favorite restaurant in El Paso, Texas. It boasts a menu full of mouth-watering appetizers, comfort all-American favorites, and delectable desserts. In the evenings, Geogeske transforms into a hip lounge with a full-service bar and a mix of sultry beats by local Deejays.

Good Web Design features:

• The design is unique and creates a lasting impression
• Effective branding is reflected through the website
• Inviting design with mouth-watering images
• Prominent call to action email sign-up form

 Conclusion:

Restaurant and food related websites use great graphics and are a good source for creating inspiration. Have you come across other great restaurant web design examples that you would like to suggest? Please feel free to offer your suggestions by leaving a comment below.