Opening a restaurant means dealing with a lot of challenges. It’s not just about tasty dishes, it’s the experience you offer guests. Offer more. Offer a night out with friends, a romantic dinner, a getaway from stressful business hours.

Who are you cooking for? What do they need? Find your niche.

‍As soon as people hear about a new local restaurant, they are intrigued and want to know more. You have to be able to satisfy their thirst for knowledge before filling their bellies.

From the moment a guest walks through the door till the moment they pay the check, everything counts. A welcoming interior, the restaurant's name, logo and identity, music playing in the background, friendly waiters, branded material such as napkins, plates, glasses, take-out packaging, clean restrooms, a captivating atmosphere and appealing menu.

If you're a new business owner, you're probably struggling to make a profit so investing in “making things pretty” isn’t on the top of your list - but it should be. Since you’re already overwhelmed with keeping track of inventory, managing food safety, social media, hiring the right employees and so on, why not find a creative agency to help you create a visual identity and develop the best restaurant brand in town.

Your restaurant surely has a story. Maybe you’re a local family business, maybe you serve traditional dishes your grandma used to make, maybe you lived abroad and found inspiration in foreign cuisine. Communicate your story with your branding.

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Materials that help create an experience

• Menu and menu holders
• Table napkins, tablecloths
• Chef and waiter uniforms
• Exterior signage
• Interior
• Cups, glasses, mugs and jugs
• Plates
• Etui for cutlery
• Bags and take out packaging
• Coasters
• Notepads and pens (for waiters)
• Business cards
• Flyers
• Vehicle branding

Promotional materials that help enhance brand awareness

• Flyers
• Invitations
• T-shirts
• Hats
• Bags
• Umbrellas
• Calendars
• Stickers
• Badges
• Gift cards
• Loyalty cards

Elements that help create a captivating online presence

• Website
• Mobile app
• Social media profile, cover and post images
• Banners
• Ads
• Newsletters

GOOD EXAMPLE // menu design and paper placemats
‍A taste of American food in the heart of Osijek. American Bar Dollar offers luscious hamburgers, sandwiches, ribs, wraps, steaks, salads and much more. BROWSE DESIGN WORK

GOOD EXAMPLE // exterior signage and uniforms
‍Ventidue Pizza Napoletana & Bar is located in Osijek known for Italian napoletana pizza and cocktails. This is the place to be if you are a pizza lover with refined taste. BROWSE DESIGN WORK

GOOD EXAMPLE // interior design
‍Family restaurant Fiaba is located in Passau (Germany) that offers exquisite Italian cuisine to all pasta hedonists.

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GOOD EXAMPLE // packaging for takeout and exterior signage

‍Merlon Pub is located in the old baroque center of Osijek. It is a perfect mixture of modern and historic. The food is finger-licking! This pub is a must-see when visiting the city so grab a bite and/or enjoy a night out. BROWSE DESIGN WORK

GOOD EXAMPLE // packaging for takeout and flyers
‍Local fast food restaurant Hokus Okus and their mouth-watering urban delicacies - kebabs, fries and salads. BROWSE DESIGN WORK

GOOD EXAMPLE // restaurant website
‍Terra Negra Country club is a peaceful and relaxing destination near Osijek for all those with a sophisticated palate who enjoy the outdoors. READ BLOG POST

STUDIO 33 team would like to thank all restaurant owners who have selected our creative agency as a partner along their journey to success.

American Bar Dollar Fiaba Hokus Okus Merlon Pub Terra Negra Country Club Ventidue Pizza Napoletana & Bar

Thanks for reading.Author: Odinea Sudić, Project manager