Put a restaurant menu online
A restaurant menu must be easy to read on a phone. That is where guests look for opening hours, prices and reservations.
The problem
Many restaurant sites hide the menu in a large PDF, use tiny image text or forget mobile readability. Prices, allergens and seasonal dishes need easy review.
Simple solution
- Use an HTML menu or a well-optimized PDF.
- Check the menu on mobile.
- Keep hours, address, phone and reservation links visible.
- Compress images and use alt text where helpful.
- Review privacy for maps, booking tools and external widgets.
Common mistakes
- Uploading only a huge PDF.
- Putting prices in an unreadable image.
- Making the phone number non-clickable.
- Embedding maps without privacy review.
- Leaving old seasonal menus online.
Checklist
- Menu readable on mobile
- Prices current
- Allergen info reviewed
- Phone clickable
- Opening hours current
- Images optimized
- External services reviewed
FAQ
Is HTML better than PDF?
Often yes, because it can be easier to read on mobile and more accessible. A PDF can still be offered.
Does every dish need a photo?
No. Readability, accuracy and structure matter more.
What matters for privacy?
Maps, booking widgets and tracking should be reviewed and explained.