Restaurant Website

Overview

Bella Cucina had a loyal local following, but their website wasn’t doing the restaurant any favors. The design felt dated, menus were hard to read on mobile, and reservations were buried behind multiple clicks. They wanted a site that matched the in-person experience—warm, modern, and inviting—while making it effortless for guests to book a table, view the menu, and find key details fast.

CodeFlow Labs redesigned and rebuilt the site with a conversion-first approach for restaurants: reservations, menus, and location info.

The Challenge

Bella Cucina’s pain points were clear:

• Mobile usability issues: Menu PDFs were difficult to zoom and read, especially on phones.
• Reservation friction: The booking link wasn’t prominent and didn’t feel integrated.
• Outdated visuals: Photography and layout didn’t reflect the quality of the dining experience.
• Missing local SEO basics: Inconsistent NAP details (name/address/phone) and weak location signals.

What We Did

1) Designed a homepage that drives action

• Prominent reservation CTA in the header and hero section
• Quick-access blocks for menu, hours, and directions
• A “today’s highlights” section to feature seasonal dishes and events

2) Rebuilt menus for mobile (no more PDF pain)

• Created structured, searchable menu pages with clear sections
• Added dietary labels and optional ingredient notes
• Enabled quick updates for specials without developer support

3) Elevated the brand experience

• Refined typography and spacing for a premium, cozy feel
• Introduced a consistent visual system for icons, buttons, and cards
• Organized photography to spotlight ambiance, signature dishes, and the bar

4) Improved performance and page load

• Optimized images and lazy-loaded below-the-fold sections
• Cleaned up scripts and minimized layout shifts
• Ensured the site stayed fast even on mobile data connections

5) Strengthened local SEO foundations

• Standardized NAP across the site
• Added schema-friendly structure for key info (hours, location, reservations)
• Improved internal linking between menu pages, events, and contact info

Results (After Launch)

Following the redesign, Bella Cucina gained:

• More reservation-driven traffic from clearer CTAs and better flow
• Better mobile engagement, especially on menu pages
• Faster content updates for specials and seasonal changes
• A more premium first impression that matched the restaurant experience

Deliverables Snapshot

• Custom web design (responsive)
• WordPress build with editor-friendly sections
• Mobile-first menu system (structured pages)
• Performance + local SEO essentials
• Launch QA and post-launch support checklist

Takeaway

Restaurant websites should feel delicious—and work instantly. For Bella Cucina, CodeFlow Labs delivered a design that captures the atmosphere while making the essentials frictionless: book a table, browse the menu, and show up excited.