7 best restaurant websites in the US and UK (and what to copy from each)

Most people check a restaurant's website on their phone, often just minutes before deciding where to eat. They want three answers fast: what is on the menu, when are you open, and how do I book or order? Here are seven real restaurant websites that answer those questions well, and what you can copy from each.

How we chose them: we opened every site in a browser in October 2026 and looked at the homepage the way a hungry guest would. We only describe what is on each site; we have no connection to any of these restaurants.

1. Loro (Austin and other US cities)

Loro shows how a casual restaurant can sell straight from its homepage. Delivery and takeout buttons sit at the very top, a large Order Now button sits on a photo of the food, and the page then walks through the full menu, to-go family meals, events and happy hour, each with its own clear button.

• ✓Copy this: separate Delivery and Takeout buttons above the fold
• ✓Copy this: a section for each way to buy (dine in, to go, events)
• ✓Copy this: a one-line promise that sums up the food and the vibe

2. Bresca (Washington, DC, US)

Bresca puts the address and phone number in the strip at the very top of every page, with a Reservations button standing out in the menu bar. Opening hours for each day are right on the homepage, followed by short sections for its story, menus and events.

• ✓Copy this: address and phone number in the header, on every page
• ✓Copy this: opening hours on the homepage, not hidden on a contact page
• ✓Copy this: a reservations button styled differently from the rest of the menu

3. Alinea (Chicago, US)

Alinea's homepage is built around one job: booking a very hard-to-get table. The reservation buttons say exactly which booking platform to use for which months, a banner repeats it, and a mailing-list signup lets guests hear about new ticket releases. The page then explains the three dining experiences it offers.

• ✓Copy this: tell guests exactly how and where to book, in plain words
• ✓Copy this: a mailing list for releases, events or new menus

4. Dishoom (London and across the UK)

Dishoom turns its website into a story about Bombay, the city that inspires its food, while keeping the practical parts easy. A Book a table button sits in the top bar, the homepage links straight to menus, reservations and its online store, and every location is listed by name so guests can jump to their nearest café.

• ✓Copy this: a brand story that makes the food feel special
• ✓Copy this: one page per location, linked from the homepage
• ✓Copy this: an online shop for gifts or products, if you sell them

5. The Ledbury (Notting Hill, London, UK)

The Ledbury keeps its site calm and simple: food and wine, reservations, gift cards, its people and its produce. The useful details are all there, including the address, phone, email and nearest tube stations, plus short FAQs on the dress code and whether children are welcome.

• ✓Copy this: answer the small questions guests worry about (dress code, children)
• ✓Copy this: directions that fit your city, such as the nearest station
• ✓Copy this: a page about where your ingredients come from

6. A.Wong (Victoria, London, UK)

A.Wong puts a Make a Reservation button in the top corner, with phone, Instagram and WhatsApp icons beside the logo. The menu bar covers everything a guest needs (menu, bar, reservations, gift vouchers, FAQs), and the homepage tells the story of the chef and explains that the restaurant is a minute's walk from Victoria station.

• ✓Copy this: one-tap contact icons for phone, WhatsApp and Instagram
• ✓Copy this: a short chef story that explains what makes the food different
• ✓Copy this: gift vouchers in the main menu

7. The Fat Duck (Bray, UK)

The Fat Duck shows that fine dining can still be practical. The address and phone number sit in the top bar next to a bold Book a Table button, and the homepage explains each of its dining experiences with a Learn more link, plus links to the menus, drinks list and wine list.

• ✓Copy this: a Book a Table button that stays visible in the header
• ✓Copy this: a short page for each menu or experience you offer

What the best restaurant websites have in common

Common mistakes on restaurant websites

• ✓The menu is a PDF that is slow and hard to read on a phone
• ✓Opening hours are out of date, or only listed on Google
• ✓No clear way to book or order, or the button is buried in the footer
• ✓Huge photos or videos that make the page slow on mobile data
• ✓Prices missing from the menu, so guests can't judge the cost

Not sure how your restaurant's site does on a phone? Run it through our free mobile-friendly test; it checks speed, layout and the basics Google looks at.

How much does a restaurant website cost?

At Webicode, a custom 5-page WordPress website starts from $500, which covers most single restaurants: home, menu, about, reservations and contact. Groups with several locations, events pages or an online shop usually need our custom design and build from $1,470. Booking and ordering connect to the system you already use. After launch, maintenance is $65/month.