Web design for Restaurants

Websites that fill more tables

Diners decide with their phones. Before they choose where to eat they check your menu, look at the photos, read a few reviews and try to book a table — and if any of that is missing or fiddly, they book somewhere else instead.

We build restaurant websites that do the selling for you: an appetising menu on the page, a gallery that captures the atmosphere, an online reservation button, and your hours and location where they're easy to find, so turning a hungry searcher into a booking takes one tap.

And because we handle design, build, hosting, business email and SEO, you get one Melbourne team looking after everything — so you can stay focused on the kitchen and the floor, not the website.

Built for you

What a restaurant's website needs

The details that turn an restaurant website from a digital business card into something that actually brings in work.

A menu that whets the appetite

Your menu built into the page — not a slow PDF — so it loads instantly, reads beautifully on a phone and shows diners exactly what they're coming in for.

Online reservations

A prominent "Book a table" button linked to your reservation system, so diners lock in a table any time — including the evenings when most bookings are made.

A gallery that sets the mood

Rich photos of your dishes, dining room and bar that capture the atmosphere and convince diners this is where they want to be tonight.

Functions & events

A dedicated page and enquiry form for private dining, group bookings and events, capturing the big, high-value bookings that walk-ins never bring.

Hours, location & contact

Opening hours, address, a tap-to-navigate map and click-to-call, so diners know when you're open and can reach you or find you in seconds.

Found by hungry locals

Local SEO for "restaurant near me" and "[suburb] dinner", plus a Google Business Profile with your menu, photos, hours and reviews so nearby diners find you first.

Christopher Swinnerton, Founder of Swinn Digital
Christopher Swinnerton Founder & Director

About us

Meet the person behind your site

Swinn Digital is a boutique Melbourne studio — no account managers, no hand-offs, no jargon. Just one person who designs, builds and looks after your website, from the first chat to launch and beyond.

Our office is based in Ringwood East, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs — so you've always got a genuinely local team behind your website.

  • No offshore team — it's all done right here
  • You deal with me directly, every step of the way
  • What you see is what you get — no surprises
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Pricing

How much does a website cost?

For most small businesses it lands between free — on a low monthly plan — and a $2,499 custom build, with fully bespoke projects quoted to scope. Every option includes hosting and support.

Basic

For sole traders starting out, cafés wanting a refresh and tradies who just need to be found.

Free build

+ $49/month · 12-month term

  • A free, professionally-built website
  • Clean, templated design
  • SEO-optimised & fast to load
  • One contact form
  • Fast, secure Australian hosting
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Business

For growing businesses, accountants and law firms who've outgrown a one-pager.

$2,499 build

+ $49/month · 12-month term

  • Everything in Basic
  • A custom design built around your brand
  • A full multi-page website
  • Google Business Profile & Analytics set up
  • Enquiry forms & lead capture set up
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Bespoke

For complex, bespoke websites that need custom features and design.

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tailored to your project

  • Fully custom design & development
  • Advanced features & integrations
  • Hosting, maintenance & support included
  • Priority support from our team
  • The whole thing, managed for you
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All prices in AUD. Hosting terms are a 12-month commitment. Not sure which fits? Tell us about your business and we'll recommend the right one.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you connect the site to my reservation system?

Yes. We add a clear "Book a table" button linked to your booking platform — such as Now Book It, OpenTable, SevenRooms or ResDiary — so diners can reserve online any time. If you're still choosing a system, we can help you weigh up the options.

Can my menu go on the website instead of a PDF?

Yes, and we'd strongly recommend it. A menu built into the page loads fast, reads perfectly on a phone and helps you rank on Google, none of which a PDF can do. Changing dishes or prices later is quick too.

Can I take enquiries for functions and private dining?

Definitely. We can add a dedicated functions page with a simple enquiry form for private dining, group bookings and events, so you capture that high-value work rather than letting it slip away.

Will the site show my food and venue photos well?

Absolutely. Great imagery is what gets people in the door, so we build the design around a rich gallery of your dishes and space, and can advise on a shoot if you need fresh photography.

I already have a restaurant website — can you redesign it?

Yes, redesigns are common. We can refresh the look, add online reservations and an on-page menu, improve speed and SEO, and migrate your content across without losing your existing Google rankings.

How much does a website for a restaurant cost?

Most restaurants sit in our Business package — a fixed $2,499 build with a custom design, on-page menu, gallery and reservation links — or a bespoke quote for larger venues. Every option includes hosting and support, and you'll always get a clear price before we start.

Ready to grow your business online?

Tell us about your business and we'll map out the right plan — from domain and design to launch, SEO and ongoing support.