Restaurant Website Design in Bangladesh: Features, Menu & Online Booking
Most restaurants in Bangladesh live entirely on Facebook and food delivery apps. That works until it doesn’t: you pay commissions on every order, you control nothing about how your brand appears, and Customers who search your name on Google find outdated information. A proper restaurant Website fixes all three. In this article we cover what a restaurant website should include, what it costs, how online table booking actually works, and the mistakes that make restaurant sites look cheap.
Why a Restaurant Needs Its Own Website
Three practical reasons, no theory:
- Google searches. When someone searches “best biryani in Dhanmondi” or your restaurant’s name, a website lets you appear with photos, menu and directions instead of just an app listing.
- Zero commission direct orders. Delivery apps take 20 to 30 percent per order. Website orders through your own system cost almost nothing extra.
- Trust for events and bookings. Corporate clients and families planning celebrations check whether you look established before calling.
Must Have Features for a Bangladeshi Restaurant Site
The Menu (Done Properly)
The menu is the heart of the site, and most restaurants get it wrong by uploading a photo of a printed PDF. Instead:
- Real web pages with dish names, short descriptions and prices in taka
- Categories: set meals, kebabs, biryani, desserts, drinks
- Photos of your top 15 to 20 dishes at minimum
- Clear marks for spicy items and vegetarian options
A photo PDF cannot be searched by Google and looks terrible on phones. Actual menu pages bring in search traffic for free.
Online Table Booking
A booking form where guests pick date, time and party size, with confirmation sent to your staff by email or WhatsApp. Simple versions need no special software; the form notifies your manager who confirms manually. This alone separates you from 90 percent of local restaurants.
Location and Hours
Embedded Google Map, opening hours including prayer break times if relevant, and parking information. Sounds obvious; check any ten restaurant websites in Dhaka and count how many hide their address.
Direct Ordering or WhatsApp Ordering
Full online ordering with payment is ideal but not required on day one. Many restaurants start with a well designed menu plus a “Order on WhatsApp” button showing the cart items as a message. It converts surprisingly well and costs little to build.
Photos That Sell Food
Hire someone for one afternoon of food photography rather than using stock images. Guests can tell. Natural daylight shots of your actual dishes build more appetite than any design element.
Other Essentials
- Phone number clickable to call directly
- Facebook and Instagram links
- Event or party booking enquiry form
- Customer reviews section
- Fast loading on mobile data, because most of your guests browse on phones
What a Restaurant Website Costs in Bangladesh
| Package Level | Price (BDT) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (menu + location + booking form) | 25,000 – 45,000 | 6–8 pages, WhatsApp ordering |
| Standard (with gallery, blog, SEO setup) | 50,000 – 90,000 | Full site, Google optimisation |
| Advanced (online ordering + payments) | 90,000 – 2,00,000+ | Cart, bKash/cards, order management |
Yearly running costs add roughly BDT 8,000 to 20,000 for domain, hosting and updates. Our website development cost pillar guide explains these figures in full detail.
Common Mistakes We See Constantly
- Autoplaying background music (nobody likes this)
- Flash style animations that slow old phones to a crawl
- Menu prices missing because the owner fears Google caching old prices; update them instead, it takes minutes
- No mobile testing, so half the menu is unreadable on phones
- Building a beautiful site and then never updating hours during Ramadan or Eid schedules
A restaurant website is not a one time decoration. Fifteen minutes of monthly upkeep keeps prices and hours accurate, which is exactly what customers visit the site to check.
Special Considerations for Bangladeshi Dining Culture
- Iftar and seasonal menus: plan a page section you can update quickly each season
- Family cabins vs general seating: mention cabin availability; families actively search for it
- Party and catering enquiries: a dedicated page with hall capacity and sample packages brings high value bookings
- Bangla and English: decide based on your clientele; upscale urban spots often do fine in English, family restaurants benefit from both
How Booking Systems Work Day to Day
Keep it simple. The website sends every booking request instantly to one place your staff already watch, usually WhatsApp or email. Your manager confirms within the hour. No app, no tablets, no training week needed. Restaurants that overcomplicate booking systems end up ignoring them, and ignored booking forms are worse than none.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take food orders with payment on the website?
Yes. Payment gateways like SSLCommerz support bKash, Nagad and cards. Budget for gateway fees around 2 percent per transaction and expect cash on delivery to remain popular.
Do I still need delivery apps?
Yes, keep them. Apps bring discovery from new customers; your website converts existing fans into commission free orders. Use both deliberately.
How long does a restaurant website take to build?
Two to four weeks for a standard package, mainly waiting on your menu content and food photos. Our article on website build timelines explains stage by stage.
Final Word
A restaurant website earns its keep through the menu, booking requests and direct orders, all working beautifully on a phone. Keep it simple, keep it updated, and photograph your real food. If you want a restaurant website built by people who understand both hospitality and technology, contact Proper Way Solution today.
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