Attention to Detail

Small things such as staff courtsey and well priced meals, can be the source that will turn those customers to your regulars.

Eating by Design
In order to survive in a competitive market, new restaurants must offer a complementary mix of good food, attractive surroundings and convivial atmosphere. This is why restaurateurs turn to designers to create the perfect package, says Dominic Bradbury.

Food aside, the look of a place can make or break a restaurant. What is on the plate might be perfection itself, but if the surroundings are shabby and uncomfortable, few will be tempted through the door to taste it again.
Good design grabs your attention, and makes you feel you are somewhere special. It is at the heart of the whole experience of eating out, just as much as the succulent wild mushroom risotto, the perfect Vino Nobile, and the smiles on the faces of the staff. From the colour of the walls to acoustics that don't require you to yell, the god of a good restaurant is detail.

Durability
"You do have to think about the durability of everything, but you don't want to sacrifice too much to practicality, otherwise you lose the charm," says interior designer Emily Todhunter, who has worked on the