Should I use “restaurant” or my cuisine as the category?

Your cuisine. “Lebanese restaurant” beats “restaurant” for the searches that matter. Add broader categories as secondary.

Do delivery platforms help my Google ranking?

Indirectly — they’re another consistent listing. But your own Google profile and website matter much more, and you keep the margin.

How many photos do restaurants need?

There’s no magic number, but active restaurants usually add new photos monthly. Aim for 20+ to start: dishes, room, outside and team.

Can you help with reviews in different languages?

Yes. Tourist and expat guests often review in their own language. We reply in that language, which guests notice and appreciate.

Local SEO for Restaurants & Cafés

Be the place people pick when they’re hungry — and nearby.

Restaurant searches are fast and visual. People look at photos, the rating and whether you’re open — then decide in seconds. We make sure that decision goes your way.

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What your customers search for

Real search patterns for your industry. Your profile should match them.

restaurant near me open now
best pizza near me
vegan brunch [city]
café with wifi near me
restaurant for groups tonight

What matters most for Restaurants & Cafés

Photos that make people hungry

Food, interior and outside shots. Profiles with fresh, appetising photos get far more direction requests.

Always-correct opening hours

“Open now” is one of the most used filters. Wrong holiday hours cost you a full evening.

Menu and dishes on your profile

Google matches searches like “vegan ramen” to menu items. A linked, readable menu helps you show up for specific dishes.

Recent reviews that mention dishes

Reviews mentioning “best carbonara” help Google connect you to those searches — and convince guests.

Reservation and ordering links

Make the next step one tap: book a table, order, or call.

Common mistakes we see

✕ 01Holiday hours never updated — Google shows “open” while you’re closed.
✕ 02Only three old photos, taken by customers in bad light.
✕ 03Menu as an unreadable PDF, or not linked at all.
✕ 04Negative reviews left without a reply.

Quick checklist

Primary category matches your cuisine (e.g. “Italian restaurant”)
At least 20 photos: dishes, interior, outside, team
Menu linked and dishes added to the profile
Holiday hours set for the next 3 months
Reservation or ordering link added

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Restaurants & Cafés: questions & answers

Your cuisine. “Lebanese restaurant” beats “restaurant” for the searches that matter. Add broader categories as secondary.

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Restaurants & Cafés · Vienna, Austria

How a family trattoria filled its Sunday tables from Google

Direction requests per month: 210; → 640
Average rating: 4.1★; → 4.6★
Profile photos: 6; → 84

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