How much does a restaurant website cost?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
It depends on the route. A custom agency website in France commonly runs from a few hundred to several thousand euros, plus upkeep; a website builder (Wix, Squarespace) is a monthly fee. If what you need is a site that takes orders, a Menuthere ordering website is free on the Free plan at $0, with 0% commission, and 17 $ a month adds your own domain, online payments and removes the badge.
- A bespoke agency site is a one-off build from a few hundred to several thousand euros, plus hosting and upkeep.
- Website builders (Wix, Squarespace) charge a monthly fee for the design, but you still build the ordering yourself.
- A Menuthere ordering website is free at $0 with 0% commission; it works on any phone browser with no download.
- Lite at 17 $/month adds your own domain, online card payments and removes the 'Ordering by Menuthere' badge.
- Menuthere is an ordering site, not a fully bespoke brand showcase — if you want a one-of-a-kind design, an agency fits.
A website that takes orders, free to start
Menuthere gives you an ordering website with your menu, QR codes and a Google order link, at 0% commission and $0 to start. Add your own domain and online payments on Lite from 17 $ a month, with no build cost and no agency bill.
What is the real price range for a restaurant website?
There are three routes and three price shapes. An agency build is a one-off cost that French guides put from a few hundred to several thousand euros, depending on design and features, plus ongoing upkeep. A builder like Wix or Squarespace is a monthly subscription. An ordering platform like Menuthere is free to start, with the paid plan adding your domain and payments.
| Route | Typical cost | Online ordering | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency / freelance build | A few hundred to several thousand €, one-off | Built to order (extra) | You set it up |
| Website builder (Wix, Squarespace) | Monthly subscription | Add-on or plugin | Varies |
| Menuthere ordering website | Free $0, then 17 $/mo (Lite) | Included | 0% |
What do you get free, and what does the paid plan add?
On Menuthere's Free plan at $0 you get an ordering website, your menu, printable QR codes and a dashboard, with 0% commission and up to 50 orders a month. The Lite plan at 17 $ a month adds your own domain, online card payments and removes the 'Ordering by Menuthere' badge, and lifts the order limit.
- Free ($0): ordering website, menu, QR codes, dashboard, 0% commission, 50 orders a month.
- Lite (17 $/month): your own domain, online card payments, badge removed, unlimited orders.
- Pro (39 $/month): WhatsApp on your own number, loyalty and your own riders on top.
Can I use my own domain and take card payments?
Yes, on the Lite plan from 17 $ a month. You connect your own domain name so the site is yours, and link a card payment gateway so customers pay online. The gateway charges its own card fee, which goes to the gateway, not to Menuthere — Menuthere stays at 0% commission on the order itself.
Who this is a good fit for
- Owners who mainly need a site customers can order from, not a bespoke showcase, and want to start at no cost.
- Places that want their own domain and online payments without a build fee — that is the Lite plan at 17 $ a month.
- Restaurants that would rather spend on food and marketing than on a four-figure agency invoice.
Who this is not for
- Owners who want a one-of-a-kind, fully custom design and have the budget — a freelance or agency build fits that.
- Places that need a large content site (blog, events, multi-page storytelling) beyond a menu and ordering.
Common follow-up questions
Can I really get a restaurant website for free?
Yes, an ordering website. Menuthere's Free plan is $0 and includes your menu, an ordering page and QR codes, at 0% commission. It is an ordering site rather than a bespoke custom design; for a one-of-a-kind brand site, an agency or builder fits.
Why does an agency website cost so much more?
An agency builds a custom design and often custom features, which is skilled one-off work, so French guides price it from a few hundred to several thousand euros. Menuthere is a ready platform, so the build cost is already paid and you only pay a plan.
Does a free website mean ads or a visible badge?
No ads. The Free plan shows a small 'Ordering by Menuthere' badge, which the Lite plan at 17 $ a month removes along with adding your own domain and online payments.
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Sources (3)
- Prix d'un site internet pour restaurant, Nook Digital, read 25 October 2026
- Coût d'un site web pour restaurant 2026, Made by Yuca, read 25 October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026