Restaurant

Explore 179 award-winning designs tagged Restaurant on Magazine of Design.

Designer / Brand: Yan Junjie Work: Restaurant Tag: Hospitality

Yaoyao

Yaoyao is a restaurant interior located in Shenzhen. The design covers 250 square meters on a single floor. A curved steel surface descends from the ceiling and separates the closely spaced tables, like a fishing net stretched across the room. Each table is joined to the curved structure, and the table length was increased so that service does not disturb the guests. A ceiling of water corrugated stainless steel and glass lamps create the impression of an underwater setting. The layout forms semi-private areas that place a comfortable distance between diners.

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Designer / Brand: Monique Lee Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

George's

Doors at the entrance open to a space of intense bright red. Tinted glass screens offer a sense of privacy. There are two areas: a main dining hall and a VIP lounge. The main hall is bright, with a self-service corner against a white stone wall in a wavy pattern. A ripple metal sculpture hangs from the ceiling. On the far right is the VIP lounge which has soft lighting and a cozy ambiance, with a living room and a dining corner partitioned by Andy Warhol's 'Marilyn Monroe' metal curtain. Overall, the artwork and decor showcase a contemporary and artistic vibe.

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Designer / Brand: Ju Yu Wu Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

Yaki Gentle

Yaki Gentle is a grill restaurant in Taipei. The interior recalls a European opera house through winding pathways, curved walls, arched doorways, high ceilings and red curtains. Theater-style booths line both sides, while the central area remains open for a spacious feeling. Symmetrical and asymmetrical elements create visual balance within a Victorian inspired framework. Materials include decorative high pressure laminate with a marble effect, molding, woodwork, water based paints and PVC flooring. Downdraft vents hidden under the raised floor remove smoke and odors.

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Designer / Brand: Jiannan Zhang Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

May Cuisine

May Cuisine is a restaurant interior design located in Yangzhou, China. The space covers 290 square meters. Geometric blocks, interspersing and array techniques are used to create an artistic atmosphere. A tall volume at the core of the plan uses a vertical structure to balance the spatial rhythm. The bar volume is enlarged, and refined metal is set against coarse cement to create contrast. Red, drawn from ripe bayberry, sets the main tone. Materials include floor paint, stainless steel, glass, fabric, steel plate and terrazzo.

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Designer / Brand: Xiaobing Yao Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

Dongli

Dongli is a restaurant interior located within a commercial complex in Chongqing, China. The project covers 1270 square meters on two floors. Geometric forms and a minimalist approach are used to recall the mountains and rivers of the surrounding region. A sculptural spiral staircase rises from a raised part of the ground floor and connects the two levels. A two-story corridor is arranged around a central courtyard, so views remain open between the floors. The main materials are black and green marble, white artificial stone, wood flooring, silver mirror and stainless steel.

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Designer / Brand: Yu-Ting Chang Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

History Unfolds

History Unfolds is the interior design of a restaurant of about 330 square meters in Nantou County, Taiwan. The facade combines interwoven wooden bars with solid stone. The stone suggests permanence, while the wood suggests flexibility and hospitality. Inside, a counter shows the menu clearly, and wooden panels present the history of the restaurant. Sliding glass doors offer privacy and still let light pass through. Bamboo ceiling lamps and indirect lighting create a simple and comfortable atmosphere.

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Designer / Brand: Mika Kanayama Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

Hot Stone RAI

The design was to create a space that would touch customers by reflecting and enhancing the experience of Hot Stone’s passionately artistic food. The dining area is dressed with natural oak throughout, mirrored wooden panels - while the circular elements are inspired by the Japanese tradition of moon viewing. The main wall features a Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e print Peonies And Butterfly. The over-bar frame is formed of timber cross-joint carpentry with cylindrical paper lanterns are hung within this frame, highlighting the geometry of the structure and playing with shadows and mood.

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Designer / Brand: Zheng Wang Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

Golden Hill Delicates

Golden Hill Delicates is a restaurant interior located in downtown Beijing, with an area of 12,000 square metres. The design is inspired by classical Chinese gardens and by the theme of the Peach Blossom Spring, which is built into the space rather than printed on the wall. Natural elements such as mountains, stones and bamboo create a new view at every step. Calligraphy, paintings, porcelain, ornaments and brick carvings are reframed with modern methods. Stairs and viewing lawns connect the varied spaces.

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Designer / Brand: Takuji Kamio Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

Ching Ming Kyoto

Ching Ming Kyoto is a Chinese restaurant interior located in a train station building in Kyoto, Japan. The floor area is 110 square meters. Regulations limited the ceiling, so the lighting was suspended and treated as art. Line lights are formed in triangle shapes and connected continuously to surround the seating areas. The ceiling is painted black to emphasize the floating line and ball shaped lights. The walls are covered with oil paintings of old Chinese stories, combined with geometric patterns and graphic floor tiles.

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Designer / Brand: Valery Lizunov Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

Kaif Burger

Kaif Burger is a burger restaurant located on the ground floor of a historical building in the centre of Moscow. The dining area covers 60 square metres and the ceiling height is 4 metres. Giant digital screens with a total area of 20 square metres show the menu and music videos. A deformed metal counter strapped with sling belts forms the main art object. A one million dollar bill is printed on the wall with a 3D printer, and a large stainless steel bubble gum installation supports the art theme. The floor is paved with grey and white terrazzo tiles.

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Designer / Brand: Y SPACE DESIGN CONSULTING FIRM Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

Aranya Cafeteria 6

Aranya Cafeteria 6 is a restaurant set in the underground space of a pet hotel. Seven light patios bring daylight inside and hold green planting, creating a natural atmosphere. Exposed concrete walls, ash wood furniture and plants define the brutalist character of the interior. Cool spotlights echo the steel pipes and air conditioning boxes on the ceiling, while warm light marks the dining tables. Storage for pets, a vending machine with pet snacks and a water dispenser for pets are placed near the entrance. Two hand washing areas serve the two entrances.

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Designer / Brand: Hui-Chu Huang Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior

Yabi Kitchen

Yabi Kitchen is a restaurant interior designed for Asian fusion cuisine. The layout includes an open kitchen, two-person and four-person seating areas, a sofa area and a staff space. Smooth traffic flow guides the plan, so the open kitchen sits away from the entrance and the pick-up and recycling areas are separated for hygiene. The original ceiling height is kept, and a yellow-painted wire mesh covers the pipes and steel beams. The windows are lowered to widen the view. Ginger tones, wood, leather seats and warm lighting reflect the brand image.

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