What is Menu Designer?

Menu Designer helps restaurants, cafes, and food businesses create polished menus. Choose a template, add your dishes with descriptions and prices, customize colors and fonts, then export as a print-ready PDF.

Three templates are included: classic (centered titles, ornate dividers), modern (left-aligned, bold weights), and minimal (lots of whitespace, small caps). You add as many sections as you like, then drop dishes into each section with a name, short description, and price. The accent colour drives section headers and price labels. PDF export is print-ready; PNG export works for social posts.

How to use

1. Pick a menu template style (classic, modern, minimal) and set your restaurant name and tagline.
2. Add menu sections (Appetizers, Mains, Desserts) and fill in dish names, descriptions, and prices.
3. Customize colors and fonts, preview the layout, then download as a PDF ready for printing.

When to use

• Launching a new menu for a brunch service, weekend pop-up, or seasonal special.
• Putting together a one-page wine or cocktail list for a private event or pairing dinner.
• Updating dish prices after a supplier change without having to rebuild the layout.

Result

A cafe owner creates a seasonal brunch menu with three sections, 12 items, and custom accent colors matching their brand, then prints it for table placement.

FAQ

What page size does the PDF export use?

Pick your paper size in Settings — US Letter (8.5×11 in) or A4 (210×297 mm) — and the canvas plus the PDF and PNG exports resize to match. If your printer asks, choose 'Fit to printable area' rather than 'Actual size' so the edges aren't cropped.

Can I show prices in a currency other than dollars?

Yes. Open the Settings panel and pick from USD, EUR, GBP, SAR, AED, JPY, CNY, INR, CAD, or AUD — the chosen symbol is prepended to every numeric price on the canvas. Pick 'No prefix' if you want to type the symbol yourself or use a code the picker doesn't list (anything you type that already contains a symbol or letters, like AED 45, is left exactly as written).

How do I make a two- or three-column menu?

Each section renders as its own column-style block. For a tighter side-by-side feel, keep section names short, write 4 to 6 items per section, and pick the modern template since it stacks more tightly than classic.

Can I add a logo or photos of dishes?

Dish photos, yes — each dish has an Add photo button, and the image renders as a small square thumbnail next to the name on the menu. For a full logo or hero shot across the top, export the PDF and drop it on in Canva, Affinity Publisher, or InDesign before printing.

Will the menu look the same on a phone screen as on paper?

The on-screen preview uses the same layout as the print PDF, but font rendering varies between browsers and printers. For accurate spacing, always check the exported PDF rather than just trusting the live preview.

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