7 mistakes Andorran restaurants make with their website

Andorra has hundreds of restaurants competing to attract both tourists and residents. In a world where 90% of customers search for a restaurant on their phone before deciding where to go, having a good restaurant website is no longer optional: it's essential. But many restaurants in Andorra make mistakes that cost them customers every day. Here are the 7 most common ones and how to fix them.
1. Not having the menu online
It seems basic, but many restaurants in Andorra still don't have their menu available online. When a tourist looks for where to dine in Pas de la Casa or a resident wants to see what a new restaurant in Escaldes offers, the first thing they do is search for the menu on their phone. If they can't find it, they simply go to another restaurant. The solution is simple: publish your complete menu on your website, with updated prices and well organized by categories. And very importantly: make it real text, not a photo of a blurry PDF.
2. A website that doesn't look good on mobile
Over 80% of restaurant searches are done from mobile devices. If your website doesn't adapt properly to small screens, customers leave within 3 seconds. A responsive website isn't a luxury, it's the minimum. All buttons need to be easy to tap, text needs to be readable without zooming, and navigation needs to be intuitive. At Pixel Bytes, all our websites are mobile-first, designed for mobile first and then adapted to larger screens. See examples in our portfolio.
3. Not having Google My Business optimized
Google My Business is free and is the gateway for 70% of your potential customers. When someone searches 'restaurant Andorra la Vella' or 'where to eat in Canillo', Google Maps results appear first. If you don't have your profile optimized with photos, hours, menu, phone and reviews, you're invisible to most customers. Tip: always respond to reviews, both good and bad. Show that you care about your customers.
4. A website that takes too long to load
A website that takes more than 3 seconds to load loses 53% of visitors. Many restaurants use old templates or ones full of unoptimized images that make the website slow. Solutions: optimize images (WebP format, appropriate size), use modern technology (Next.js loads up to 3 times faster than WordPress), remove unnecessary plugins, and choose good hosting. Speed doesn't just affect user experience, it also affects your Google ranking.
5. Not offering online reservations
In 2026, 65% of diners prefer to book online rather than call by phone. If your restaurant doesn't offer a reservation system on the website, you're losing customers who will end up booking at the competition. You don't need a complex system: a simple booking form with date, time and number of people is enough. If you want something more advanced, there are integrations with systems like TheFork that can easily be included on your website.
6. Not having professional photos
Photos are what most influences the decision to choose a restaurant. Professional photos of the dishes, the venue and the atmosphere can multiply reservations. Dark, blurry or phone-taken photos will convey the opposite impression. Investing in a good photo shoot (between €200 and €500) is one of the best investments you can make for your business. And remember: update your photos every season or when you change the menu. Ready to improve your restaurant's online presence? Contact us for a free consultation.
7. Ignoring local SEO
Local SEO is what makes your restaurant appear when someone searches 'sushi restaurant Andorra' or 'best pizza Escaldes'. Many restaurants completely ignore SEO, and that means giving customers to the competition. The basics of local SEO for restaurants: include location in the website title, create content with local keywords, get Google reviews, and make sure your NAP (name, address, phone) is consistent everywhere. If you want to go deeper, check out our SEO service for Andorran businesses. And remember that with the PDE you can receive a subsidy of up to €1,500 for your web project.
