The price is more than a monthly fee
Restaurant website costs usually combine planning and setup, design, copy and photos, a domain, technical support and later updates. Some work is paid once, while other services renew monthly or yearly. You can compare proposals only after you know which of these jobs are included and which are still yours to arrange.
Count your own time as part of the cost. If every menu or price change requires an agency ticket, a low setup fee may not stay low in practice. A self-managed tool can also consume more time than a small team can reliably set aside, even when its subscription looks simple.
Agency, builder or a self-managed site
An agency may combine planning, design and technical setup. Ask who updates the content later, how revisions are billed, and whether you control the domain, files and product data. The ongoing workload depends on the agreement and on how often your menu and opening information change.
A website builder often gives you more control over routine edits, but it still needs someone to learn the tool and own accuracy. A self-managed site can be flexible when a team member handles its technical upkeep. Avoid treating broad market price ranges as promises: scope, location and support vary widely.
List one-time and recurring costs separately
Ask each provider to itemize setup, design, copy, photography, domain, hosting, maintenance and support. Clarify whether menu edits, opening hours and promotions are included and how many revisions come with the work. Also ask what access you retain if the relationship ends.
Olbrio lists the website module at €59 per month. Compare that figure with the current included services and your own needs rather than treating it as the full cost of operating any website. Extra services, custom design or outside help may be charged separately.
What can add to the cost
Multiple languages, locations, custom pages, extensive photography and bespoke features add planning or maintenance work. A menu that changes often also takes time if products cannot be edited in one place. Write down which information changes regularly and who will keep it up to date.
A feature is useful only when it supports a real process. A booking form needs an owner and a response routine. An online order flow must fit the kitchen, pickup or delivery process. For every feature, identify the costs and responsibilities that continue after launch.
Questions for a fair comparison
Ask for the total price in the first year and afterwards, cancellation terms, and possible charges for updates. Find out whether you can export your content and who keeps access to images, copy and accounts. A low fee is less helpful if you cannot take your information with you later.
Ask the provider to demonstrate your actual tasks: change a menu item, hide a sold-out dish and update opening hours. This shows whether everyday maintenance fits the team. Ask which services are explicitly excluded so you do not have to guess what a quote covers.
Choose for your operation and next step
A small business may only need a compact page with contact details, hours and a menu. A restaurant offering pickup needs a clear order journey and maintained product information. With multiple locations, central editing may help if prices or availability differ between sites.
Set a realistic budget for setup and care, then review the solution after a year rather than only on launch day. If a service removes a task that currently consumes staff time, that may matter more than a long list of features. Choose an arrangement where cost and responsibility are clear.