Benares Restaurant
Benares is the jewel in the crown of Indian cuisine. Its Michelin starred menu blends the rich culinary heritage of India with modern British influences.
Created by twice Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar, Benares complements its exquisite cuisine with opulent surroundings, creating a rich atmosphere that makes for an unforgettable experience.
Brief
Benares engaged us to re-imagine their digital identity and create a website that could do justice to the real-world experience they offer.
Their old site had been left behind in the wake of responsive design, was difficult for the team to update and lacked some much needed functionality. However, what struck us most when we first walked into Benares was how fundamentally the website undersold the experience.
Action
The new Benares website leverages evocative imagery of their stunning venue and food, and offers a modern and immersive browsing experience for visitors across all device types.
- Websites & Apps
- Content Direction
- Visual Design
- Interaction Design
- User Experience
- E-Commerce
- Digital Strategy
- Responsive Design
We created a bespoke content management setup using WordPress and helped Benares take their first steps into e-commerce with a seamlessly integrated store for the sale of both restaurant vouchers and merchandise.
The website benefits from the use of smooth transitions and a focus on providing a crisp and clear display of content to ensure the experience of using the site is simple and elegant throughout.
Outcome
The team at Benares were great to work with, receptive to our ideas and had the confidence to let us lead all aspects of the project.
With the site recently launching to great success, we're now helping the team at Benares launch the digital presence of their sister website, opening soon in Madrid.
