Most restaurant customers find you through a local Google search. Getting the basics right matters more than any advanced tactic.
Claim and complete your Google Business Profile. Add accurate opening hours, your full menu, high-quality photos, and your correct address and phone number. Update it whenever anything changes — an outdated listing damages trust.
Target local search terms. Your website should naturally include phrases like “[cuisine] takeaway in [town]” or “[dish] delivery near [area]” in page titles, headings and menu descriptions — not stuffed in, just used naturally where it fits.
Get more Google reviews. Review count and rating are one of the strongest local ranking signals. Ask satisfied customers directly, and respond to every review, good or bad.
Make sure your site works on mobile. Most restaurant searches happen on a phone. A slow or hard-to-use mobile site loses customers and ranks worse on Google.
List your business consistently. Your name, address and phone number should match exactly across your website, Google, Facebook and any directories — inconsistencies hurt local rankings.
Publish helpful content. Blog posts or pages answering real customer questions (delivery areas, allergen info, menu guides) give Google more relevant content to rank you for.
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