Simplistic restaurant interiors boast the ability to entice potential customers based on the laid back atmosphere they project. From pristine whiteout interiors that inspire relaxing images of heaven to glass-constructed eateries that radiate opulence, there are numerous examples of how minimalist, understated restaurant interiors can boost the brand and even bring attention to a potential hot spot that isn't getting the notice it deserves.
Falling in line with buzzworthy Scandinavian design trends, there are plenty of applications of understated interior design that use simplistic elements to place the bulk of the consumer's attention on the meal, service and atmosphere.
This predisposition toward seemingly hassle free dining environments and away from cluttered, hectic spaces can be viewed as another application of the movement toward simple, small-batch specialty foods.
18 Understated Restaurant Interiors
From Chic Culinary Art Centers to Opulent Glass Eateries:
Rebecca Byers — May 8, 2015 — Art & Design
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Airport Food Halls
This Helsinki Airport Restaurant is Almost a Vacation in Itself
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Nordic Tapas Eateries
Norway's Vino Veritas Gastrobar Blends Spanish and Norwegian Cultures
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Elegant Concept Restaurants
Spring Restaurant at Somerset House is a Luxurious French Eatery
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Whimsical Health Restaurants
Not Guilty Experiments with Fun Restaurant Design Ideas
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Marina-Inspired Seafood Shops
This Seafood Shop in Shanghai Boasts Intricate Design Details
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Pop Art Burger Joints
This Paris Burger Restaurant Features Bright Geometric Shapes
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Beautifully Balanced Eateries
iQ Food Co Focuses on Health, Wellness and Thoughtful Design
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Modern Nordic Restaurants
The Yogurt Shop Focuses on Minimalism to Mimic Its Food Focus
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Regional Restaurant Pop-Ups
'The Table' Has Eateries from Spain Show Off Its Meals for a Month
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Bone Decor Restaurants
The Hueso Restaurant is Bright Yet Slightly Morbid
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Casual Mediterranean Interiors
This Italian Restaurant Interior in Kent is Bright and Polished
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Opulent Glass Eateries
The Guilhermina Restaurant in Sao Paulo is a Rectangular Glass Structure
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Dynamic Geometric Bars
The Piece of Paradise Bar in Bulgaria Features a 3D Geometric Interior
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Stripped Sushi Bars
The Sushi-teria Restaurant Features a Raw and Sustainable Design
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Chic Culinary Art Centers
This Lima Restaurant is an Ultramodern Whimsical Space
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Elegantly Topographic Eateries
The Finefood Karlek Och Mat Restaurant Design is Landscape-Themed
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Elegant Minimalism Eateries
The Gion Japanese Restaurant Celebrates Understated Design Accents
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Illuminated Canopy Eateries
Dream Dairy Farm Restaurant Boasts Contemporary Ceiling Elements
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Casual Upscale Workplaces
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Pop-Up Bachelor Pads
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Shipping Container Restaurants
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Exuberant Luxury Lodgings
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Portable Yogurt Packaging
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Art-Centric Social Clubs
The Norwood Club in Chelsea Brings Together the Creative Elite of NYC
Secluded Panoramic Abodes
House H by AOZ Creates Privacy without Compromising Stellar Views
Shipping Crate Cafes
The IT Cafe in Athens was Designed to Reflect Food Packaging
Real Life Cartoon Restaurants
This Fast Food Joint Replicates Spongebob Squarepants' Krusty Krab
Vibrant Statement Staircases
This Statement Staircase Illuminates a Private Home in Peru
Outdoor Skylight Dining Areas
This Rooftop Restaurant Will Be Part of a Retail and Dining Complex
Invigorating Outdoor Homes
The BK House Integrates Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Hybrid Barbershop Cafes
Hurwundeki in London Serves Homemade Food and Affordable Haircuts
Atmospheric Timber Restaurants
This Elwood Restaurant Celebrates the Suburb's Literary History
Airport Food Halls
This Helsinki Airport Restaurant is Almost a Vacation in Itself
Spacious Introspective Homes
The Casa Das Gerais Offers Spectacular Views
Camping-Themed Restaurants
48 Urban Garden in Athens Features a Refurbished Airstream Kitchen
Fun House Restaurants
Fiii Fun House in Buenos Aires is a Kid-Centric Eatery with Swings
Hi-Tech Coffee Chains
A Concept Tim Hortons Store Proposes a Hi-Tech New Design and Coffee Beer
Designer-Furnished Airports
Japanese Lifestyle Brand Muji Decorated Narita Airport's New Terminal
Elegant Concept Restaurants
Spring Restaurant at Somerset House is a Luxurious French Eatery
Sentimental Industrial Restaurants
The Mott 32 Restaurant References Rich Cultural History
Realistic Brick Wallpaper
This Brick Effect Wallpaper Makes Over Rooms to Look More Industrial
Hidden Speakeasy Bars
Flask is a Lounge Found Behind a Vintage Coke Vending Machine
Graffiti-Covered Interiors
This Chic Hotel Restaurant Features a Doodle-Covered Interior
Apparel Store-Attached Restaurants
This Tommy Bahama Restaurant is Attached to a Clothing Store
Whimsical Health Restaurants
Not Guilty Experiments with Fun Restaurant Design Ideas
Modern Seafood Restaurants
This Fish and Chip Shop Boasts a Pristine Visual Branding Identity
Culturally Fused Eateries
The Opso Restaurant Combines Greek and British Design
Understated Restaurant Boutiques
The Chic Club Monaco Noma Pop-Up in Copenhagen is Well-Curated
Starfish-Shaped Airports
The Beijing Airport Terminal Will Be The World's Largest
Marina-Inspired Seafood Shops
This Seafood Shop in Shanghai Boasts Intricate Design Details
Provincial Delicatessen Interiors
This London Butcher Shop Boasts Artisanal Design Inspirations
Urban Park Airports
The Singapore Changi Airport to Offer Greenery and Fresh Air for Travelers
Pop Art Burger Joints
This Paris Burger Restaurant Features Bright Geometric Shapes
Beautifully Balanced Eateries
iQ Food Co Focuses on Health, Wellness and Thoughtful Design
Artisan Streetfood Eateries
Pizzacafe Latorre Changes the Way Fast Food is Marketed
Zany Barber Shops
Snickers' Hungry Barber Shop Offers Crazy, but Free Haircuts
Contemporary Industrial Markets
This Mexico City Restaurant Features a Vertical Vegetable Garden
Invitation-Only Arts Associations
The Battery is a Chic Members-Only Club in San Francisco
Garden Oasis Restaurants
This Contemporary Bucharest Restaurant Boasts a Garden Wall
Pop-Up Toy Shops
Walmart's Holiday Helper Toy Shop Lets Shoppers Test Out the Top Toys
Floating Mountainside Eateries
The Cloud Restaurant by a21studio Boasts a Phenomenal View
Charismatic Timber Cafes
The Coffee Cake Cafe in Russia Boasts a Quaint Wooden Interior
Antiquated Restaurant Interiors
This Ghent Restaurant Boasts an Understated Yet Worldly Decor
Fragrant Experiential Pop-Ups
Glade's Pop-Up Boutique is Branded as One That 'Sells Feelings'
Baby Bottle Yogurt Packaging
Yura is a Yogurt For Babies Designed by Art and Design Students
Organic Entrance Restaurants
Bindella Osteria in Tel Aviv Has a Welcoming Facade
Quality Eatery Sound Systems
Oliveto Restaurant Installs Meyer Sound's Concert Hall-Grade Audio
Modern Nordic Restaurants
The Yogurt Shop Focuses on Minimalism to Mimic Its Food Focus
Oatmeal-Oriented Pop-Ups
The Porridge Cafe is a Breakfast-Oriented Restaurant in London
Designer Yogurt Cups
Christopher Straub's Yoplait Packaging Assumes Fashion-Minded Style
Dishwashing Diners
This Unique Pop-Up Restaurant Has Diners 'Pay' by Washing Dishes
Beauty-Rating Restaurants
China's Jeju Island Joint Gives Free Meals to Good-Looking Customers
DIY Burger Eateries
Flexoarquitectura's Restaurant Oval Embodies Industrial Elegance
Breakfast Cocktail Bars
This Denny's Restaurant in Manhattan Serves Decadent $300 Brunches
Surreal Artistic Eateries
This Salvador Dali-Inspired Restaurant Pays Homage to the Great Artist
Immersive Fragrance Marketing
Dior's Pink Garden in Doha Airport Celebrates a New Perfume Launch
Squeezable Yogurt Packaging
The Cheerpack Yogurt and Dairy Packages are Convenient For Children
Geometrically Painted Restaurants
The 18.13 Restaurant by Arkham Plays with the Space
Asian Fusion Pop-Ups
Food & Sh*t is a Filipino Pop Up Restaurant that Celebrates Nationalities
Canned Seafood Restaurants
The Tincan Restaurant Seeks to be the Best Provider of Tinned Seafood
Temporary 12-Hour Stores
iZettle's Temporary Store Hosts Small Businesses for Just 12 Hours
Corner Store Cafes
Cafe Fargo is a Pristine New Cafe in a Buffalo Residential Area
Urban Artisan Eateries
The Stack Restaurant by Wilson Lee and Alex Siu Boasts Retro Design Details
Aviation-Themed Airport Bars
This Heathrow Restaurant and Bar is Inspired by Vintage Jets
World-Class Mexican Restaurants
Cosme by Enrique Olvera Brings the Best of Latin America to NYC
Airport Sleeping Pods
Helsinki's GoSleep Pods Offer Travelers a Place to Securely Rest
Iconic Gamer Eateries
The Eorza Cafe is a Restaurant Inspired by Final Fantasy XIV
Regional Restaurant Pop-Ups
'The Table' Has Eateries from Spain Show Off Its Meals for a Month
Pop-Up Poker Restaurants
This Unique Pop Up Restaurant Has Diners Pay with Texas Hold-Em
Glimmering Contemporary Marketplaces
Goudsouk is the Jewel of Europe's Largest Indoor Bazaar
Casual Mediterranean Interiors
This Italian Restaurant Interior in Kent is Bright and Polished
Handprinted 3D Wallpaper
This London Patisserie is Brought to Life with Graphic Wallpaper
Emerald Paneled Facades
This Restaurant by JYA-Architects Boasts an Exterior of Green Tiles
Opulent Glass Eateries
The Guilhermina Restaurant in Sao Paulo is a Rectangular Glass Structure
Local Shopping Kiosks
American Express' Shop Small Helps You Experience Local Treasures
Male Pampering Pop-Ups
The Pop-Up Bottega Veneta Barber Shop Debuts the Brand's Shave Line
Portable Yogurt Displays
This iOGO Demo Table is a Perfect Way to Introduce New Flavors in Store
Angular Woodwork Eateries
Montreal's Kinoya Restaurant Boasts Complex and Geometric Elements
Promotional Restaurant Beacons
McDonald's Harnesses the Power of Piper for Targeted Marketing
Rustic Southern Bistros
This Upscale Atlanta Restaurant is Infused with Mediterranean Warmth
Food-Focused Terminal Redesigns
The United Airlines Terminal at Newark Airport is Getting a Reboot
Poetry-Infused Restaurants
The Atelier Crenn Restaurant Blends Poetry and Culinary Excellence
Elegantly Topographic Eateries
The Finefood Karlek Och Mat Restaurant Design is Landscape-Themed
Renovated Police Station Restaurants
This Eatery was Formerly Head Quarters for Law Enforcement
Wedding Karaoke Pop-Ups
This Fun Karaoke Station Helps You Put on a Performance & a Wedding Dress
Refurbished Mechanic Eateries
Nic Trimboli’s Gordon Street Garage Transforms an Industrial Space
Virtual Shopping Displays
eBay's Christmas Displays Let Customers Buy From Real-Life Windows
Countryside Cookery Interiors
This Restaurant and Cookery School Features a Contemporary Feel
Community-Building Designs
UNESCO has Revealed the Design for the Bamiyan Cultural Center
Entertaining Pop-Up Cafes
This Cafe Pop-Up is Loaded with Things to Get You in the Door
Cliffside Tea House Restaurants
The Boa Nova House has Been Restored Into a Seafood Restaurant
Humorous Restaurant HQ Visits
Conan O'Brien Taco Bell Visit Inspires Comedic Menu Items
Quality-Pushing Restaurant Apps
The Zomato App Aids Food Delivery and Encourages Good Service
Pastel Desert Restaurants
Note Design Studio Gives this Swedish Restaurant an Upgrade
Savory Spiced Granolas
Bad Seed Chili Granola Adds a Kick to Any Meal
Long-Distance Dinners
The Sync Virtual Dinner Connects Couples in Different Cities for Christmas
Healthy Seasonal Eateries
b.good's Restaurant Chain Has a Locally Sourced, Seasonal Menu
Windup Bird Cafe
This Toronto-Based Restaurant Infuses Asian Cuisine with Literary Culture
Airport Music Videos
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Magnificent Monastic Hotels
The Fontevraud Abbey is Rich with History
Mobile Froyo Rewards
The Yogurtland App and Real Rewards Program Honor Loyal Customers
Animal Airline Terminals
'The Ark' at the JFK Airport Will Serve as a New Animal Terminal
Industrial Chinese Eateries
Beijing's Liang Shi Restaurant is Located in the City's Art District
Baseball-Inspired Suite Upgrades
These W Hotel Renovations Take a Note From Ol' Blue Eyes
Cozy Vegan Pubs
This Toronto Vegan Restaurant Serves Exclusively Vegan Fare
Cheesy Macaroni Eateries
A NYC-Based Mac and Cheese Restaurant Caters to Gooey Pasta Fans
Lunch Box Restaurants
The Pop-Up McDonald's in Sydney is Part Art Installation
Fulfilling Yogurt Contests
Astro Zer0%'s Pin Code Contest Aims to Make Dreams Come True
Regal Residential Resorts
This Personal Resort is Divided in Block Form
Copper-Clad Taverns
Thomas Kröger Architekt Designed an Italian Bistro