PastaQuest - Restaurant Website Project

Project Overview

PastaQuest is a web project aimed at creating a modern, user-friendly website for a pasta-specialized restaurant. The website will showcase the restaurant’s menu, provide an overview of upcoming events, and feature a simple table reservation system.

Project Link:

PastaQuest - Restaurant Website Project

Objective

Primary Objective:

• Facilitate the online consultation of the restaurant’s menu and events.
• Provide a simple and efficient table reservation system for users.

Secondary Objective:

• Improve the online visibility of the restaurant through an engaging web presence.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • React.js for building the user interface.
  • CSS for styling with possible future integration of frameworks like Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap for responsive design.

• Backend:

  • Node.js with Express.js.

• Database:

  • MongoDB for storing reservations.

• Other Technologies:

  • React Router for navigation between pages.
  • Axios for API calls to fetch and submit data.

Features

• Menu Page: Displays a list of available pasta dishes with photos and descriptions.
• Events Page: Lists upcoming events with dates and brief descriptions (e.g., concerts, theme nights, promotions).
• Reservation System: Users can reserve a table online by filling out a simple form with details such as name, date, time, number of people, and any special requests.

Design and Layout

Design Link:

View Figma Design

Key Pages:

• Homepage: Introduces the restaurant and highlights pasta specialties.
• Menu Page: A list of pasta dishes with high-quality images and detailed descriptions.
• Event Page: A list of upcoming events with clear event details.
• Reservation Form: A simple form for users to reserve a table with necessary details.

Future Plan

While the website currently offers basic functionality for menu browsing and table reservations, a back-office system will be added in the future. The admin dashboard will allow restaurant managers to:

• Manage Reservations: View, update, or delete customer reservations.
• Update Menu: Add, modify, or delete dishes on the menu.
• Event Management: Add or update details of upcoming events like concerts, theme nights, etc.

This back-office system will be essential for streamlining restaurant management tasks.

Conclusion

This project aims to provide a seamless user experience for customers of PastaQuest while simplifying restaurant management. The initial phase of the project includes a user-facing website with menu, event, and reservation features. The future phases will include an admin dashboard for content management and reservation handling.