Restaurant Interior Design

Designing a restaurant begins with understanding how two experiences coexist: that of the guest and that of the team responsible for the venue’s daily operation.

At Pepe Gascón Arquitectura, we approach hospitality spaces as complete architectural systems in which atmosphere, lighting, acoustic comfort and ergonomics must support the culinary concept. The aim is not simply to create an attractive image, but to ensure that guests feel comfortable, enjoy the space and want to extend or repeat the experience.

Each project begins with its context and the identity of the business. In the interior design of Can Solà, set within a historic farmhouse in Matadepera, the architecture establishes a direct relationship with the landscape, locally sourced produce and charcoal cooking. At Lantigua Restaurant in Sigüenza, local materials and reclaimed elements reinterpret the building traditions of the area through a contemporary approach.

Functional planning is equally important. The relationship between the kitchen, bar, dining room, storage and support areas must allow guests, staff and service routes to move naturally through the space. An efficient layout reduces unnecessary movement, prevents interference and improves both the operation of the business and the experience of its users.

We also seek to combine different levels of privacy and flexibility. Tables that can be grouped or separated, banquette seating that optimises capacity, quieter corners and open areas allow the restaurant to adapt to different groups, occasions and levels of occupancy.

Architecture can also contribute to building a brand. The interior design and visual identity of the 4 Latas vermouth bar emerge from a single concept based on sharing, social interaction and the reinterpretation of the world of preserved foods.

For restaurant chains, the design must be recognisable while remaining adaptable. Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana Asia establishes a spatial language for an international chain, while the strategic concept for New York Slice Philippines creates an identity capable of supporting the brand’s expansion through franchised venues.

Materials are selected not only for their aesthetic qualities, but also for their durability, maintenance requirements and ability to age well. We seek distinctive solutions that avoid reliance on passing trends and allow the restaurant to remain relevant over time.

From the initial concept and organisation of operational flows to interior design, furniture, lighting, visual identity and technical approvals, we approach each restaurant as a system in which architecture, gastronomy and operation must work together.