Today in our country there are a huge number of catering establishments that provide citizens with a huge selection of tasty and quick food: from simple dumplings to the so popular sushi and frog legs today.
How did this happen, because ten years ago in our country, apart from dumplings and pancakes, nothing could surprise the average person. The tradition of eating on the go was most likely borrowed by our compatriots from American life, which was so tempting for everyone.
Plus-size Americans (who, according to statistics, occupy an honorable first place in the number of people suffering from overweight and obesity) simply cannot live without snacking on three or four hamburgers or cheeseburgers or a couple of bags of French fries during their lunch break. with classic Coca-Cola.
It is America that is famous throughout the world for the fact that you can eat there everywhere and always: anywhere and anytime. It was America that gave us the now world-famous McDonald's, which today has become a real attraction, and many European tourists who visit the “land of great opportunities” first of all visit this establishment.
However, it is a mistake to believe that we borrowed most of the catering establishments only from America (as they used to say in the old Soviet times)!
Today in our country, in almost every big city there are Chinese, Italian or French restaurants, German pubs, Arabic eateries and other “foreign” establishments that delight visitors not only with an exotic and unusual interior, traditions of different countries, but also with cuisines all over the world.
Thus, suppliers of ideas for catering establishments in Belarus today are completely different countries, such as Japan, Thailand, China; countries of the so-called Old World: England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain; America; Baltic countries: Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia; Scandinavian countries: Finland, Denmark. Holland, Sweden, Scandinavia.
With the development of the public catering system, concepts such as bar, restaurant, cafe, bistro, snack bar, pizzeria, etc. have become firmly established in our lives. However, an ordinary Russian person who receives, frankly, a small salary and decides to somehow to visit one of these establishments for centuries, one is simply at a loss as to where to behave and how not to lose face in an expensive restaurant.
And an entrepreneur who decides to open his own business often does not know which form of organization to choose. Will it be a snack bar or a cafe and what is the fundamental difference in the name?
The most interesting thing is when the establishment is called, for example, a cafe, and the service and service are like in a bistro.
Most likely, this is due to insufficient awareness of the organizational culture of the above-mentioned institutions. Such problems arise to a greater extent because in schools such subjects as ethics and culture of behavior, unfortunately, have sunk into oblivion a long time ago.
So, let's start in order. The most harmless, simple and most common establishments of the public catering system are cafes and eateries that are painfully familiar to the average person.
In principle, such establishments have existed in our country for quite a long time, so, as a rule, there are no problems with the behavior of visitors in such establishments. However, as we have already said, the catering industry is currently developing at a rapid pace, so the understanding of the cafe that our grandparents had in stagnant Soviet times has changed somewhat today.
So, what characteristic features of service and service organization should you pay attention to when opening a cafe?
First of all, it should be noted that in ordinary average cafes and eateries, the organization of the waiter’s work does not consist of cleaning up dishes after visitors and changing ashtrays, if you decide that smoking will be allowed in your cafe, but also introducing the menu and carefully serving dishes, setting the table to the highest standard and constantly running up to people sitting at the table, asking “would you like anything else?”, this is not his responsibility.
Arriving at a cafe, the visitor must receive a menu, then choose what he would like to “snack”, and independently go to the counter to purchase what was chosen.
As a rule, visitors to such establishments can only count on having to be content with light dishes that do not require particularly diligent preparation, since establishments such as a cafe or snack bar, as a rule, do not have their own kitchen, equipped to all requirements.
Another establishment that is quite close to the diner is the bistros that are so fashionable today, which came to us from European countries. In principle, bistros are not particularly different from cafes; you can even call them twin brothers, since the principle of service in such establishments is the same as in cafes or snack bars.
The very word “bistro” immediately speaks of the type of establishment that is hidden behind this sign. In such a catering establishment, food is served quickly enough, so that the visitor has the opportunity to have a completely substantial snack even during a relatively short lunch break.
However, when choosing the profile of your establishment, you should take into account that the only difference between a bistro and a cafe is that in a bistro you are unlikely to be able to offer visitors alcoholic drinks and watch people sitting there for several hours.
Bistros are fast food, so the menu in such establishments is usually limited to sandwiches, canapés, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, light salads, and tea. coffee, that is, products that do not require long preparation. In the public catering system, a bistro is on the same level as cafes and snack bars.
Another type of cafe is the pizzeria, which is so fashionable today. This is an establishment that came to us from Italy, the main dish of which is pizza. The principle of operation of such a catering establishment is the same as that of a cafe, but the menu differs significantly.
If you decide to open a pizzeria, you should assume that the pizzeria menu should include a huge number of different types of pizza, as well as additions to this dish: sauces, seasonings, drinks, snacks. In addition, you will have to calculate the costs of setting up your own, specially equipped kitchen.
This means that you will have to rent a suitable premises, which will cost much more than a premises for a snack bar. In addition, you will need refrigeration equipment so that your pizzeria always has a supply of fresh vegetables.
The next option for catering establishments is a bar.
In general, the word “bar” is a German word, since bars originated in Germany, and at first they were just places where they drink beer and relax with friends. In principle, in Belarus there was also the same establishment, only it was called less poetically and beautifully - a glass room, that is, a place where they mainly drink alcoholic beverages.
As a rule, the service in such establishments is somewhat different from a cafe or snack bar, since the bar is a step higher than establishments of this kind.
As a rule, a bar is a place where people do not eat, but drink and have a snack. The menu should consist mainly of alcoholic drinks (from non-alcoholic and low-alcohol to fairly strong) and snacks to go with them. In addition, it is in the bar that it is necessary to offer an amazing variety of different kinds of cocktails (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), which will be impressively and skillfully prepared by a qualified bartender right in front of the visitor.
Since the bar is one step above cafes, snack bars and bistros, it must have its own signature dish - this is some kind of signature cocktail that can only be found in your establishment and nowhere else. In addition, you must take into account that the composition and method of preparing the signature drink must be kept in the strictest confidence.
If a cafe, snack bar or bistro is a place where you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a snack during the working day, then a bar is a place where you spend the evening (it’s not for nothing that these establishments start working from about noon until late at night).
The bar menu does not include serious dishes; as a rule, bars do not have their own kitchen, so all food here comes down to light snacks that accompany alcoholic drinks. The service in such establishments also differs from cafes and similar establishments. It is necessary to take into account that in a pizzeria the duties of a waiter include familiarization with the menu, serving the client, as they say, on the spot, changing ashtrays, as well as paying the client, and at the end of the evening, when the client is getting ready to go home, he receives a total bill from the waiter .
The client needs to be careful, since such establishments charge money for service (usually no more than 10% of the total order amount), so the bill will be slightly more than the amount for what the visitors drank and ate. Today there are a huge number of types of bars, the most common of which is a beer bar, that is, a bar where the main course is different types of beer and snacks to go with it.
Also, recently, so-called tasting rooms have become especially popular, which allow their visitors to taste many varieties of wine - from the simplest to the elite.
At the highest level of the public catering system is, of course, a restaurant.
A restaurant is a place of elite relaxation and fine dining, therefore this type of catering establishment has many more features, and in our classification the restaurant rightfully deserves special attention. First of all, the restaurant differs, of course, in its service.
A separate waiter is provided for each table. Good service is distinguished by the fact that a visitor who decides to order an assortment selected from the menu does not have to wait until his turn comes, he will immediately be served at the highest level, quickly and immediately.
The responsibilities of a waiter in such establishments include delivering dishes, collecting dirty dishes and replacing them with clean ones, changing ashtrays (if smoking is allowed) and other little things that in lower-level establishments visitors have to do on their own. However, the fee for the services provided by the waiter here is much higher than, for example, in a bar. But the service fee does not exceed 30% of the total order amount.
The second difference between the restaurant and other catering establishments is the variety of the menu. You have to take care of this especially if you decide to open a restaurant. As a rule, every self-respecting restaurant has its own kitchen and its own chef, who, by the way, is selected on the basis of a fierce competition, so the visitor must be fully insured against low-quality and tasteless food.
In addition, if the client did not like this or that dish or is dissatisfied with the quality of the products or service, he can safely call the manager (the authorized representative of the restaurant administration, called upon to maintain order in the hall) and express his dissatisfaction to him, after which everything that was not satisfactory , must be eliminated immediately.
The menu in a restaurant should consist of several items: cold appetizers, hot appetizers, salads, first courses, second courses, exotic dishes, signature dishes (which are different for each restaurant depending on its specifics, which we will talk about a little later) and dessert .
Of course, it is absurd to expect diners to order every dish. However, you can offer a service such as discussing in advance with the client over the phone everything that he would like to eat at the moment. It is also obligatory for the restaurant to provide its visitors with such a service as table reservation. This means the client is confident that when he arrives, the reserved seat will be free. The rules of conduct in a restaurant are also somewhat different from other catering establishments.
Today, a restaurant is a very diverse concept. We have already said that completely different countries are original suppliers of ideas for catering establishments, so such phenomena as a Chinese or Italian restaurant in Belarus are not uncommon today.
The operating principle of such establishments is the same as that of a regular restaurant, but the specifics are different. A specialized restaurant is, of course, primarily distinguished by its cuisine. The menu of this establishment offers a huge number of exotic dishes, snacks and drinks. The interior is also very different.
The fact is that catering establishments of this type require a fairly luxurious interior: expensive furniture, unusual lighting, expensive dishes and other nuances that are simply absent in lower-level establishments.
The interior of specialized restaurants should be designed in the style of the country from which it is opened. For example, the interior of a Chinese restaurant will not be considered in the Chinese style if it is not filled with incomprehensible hieroglyphs, fans and other attributes.
So, we told you about the classification of catering establishments. However, the constantly developing and expanding food industry makes this classification simply meager; a mass of similar establishments constantly appears, about which we can talk endlessly.
Every person understands that just based on the name, there is a big difference between a cafe and a restaurant. But what is it? Most likely, it will be difficult for the average person to answer this question unambiguously. By definition, a cafe is a small restaurant with a lower pricing policy and a less wide and sophisticated range of services and dishes offered. But this is not the only difference. You can understand in more detail using the requirements set for these institutions.
Why do we go to certain establishments?
People go to cafes for light relaxation, a relaxed atmosphere conducive to fun, communication, an opportunity to surf the Internet and relax. The whole atmosphere of the cafe is created precisely so that it becomes a place for short meetings with the opportunity have a snack or coffee, have a business lunch during working days.
Heading to the restaurant, guests are settled and ready for a long rest. Therefore, the responsibility of the restaurant is to create comfort and an enveloping atmosphere, light privacy. Establishments of this level offer a wide range of prepared dishes; large halls make it possible to host buffets and large events. The slightly intimate, relaxing atmosphere is comfortable for business meetings and negotiations. Most high-level restaurants have a dress code, which in turn regulates the contingent that can enter this establishment, therefore they are considered places for elite recreation.
How are we greeted?
The visitor's bill may include a service charge both in a cafe and in a restaurant. However, in a restaurant this amount will be much higher, as will the quality of service.
So what are we paying for?
In the cafe:
- Two types of service are allowed: self-service or waiter service. If the cafe has established a self-service procedure, the visitor has the right to pick up any dishes he likes, pay for them at the checkout and take any free seat in the cafe
- A waiter's responsibilities may include: keeping tables clean, replacing ashtrays, cleaning dirty dishes
- The waiter may be relieved of such functions as serving menus and paying customers. In this case, visitors can take the menu at the bar counter and take the order there themselves, as well as pay the bill
- A higher level waiter can help with choosing dishes and counting customers
- It is assumed that there is a mandatory presence of a waiter who not only receives requests from the menu and brings food, but also has a number of strict rules and requirements for appearance and quality of service
- The work of a waiter can begin from the very threshold, when he meets the client, escorts him to an empty table, serves a menu, takes orders, serves all dishes, pours drinks, and also monitors their constant availability.
- The responsibilities of a restaurant waiter also include serving food and drinks according to generally accepted etiquette, resolving any questions that arise, providing advice on the composition of dishes, the origin of ingredients, etc.
- The waiter checks out the visitor and receives payment.
Even in matters of decoration and the convenience and comfort provided, a big difference is visible between the two types of establishments. What do visitors have the right to demand and what can they not expect in both cases?
The food is also different
Prices for dishes in a cafe are determined based on a markup within from 200 to 300%. For a restaurant, these figures are set within from 300 to 600%. However, exclusive dishes served in a restaurant may have a higher markup percentage.
The reasons for such a big difference in the markup:
- For cafes, a rule has been established for serving a single menu, which includes all dishes and drinks offered in this establishment. The dishes prepared in the kitchen are usually simple and easy to prepare, and do not require long waits or exclusive ingredients. There may be a combination of dishes from different cuisines.
- The restaurant, in turn, provides a fairly wide selection of dishes, exquisite cuisine, and a high level of qualifications of the chefs. Most dishes have complex cooking technology or original and expensive ingredients. The restaurant adheres to one cuisine: French, Italian, Russian and others.
The presentation of dishes also differs. If in a cafe the priority is the quality of the dish over its appearance, then the restaurant is responsible not only for the quality of the food served, but also for the originality, sophistication of taste and design of the dishes served.
Banqueting hall
Requirements for the interior and serving in a cafe
In a cafe you may not see tablecloths on the table; cloth napkins can easily be replaced with paper ones. This is allowed for this type of establishment. Table setting, as well as spices, may be absent and will be provided in a minimal set during the serving of dishes. A separate smoking area may not be available.
The interior design solution, as a rule, is not limited; it can combine different styles, depending on the proposed kitchen, or be designed based on any design ideas and fantasies. Cafe owners have the right to choose furniture for the establishment at their discretion and according to their budget. This can be either comfortable leather sofas or simple plastic furniture. Musical accompaniment is at the discretion of the owner.
Requirements for the interior and serving in a restaurant
For a restaurant, one of the prerequisites for obtaining this status is Availability of pre-setting on tables(minimal in the morning and during the day, full in the evening), high-quality expensive tablecloths, fabric napkins, fresh flowers and plants in the interior and on the tables.
Regardless of the style in which the interior is decorated, be it calm classics, national motifs or modern design trends, everything should be impeccable and uniform. Since the restaurant is an expensive, elite establishment, special requirements include following the style throughout the interior. This corresponds not only to the furniture and coverings with the general theme, but also to small details, right down to the color and texture of the napkins on the table.
The restaurant must have live music. This indicates the high status of the restaurant, as well as the presence of high-quality and comfortable furniture, a climate control system and separate rooms for smoking and non-smoking restaurant visitors.
It is almost impossible to say unequivocally that there is a better cafe or restaurant. Of course, a restaurant has a number of advantages over a cafe, but not every situation requires visiting it and it will be comfortable at that particular moment.
There are differences. Firstly, this is the breadth of the range of services provided. The restaurant has the most. Accordingly, licenses, requirements for space, the presence of a wardrobe, a stage, a microclimate system, the quality of furniture and dishes, a menu - with or without photographs, computer-printed or printed, the presence of branded napkins, in general, a lot of everything - vary. The main differences are described below in accordance with GOST. And if you want to study in detail, then google GOST on the provision of catering services or whatever it is exactly called.
In addition, restaurants and bars are divided into three classes - “luxury”, “highest” and “first”. And as for McDuck, and why it is a restaurant. Legally, McDuck is hardly considered a restaurant, because it does not meet many requirements - the presence of a wardrobe, luxury furniture, tablecloths, non-disposable dishes made of porcelain, glass, etc. Most likely this is a fast food establishment.
The main points are as follows:
1. Restaurant - a catering establishment with a wide range of complexly prepared dishes, including custom and specialty dishes and products; alcoholic, soft, hot and other types of drinks, flour confectionery and bakery products, tobacco products, purchased goods, with a high level of service and, as a rule, in combination with the organization of recreation and entertainment.
Restaurants distinguish:
According to the range of products sold - non-specialized and specialized (fish, beer, cheese, etc.; restaurants of national cuisine or cuisines of foreign countries);
By location - in residential and public buildings, including free-standing buildings, hotel buildings, train stations, cultural, entertainment and sports facilities, recreation areas (landscape), in transport (dining car, etc.);
According to the interests of consumers (club restaurant, sports restaurant, restaurant - night club, restaurant-salon);
By methods and forms of service - a restaurant with waiter service, a restaurant with buffet service, a catering restaurant;
According to the composition and purpose of the premises - stationary and mobile (restaurants on sea and river vessels, on trains).
2. Bar - a catering establishment equipped with a bar counter and, depending on its specialization, selling alcoholic and (or) non-alcoholic drinks, hot and cold drinks, cocktails, cold and hot snacks and dishes in a limited assortment, and purchased goods.
Bars distinguish:
According to consumer interests (club bar, sports bar).
3. Cafe is a public catering establishment that provides meals and (or without) recreation for consumers, providing a limited range of catering products compared to a restaurant, selling branded, custom-made dishes, products and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Cafes are distinguished:
By location - in residential and public buildings, including free-standing buildings, hotel buildings, train stations; in cultural, entertainment and sports facilities; in recreation areas;
According to methods and forms of service - with waiter service and self-service;
According to the time of operation - permanent and seasonal;
According to the composition and purpose of the premises - stationary and mobile (drive-in cafes, carriage-cafes, cafes on sea and river vessels, etc.).
Cafe translated from French Cafe means “a place where they drink coffee.” Today, a cafe is a catering establishment where you can not only drink coffee, but also have a snack. A cafe is a place for public catering and relaxation. Being in a lower price category than a restaurant, the cafe attracts a younger contingent of visitors.
A bar is a drinking establishment that sells alcoholic drinks for immediate consumption. There is no particular difference between such establishments as a bar, pub, saloon, tavern or tavern. It is also believed that a bar is a place of relaxation for those who want to have a spiritual conversation with friends, or simply get to know someone, choosing as an occasion the offer to treat them to a cocktail.
/>People often go to various establishments to eat, talk, socialize and just relax and unwind. Have you ever wondered what the catering establishment you visit is? Restaurant, cafe, bar? Which establishment is better? Word restaurant is of French origin. Translated from French, the word restaurer, means: restore, strengthen. Few people know the difference between a real restaurant and a cafe. A restaurant must have live music, at least sometimes, as well as a certain level of service, the requirements for which are generally the same throughout the world. In absolutely any establishment that claims to be a restaurant, complex dishes must be prepared, including those ordered for an individual customer, and it must also be possible to order alcoholic beverages or confectionery. Of course, there must be a chef or a whole team, but food cannot be supplied from outside and cannot be quickly prepared.
The restaurants have a high level of service. As a rule, restaurants have very comfortable and chic furniture. Tables covered with the restaurant's signature linen tablecloth. Large assortment of cutlery. In many restaurants, even the design of the tableware has a wonderful style. Napkins in all restaurants, as well as tablecloths, are linen. This fact is the most obvious difference between a restaurant and a cafe. Menus in national restaurants are prepared in two languages. For example, in a Chinese restaurant the menu should be in Chinese and Russian. Visitors are served by professional waiters and head waiters. A professional waiter must be able to remember an order without writing it down. Know how to properly set the table. And the main thing is to bring 6 dishes at a time in your hands, without a tray. They are dressed in branded clothing with the restaurant's emblem. The restaurant also provides control over temperature and humidity. A good ventilation system has been installed.
Visiting a good restaurant will give you a lot of pleasure. But the prices correspond to the pleasures you receive.
/>Cafe- the word is French. The translated word Cafe means "a place where they drink coffee." To date cafe- a catering establishment where you can not only drink coffee, but also have a snack. The cafe is intended for catering and recreation; it can also be called a small restaurant with differences in the range and service. Being in a lower price category than a restaurant, the cafe attracts young people who come to eat, chat with friends, and work on the Internet. The cafe is also attractive for people who are not used to denying themselves good food during business hours. The cafe may offer both waiter service and self-service. In the case of self-service, the visitor places the dishes they like on a tray, pays for them and takes a free table. In terms of serving, the cafe does not require pre-serving. On the table, covered with an ordinary tablecloth, there are auxiliary (ordinary) utensils - napkins, an ashtray, a table menu, seasonings. The design of a cafe can have a national coloring, a classic style, or any design imagination. There are no such strict requirements for it as for the style of the restaurant, but in any case it should be thematic.
As for the cuisine, the cafe should have a single menu that can be offered to the visitor. The menu offers all categories of dishes and alcoholic drinks, unless prohibited by the cafe format.
Where to go if you just want to have a heart-to-heart talk, in a cozy atmosphere, or watch your favorite match with a group of friends? If you don’t want to order a too late “dinner”, but just drink a familiar or, conversely, an exotic cocktail or a traditional glass of beer? Then it’s time to go to the bar - a place where you won’t be required to spend a lot of money, but there will be plenty of sparkle and fun, the very range of the bar counter already presupposes this in advance.
/>Bar is a drinking establishment that sells alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption. There is no fundamental difference between such drinking establishments as bar, pub, saloon, tavern, tavern, cantina or liquor store, because the purpose of all these enterprises is to obtain commercial profit through the sale of alcohol. It is also worth considering that a bar is a place of relaxation for those who want to chat with friends at a cozy table or, perhaps, watch the skill of the bartender whimsically mixing drinks, or simply get to know someone, choosing as an occasion an offer to treat cocktail
In some bars food is served, and the bar may be part of the restaurant. "Bars", which are part of the hotel are sometimes known by other names: "long bars" or "hotel lounges".
So, let’s summarize our comparison: all these institutions are good and necessary, but you should understand and be able to distinguish which one for which reason. Thus, after our comparison, I think each of you will easily be able to characterize and predetermine your favorite establishment for one or another form of public stay. I wish you a pleasant time!!!
Recently, controversy surrounding restaurants and cafes has not subsided. The reason is the blurring of the lines between these institutions. A significant contribution to the confusion was made by fast food restaurants that came to us from the USA and Europe, which, taking into account the standards and GOSTs, cannot be called restaurants. It’s just that in America, for example, any public catering establishment is called a restaurant, which is why some changes have occurred in the consciousness of our citizens. To avoid further confusion, we suggest looking at the differences between classic cafes and restaurants.
Definitions
If you look at explanatory dictionaries, then in Ozhegov’s dictionary, for example, this French word is interpreted as “small restaurant.” In other sources there is a postscript “where you can have a snack.” That is cafe It is not designed for a long stay, rather it is a place where you can quickly satisfy your hunger, or drink a cup of tea or coffee. The cafe offers visitors simple snacks or dishes made from semi-finished products.
Restaurants It is customary to call a catering establishment in which the visitor is offered a wide range of dishes and drinks, including exotic or difficult-to-prepare dishes. This is why preparing food in a restaurant takes a long time. In terms of size, restaurants, as a rule, are quite large premises with several halls, for example a banquet or VIP hall, or a dance floor.
Service principles
The presence of waiters is one of the basic principles of any restaurant. The responsibilities of restaurant waiters include: setting the table, consulting restaurant clients and helping in creating menus, taking orders, serving food and drinks according to etiquette, resolving any issues that arise, providing an invoice and receiving payment. At the same time, a percentage for service will also be included in the bill.
In a cafe you may not see a waiter at all. If it is available, it performs the following functions: maintaining cleanliness and order at the tables, changing the ashtray, cleaning dirty dishes. Most often, in a cafe, the visitor takes the menu himself at the bar counter and leaves his order there. In some cafes, the waiter can help with the choice of dishes, as well as calculate the cost for the client.
Furnishings and interior
In cafes, as a rule, the interior is quite modest. It could even be plastic tables and chairs. In establishments that have a higher level, the design can be decorated in a certain style. The cafe may not have tablecloths, and linen napkins can be replaced with paper ones. Until the visitor has placed an order, his table will remain empty; all cutlery, and often spices, will be brought along with the order.
The tables in the restaurant are already set. At the same time, the presence of a tablecloth and linen napkins is required. Also, tables in restaurants are often decorated with fresh flowers. A good level of a restaurant is considered to be the presence of live music. The interior of restaurants can be very diverse. As a rule, this is high-quality and comfortable furniture, indicating a certain style and direction of the restaurant. For the comfort of visitors, restaurants install climate control systems that are responsible for maintaining the temperature in the room. The restaurant can be divided into an area for smoking and non-smoking visitors.
Conclusions website
- A cafe is a relatively small establishment that does not have several rooms. The restaurant is a spacious establishment, it may have a separate banquet hall, as well as areas for smoking and non-smoking visitors.
- People come to the cafe to have a snack, and the restaurant is intended for complete relaxation.
- Cafes have a simple menu, which may include dishes made from semi-finished products; restaurant menus have complex dishes with a variety of ingredients, including exotic ones.
- In a cafe there may not be waiters, while in a restaurant they are required.
- If there is a waiter in a cafe, then he has very limited functions: cleaning dishes and maintaining the cafe in proper condition, taking orders and monitoring payments. In a restaurant, the waiter sets the table, offers and advises visitors on dishes, and serves them according to etiquette.
- The interior of a cafe can be quite modest, while the interior of a restaurant includes fresh flowers and expensive furniture.
- Music is one of the main attributes of a restaurant, especially live music. There may not be music in a cafe.
- The cafe may not have tablecloths, and paper napkins are used instead of linen napkins. In a restaurant, tablecloths are required, and napkins are only linen.
- Modern restaurants install climate control systems; for cafes their availability is too expensive.