The National Restaurant Association’s 2021 Industry Report showed that 56% of casual dining and 62% of fine dining businesses expanded outdoor space since the pandemic started.
In the spring of 2021, Porticello Ristorante in South Easton came to us with a need to add an outdoor patio for dining. It was important to have an area that was private and would pull people in and give them a place to make them happy upon arrival and let them enjoy drinks and/or meals, and dessert.
We created this beautiful semi-enclosed area with a wall around the perimeter. This allowed them to seat customers with privacy.
Lighting was an important element. Not only does lighting create ambiance, it also contributes to the safety of employees and guests.
The final touch was a custom hostess stand where each guest can be greeted upon arrival.
The same ideas work at home. A Westwood backyard patio paved in Cambridge Ledgestone pairs a spa-side bar with a lounge area, and a North Easton pavilion patio laid in Belgard Origins pavers puts a covered kitchen and bar right beside the seating.
Planning a patio of your own? Our patio design and installation guide covers materials, patterns and what goes underneath, paver patio installation in Easton, MA breaks down costs and timelines, and outdoor kitchen design and installation covers adding a grill and bar.
