Organic Restaurant: Requirements

Organic restaurant. As people become more aware of environmental pollution, they increasingly prefer to go to an organic restaurant. Obviously this is not just the result of an interest in the environment but a real trend that is involving everyone and in any commercial sector.

M what are the characteristics of a good organic restaurant?

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• Generally, fresh, local and seasonal ingredients are preferred and perhaps also have an organic certification.

• A philosophy of ethical and sustainable consumption.

• Organic and natural furnishings, consistent with the image of the restaurant.

But what should the gastronomic offer of an organic restaurant have?

Organic restaurant

When we take a look at the culinary trends of organic restaurants, we notice a particular predilection for: seasonal fruit and vegetables, grains, tubers, whole grains, seeds, dried fruit and vegetable or animal proteins. With these ingredients, each activity then uses its own imagination to create tasty and healthy dishes.

Some examples of interesting dishes are bowls, which is a main course consisting of salads in a single dish, substantial, rich in nutrients, colors and flavours. The formula consists of using proteins, a side dish of vegetables or legumes, a cereal base (quinoa, rice, couscous or bulgur), a sauce and dried fruit or seeds for a touch of crunchiness

If we talk about appetizers and first courses we can find two very popular ones:

• The famous and tasty hummus is the king of organic menus. The classic recipe involves the use of chickpeas, but it can also be prepared with lentils, beetroot, carrots, etc. Hummus is a cream used to accompany vegetables and is liked by most customers.
• Another popular dish is vegetable chips, a healthy alternative to French fries. These are vegetables and fruit fried in organic olive oil (carrot, pumpkin, courgette, aubergine, banana).

But let's not forget the timeless pizza, easily adaptable to everyone's needs. It can be prepared with different flours, cereal-based and even protein-based.

Another popular option is hamburgers. These burgers are prepared with meat from animals from organic farms or with organic vegetable products. For vegetarian or vegan customers the choice is vast and consists of seitan, tofu, quinoa, lentil, beetroot and chickpea burgers, combined with bread made from various cereals, some of which are also gluten-free and naturally combined with cheeses, vegetables and sauces.

Eating healthily and with organic products also means taking care of yourself and your health. One of the advantages of organic restaurants is that they are a type of business that allows you to serve food at all hours! Customers will choose your business at any time of the day if they are sure of having a healthy and environmentally friendly meal. Therefore, do not skimp on the offer!

The decoration

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The target consumers in organic restaurants want to eat in peace, in a relaxing environment that encourages them to return to visit you. Always focus on quality, simple and light materials, perhaps with an eye to the territory and local craftsmanship. Our beautiful country is famous throughout the world for the skill of our excellent craftsmen.

The idea, in any case, is to use:

• wood, stone, bamboo. Recyclable tableware.
• Napkins and tablecloths made of cotton cloth or truly biodegradable materials.
• Restored or vintage tables, chairs and furnishings.
• fresh plants and flowers

Always pay attention to what you display in your restaurant and the validity of what you propose. Customers are not stupid and if they have any doubts about the veracity of your choices, they could bring you bad publicity:

• Always use organic seasonal fruit even if it may have aesthetic defects.A good consumer of organic products knows that the goodness of the product does not depend on a shiny shell without imperfections.

• Ensures that your dishes are always balanced and never high in calories.

• Explicitly avoid using plastic or toxic materials.

Good luck!