Templates and Zones
Understand menu templates and the powerful zone-based layout system
Templates and Zones
Menu Studio offers two types of menu designs: pre-built templates and the flexible zone-based system.
Pre-Built Templates
Our template library includes professionally designed menu layouts:
- Classic - Traditional two-column restaurant menus
- Modern - Clean, minimalist designs
- Elegant - Upscale dining with decorative elements
- Casual - Friendly, approachable styles
Templates come pre-configured with sections, fonts, and colors that you can customize.
Zone-Based Templates
For complete creative control, use zone-based templates. These let you build menus from modular components:
Available Zone Types
| Zone Type | Purpose | |-----------|---------| | Header | Restaurant name, logo, branding | | Content | Menu sections with items | | Image | Photos, backgrounds, decorations | | Text | Custom text blocks | | Divider | Visual separators | | Row | Multi-column layouts | | Footer | Contact info, hours, legal text |
Building with Zones
- Start with a blank zone template
- Drag zones from the palette onto your canvas
- Configure each zone's content
- Arrange zones using drag-and-drop
- Preview and adjust
Tip
Row zones let you create multi-column layouts within your menu. Use them for side-by-side content areas.
Customizing Templates
Both template types support customization:
- Colors - Background, text, accent colors
- Typography - Fonts for headings and body text
- Spacing - Margins, padding, gaps between elements
- Borders - Decorative borders and frames
Responsive Preview
All templates work across devices. Use the preview modes to see how your menu looks on:
- Desktop (full width)
- Tablet (medium width)
- Mobile (narrow width)
Info
Zone-based menus automatically stack columns on mobile for better readability.