Booklet Printing for Restaurants & Menus
Menu booklet printing for restaurants, bars, cafés and caterers. Turn a crowded single sheet into a menu with room for every section, from starters to the wine list.
Menu sizes that work at the table
A menu has to be easy to hold, easy to read in low light and easy to store at the host stand. These sizes do that well.
- 4.25 × 11 Tall, slim dinner menus
- 8.5 × 11 Full menus and catering
- 5.5 × 8.5 Wine and cocktail lists
- 4 × 9 Takeout and rack menus
- 9 × 12 Large-format feature menus
The 4.25 × 11 works well for dinner menus. It's narrow enough to sit beside a place setting and opens to a full 8.5 × 11 spread. The 4 × 9 fits standard brochure racks and #10 envelopes, so it works for takeout menus at the register and in local mailings.
What restaurants print as booklets
- Dinner and lunch menus
- Wine lists and bottle lists
- Cocktail, beer and spirits menus
- Catering menus and event packages
- Takeout and delivery menus
- Seasonal and holiday menus
- Prix fixe and tasting menus
Why a menu booklet?
Clear sections
Give each course, drink category or meal period its own page so guests find what they want quickly.
Room to describe
Space for ingredients, pairings and a short story about the kitchen, without tiny type.
Easy to update
Short runs and a $25 minimum make it practical to reprint when prices or the season change.
Built to be handled
Pick a heavy cover, or go all-cardstock so every page is on cover stock.
Choosing paper for menus
Menus get handled every service, so stock matters. For dine-in menus, choose a 14 pt gloss cover over 100 lb gloss or matte pages. For the sturdiest option, choose an all-cardstock booklet, such as the 4.25 × 11 all-cardstock or 8.5 × 11 all-cardstock, where every page is printed on cover stock.
Takeout menus don't need to last as long. A self cover on 80 lb gloss keeps them light, and prices drop as your quantity goes up. Wine lists that change often work well on matte, which reads easily under dim dining room lights.
Tip. Plan pages in multiples of 4. An 8-page menu gives you a cover, six inside pages and a back cover. Use the back cover for hours, address, and catering contact info.
Getting your menus printed
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Choose size and stock
Pick your size, page count, paper and quantity. Prices drop as quantity goes up.
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Upload your menu
Send a print-ready file at the finished size with 0.125 in bleed. Need a starting point? Try our free templates.
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Check the proof
A real person looks over every file and sends a proof. It's a good moment to double-check prices and spelling.
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Ready for service
Order by 12pm and menus ship the next business day from Brooklyn, NY or Long Beach, CA. Free Local Pickup is available at both.
Restaurant menu printing FAQ
What size is best for a restaurant menu?
4.25 × 11 for a slim dinner menu, 8.5 × 11 for a full menu with many sections, and 5.5 × 8.5 for wine or cocktail lists. Compare them on our Booklet Sizes page.
Which size fits a takeout rack?
4 × 9. It fits standard brochure racks and #10 envelopes.
How do I make menus last longer?
Choose a 14 pt gloss cover, or order an all-cardstock booklet so every page is on heavy cover stock.
Do you print single-page or folded menus?
Yes. Flat menus, table tents and other restaurant print are in our marketing materials, including menus and table tents.
Can I reprint when my prices change?
Yes. With a $25 minimum and no rush fees, reprinting a short run is simple. Order by 12pm and it ships the next business day.