Appetizer

Appetizer is a free, multi-page Bootstrap 4 HTML5 restaurant website template from ThemeWagon, created by Colorlib, that provides restaurants, cafes, and catering businesses a complete website canvas with a hero slider, reservation form, and blog section.

What is Appetizer?

Appetizer is a fully responsive, multi-page HTML5 website template built on Bootstrap v4.1.0 and distributed for free by ThemeWagon. It is created by Colorlib, and it is designed as a complete starting point for restaurant, food shop, cafe, and catering websites. The template takes standard HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript files and produces a complete multi-page site: the package includes 7 HTML files, CSS and SCSS source files, JavaScript files, font icons, and library/plugin files. It runs entirely in the browser with no server-side dependencies, and it works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile devices.

Key Features

• Bootstrap v4.1.0 — The layout grid and components are powered by Bootstrap version 4.1.0, giving you a familiar framework for further customization.
• Hero header with slider — The homepage starts with a full-width hero slider, supported by a modal video player, to showcase the restaurant's atmosphere or signature dishes.
• Sticky top navigation bar — A sticky navigation bar keeps menu and contact links visible while users scroll through the page.
• SVG preloader — A built-in SVG preloader shows a loading animation before the page content is fully rendered.
• Parallax effect and scroll animations — Sections such as the fun fact counters and menu items load with on-scroll animation and a parallax effect, adding visual depth without external JavaScript frameworks.
• Interactive components — The template includes a testimonial carousel (Owl Carousel), hover effects on menu items, a reservation form, a newsletter subscription form, and a contact form.
• Blog section with pagination UI — A blog area with a pagination interface is included, letting you publish news or promotional posts straight from the template.
• Google Maps and Instagram feed — Location is presented with Google Maps integration, and social proof is offered through an Instagram feed block.
• Cross-browser compatibility — The template is verified to work with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile browsers.

Who is it for?

• Restaurant owners — Build a multi-page online presence with menu, about, reservation, and contact sections without hiring a developer.
• Cafe and coffee shop managers — Use the testimonial carousel, Instagram feed, and newsletter form to engage regular customers and announce new items.
• Catering businesses — Present service offerings, use the call-to-action button for quotes, and show customer reviews with the built-in carousel.
• Freelance web designers — Use Appetizer as a free starting point for client projects; editable SCSS files and organized HTML make it simple to rebrand.

What can you do with Appetizer?

• Restaurants: publish menus, display photos of dishes, and embed a reservation form so customers can book tables directly from the website.
• Food shops and bakeries: showcase products with the hero slider and hover effects, and collect email addresses through the newsletter subscription form.
• Caterers: drive quote requests with the call-to-action button and establish trust by showing client testimonials in the carousel.
• Event and pop-up kitchens: add blog posts about special events and use the modal video player to share cooking demos.

Alternatives

• Resto — a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 restaurant website template also available on ThemeWagon.
• Steakshop — a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 restaurant website template focused on steakhouse visuals.
• Pizza — a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 pizza website template dedicated to pizza-related businesses.

Pricing

Appetizer is free to download from ThemeWagon. It is open source, can be used in commercial projects, and receives lifetime free updates. No premium tier or license fee is required.

FAQ

Is Appetizer really free?

Yes. ThemeWagon provides Appetizer as a free download, and the license permits open-source use and use in commercial projects. There are no hidden fees, and the template receives lifetime free updates.

What Bootstrap version does Appetizer use?

Appetizer is built on Bootstrap v4.1.0. It uses jQuery and Popper.js as supporting libraries, alongside Owl Carousel for carousels and Magnific Popup for the modal video player.

How many HTML files are included?

The package contains 7 HTML files. You also get the CSS and SCSS source files, JavaScript source files, font icons, and library and plugin files needed to customize the template.

Can I use Appetizer for a commercial restaurant website?

Yes. The license explicitly allows commercial use, so a restaurant, cafe, or catering company can use Appetizer as its live website without paying for a license.