What is TasteIt?
TasteIt is a free, multi-page restaurant website template built on Bootstrap 4, HTML5, and CSS3, distributed by ThemeWagon and created by Colorlib. It takes static content — text, photos, menu items, and business details — and renders a complete restaurant marketing site with a hero header, sticky navigation, menu grid, testimonial carousel, blog section, and contact forms. The template runs entirely in the browser with no backend, and ships as 9 HTML files along with CSS and SCSS sources, JavaScript files, and demo images.
Key Features
- Hero header with fade-away effect — The large homepage hero fades out when the user scrolls, giving the site a fluid, cinematic opening.
- Sticky top navigation bar — The navigation bar stays fixed at the top of the viewport, so visitors can jump between the 9 multi-page HTML files without scrolling back.
- Parallax effects — Background sections move at a slower scroll rate to add depth behind the menu and about content.
- Testimonial carousel — Powered by Owl Carousel, this slider rotates customer reviews automatically and supports touch/swipe on mobile.
- Menu grid — A structured grid presents dishes with images, descriptions, and prices, and pairs with hover effects for visual feedback.
- Blog section — A dedicated blog layout includes pagination UI and a comment form UI, so restaurant news and recipes can be published and discussed.
- Booking and contact forms — The download includes a booking form UI (date, time, party size) and a contact form, both ready to connect to any form backend.
- Google Maps integration — A map widget is embedded so visitors can locate the restaurant without leaving the page.
The tech stack is plain static front-end: Bootstrap 4, jQuery, Owl Carousel, Magnific-popup for lightbox galleries, Flaticon font icons, and Google Maps. The package includes all demo images, 9 HTML files, font icon files, CSS and SCSS source files, JavaScript sources, and the library/plugin files needed to run locally.
Who should use TasteIt?
- Restaurant owners — Set up a credible online menu and location page in one afternoon by replacing the demo images and text with their own food photography and hours.
- Cafés and food trucks — The booking form and Google Map let customers reserve tables or find the truck’s current spot, without needing a paid CMS.
- Food bloggers — The blog section with pagination supports publishing recipes and event announcements alongside the main restaurant pages.
- Freelance web designers — The organized SCSS source files and clean Bootstrap markup are easy to re-theme, making it a quick starting point for client builds.
What can you do with TasteIt?
- Launch a restaurant website — Customize the hero, menu grid, and contact page, then upload the static files to any web host; no server-side runtime is required.
- Showcase daily specials — The menu grid and hover effects present dishes with photos and prices in an appetizing, mobile-friendly layout.
- Collect reservations — Use the booking form UI to capture date, time, and party size, then wire it to a form service to receive email notifications.
- Publish news and recipes — The blog section includes pagination and comment forms, so visitors can browse older posts and leave feedback.
Pricing
TasteIt is free to download from ThemeWagon. It is open source, can be used in commercial projects, and includes lifetime free updates.
FAQ
Is TasteIt really free?
Yes. ThemeWagon lists TasteIt as a free download with no cost. The license allows open source use and commercial projects, and updates are provided for free.
What exactly is included in the download?
The package contains 9 HTML files, all demo images, font icons, CSS and SCSS files, JavaScript source files, and the library and plugin files: Bootstrap 4, jQuery, Owl Carousel, Magnific-popup, and Flaticon.
Is TasteIt mobile-friendly?
Yes. The template is fully responsive and cross-browser compatible, with support for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile devices.
Can I use TasteIt for a commercial restaurant client?
Yes. The template license permits commercial use, so you can adapt it and charge for the finished website.
