Ristorante Donato
Ristorante Donato is a standout addition to Westmount’s culinary landscape—an Italian restaurant where modern elegance meets timeless hospitality. With a distinct concept, beautifully curated interiors, and a growing reputation, Donato had everything it needed to succeed—except a digital presence that matched its ambition. Brandid Advisory was brought in to craft a bold, design-driven online experience and deploy a performance marketing strategy that would elevate the brand, generate bookings, and establish Donato as a top dining destination in Montreal.
Services
Web Strategy and Content Planning
UX Design
WordPress Development
Analytics and Lead Tracking Setup
Google Ads
Paid Social
Website
The Challenge
Donato entered the scene with a strong concept and polished in-person experience—but its existing website didn’t live up to the brand. The site lacked visual impact, had limited functionality, and offered little in the way of storytelling or conversion. Poor UX, uninspired content, and no paid strategy meant missed opportunities to drive awareness and reservations. Brandid was brought in to reimagine the digital experience and build the infrastructure to support a modern hospitality brand ready to scale.
Web Design That Matches the Mood
We designed and developed a visually immersive website that brings the Donato experience online. Minimal, refined, and intuitive, the site guides users effortlessly from discovery to booking. Menus, private dining, and reservations are just a click away, with full-screen visuals and clean layouts designed to evoke mood and appetite. Every design decision—from typography to transitions—was made to feel as intentional as the dining room itself.
Voice & Content That Connects
We helped shape Donato’s brand voice: confident, inviting, and playfully sophisticated. From homepage headlines to menu intros and service descriptions, every word was written to reinforce the brand’s position as a cut above casual. All content was structured to support SEO, while still reading like lifestyle editorial—not marketing copy.
A Scalable, High-Impact Marketing Engine
We launched geo-targeted Google and Meta campaigns tailored to Donato’s local audience and culinary appeal, using bold, seasonally refreshed creative that highlighted atmosphere, menu standouts, and occasion-based dining—driving high-quality traffic and steady reservations within weeks. In parallel, we built a long-term marketing infrastructure—including newsletter capture, an event-ready backend, custom tracking, and ongoing creative support—ensuring the brand can scale effortlessly from seasonal promotions to major holiday activations.
Results
Donato’s digital presence now delivers on the promise of the brand: refined, distinctive, and designed to convert. The website is driving consistent reservations, acting as a first impression for new guests and a key touchpoint for loyal diners. Paid media is generating results in real-time, while organic discovery is climbing thanks to a smart content strategy. Donato has stepped confidently into the spotlight—not just as one of Montreal’s best new restaurants, but as a hospitality brand that knows how to show up, online and off.
"Brandid captured the heart of Ristorante Donato’s dining experience and leveraged it into a digital strategy that exceeded our expectations. They made the process straightforward, walking us through each step with ease. Their initiative and insight brought clarity and efficiency to the project, and their ability to deliver results quickly is truly impressive. They delivered a final product that is brand-aligned, boosted our online reservations and private event bookings, and strengthened our position as a premier dining destination."
Nadia Bilodeau
Co-Owner – Ristorante Donato
Co-Owner – Ristorante Donato