When visiting a particular institution, do not you even think that this is a cafe or restaurant? If you just want to have a bite, a person is looking for a place where they can quickly cook food. If there is a more solemn occasion or if you want to have a good time, he chooses an institution with tasty and expensive cuisine.
Classification of establishments
No thoughts on the type of institution are needed. In Russia, clear classifications are provided, which are regulated by state standards.
So, a cafe is an enterprise in which the variety of products is relatively small. It can sell specialties (presented only in a particular place) or custom (prepared to order from the client). The range of drinks is unlimited, including alcohol.
The choice of dishes in the restaurant is much greater. They can also be custom-made, branded, and so on. But the food is more difficult to prepare, more delicious. The choice of drinks is also limited only by the theme or the specifics of the restaurant.
The visitor can order products from any category, including confectionery, flour products, dishes that are purchased by this institution in another place.
The quality of service in the restaurant at a higher level. It also provides everything necessary not only for the relaxation of customers, but also entertainment. It can be performances by artists, musicians, etc. Often in restaurants there are several rooms.
Interesting fact: In the USA, all food service establishments are considered to be restaurants.
The main differences
The restaurant must have waiters. They are engaged in table setting, taking orders, issuing dishes, drinks. Workers make a bill to the visitor, accept payment and resolve other issues.
There are mainly no waiters in the cafe, and if they are, then their main task is to clean tables and dirty dishes, keep the room clean and more. Visitors make an order themselves and often carry it to the table on their own. In some such places, the waiter calculates the client and helps to choose a dish.
Often the interior of the cafe is rather modest. As the level of the institution grows, its design improves and becomes more defined. There may be no tablecloths, and instead of high-quality napkins, disposable paper ones can be used.
Cutlery, spices, most often are not on the table until the client decides on the order. Cafes usually come for a bite to eat.
Tables in restaurants are initially served (prior to arrival). The presence of napkins made of linen and tablecloths is mandatory. An indicator of an upscale restaurant is live music. The design can be different and usually it is designed in the same style.
There can also be several halls, including a banquet and separate areas for smokers, as well as non-smoking visitors - to make everyone comfortable. Restaurants are usually spacious and their main purpose is a good rest.
