# Menu Printing — Restaurant and Cafe Menus | Craftarea > Source: https://www.craftarea.ge/en/sapirmo-stili/meniu > Format: text/markdown variant of the HTML page at the same URL > Site: Craftarea — Printing and advertising production in Tbilisi: business cards, stickers, signs, branded clothing and corporate gifts. Discuss your project with Craftarea. # Menu Printing Short answer Menus are printed on heavy stock and are normally laminated, to protect against grease and moisture. Single-sheet, folded and multi-page formats are available. Where prices change often, a replaceable-page system or a QR menu is useful. A menu is one of the rare printed products handled daily by dozens of people with wet and greasy hands — and that governs every technical decision in producing one. The second governing factor is price changes: a menu that goes out of date in three months calls for a completely different construction from one that lasts a year. This page addresses both factors and shows which format suits which situation. [Get a quote](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/contact)[Corporate Identity — all pages →](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/sapirmo-stili) ## Key facts Lamination Practically mandatory Formats Single sheet, folded, multi-page Binding Spiral, folder, clip Grease resistance Lamination — wipe clean Price changes Replaceable pages or QR Bar menu Small format, separate QR menu Table sticker, alongside print Quote Specify the required design and print deliverables, versions, finishing and quantity. ## Lamination — why it is mandatory Printing a menu without lamination is almost always a mistake. A greasy finger leaves a translucent mark on paper that never cleans off; a spilled drink swells the sheet; and everyday handling frays the edges within weeks. A laminated menu wipes clean with a cloth and holds its appearance for months. Matte lamination is usually better than gloss, because restaurant ceiling lighting reflects off a glossy surface and makes text harder to read — especially in low light. - Greasy fingers — translucent marks on paper - Spilled drinks — the sheet swells - Laminated menus wipe clean - Matte lamination — no glare ## Format by how often prices change This is the decision that most affects annual cost. If the menu is stable and changes once a year, a multi-page bound menu is the best choice — it presents best. If prices or dishes change often, a system with replaceable sheets is more rational: spiral or clip binding where only the changed page is reprinted. A third option is a single sheet in a folder or frame, the cheapest to refresh. Seasonal offers are often handled with a separate insert. - Stable menu — multi-page, firmly bound - Frequent changes — replaceable sheets - Maximum flexibility — single sheet in a frame - Seasonal dishes — a separate insert ## Typography and legibility under restaurant lighting The main constraint on menu typography is lighting: in restaurants, especially in the evening, light is far weaker than in the office where the menu was designed. That means 8 pt type that reads on screen is practically unreadable in low light. Dish names want at least 10-11 pt and descriptions 9-10 pt, and light weights are best avoided entirely. Contrast matters too: light text on a dark background reads worse in low light than the reverse. ## Menu formats | Format | Updating | Presentation | Typical use | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Single sheet, laminated | Simple — reprint | Medium | Cafes, fast service | | Folded (2-3 panels) | Reprint | Good | Small menus | | Spiral bound | Swap a page | Good | Frequently changing menus | | Multi-page bound | Full reprint | High | Stable, premium | | Single sheet in a frame | Cheapest | Medium | Daily specials | | Bar menu | Separate | Medium | Drinks, small format | ## Frequently Asked Questions Is a QR menu better than print? They do not replace each other, they complement. A QR menu updates instantly and cheaply, but some guests prefer print and using a phone is not comfortable in every situation. A common solution is a printed menu plus a QR sticker on the table for detailed or seasonal information. Which format would you recommend for a cafe? If the menu is small and prices change often — single sheet laminated, or folded. It refreshes cheaply and resists grease. A multi-page bound menu is justified when there are many dishes and the menu is stable. How do I protect a menu from grease? Lamination is the only reliable route. A laminated surface wipes clean with a damp cloth and grease leaves no mark. Unlaminated paper absorbs grease and the stain is permanent. Must I reprint the whole menu when prices change? If it is firmly bound, yes. That is exactly why, when prices change often, a replaceable-sheet system should be chosen from the start: spiral or clip binding where only the changed page is reprinted. Should the bar menu be separate? Usually yes. A drinks menu is often separate and smaller, because it is used at a different moment and updates separately — drinks ranges are typically more stable than the kitchen's. How many copies should I print? A practical guide is more than the number of tables, because menus get damaged and lost. Keeping a reserve beats printing a small top-up run later, which is disproportionately expensive. ## Related Services [QR code stickers](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/stikeri/qr-kodis-stikeri)[Flyer printing](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/flaeri)[Booklet printing](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/bukleti/bukletebis-bechdva)[Corporate identity printing](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/sapirmo-stili/sapirmo-stilis-bechdva) ## Ready to order? Send your artwork, quantity and preferred deadline — we will confirm pricing and production details after reviewing the project. [Get a quote](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/contact) --- ## Machine-readable entry points - Site index (all URLs): https://www.craftarea.ge/sitemap.xml - Agent guide (short): https://www.craftarea.ge/llms.txt - Full knowledge base: https://www.craftarea.ge/llms-full.txt - Crawl rules: https://www.craftarea.ge/robots.txt