A menu photo consistency checklist before upload
Review crops, dish names and visual accuracy across a restaurant menu.
Choose a repeatable frame
Set a main angle, background and amount of space around the dish. Repeat these choices for related items so customers can compare them. You do not need every dish to look identical; a drink and a pizza may need different framing. Keep the visual logic consistent within each group.
Match each image to an actual item
Name files with the dish and variant rather than a camera number. Check that a vegetarian option does not inherit the image of a meat version. Include sauces and sides only when they belong to the advertised serving, or explain clearly when they are optional.
Test the ordering-page crop
Upload a draft where possible and review both the menu grid and the expanded image. A wide hero image may lose half the plate in a square tile. Adjust the source crop rather than assuming the platform will choose the correct focal point. Check mobile readability as well.
Keep a replacement list
When recipes, portion sizes or packaging change, mark the associated images for review. Keep original photographs next to edited versions so staff can compare them. Do not reuse another restaurant’s images. A short regular image review prevents a polished menu from describing a meal you no longer serve.