Why are restaurant acoustics important?
Good restaurant acoustics can be of vital importance to your business. The atmosphere of a restaurant is just as important as the food it serves.
The clinking of glasses, background chatter and lively ambience all contribute to the dining experience, but excessive noise can quickly turn a pleasant meal into an uncomfortable experience.
Without sound-absorbing materials, restaurants can become overwhelmingly loud, making it difficult for diners to converse and enjoy their visit.
Resonics specialise in providing high-performance acoustic solutions for restaurants. Book a free survey.
FREE acoustic services
Our acoustic surveys provide precise analysis of any space — from small meeting rooms to large open-plan environments. Using advanced measurement techniques, our team assesses your acoustic needs and delivers tailored recommendations. Most surveys are completed within 30 minutes to a full day, depending on scale.
Our acoustic design service includes detailed CAD drawings with wall elevation renderings, precise product placements, specifications, and verified performance ratings — all provided with every quotation.
We provide remote acoustic proposals using client drawings and photographs. Each proposal includes accurate product recommendations and detailed quotations for supply and installation, saving time without compromising precision.
We provide complimentary NTI RT60 testing to measure reverberation times and assess acoustic performance before and after treatment. This service ensures precise product specification and demonstrates measurable improvements in clarity and comfort.
We offer complimentary sound masking demonstrations for commercial clients, allowing you to experience the benefits firsthand. Sound masking improves speech privacy, reduces distractions, and enhances workplace productivity.
For projects with complex acoustic requirements, we provide a comprehensive audit package that includes detailed site testing and analysis. This chargeable service is fully credited if Resonics is contracted to deliver the acoustic treatments.
Reducing noise in restaurants
Many modern restaurants prioritise style over sound control, featuring minimalist designs with bare tables and hard floors, open-plan layouts with high ceilings and exposed surfaces.
With thoughtful design adjustments, acoustic treatments can significantly reduce noise levels while preserving the lively energy of the space, improving diner comfort and the overall experience.
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From start to finish we handle everything
Consultation
Our acoustic consultants assess your space on-site (or remotely) and provide a detailed proposal. Every consultation includes acoustic design recommendations, product specifications, and reverberation analysis to ensure measurable improvements.
Assessment
We don’t just identify noise issues — we provide solutions that are cost-effective, design-conscious, and performance-led. Whether reducing echo, improving clarity, or addressing speech privacy, our expert guidance ensures the right acoustic fit for your space.
Design & Planning
Every project includes a tailored acoustic design with a free CAD proposal, showing product placement, specifications, and performance ratings. Our designs can blend seamlessly into interiors or become bold architectural features — always balancing form with function.
Supply & Installation
With over 5,000 projects completed nationwide, our in-house installation teams handle even the most complex acoustic projects. We work to strict health and safety standards, with IPAF-certified specialists, SSSTS/SMSTS-trained supervisors, and all installers CSCS accredited.
FAQs & tips for selecting the right Restaurant Acoustics
Sound plays a big role in how people experience a meal. Poor acoustics make it difficult to hold conversations, causing discomfort and reducing the overall dining experience.
Most modern restaurants feature hard surfaces like glass, concrete, and wood. These reflect sound instead of absorbing it, leading to excessive noise and echo when the space gets busy.
High noise levels can make customers leave sooner, limit repeat visits, and cause fatigue for staff. Good acoustics create a calmer, more welcoming atmosphere and improve communication.
Resonics install discreet sound-absorbing panels, ceiling rafts, and baffles that reduce echo and noise build-up while complementing the restaurant’s design and lighting.
Absolutely. Acoustic panels come in a wide range of fabrics, colours, and custom designs — including artwork or branding — making them part of the aesthetic, not a distraction.
No — the goal is balance. Acoustic treatment doesn’t remove all background buzz but reduces harsh reflections and makes speech clearer without losing atmosphere.
Most restaurant projects can be completed in one or two days. Resonics can install outside of service hours to avoid disrupting business.
While not strictly regulated like schools, restaurants must comply with Health & Safety Executive (HSE) workplace noise guidelines to protect staff hearing. Acoustics also play a key role in WELL and BREEAM comfort standards.
No — our panels are made from materials that are safe, fire-rated, and easy to clean, suitable for food-service environments.
Costs depend on the restaurant’s size and design. Resonics provides free acoustic surveys and tailored proposals to achieve optimal comfort within budget.
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