Traditional Flavor & Digital Modernism

Madalyalı Restaurant Digital Brand Transformation

Client Madalyalı Restaurant
Industry Gastronomy & Restaurant
Services Brand Identity Refresh, Website Development & Reservation Integrations
Markets Turkey
Duration 12+ Months
Year 2024

For Madalyalı Restaurant—one of Ataşehir’s long-standing culinary landmarks in Istanbul—we blended 30+ years of heritage with the dynamism of digital. We reimagined the authentic story of Sivas cuisine cooked over wood fire through a modern visual language and performance-driven digital strategy.

Madalyalı Restaurant Digital Brand Transformation
2024
Project Summary

For Madalyalı Restaurant—one of Ataşehir’s long-standing culinary landmarks in Istanbul—we blended 30+ years of heritage with the dynamism of digital. We reimagined the authentic story of Sivas cuisine cooked over wood fire through a modern visual language and performance-driven digital strategy.

Technologies
AstroTailwind CSSMeta Business SuiteGoogle AdsAdobe Premiere Pro

Challenges

Despite a strong legacy and loyal audience, the brand wasn’t gaining enough visibility among next-generation digital users, and its digital identity lagged behind the in-restaurant experience and food quality.

  • Build a premium restaurant perception without losing the warmth of a traditional local eatery
  • Create digital awareness in Ataşehir—one of the most competitive gastronomy hubs
  • Balance weekend breakfast and weekday dinner demand with a consistent strategy
  • Make tangible values like wood fire and craftsmanship feel real through visuals

Our Approach

An integrated communication strategy that combines Madalyalı’s authentic culinary culture with high-quality content production and precise, location-based advertising.

  • Mouth-watering 4K video content that shows every stage of flavor—from kitchen to table
  • “Local Domination” campaigns targeted to Ataşehir and a 10 km radius audience
  • A modern, mobile-first corporate site with fast and frictionless reservations
  • Reputation management and rating strategy across Google Maps and Tripadvisor
  • Tailored B2B marketing for special days and group events

Roadmap

01

Brand Story & Heritage Analysis

By analyzing values carried since 1986, we defined the core narrative pillars for digital: Tradition, Flavor, and Family.

02

Building a Visual World

We produced professional photo and video shoots that reflect product texture, the ambience of wood fire, and the restaurant’s soul.

03

Local Performance Marketing

We structured high-conversion, location-based campaigns across Google and Meta to capture potential guests in Ataşehir.

04

Community & Reputation Management

Beyond posting, we managed guest comments and requests in real time to increase digital loyalty.

05

Always-On Content & Campaign Flow

With seasonal menu changes and special-day plans, we kept the brand consistently fresh and relevant.

Typography

Playfair Display

Serif headlines that emphasize heritage and premium quality.

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Inter

A modern, clean reading experience for menu details and reservation flows.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Iconography
Elegant & Thin Line
Color Palette
#C5A059 Premium Gold
#1A1A1A Deep Charcoal
#FDF5E6 Ivory White
#2C1810 Earth Brown
UI Components & Visual Language
Digital Menu Integration
Fast WhatsApp Reservations

Warm-toned shots highlighting the heat of wood fire, steam, and plating elegance with macro details.

The Digital Gateway to Flavor

A conversion-led website interface that presents Madalyalı’s menu and ambience with elegance and guides users directly to reservations.

Desktop View
Mobile View

From Wood Fire to Frame

We captured the craftsmanship at the heart of the kitchen, the smoke-topped flavors, and the restaurant’s unique ambience with a cinematic language.

Kitchen Craft
Kitchen Craft
Traditional Sivas Cuisine
Traditional Sivas Cuisine
Breakfast Ritual
Breakfast Ritual

Heritage Roots, Modern Identity

We translated a flavor legacy dating back to 1986 into a refreshed brand identity—blending copper tones, anthracite depth, and elegant typography to reflect both tradition and modern vision.

Appetite-Driving Social Media

Dynamic, interactive content that makes you hungry with every post and invites viewers into the kitchen through stories.

Local Domination Ads

With mouth-watering video creative, we reached flavor-seekers around Ataşehir and maximized reservation traffic.

120K+ Reach
%4.8 Engagement Rate
5.2x ROAS
-%30 Cost per Message

Location-Based Search Strategy

With Google Maps and Search campaigns, Madalyalı became a top choice for users searching for “kebap” and “breakfast” in the area.

+%85 Maps Visibility
%15.2 Click-Through Rate
350+ Conversions
200+ Call Clicks
05

Results & Impact

4.2x Return on Ad Spend
+150% Digital Reservation Increase
50K+ Monthly Reach
4.8 Average Google Rating