{"product_id":"custom-brown-leather-italian-restaurant-menu-books-with-blind-embossed-logo-elastic-cord-mureli","title":"Custom Brown Leather Italian Restaurant Menu Books with Blind Embossed Logo \u0026 Elastic Cord | Mureli","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese leather menu books were created by Mureli Workshop as a separate custom order for Bella restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project shows how restaurant menus can become more than simple covers for printed pages. The leather color, shape, proportions, logo, metal eyelets, and page attachment system work together to create a physical object that becomes part of the restaurant's visual identity and something guests interact with directly at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show several menu books in different formats made in one coordinated style: warm brown leather, minimalist construction, blind embossed Bella branding, and elastic cord binding for printed menu pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Real Project for Bella\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBella is a Miami Beach restaurant created by chef Eyal Shani as his first concept dedicated entirely to Italian cuisine. The restaurant presents Southern Italian cooking through a Mediterranean perspective, with an emphasis on handmade pasta, seasonal ingredients, vegetables, seafood, and dishes designed to be shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe character of Bella is built around the warmth, generosity, and emotional nature of Italian dining. For this reason, warm brown leather works particularly well for the menu collection, giving the covers a natural and tactile appearance while supporting the atmosphere of the restaurant without unnecessary decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlind embossing keeps the branding recognizable yet restrained. No additional color is added to the leather, and the logo becomes part of the material itself, changing subtly depending on the light and viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Restaurant Portfolio, Different Identities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMureli Workshop previously created another set of leather menu books for Naked Tomato. Bella and Naked Tomato are separate restaurant concepts with their own cuisine, atmosphere, and visual language, while both belong to the wider restaurant portfolio connected with chef Eyal Shani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, these two projects demonstrate an important principle when working with restaurant groups: related establishments can use equally high-quality materials and maintain a consistent level of craftsmanship while each concept receives its own visual treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Naked Tomato and Bella menu collections are not intended to look identical. The goal is not to repeat the same product mechanically, but to adapt the construction, proportions, leather color, and personalization to the individual character of each restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eItalian Restaurant Menu Books\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis coordinated set can be used for different parts of a restaurant's menu system, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emain food menu;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehandmade pasta menu;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebar menu;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecocktail menu;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewine list;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edessert menu;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseasonal menu;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etasting menu;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprivate event menu;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003especial dinner menu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach cover can have its own size while remaining visually connected to the rest of the collection through the same leather color, construction, and logo treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach is especially useful for restaurants that need more than one universal menu format. The main food menu, wine list, cocktails, desserts, and seasonal selections can all use different dimensions while maintaining one recognizable visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMultiple Menu Formats in One Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show leather menu books in several different sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA larger format can be used for the complete restaurant menu, a medium version for a wine list or seasonal selection, and a compact format for cocktails, desserts, beverages, or another focused menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen these pieces are placed together on a table, they look like a coordinated restaurant collection rather than a random group of unrelated covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a new custom order, we can create:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone universal menu format;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseveral different sizes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea separate format for each menu category;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifferent markings for food, wine, bar, or dessert menus;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematching covers for several restaurant locations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual versions for different concepts within the same restaurant group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlind Embossed Logo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of each menu cover shown in the photographs features the Bella logo applied with blind embossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlind embossing does not use colored foil. The relief is pressed directly into the leather, allowing the logo to remain tactile and naturally integrated into the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of personalization is particularly suitable for restaurants that want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erestrained branding;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea natural appearance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evisible leather texture;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea logo without additional color;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emenu covers that coordinate with the interior;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea refined and understated presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bella logo shown in the photographs belongs to the client and is presented as an example of a real completed custom order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples shown are for demonstration only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a new project, the menu covers can be produced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewithout personalization;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith your restaurant logo;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith the name of your establishment;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith separate identification for different menu types;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith a monogram;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith your own custom artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElastic Cord Binding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed menu pages are held in place by an elastic cord that passes through metal eyelets positioned near the fold of the leather cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis construction allows the restaurant to replace the printed pages without producing a new leather cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly practical when a restaurant regularly updates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseasonal dishes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprices;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecocktail selections;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewine lists;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003especial offers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevent menus;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etasting menus;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual pages or sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather cover remains in use while the printed pages can be updated whenever the menu changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe elastic cord system also keeps the construction simple, compact, and practical for everyday restaurant use without requiring a bulky mechanical binding system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRestaurant Branding Beyond the Logo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA branded restaurant menu is more than a logo placed on the front cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall impression is created by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe leather shade;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe natural texture of the material;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe proportions of the cover;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe thickness and flexibility of the leather;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe shape of the corners;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe color of the interior surface;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe page attachment method;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe position of the logo;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe scale of the embossing;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall metal details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Bella, warm brown leather was combined with restrained blind embossing. This combination supports the warm character of the Italian and Mediterranean restaurant concept without distracting attention from the printed menu itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Restaurants, Bars \u0026amp; Hospitality Projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar custom leather menu books can be created for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian restaurants;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echef-driven restaurants;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epasta restaurants;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewine bars;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecocktail bars;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecafes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehotel restaurants;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eboutique hotels;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprivate clubs;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etasting rooms;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevent venues;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erestaurant groups;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emulti-concept hospitality companies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor each project, the dimensions, leather color, personalization method, and internal menu format can be adapted to the individual needs of the establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMenu Systems for Restaurant Groups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA restaurant group can order one coordinated menu system for several different establishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, multiple restaurant concepts can share:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe same basic construction principle;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe same level of craftsmanship;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea consistent leather specification;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe same page attachment method;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoordinated proportions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual personalization for each restaurant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach helps maintain consistency in production while preserving the individual identity of every establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne restaurant may use warm brown leather, while another concept may be created in green, black, or a lighter shade. The proven construction can remain consistent while the visual design is adapted to the identity of each restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndividual \u0026amp; Bulk Restaurant Orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMureli Workshop can produce individual restaurant menu covers as well as complete sets for larger hospitality projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a new order, we can adapt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe number of menu covers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe format;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe dimensions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe leather color;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe personalization method;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe logo placement;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe page attachment system;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe number of different menu formats within one collection;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesign variations for different locations or restaurant concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger quantities, \u003cstrong\u003eVolume Pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e may be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Real Mureli Workshop Project\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs on this page show a real custom order produced by Mureli Workshop for Bella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe client name is included to document the completed project and demonstrate our custom manufacturing capabilities. It does not imply a partnership, endorsement, or official recommendation of Mureli Workshop by the client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA new restaurant can order a similar construction adapted to its own identity, logo, leather color, dimensions, and combination of menu formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor shown: warm brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlind embossed restaurant logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic cord binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal eyelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral coordinated menu sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable printed pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for food, wine, bar, cocktail, dessert, and seasonal menus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable without personalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom restaurant logo available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom dimensions available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent leather colors available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual and bulk orders available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume Pricing may be available for larger quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted pages, demonstration menu layouts, and other inserts shown in the photographs are not included unless specifically agreed upon as part of the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis menu cover can be ordered without personalization or with your restaurant logo or custom design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Personalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Restaurant Logo \/ Custom Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples shown are for demonstration only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bella logo displayed in the photographs belongs to a previous client and is not included by default.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mureli Workshop","offers":[{"title":"No Personalization","offer_id":52476009316654,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"My Restaurant Logo \/ Custom Design","offer_id":52476009349422,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/5761\/2590\/files\/12-08-2026-1142.jpg?v=1787067451","url":"https:\/\/mureli-workshop.com\/products\/custom-brown-leather-italian-restaurant-menu-books-with-blind-embossed-logo-elastic-cord-mureli","provider":"Mureli Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}