Platonic – Restaurant & Event WordPress Theme Overview
Platonic is a WordPress theme by jwsthemes made for restaurants and event websites. It is a traditional all-round theme built on Bootstrap 4.
WPBakery Page Builder is included and works in both the front-end and back-end editors, and Slider Revolution adds animated hero sliders. For restaurant tasks, the theme includes styling for the free Restaurant Reservations plugin, so booking requests look consistent with the rest of the design, and it adds testimonials management for guest feedback. A one-click importer loads demo pages, sliders, widgets and settings.
Design options include unlimited colours, more than 600 Google Fonts, boxed or full-width layouts set globally or per page, and sidebars that can move left, right or be hidden. Sections can use parallax images or video backgrounds, the code is built with Less CSS, and a right-to-left mode is available. The theme has been around since 2016 and is still maintained; version 1.5.2 in February 2026 improved compatibility with the latest WordPress release.
Key Features of Platonic – Restaurant & Event WordPress Theme
- WPBakery Page Builder included, with front-end and back-end editing
- Slider Revolution included for animated sliders
- Styling for the Restaurant Reservations plugin
- Testimonials management
- One-click demo import of pages, posts, sliders, widgets and theme options
- Boxed or full-width layout, globally or per page
- Parallax image and video backgrounds
- Unlimited colours and more than 600 Google Fonts
- Moveable, unlimited sidebars and shortcode support
- Right-to-left switch, Bootstrap 4 base and video tutorials
Who Platonic – Restaurant & Event WordPress Theme Is Suitable For
Platonic suits Canadian restaurants, cafés and bistros that also host events, such as wine dinners, live music evenings, holiday parties or private functions, and want one site that covers both the dining room and the event calendar. The reservations styling keeps table bookings tidy, and testimonials help show what past guests and event hosts thought.
It can also work for banquet halls, event spaces with in-house catering, and pubs or bakeries that want a classic layout with parallax photography.
Important Notes About Platonic – Restaurant & Event WordPress Theme
Despite the event focus in the name, the listing doesn’t describe an events calendar or ticketing tool, so those would come from a separate plugin; check the live demo. Restaurant Reservations is a separate free plugin the theme styles, not a built-in booking engine. The theme dates from 2016; the latest update is recent, but confirm current PHP compatibility. Demo images aren’t included, and a regular licence covers one site.
If you sell event tickets or take deposits, publish a clear cancellation and refund policy, and remember that provincial consumer rules apply; events serving alcohol need the right provincial liquor licence or permit. Testimonials must come from real guests, and menu prices and allergen details must stay accurate. The business owner is responsible for compliance.
Setup & Ongoing Management by AppiAppi
You choose Platonic and purchase its licence on ThemeForest; jwsthemes remains the developer and provides theme support. AppiAppi installs the theme with WPBakery, Slider Revolution and Restaurant Reservations, imports the demo, and replaces the sample content with your logo, colours, photos and wording. We build your menus with current prices, opening hours, location map and gallery, configure the reservation form, add genuine testimonials, and set up an events page, adding a calendar or ticketing plugin if you sell seats.
After launch, AppiAppi manages the site according to your subscription plan. We handle WordPress, theme and plugin updates, post new events and menu changes when you send them, respond to reservation, event and ticket inquiries, and provide AI-assisted SEO and content support so diners and event planners nearby can find you.
Original design by jwsthemes. This is the starting point — we customize it with your logo, colours, content, services and SEO structure. View original theme source