From 1 to 4 Restaurants
The Growth of Officina del Riso
In 2020, with just one location in Milan and the pandemic in full swing, Officina del Riso had to reinvent itself. Discover how an evolving digital strategy, starting from delivery, laid the groundwork for extraordinary growth.
The Pandemic Challenge
In 2020, with just one location in Milan and the pandemic in full swing, Officina del Riso had to reinvent itself. Discover how an evolving digital strategy, starting from delivery, laid the groundwork for extraordinary growth.
Our Strategy
Emergency
We launched immediate, highly targeted campaigns on social media (Meta) to promote the delivery service, with a clear focus on direct conversions (orders).
Brand Building & Consideration
As restrictions began to ease, we expanded our strategy with campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness and consideration. We highlighted Officina del Riso's unique strengths—its top-quality risotto and warm restaurant atmosphere—through impactful visual content, especially video.
Capturing Growing Demand
Alongside growing brand awareness, we activated Google Search (SEM) campaigns to capture the demand generated by our branding efforts. These campaigns targeted users actively searching for restaurants like Officina del Riso, with a clear objective: drive reservations.
Ongoing Optimization
We continuously monitored and optimized campaigns across all channels—adjusting budgets, targeting, and creatives based on performance data and the specific goals of each new restaurant as it opened.
The Officina del Riso Experience
Where tradition meets innovation in every dish
Restaurant Interior
Restaurant Atmosphere
Gunkan
Chef in Kitchen
Risotto Preparation
Restaurant Entrance
Extraordinary Results
Our strategic partnership and integrated digital approach have delivered exceptional results, driving exponential growth for Officina del Riso.
Explosive Growth
From a single restaurant in 2020, Officina del Riso opened three more locations in Milan (Navigli, Cadore, Isola) by the end of 2023, quadrupling its presence in the city.
Soaring Awareness
Branding activities have generated explosive interest. Google searches containing the name "Officina del Riso" increased by an incredible +804% between 2020 and 2023, with strong year-over-year growth (+155% in 2021, +86% in 2022, +91% in 2023), placing the brand among the most searched-for restaurants on Google in Italy.
Omnichannel Strategy
Integrated campaigns across Meta, Google Search, and organic channels driving consistent growth and brand recognition.
Top Searched Restaurant
Achieved status as one of the most searched-for restaurants on Google in Italy, demonstrating exceptional brand awareness.
The Essence of Officina del Riso
Experience the passion, tradition, and innovation that defines our culinary journey. From the careful selection of ingredients to the art of risotto preparation, every detail reflects our commitment to excellence.
Final Thoughts
Officina del Riso's success story shows how a strong entrepreneurial vision—combined with a well-executed and continuously optimized omnichannel digital marketing strategy in partnership with the agency—can turn an initial challenge into an extraordinary opportunity for growth, transforming a local brand into a major presence in just a few years.
The Journey Continues
From Marghera to Milan's finest districts