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Itria

Itria, a casual fine-dining Italian restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, engaged with Gourmand Group to increase brand awareness for Itria’s brick-and-mortar grand opening. Itria offers a unique culinary experience centered around seasonal crudos and house-made pasta. Led by Chef Daniel Evers, whose impressive work history includes Michelin-starred establishments in both San Francisco and New York City, Itria positions itself as a standout option in the city’s competitive Italian dining scene.

SERVICES

Strategy, Social Media Management, Professional Photography & Videography, Content Creation for Social Media, Public Relations, Influencer Marketing

TIMELINE

2021

INDUSTRY

Restaurant, Food & Beverage

Project in Numbers

8

media hits

+442%

increase in followers

70-100%

booked weekend reservations in opening month
Chef Daniel standing outside of his restaurant, Itria San Francisco, with a closed mouth smile looking at the camera with his arms crossed in front of him.

Objective

The primary goal was to raise brand awareness about Itria's grand opening, ultimately driving reservations, boosting sales, and building their brand name.

Strategy

Our strategic approach involved a comprehensive media campaign that integrated public relations, professional photography & videography, social media strategies, and influencer marketing. We focused on targeting San Francisco residents who were food enthusiasts and likely to appreciate the restaurant's unique blend of casual fine-dining. We crafted messaging that highlighted Itria's focus on seasonal crudos, house-made pasta, and an inventive drink menu featuring sake, wine, and beer.

Conclusion

The launch of Itria was highly successful, leading to widespread recognition as one of the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco. The restaurant was featured on prestigious lists by the San Francisco Chronicle, Eater SF, and The Infatuation, and it even earned a spot on the Michelin Guide list within two years of opening.

A spread of Italian dishes including mafaldine and crudo from award-winning San Francisco restaurant, Itria.

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