Case Study: Lilia (Brooklyn Italian restaurant) achieves soaring online gift-card sales and increased private-event bookings with BentoBox

How BentoBox’s digital tools transformed the Brooklyn hotspot

Lilia, a buzzy Brooklyn Italian restaurant, needed an efficient website to capture demand, sell gift cards, manage private-event inquiries, and showcase press coverage. They chose BentoBox and its restaurant-focused digital tools — including bespoke templates, built‑in gift card functionality, an online private-event form, and a manageable backend — to solve those operational and marketing challenges.

BentoBox’s solution drove clear results: 70% of Lilia’s gift card sales now occur on their site (average sale $145, with 68% of sales in November–December), 80% of private-event inquiries start on the website and private dining inquiries rose 48% since November 2016, and nearly 50% of referral traffic comes from press linked on their BentoBox-powered site. BentoBox’s integrated features and easy backend helped Lilia increase revenue, streamline bookings, and boost online visibility.

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Sean Feeney

Chef