With trend-forward and durable dinnerware, flatware, and drinkware, The Fortessa Store is your neighborhood spot for tabletop and kitchen essentials.
Your dinnerware, flatware, and glassware should embody the essence of your restaurant’s unique style. Whether understated and neutral or vibrant and modern, the tableware you select speaks volumes about your establishment. These elements infuse personality into the dining experience, echoing your restaurant’s ambiance, design, and theme. Here’s what to keep in mind when choosing the perfect pieces.
DURABILITY
Durability is essential to ensure long-lasting performance in the fast-paced environment of daily service. It minimizes the need for frequent replacements, reducing costs while maintaining a consistent presentation that enhances the dining experience.
STORAGE
Proper storage of tableware and back of house items is crucial for maintaining its longevity and appearance, preventing chips, cracks, and unnecessary wear. Organized storage also ensures quick and efficient access during busy service, keeping operations smooth and seamless.
CLEANING
Review care instructions for washing and sanitizing the items you buy and invest in the appropriate dish racks. Proper care and handling of tableware is vital to preserving its quality and appearance, which extends its service life and reduces replacement costs.
KNOW YOUR BUDGET
We offer tableware that meets the budgetary needs of all types of restaurants, from fast-casual spots to fine dining establishments. Ensure that your tableware choices are both practical and sustainable without compromising the overall guest experience.
INVENTORY
Typically, restaurants should have at least two to three times the number of place settings as they have seats, ensuring enough product is available for turnover, cleaning, and back-to-back service. This ensures smooth operations during busy periods, while accounting for any breakage or loss over time.
DESIGN
The aesthetic of tableware shapes the customer’s dining experience and should complement the restaurant’s overall brand identity. Whether sleek and modern or classic and ornate, the right tableware enhances the visual presentation of each dish.
DINNERWARE
With on-trend and versatile shapes, our pieces can complement each other or stand alone. Create a style that is uniquely yours with dinnerware that is durable and functionally beautiful.
CONSIDER MATERIALS
FORTESSA® Fortaluxe® is vitrified china reinforced with alumina oxide or magnesium oxide that enhances durability over other popular brands.
FORTESSA® Glass made of soda-lime-silica with magnesium oxide and alumina for durability, makes a delightful statement, adding color and texture to tablescapes.
FORTESSA® TechnoCeram® vitrified china is fortified with high alumina oxide, making quality and durability affordable for every budget.
FORTESSA® Melamine™ assures durability and design in its assortment of styles with a heft similar to ceramic, it is the perfect break-resistant solution.
DINNER
Coffee Cup Coffee Saucer Espresso Cup Espresso Saucer Sugar Packet Creamer Tea Pot
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Sound Amanda
B+B Plate Salt
Side/Share Plate Havana
Appetizer Plate Stōn™
Soup/Cereal Bowl Sound
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Salad Plate Plaza
Dessert Plate Archie
Fish Dish Cairn
Chicken Dish Svelte
Beef Dish Modern Coupe
Pasta Bowl Northern Lights
Sandwich Plates Sandia
Pizza/Flatbread Paleo
FLATWARE
The meticulous craftsmanship that goes into FORTESSA® Stainless Steel™ and FORTESSA® Basics flatware results in results in excellent finishing and polishing as well as the full execution of designs.
Flatware presentation is key to setting the tone of the dining experience, often laid out in a way that complements the table’s overall aesthetic while ensuring functionality. The amount of flatware required depends on the menu and the type of service—typically, two to three sets per seat are recommended to accommodate multiple courses and turnovers during busy shifts. 18/10
Arezzo
Arezzo Brushed
Bistro
Capri
Catana
Grand City
Grand City Sandblasted
Lucca
Lucca Faceted
Rambla
DRINKWARE
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur with an appreciation for flavor, a mixologist looking for beautiful barware, or looking to set your table with a pop of color, our drinkware suits your everyday dining needs.
GLASS / COPOLYESTER / STEMMED / STEMLESS
STEMMED
Holding a glass by the stem helps prevent it from causing the wine’s temperature to rise.
STEMLESS
Not just for wine, these versatile pieces are perfect for everything from water service to a signature cocktail.
GLASS
Glass is brilliant, break-resistant, and dishwasher safe, making it a delightful statement.
COPOLYESTER
Ideal for outdoor dining, copolyester is shatter-resistant and stands up to frequent dishwashing.
DRINK WARE
DOF Paris® On the Rocks Pure Specialty Cocktail Bar Special Collins/Highball Convention® Martini Pure Shot Glass Banquet
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Beer Glass Beer Basic Brandy Sniffer Mondial
Grappa Glass Classico®
Decanter Classico®
Pitcher Veranda
Carafe Glass Nu
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All Purpose Wine Cinco Red Wine Sensa
White Wine Forté
Siza Port Bar Special
Champagne Flute Classico®
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BAR SMALLWARES
A commercial bar is an excellent addition to any restaurant, and having the proper tools is crucial to ensure efficient and high-quality service. Well-chosen tools, such as shakers, strainers, and muddlers, along with appropriate glassware for each type of drink, allow for precise preparation and creative presentations.
Crafthouse by FORTESSA® is a comprehensive barware collection designed by World Champion bartender Charles Joly. Inspired by classic barware and updated with modern, real world functionality.
BAR SMALLWARES
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Bar Spoon Crafthouse
Ice Scoop Winco
Muddler Crafthouse
Cocktail Shaker Crafthouse
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Hawthorne Strainer Crafthouse
Julep Strainer Crafthouse Jigger Crafthouse
Glass Rimmer Winco
Multi-Opener / Corkscrew Crafthouse
Bottle Opener Crafthouse
Bar Tool Set Crafthouse Crafthouse Smoking Box Crafthouse QTY
Ice Bucket Crafthouse
Wine Bucket / Stand Fortessa
Bell Water Pitcher Fortessa
Glass Rack Fortessa Basics
KITCHEN SMALLWARES
Kitchen tools are essential to the smooth operation of a restaurant, enabling chefs to perform their tasks with precision and efficiency. From sharp knives and versatile peelers to durable storage containers, the right tools facilitate streamline cooking processes and ensure high-quality results.
