How to choose a pergola for a restaurant terrace
Plan a restaurant or hotel pergola around circulation, shade, lighting and side protection. Prepare the information needed for an installation quote.

Quick answer
For a restaurant terrace, start with table layout, circulation and hours of use. Then assess spans, pillars, shade control and equipment. Altea allows louvre control by zone; Denia also retracts part of the roof. The configuration needs a site assessment.
Start with how the terrace operates
Draw the table positions and routes used by guests and staff. Mark doors, passages and service areas before deciding where pillars should stand. A larger roof is not automatically a better solution: usable space also depends on circulation, opening side enclosures and the furniture you intend to keep.
- Tables and seating you want to accommodate, with circulation space.
- Doors and connections to the restaurant or hotel interior.
- Busiest hours and sides most exposed to the sun.
- Available supports, drainage outlets and power supply.
One shaded area or separate zones?
Altea allows louvres to be adjusted by zone to regulate separate areas within the planned configuration. This can be useful when one part of the terrace receives more sun than another. Denia can tilt and retract its louvres, uncovering between 65% and 67% of the roof. For a more compact area where the main need is adjustable shade, consider Moraira too.
Plan for evening use
Lighting should work with the tables, passages and how you use the terrace. The range allows spotlight and perimeter-lighting options, subject to model confirmation. Explain whether you need light for dining, circulation or atmosphere. Ask the proposal to identify controls and electrical preparation alongside the other equipment.
Assess the sides and ventilation
Screens can help with low sun and privacy; glass provides a transparent side enclosure. Compare the available opening, space occupied when retracted and cleaning access. An enclosure does not automatically turn the terrace into an indoor dining room. Infrared heating is an option to assess alongside the roof, sides and site exposure.
Confirm operation and maintenance with your team
Moraira, Altea and Denia include a remote control and rain sensor. A wind sensor and app control are optional. Decide who will operate the controls and request instructions for wind, rain and periods when the terrace is unused. Also confirm how gutters, tracks and equipment can be accessed for the specified care without interfering with service.
How should you prepare a quote request?
Send the terrace location, photographs, approximate dimensions and a plan of tables and passages. State your operating hours and any planned opening or installation date. Only rely on a schedule once it has been confirmed in the proposal. Oazis prepares a free quote for the configuration; a technical visit carries a fee to confirm before booking.
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