Pappagallo’s is an authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Leederville. It’s known for Roman-style pizza, great pasta and a lively atmosphere every night of the week.
The problem
Within three weeks of opening, the owners realised they had a noise problem. The room was too loud for comfortable conversation, and as a new business they couldn’t afford to put customers off.
What we did
- Installed 25 mm Autex QuietSpace acoustic fins across the restaurant to absorb the reflected sound.
- We had surplus fins from another project, so we could give a start-up business a really good price.
- Installed everything out of hours, so the restaurant never had to close.
The result
Pappagallo’s kept its lively atmosphere without the noise, and it has traded strongly for years since. Getting onto the problem early made a real difference.
Tip from Nigel: if your new venue is too loud, fix it in the first few weeks. Customers who can’t hear each other don’t come back.
