background and environment A dim, intimate restaurant interior with a deep green, tufted leather banquette filling the background. The background remains softly out of focus with visible upholstery buttons and gentle fabric texture, creating strong depth separation. A warm wooden table surface occupies the lower half of the frame, showing natural grain and a slightly glossy patina. The overall atmosphere is cozy, refined, and evening-lit, with muted, earthy tones and no visual clutter. camera and framing A 1:1 composition captured from a seated dining height at a slight downward angle toward the plate. The camera is positioned close enough for the dish to be the clear focal point while retaining surrounding context. The plate sits slightly right of center with negative space on the left. Depth of field is shallow, keeping the food sharply in focus while the background sofa and distant elements fall smoothly out of focus. subject and presentation A single plated food dish served on the exact same plate as in the reference image. The plate must be preserved identically with no changes to shape, size, rim width, color, finish, texture, edge thickness, curvature, or proportions. The food is arranged neatly and intentionally in the center of the plate, aligned lengthwise rather than piled vertically. Garnishes are minimal and placed deliberately on top of the main elements. A partially filled wine glass stands to the left of the plate, cropped but clearly recognizable, contributing to the dining context without drawing focus away from the food. food behavior and physical interaction All food components rest naturally on the plate with visible contact points and soft grounding shadows. Ingredients show realistic weight and gravity, gently settling into one another. Sauces cling to surfaces and lightly pool at the base with subtle drips and gloss consistent with their viscosity. Garnishes sit lightly on top, following the contours beneath them. No elements appear floating, suspended, stiff, or unnaturally aligned. lighting and materials Warm, directional lighting enters from the upper left, casting soft highlights across the food and plate and gentle shadows on the right side. The light is diffused but directional enough to define textures, edges, moisture, and surface detail. Glossy elements show soft elongated reflections, while matte surfaces retain visible texture without shine. The wine glass displays subtle reflections consistent with ambient lighting. Shadows remain soft-edged and grounded. final constraints The plate must remain exactly the same as the reference image with zero alteration. The inserted food must be preserved exactly as it exists in real life, maintaining true shape, portion size, ingredient structure, colors, textures, and preparation state without stylization. Only ingredients and garnishes consistent with the scene may appear. The image must retain the same warm, intimate mood, color palette, depth separation, and lighting balance as the reference. The final result is a photorealistic 4K vertical food photograph with natural textures, realistic physical behavior, and a refined restaurant dining atmosphere.
Food images often miss their appeal when they fail to capture warmth, texture, and balance in a real dining setting. This prompt is designed to create inviting food visuals that feel rich, comforting, and naturally appetizing, set within an intimate restaurant atmosphere. It helps you generate high-quality food imagery with warm ambient lighting, shallow depth of field, and realistic plating that highlights sauces, grains, and fresh ingredients. The result is a refined yet cozy food visual ideal for menus, restaurant branding, food blogs, and social content where mood, flavor, and authenticity are key to engagement.
