In short: to activate direct bookings on your restaurant's website, set up time slots and capacity, copy the widget onto your "Reservations" page, and choose between automatic or manual confirmation.
Why direct bookings on your website are a smart choice
Every reservation made directly through your restaurant's website, without going through a third-party platform, generates zero commission—an advantage that adds up with every booking, especially for high-volume establishments.
The first step: defining time slots and capacity
Before activating any widget, you must configure your actual availability: lunch/dinner slots, number of tables, and average seating duration—data that the system will use to automatically calculate how many spots remain available for each time slot.
Technical activation on your website
With modern platforms, activation simply requires pasting a short code snippet into your website's page, with no need for a developer—the booking widget will appear seamlessly integrated into your site.
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Automatic or manual confirmation: which one to choose
Some restaurants prefer automatic confirmation (the spot is locked immediately), while others prefer manual confirmation (the manager approves each reservation before it is finalized)—the choice depends on the level of control you want over your booking flow.
What to monitor after activation
In the first few days, verify that booking notifications are arriving correctly, that the times shown accurately reflect your real availability, and that the confirmation flow works smoothly before actively promoting it to your customers.
Frequently asked questions about direct restaurant bookings
Do I need a developer?
No: typically, you just need to paste the widget code. Check out the free widgets for your website.
Automatic or manual confirmation?
Use automatic if you want to lock the spot immediately; use manual if you prefer to approve each request yourself.
How do I check that it's working?
Make a test reservation and verify that the notification arrives correctly.
How much does it cost?
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What to do today in 3 steps
- Set up shifts, tables, and average seating duration.
- Paste the widget into your site.
- Make a booking yourself and verify the notification.
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