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Restaurant Menu – Food Ordering System – Table Reservation

By Gloriafood

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Restaurant Menu – Food Ordering System – Table Reservation Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create a restaurant menu and take food orders online with no commissions. Table reservations are also available for free.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 54+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5.43 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is all you need to turn your restaurant website into an online business. Using a simple and friendly interface you get a restaurant menu, online food ordering and restaurant booking system. All free, no fees, no hidden costs, no commissions for unlimited food orders and restaurant reservations.

It is super easy to set up and there’s no coding required. Just follow the wizard, insert the food menu and publish the ordering button. You’ll be ready for the first food order within minutes.

The restaurant menu includes a visual, drag and drop online menu editor, support for uploading images, customizable food menu items, and is suitable for any type of cuisine. The online food ordering system features a user-friendly checkout, data auto-fill for returning customers, and multiple delivery zones.

The restaurant booking system allows for simple table reservations and food orders ahead for dining in. The plugin also includes alerts for when the ordering app is not reachable, restaurant ordering stats, and a promotions engine.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin competes with several other restaurant menu and ordering systems, offering a comprehensive solution for food ordering and table reservations.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Combines food ordering and table reservation features in one plugin.
Generally positive user ratings with a 4.4 average from 54 reviews.
Regular updates addressing security vulnerabilities.
Supports multiple functionalities suitable for restaurant websites.
Free version available with core features.

Weaknesses

Requires legal entity and tax ID information even for basic reservations, which frustrates users.
Limited customization and flexibility according to user feedback.
Some users find the plugin expensive compared to alternatives.
Security history includes multiple medium to high severity vulnerabilities, though fixed in recent versions.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of 5-star reviews (74.1%) and a small portion of negative feedback (9.3%), users generally appreciate the plugin but have notable concerns.

Positive highlights

'The best plugin ever - helps us save a lot of money!' - smaranj
'Seit über vier Jahren das wichtigste Plugin in meiner Homepage. Dankeschön!' - crnetde
'Nice plugin but missing features like automatic order printing that other plugins have.' - ddksfvbzl34
'Not much flexible but useful.' - kafawa1132

Common complaints

Requires legal entity and tax identification info even for simple reservations, causing setup difficulties and frustration.

Weaknesses

Lack of customization options limits flexibility.
Some users find the plugin expensive relative to its features.
Security vulnerabilities have been reported in past versions.
Setup process can be overly complex due to mandatory information requirements.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Restaurants and food businesses looking for an integrated solution combining menu display, food ordering, and table reservations in a single plugin.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a highly customizable or lightweight reservations-only plugin, or those unwilling to provide extensive legal and tax information during setup.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core features for menu display, food ordering, and table reservations, suitable for basic restaurant needs.

Final Verdict

This plugin provides a comprehensive all-in-one solution for restaurant menus, food ordering, and table reservations, backed by mostly positive user reviews and regular security updates. However, its requirement for legal entity and tax ID information even for simple reservations is a significant drawback that complicates setup and may deter some users.

While it offers good value through its free version, potential users should weigh the plugin's limited customization and past security vulnerabilities against their specific needs. Alternatives may be preferable for those seeking more flexibility or simpler reservation systems.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Restaurant Menu – Food Ordering System – Table Reservation plugin.

Food Menu

Food Order

Restaurant Reservation

Screenshots

FAQ

Our business model is relying on the idea of a freemium model as we provide a simplified do-it-yourself ordering platform for free, easy to use by anyone. There are no hidden fees, commissions or contracts.

However, we do have a set of premium features (which are more complex) that the customers can choose to pay for if they find them useful for their business (like online payments or branded mobile apps).