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AI for restaurants: phone and WhatsApp bookings without leaving the floor

In the middle of service nobody can pick up the phone. An AI assistant answers calls and messages, logs every booking with allergies and requests, and confirms it on WhatsApp. The bookings are yours, with no per-cover fees.

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Bookings call right at the busiest time

The phone rings at half past two and half past nine, when the room is full and the kitchen is flat out. If nobody answers, that guest books the restaurant next door.

Booking platforms help, but they charge for every diner and keep the guest's contact. And no-shows hurt just the same: nobody let you know they weren't coming.

Your own assistant always answers, puts the booking in your book and reminds the guest you are expecting them.

What we set up in your restaurant

  • WhatsApp bookings at any hour

    The guest writes, the assistant asks for day, time, party size and allergies, and the booking is ready. You just see it come in.

    WhatsApp chatbot for business

  • The phone, answered during service

    It takes the call and the booking, answers opening hours, address and takeaway questions, and leaves large groups and events for you to close.

    AI receptionist for small businesses

  • Automatic confirmation and reminder

    Every booking gets its confirmation and, on the day, a reminder with the option to cancel. The table is freed in time instead of sitting empty.

    AI automation for small businesses

What your guests receive

Examples of automatic WhatsApp messages. Names and details are made up; the wording is adapted to your business and only goes to customers who have opted in.

  • Booking confirmed

    Hi Pablo, your booking for 4 on Saturday 16th at 9:30 pm is confirmed. If you need to change it, reply to this message.

  • Same-day reminder

    Hi Lucía, we look forward to seeing you today at 2 pm. If you can't make it after all, reply CANCEL and we will free the table.

  • Request noted

    Hi Carlos, we have noted the high chair and that it is a celebration. The team will confirm anything you need when you arrive.

How we start in your restaurant

  1. One service with you

    We see when calls come in, how you log bookings today and what guests ask most.

  2. Your rules

    Sittings, capacity, groups, terrace and cancellation policy: the assistant follows what you decide.

  3. Tests before opening

    We make test bookings, changes and cancellations until everything works first time.

  4. Live and measured

    Every month you see the bookings taken while you couldn't answer and the tables freed in time.

What it costs

It depends on the channels (phone, WhatsApp or both) and whether it has to connect to your booking system. There is a one-off setup fee and a fixed monthly fee, with no per-diner commission.

After one service with you we give you a fixed proposal. The calculator on our homepage gives you an idea of what you lose in bookings you can't take.

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Questions from restaurants

  • What about allergies?

    The assistant always notes them on the booking, but never guarantees a dish is free of an allergen: your team confirms that at the restaurant.

  • Does it replace my booking platform?

    It can work alongside it or replace it for bookings that come by phone and WhatsApp. Your own bookings pay no commission and the guest's contact is yours.

  • What about large groups or events?

    It takes the details and the approximate number of people and leaves you a message. You close it, because every event is different.

  • Does it know when we are full?

    If we connect it to your booking system, yes. If not, it takes the request and the team confirms it; it never promises a table that doesn't exist.

  • Will guests know they are talking to an AI?

    Yes, it introduces itself as a virtual assistant. And if they prefer to speak to someone, it takes their number so you can call back after service.

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