An online booking widget is the module built into a restaurant’s website (or social page) that lets a guest book a table directly — choosing date, time and party size — without calling. It’s connected to the reservation system, so it shows real availability and records the booking automatically.
Unlike third-party portals, the widget brings direct bookings: no per-cover commission, no middleman between restaurant and guest, and the guest data stays yours.
Why it matters
Someone landing on your site is already interested: a visible, fast widget turns that visit into a booking, instead of forcing a phone call during closing hours. Alongside Reserve with Google, it’s one of the direct booking channels that reduce dependence on portals.
Here’s how to put a booking widget on your site.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a booking widget?
- The module built into a restaurant's website that lets guests reserve a table (date, time, party size) directly, connected to the system to show real availability.
- Why use a widget instead of portals?
- It brings direct bookings with no per-cover commission or middleman, and keeps the guest data with the restaurant rather than a third-party platform.