Reservaii handles phone bookings, online reservations, and WhatsApp — all in one platform. With an AI receptionist that answers 24/7. Flat monthly fee, no commission on every guest.
What's included
Most restaurants pay separately for a booking system, phone staff, and a no-show reminder tool. Reservaii replaces all three.
Answers every call 24/7, checks live availability, and books the table on the spot. No missed calls, no hold music, no voicemail.
Embed a booking form on your website. Guests book directly — no third-party platform, no per-cover fees, no shared guest data.
Guests book via WhatsApp the same way they book by phone. Confirmations and reminders sent automatically to their WhatsApp.
Visual floor plan, turn times, walk-in handling, and a live view of your service. Everything your team needs during a shift.
SMS and email reminders 24 hours and 2 hours before the reservation. One-click cancellation link. No-show rates drop by up to 57%.
Every guest's visit history, preferences, and notes in one place. Build real relationships with your regulars over time.
Pricing
No per-cover fees. No setup costs. No annual contracts. Cancel any time.
How we compare
The hidden cost of per-cover fee platforms adds up fast. A restaurant doing 1,500 covers per month on OpenTable pays $1,500–$2,250 in cover fees alone.
| Feature | Reservaii | OpenTable | SevenRooms | TheFork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $39–$199 | $149–$539 | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
| Per-cover fee | None | $0.25–$1.50/cover | % of reservations | Per cover from network |
| AI phone receptionist | ✓ Included | Add-on, higher plans | ✗ | ✗ |
| Online booking widget | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WhatsApp reservations | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Automated reminders | ✓ All plans | Higher plans only | ✓ | Limited |
| You own the guest data | ✓ | Shared | ✓ | Shared |
| Free trial | ✓ 2 months | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
The per-cover fee model made sense when platforms like OpenTable were genuinely bringing new customers to restaurants in the early 2000s. Restaurants paid per booking because the platform was the source of those bookings.
That logic no longer holds for most independent restaurants. Today, the majority of diners book with restaurants they already know through direct search, Instagram, or word of mouth. Yet OpenTable still charges $0.25 per cover for bookings you receive through your own website widget — and $1.00–$1.50 per cover for bookings through their app. You are paying commission on your own loyal customers.
A restaurant doing 2,000 covers per month pays $2,000–$3,000 per month in cover fees alone — before the monthly subscription fee. That is $24,000–$36,000 per year for a booking system. Reservaii charges $39–$199 per month flat. No commission, no per-cover tax.
Most restaurant booking systems are built around online reservations. They provide a widget for your website. They list you on their marketplace. But they do not solve the phone problem.
43% of restaurant phone calls go unanswered. During peak service, your team is in the weeds — no one can stop to take a booking call. After hours, there is no one there at all. The result is a direct revenue loss every time a guest gives up and calls somewhere else.
Reservaii includes an AI phone receptionist on every plan. It answers every call, checks live availability, and confirms the booking in real time. The same platform that handles your online widget also handles your phone — with no extra integration required.
The right system for an independent restaurant covers five things: phone bookings, online reservations, table management, automated reminders, and guest data ownership. Any platform missing more than one of these will require additional tools and cost.
Avoid platforms that charge per-cover fees unless you genuinely need their discovery network to find new guests. If you have an established presence, you are better served by a flat-fee system that keeps your revenue intact.
Questions
For independent restaurants, the best booking system charges a flat monthly fee without per-cover charges, includes an AI phone receptionist to capture phone bookings, and gives you full ownership of your guest data. Reservaii does all three, starting at $39/month.
Costs vary widely. OpenTable charges $149–$539/month plus $0.25–$1.50 per cover. SevenRooms and TheFork also charge per reservation. Reservaii charges $39–$199/month with no per-cover fees and includes an AI phone receptionist and all core features.
Yes. Research shows 43% of restaurant phone calls go unanswered. Online-only booking platforms leave a major channel unhandled. Reservaii includes an AI phone receptionist that answers calls 24/7, checks live availability, and completes bookings automatically.
A flat-fee booking system charges a fixed monthly subscription regardless of the number of bookings you take. You keep 100% of your revenue. Reservaii uses this model: $39–$199/month with no per-cover charges.
Reservaii can be set up and live in 3 days. Setup includes configuring your table layout and availability, personalising the AI receptionist with your restaurant's information, and embedding the booking widget on your website. No technical knowledge required.
AI receptionist + booking system + table management. 2 months free.
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