Table booking system for restaurants
Updated
A booking system for restaurants lets guests reserve a table online by choosing their party size and time. The system picks the smallest free table that is big enough, keeps track of how many guests are inside at once, and sends a confirmation and reminder. With Klarte you add your table types without a floor plan and start for €0 a month.
A restaurant takes reservations by phone, in messages and at the door at the same time, often in the middle of service. Online table booking takes most of the calls off your hands, and a reminder before the visit means fewer empty tables.
What should a booking system for restaurants and cafés be able to do?
- Tables by party size. Add the table types you have, for example four tables for two and two tables for six. The guest enters the party size and the system picks the smallest free table that fits.
- A cap on guests at once. Set how many guests can be inside at the same time, so the kitchen is not overloaded.
- Length of each visit. Choose how long a table is taken, for example two hours.
- Reminder before the visit. Email on every plan, SMS from Starter.
- Prepayment when needed. Take a deposit or full payment for set menus, groups or events.
Example of services and deposits
| Service | Duration | Payment at booking |
|---|---|---|
| Table, à la carte | 2 h | None |
| Brunch | 1 h 30 min | None |
| Tasting menu | 3 h | Deposit |
| Group of 8–12 | 3 h | Deposit |
Example setup. You set your own table types, durations and any payment.
How to get started
- Create a free account and add your opening hours.
- Choose Tables and seats, and add your table types with seats and how many you have.
- Set the smallest and largest party and how many guests can be inside at once.
- Choose whether some reservations need a deposit.
- Add the booking link to your Google Business Profile, Instagram and website.
What does it cost?
Klarte has four plans with no lock-in period. All include a calendar, booking page, card payments, deposits and email reminders. Prices below are per month. The fee per card payment is Klarte's share; Stripe charges its own card fee on top at Stripe's price for your country.
| Plan | Price | Per card payment | Users | SMS reminders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | €0/mo | 3% + Stripe card fee | 1 | No (email is included) |
| Starter | €29/mo | 2% + Stripe card fee | 1 | Bought as credits |
| Growth | €59/mo | 1% + Stripe card fee | 3 | 150 per month |
Cards issued outside the EU/EEA carry an extra 0.0 percentage points. See full details on the pricing page.
Questions and answers
Do I need a floor plan to use Klarte?
No. You add table types with the number of seats and how many of each you have. The system picks the smallest free table that fits the party.
Can guests reserve a table through Google?
Yes. Add the booking link to your Google Business Profile under Bookings, and your profile gets a button that goes straight to table booking.
Can I take a deposit for large groups?
Yes. You choose per service whether the guest pays nothing, a deposit or the full amount when booking.