ReDi - Restaurant Booking plugin for WordPress

ReDi (Reservation Diary) is one of the most established and reliable WordPress plugins for handling restaurant table bookings. Unlike many "ordering" plugins that focus on delivery, ReDi is specifically designed for on-site reservations and table management.

It acts as a digital replacement for the traditional paper reservation book, allowing guests to view real-time availability and book tables directly.

🍽️ Key Features

Real-Time Availability: The plugin automatically checks your restaurant’s capacity and opening hours to ensure you never overbook.

Automated Confirmations: Sends instant email notifications to both the customer (booking confirmation) and the restaurant manager.

Waitlist Management: If the restaurant is full, the plugin can handle a waiting list for specific time slots.

Customizable Booking Form: Easily collect guest details, phone numbers, and special requests (e.g., allergies or birthdays).

Daily Reservation List: A clean dashboard for staff to view all upcoming bookings for the day or week.

🛠️ Pro vs. Free Version

ReDi operates on a "Freemium" model. While the free version works well for small cafes, the Pro version adds critical features for busy restaurants:

SMS Notifications: Send text reminders to guests to reduce "no-shows."

Multiple Rooms/Areas: Define specific seating areas (e.g., Patio, Main Dining Room, Bar).

Deposit Payments: Integration with Stripe or PayPal to require a deposit for large groups.

Block Dates: Easily block out holidays or private events where reservations aren't allowed.

Advanced Analytics: Track booking trends and peak times to optimize staffing.

📱 User Experience

Mobile Friendly: The booking widget is fully responsive, allowing customers to book easily from their smartphones.

Shortcode Integration: You can place the booking form anywhere on your site (including inside Elementor or Gutenberg) using a simple shortcode like [redi-restaurant-reservation].

Multi-Language: Supports over 10 languages, making it ideal for tourist-heavy locations.

🚀 How to Set It Up

Install & Activate: Find "ReDi Restaurant Reservation" in the WordPress plugin repository.

Set Opening Hours: Go to the plugin settings and define your working hours and maximum capacity (total seats).

Configure Email: Ensure your "From" email address is professional so confirmations don't go to the customer's spam folder.

Add to Page: Create a "Reservations" page and paste the shortcode provided in the settings.

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Combine with Elementor: Since you have been looking at several Elementor kits (like Travly or Decore), you can easily style the page around the ReDi shortcode to match your site's aesthetic.

Would you like me to help you compare ReDi with other booking plugins like Five Star Restaurant Reservations or OpenTable integration?