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QR Ordering

QR code ordering for restaurants, no app needed

QR ordering your guests actually use. No app downloads, no hardware. Guests scan from any phone, browse your full menu, customise and order, then pay at your counter however you collect. Orders land in your kitchen in under a second.
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App downloads required
0App downloads required
Menu loads on 4G
< 2 secMenu loads on 4G
Per-table monthly fee
₹0Per-table monthly fee
Min screen width supported
360pxMin screen width supported
Works on any phone, any browser
Variants, add-ons, item notes
Pay at counter, no payment details needed from guests
Auto-tagged to table

Pairs with RestroAI

Every QR order feeds RestroAI — daily WhatsApp insights from day two

RestroAI reads your data overnight and sends a plain-language insight every morning, in Hindi, Hinglish or English.

Built around the table, not an app store

One QR per table

Each code embeds the table label. Orders arrive pre-tagged.

Any phone, any browser

iOS, Android, Chrome, Safari. Even 2G connections.

Pay at counter

Guests order digitally, pay at the counter however works for you.

Live to kitchen in <1s

Orders push via SSE. Your KDS updates instantly.

A menu your guests will love

Beautiful categorized menu, item photos, variants (size/spice level), add-ons, and special notes. No app to install, just a URL that opens instantly in any browser.

  • Photos that make guests hungry

  • Half / Full size variants with separate prices

  • Add-ons like extra naan or raita

  • Per-item special instructions

From scan to kitchen in seconds

The order flow takes under 5 seconds end to end. No manual entry, no phone calls, no confusion. Guest confirms → your dashboard and KDS update simultaneously.
Kitchen update time
<1sKitchen update time
Hardware required
0Hardware required
Browser compatible
100%Browser compatible
Always-on ordering
24/7Always-on ordering

  • Guest scans QR

    Branded menu opens in browser0s

  • Order placed

    Guest confirms, pays at counter~45s

  • KDS receives ticket

    Your kitchen display updates live< 1s

  • Kitchen prepares

    Order marked ready, waiter notified~12 min

What is QR code ordering for restaurants?

QR code ordering is a contactless ordering system where each restaurant table has a unique QR code on a tent card or sticker. Guests scan the code with their smartphone camera, which opens a branded digital menu in the browser, with no app download required. They browse the menu, customise items with variants and notes, choose a payment method, and confirm the order.

The confirmed order arrives at the kitchen display and dashboard in under one second. Because every QR code is pre-tagged with a table number, orders are automatically assigned to the correct table without any manual entry by staff.

With Restrofi, each table gets its own QR code from your table management screen, and orders reach the kitchen display already tagged to the table. Guests pay at your counter by cash, UPI or card, or online if you connect your own payment gateway. QR ordering is included in Restrofi Premium at ₹699 per outlet per month, with no per-table fee and zero commission. See pricing.

How it works

From setup to first order in under 30 minutes.

01

Print QR codes

Download per-table SVG from Tables page. Print on cardstock or tent cards.

02

Guest scans

They see your branded menu instantly in their browser. No App Store visit.

03

Guest orders

Customize items, add notes, choose payment method.

04

Order received

Dashboard and KDS update. Kitchen gets the ticket. Guest gets served.

Simple for guests. Simpler for your kitchen.

Guests scan, browse, and place orders from their phone. No app, no account needed. Orders land on your KDS instantly. When they're ready to leave, they pay at your counter however you collect: cash, your UPI QR, card machine. Restrofi never touches the money.
  • ₹0 commission on transactions
  • 0 app downloads required

Common questions about QR ordering

Do customers need to download an app to use QR ordering?
No app download is required. Restrofi QR ordering works in any mobile browser — iOS Safari, Android Chrome, Firefox, and Samsung Internet. Guests scan the QR code with their phone camera and the menu opens immediately.
How do guests pay for QR orders?
By default guests order from the QR menu and pay at your counter when they're done: cash, your existing Paytm or PhonePe QR, card machine, or however you normally collect. If you connect your own Razorpay account and switch on Pay now, guests can also pay online by UPI or card, and the money settles to your account. Restrofi never processes or holds the money; it tracks which tables have open orders so your staff knows who to collect from.
How are QR orders linked to the right table automatically?
Each QR code is generated with a table number embedded. When a guest scans and orders, the table number is automatically sent with the order to the kitchen dashboard and KDS — no manual input needed from staff.
Can guests add special instructions or customise items?
Yes. Guests can add per-item notes (e.g. 'less spicy', 'extra naan'), choose from variants like size or preparation style, and add on extras like raita or papad — all within the same order flow.
How long does QR ordering setup take?
Most restaurants are live within 30 minutes: sign up, add your menu items, generate table QR codes, and print them out. No technical expertise or hardware required.
Does Restrofi QR ordering work without internet?
Guest QR ordering needs a live connection (Wi-Fi or 4G) so orders reach the kitchen in real time. If the internet drops, the counter can keep billing in the Restrofi Connect desktop app, which syncs the orders when the connection returns.
Is QR ordering included in every Restrofi plan?
Yes. QR code ordering is included in Restrofi Premium at ₹699 per outlet per month and in Chain, with no per-table fee and zero commission on orders.

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