Reservations, events and waitlist
Reservations, events and a waitlist that fill the room
Reservations, events booked by table or by seat, a floor plan and a text-based waitlist, so a turned-away party becomes a seated one.
- Reservations
- Waitlist
- Events by table or seat
- Pick your own seat
- Deposits and no-show fees
Zorveta One handles reservations, a floor plan with table states, and a waitlist that texts guests when their table is ready. You can also host events and take bookings by the table or by the seat, with deposits that protect the booking and fees for no-shows.
The problem, in an owner’s words
“I turned away a party of four at eight and table twelve sat empty until nine.”
How it works
1
Draw your floor
Place tables and sections the way your room is laid out.
2
Take bookings, events and walk-ins
Reservations, events and the waitlist share one view of the floor.
3
Notify and seat
Text the party, then seat them from the host stand.
What is in reservations, events and waitlist
Floor plan
A drag-and-drop floor plan with colored table states and turn timers, so a host knows which table opens next.
Host stand
A single screen for the host: arriving reservations, the waitlist and the floor plan, with seating in two taps.
Deposits and no-show fees
Take a deposit or hold a card when a table or event is booked, and charge a fee for a no-show, with your policy stated up front.
Notify and seat
Text a waitlisted party when their table is ready and seat them from the host stand, so the wait happens outside the door.
Turn-time pacing
Use your own seating history to estimate how long a table will take and space reservations to match the kitchen.
Events
Host events and take reservations by the table or by the seat: wine dinners, tasting nights, private rooms and special menus.
Event seat selection
Let guests pick their exact seats or a whole table for wine dinners, tasting nights and private events, with seats held while they pay.
Works with
Proof from restaurants
Restaurant results will appear here once owners share them with written consent. We will not invent any.
Related guides
Reducing no-shows: deposits, reminders and policy wording
Practical ways to reduce restaurant no-shows: reminders, confirmations, deposits, clear policy wording and a waitlist backup, with a legal note.
How to run a waitlist that doesn't lose people
Quote honest wait times, notify guests by text, hold tables sensibly and cut walkouts. A practical guide to running a restaurant waitlist.
Questions owners ask
Can I host an event and sell by the seat?
Yes. Events can be booked by the whole table or by individual seats, and guests who book by the seat are seated together.
Can I take deposits to reduce no-shows?
Yes. Take a deposit or hold a card for large parties and events, and state your policy at booking.
Can guests join the waitlist from their phone?
The host adds walk-ins at the stand and the guest gets a text when the table is ready.
Does it show how long tables take?
Yes. Turn-time pacing uses your own seating history.
Can I block off a section?
Yes. Sections can be closed or assigned on the floor plan.
See it on your own menu.
Bring your menu. We will show how Zorveta One fits your restaurant.