What to replace the traditional restaurant menu with?
For years, paper menus were a staple of any restaurant. Today, however, more and more restaurant owners are asking themselves: what to replace the traditional menu with in order to operate modernly, conveniently and effectively? The answer is simple – QR menus, i.e. digital menus available after scanning the code with a phone.
Why take this step and how does it affect the guest experience and the restaurant’s bottom line?
Paper menus – what doesn’t work today?
Traditional card:
- Destroys quickly (especially with high guest turnover),
- requires printing costs whenever prices or dishes change,
- does not include photos, translations or allergens in a clear way,
- can sometimes be unreadable in low light or for the elderly,
- is often not available online – and this is the customer’s first contact with the restaurant!
As a result, you lose control over how your offer is received.
QR menus – a modern alternative that pays off
A QR menu is a digital version of a menu, available on a customer’s phone after scanning a special code. Thanks to the ORDI system, such a code you can:
- place on a table, flyer, premises window or website,
- lead to an aesthetically pleasing, responsive and multilingual menu,
- update in real time – no printing, no unnecessary costs,
- allow guests to place orders without a waiter – directly from their phone.
What do you gain from QR menus?
1. always up-to-date card
Change a dish, a price, an ingredient? Customers see it right away.
2. more orders through photos
Dishes presented with a photo sell better by up to 30% – and this is confirmed by studies and… statistics of our customers.
3. menus in multiple languages
Tourists and foreigners can conveniently browse the card in English, German, Ukrainian and other languages.
4. no mistakes – the customer chooses the dishes himself
The customer himself adds items to the order, selects extras, and the waiter receives a clear, precise order.
➡️ This reduces confusion, speeds up service and improves guest satisfaction.
5. lower costs, higher revenues
No printing, fewer mistakes, faster turnover of tables = savings and more profit.
Are customers ready for QR menus?
Yes – and more than you think. Right now:
- The majority of people aged 18-45 regularly use QR codes,
- Smartphone users are accustomed to self-service (banking, shopping, ticketing),
- Many customers even expect such an option – because it gives them control and convenience.
In addition, you can still offer a paper version upon request – but treat it as a supplement, not the basis.
Summary: A modern restaurant starts with the menu
If you want your property:
- attracted modern customers,
- operated efficiently and without unnecessary costs,
- had the flexibility to present the offer –
it’s time for a change.
QR menus are not a fad – they are a standard that works.
Want to see what your QR menu can look like?
👉 Visit www.ordiqr.com or email us: kontakt@ordiqr.com – we will prepare a demo especially for you.