ReDi Restaurant Reservation – Instant Restaurant Booking & Table Reservation System

ReDi is a restaurant reservation and table booking plugin for WordPress. Accept online table bookings with an instant availability check and instant confirmation. Your guests book a table in seconds, and you get a fully automated restaurant booking system — no manual email confirmations, with personalized notifications about the reservation status. In short, convert website visitors into restaurant guests. Introduction video of the plugin [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmU4K8jbjBU] Overview of the plugin [youtube https://youtu.be/ms6VO9-4RFA] Focus on your business and don’t waste time reading emails to confirm reservations manually. ReDi Restaurant Reservation is a fully automated restaurant booking and reservation system. Every table booking is confirmed without human involvement. You may easily handle reservations for your restaurant using the ReDi Restaurant Reservation plugin. This plugin facilitates online customer reservations, your clients can view available space at a predetermined time and make reservations with instant confirmation. Simply, configure the maximum number of reservations per person, the hours of operation, and the restaurant information. That’s it! So, looking for the fastest and most simple restaurant booking WordPress plugin to let guests book a table online? You are in the right place! Get the plugin downloaded first. The process is quite simple.

• Go to your WordPress website from the backend.
• Click on Plugins > Add New.
• On the search line, type “ReDi Restaurant Reservation.”
• Click on Install > Activate.

Start your WordPress restaurant reservation page, with 3 steps:

• Register & Generate/Create the API key.
• Check the new Reservation page (it automatically creates a reservation page after registration).
• Make all the necessary configurations and customizations.

It is not unexpected that there is an increase in demand for online table booking because most of us spend more than 24 hours per week using our mobile devices. So a credible restaurant reservation system is a must for a successful business, don’t you agree? The benefits of using a restaurant booking system, such as ReDi, are numerous:

• Increase Conversion Rates: Extensive and catchy CTA’s (calls to action) help to increase conversions and offer visitors immediate restaurant reservations.
• Save Time: As far as ReDi is fully automated it will save a lot of time from your workers, which can be used on other things.
• Additional Analytics: Track the website visitors and reservation data to make more result-based decisions for your business.
• Satisfied Clients: In the age of technology clients prefer to have everything easy and quick at hand. That’s why online restaurant reservations will greatly boost customer satisfaction.
• Capture Abandoning Customers: Without an instant reservation confirmation, a visitor will most probably go to a few more restaurants to make a reservation. Thus, the restaurant may lose that client.

1. Click on "Install now" to install plugin
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to Settings/Redi Restaurant Reservation page
4. Follow instructions on the page to setup plugin

When plugin is activated, new page is automatically created and you can make your first reservation straight away. You can also create page manually and enter [redirestaurant] short code. Plugin is based on a public ReservationDiary API. We do not share any of our user's information with third parties. In case you have any problems with plugin installation or you need some customization, please don't hesitate to contact us by email: info@reservationdiary.eu

= 26.2.0

• Added server side Google Tag manager support
• Disabled plugin cache when admin is logged in
• Clear plugin cache when settings are saved
• Improved api timeout to scope only to reservation api
• Fixed reservation canceling for React theme
• 6/28
• Double account registration fix = 26.1.0
• Fixed Update reservation page issue
• Fixed cancel reservation redirect to thank you page
• Added Edit reservation functionality to React Theme = 26.0.1
• Updated translations: Finnish, German, French = 26.0.0
• Added event to google tag manager when reservation is created
• Added protection to json containing elements that is added by the server
• Added webhook when reservation is created for integration possibility
• Fixed function to support older PHP version
• Fixed missing translations for React theme, updated Est/Rus translations, fixed closed restaurant style for React theme, Added Estonian language for emails
• Fixed currency symbols in menu, added select button in menu for React theme
• Default theme: Fixed issue with custom fields when dropdown or options does not have any elements
• Default theme: Add option how adults and guests are selected. Currently it is asking Adults and then Kids, but some customers wants Total Guests and Kids. So depends on option settings, plugin changes behavior
• Zeplin: if there is only one restaurant, do not show drop down and do not show it on reservation details
• Zeplin: Added loading icon when calendar, time is loaded and when reservation created
• Zeplin: Auto scroll to first available date in calendar
• Zeplin: If there is only 1 time shift returned show only one tab where time options are shown
• Zeplin: Phone number pre selects proper country based on user locations
• Zeplin: Show full address in dropdown and in information box
• Admin: Fixed escaping text with ' and \
• Removed custom language folder support
• Fixed GDPR custom field saving with links
• Switched to Semantic Versioning per client request
• Removed red styles from calendar for weekend days in React theme
• Removed scrolling to reservation form on first load = 25.0918
• Removed nonce check for api calls due to cache issues. Set default Theme R for new installations, updated alternative time stamps, fixed custom fields values passed
• Fixed passing reservation duration for Theme react 25 = 25.0828
• Added new theme: Theme React 25 (BETA)
• Added Save buttons after every section for less scrolling down
• Improved calendar, so it navigates to first month according to late booking, and max date is set in calendar according to early booking
• Added cancel reservation form to Theme react 25
• Added menu-preselection addon support to There react 25 = 25.0513
• Changed language options from generic to locale-specific versions
• Added dropdown for selecting number of children in reservation
• Adults and children values are now sent independently to the reservation API, allowing separate handling
• Added ability to sign up for the waitlist at a specific time
• Added new theme: Theme 25 (BETA)
• Added option to enable/disable the Comments field
• Fixed XSS vulnerability in Admin settings = 24.1209
• Added filter by open time name when provided as a parameter in the shortcode
• Added the ability to place custom fields in any order on the reservation form, including before the first field
• Fixed issue with the waitlist = 24.1015
• Changed tooltip styles for disabled times, so that information can be shown on mobiles as well
• Fixed Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in setup wizard pages
• Added query parameter support select-date to pre select reservation date in calendar = 24.0902
• Added a parameter for place ID to the discount filter, allowing discounts to be defined for specific places. = 24.0730
• Bugfix in plugin activation = 24.0726
• Scroll calendar to first available month
• Fixed loading of alternative time settings = 24.0712
• Fixed Broken Access Control vulnerability
• Fixed issues when admin page brakes for French translation
• Updated according to Plugin Check recommendations = 24.0422
• Support for multilingual text in message for large groups and fully booked message
• Updated catalan translation
• Fixed issue with changing and modifying places = 24.0303
• Fixed XSS vulnerability injection in admin panel = 24.0128
• Added option to control if reason is required when guest is canceling reservation = 23.1219
• Added more options to alternative time step, 10 min and 20 min = 23.1124
• Added open time validation settings
• Hide unnecessary form elements for cancel reservation, when one required fields is filled in = 23.1106
• Removed nonce check for reservation form
• Improved admin setting form validation
• Added subscribe to newsletter box = 23.0926
• Email Sending Update: Now, when an email is sent, the plugin will use the email address configured in the plugin settings instead of the WordPress admin email.
• Enhanced Welcome Page: We have enhanced the welcome page to include convenient links for obtaining personalized assistance and connecting with us through our social channels.
• Admin Settings Page Makeover: The admin settings page has been given a fresh, redesigned look for improved user experience.
• Translation Support: We've introduced support for a translation folder located outside of the plugin. This means that with each update, your translations will remain intact, ensuring a seamless multilingual experience. = 23.0907
• Added Lithuanian and Latvian languages. Updated French translation
• Added Select place option when there more than one restaurant = 23.0629
• Fine tuned registration flow
• Added collecting feedback about reservation experience and plugin usage for future plugin improvements
• Fixed security finding
• Added nonce check for CSRF
• Added permission check for changes in admin settings
• Added page to reconfirm reservation by guest before on a day of visiting restaurant

23.0211

• Added support for reservation duration when there are multiple restaurants on one page

23.0123

• Fixed bug: After first plugin installation generate API Key by email gives an error.
• Fixed bug: When calendar is in popup mode, and dates are loaded, then the user has to open it again.
• Fixed bug: After installation, by default reservation page does not show success page.
• After installation by default calendar is click to show, changed to show always.
• Timeshift normal mode is hidden for new installations
• TimePicker type setting is hidden for new installations
• Fixed bug: Cancel reservation error in wordpress.
• Pre-selection of the country in the settings after the first installation.
• Fixed bug: When saving settings after installing the plugin, an error occurred.

22.1130

• Reverted settings block with time shift

22.1117

• Fixed calendar to disable closed days

22.1018

• Fixed custom fields appearance
• Fixed hide steps setting default value
• Updated Spanish translation

22.1017

• Added support for discount addon
• Changed date parsing from gmdate to date
• Changed the way local time is obtained

22.1016

• fixed date format when submitting waitlist form
• split into multiple files so that loco translate picks files that is less than 100kb
• added separated setting for email via SMTP
• removed session init
• updated calendar to show fully booked days
• check box custom fields extended to have default values
• changed order between date and guests
• fixed option to collect phone number with country code
• added possibility to define later reservation time in minutes, hours and days

22.0322

• fixed reservation form for iPad and Safari browser

22.0303

• fixed date bug in wait list
• updated local time preview in admin settings
• added video for Reservation Form settings and Reservation settings
• added more videos for settings
• added support for flexible reservation duration time per time block
• updated time format on modify reservation page

21.0819

• Added First/Last name enable option
• Added Phone number country flag disable options
• Updated/Shown 'End reservation time' front end during reservation
• Added video instructions
• Added link to documentation
• Reorganized place reservation settings

21.0601

• Renamed Upcoming to Waiter Dashboard
• Added return back to WordPress admin dashboard from Basic package settings and Waiter Dashboard

21.0524

• Updated custom fields
• Added new custom field Birthday for using in promotions
• Fixed new key warning

21.0503

• Removed unneeded folders and files
• Removed settings iframes
• Removed diagnostics data collection
• Added data sanitization
• Updated calling of files locations
• Renamed constants to plugin specific

21.0426

• Fixed XSS vulnerability

21.0307

• Added Català language
• Added link to videos
• Updated German translations
• Sorted admin settings
• Added information where reservation was created
• Fixed session creation

20.0810

• Select number of guests instead of pre-selected value

20.0727

• Settings to set max time before reservation in hours and days
• Custom fields as dropdown and options

20.0608

• Fixed date format when changing places
• Added option to show seats left when time is selected
• Extended size in database for custom fields

20.0516

• Added edit reservation form
• Fixed entry to wait list
• Save custom field to local database

20.0402

• Save reservations to local database
• International phone number selection
• Added captcha
• Added children drop down
• Allow to customize fully booked message
• Improved first available date selection
• Allow to enter into waitlist when part of the day is closed

20.0315

• Added login via social network accounts on reservation form

20.0312

• Fixed cancel reservation form

20.0229

• When plugin is not working user can send direct email to restaurant
• Fixed custom fields issue when there are multiple restaurants
• Added option to enable/disable cancel reservation form
• Improved reservation form auto-complete
• Moved logic of showing available times to script

19.1220

• Added support to override default reservation confirmation page

19.1126

• Fixed blocked dates with new line in reason

19.1030

• Added field for time to wait list form

19.1003

• Fixed issue with waitlist and gdpr checkbox
• Fixed blocked dates when ' is included in reason

19.0914

• Removed extra slash from path
• Fixed wait list to not pickup custom fields validations
• Blocked wait list for current day
• Added support for overriding frontend file and styles file from current theme directory
• Added phone to wait list
• Added GDPR checkbox to wait list

19.0513

• Added Wait List feature, that allows guests to enter their information when fully busy

19.0302

• Excluded custom fields from printing when specified

19.0224

• Added tool tip to calendar for disabled dates
• Replaced Email field to Email, Phone or Name on cancel reservation form
• Allow to pre-populate fields in reservation form from the link
• Added new parameter to custom fields to exclude parameter from printing
• Added possibility to change API key

18.1003

• Improved reducing number of seats without losing reservations

18.0610

• Fixed updating disabled dates in calendar when place is changed in dropdown
• Changed "allow to contact by SMS", "Send newsletter and promotion", "Reminder" checkbox default values to unchecked to comply with GDPR

18.0322

• Fixed issue with missing custom fields

18.0225

• Added specific field types for SMS/Email reminders
• Added more strict validation for Phone number

17.0114

• Fixed check of available time when minimum number of guests is more than one
• Added reservation number to thank you page
• Disabled in calendar non-working days. Limited calendar max time to 1 year.
• Added support for manual reservations
• Added Norwegian translation
• Scroll to top of the form instead of page to support single page sites
• Added no translate directive to fix Google translate issues

15.0422

• Fixed cancel reservation with space in number
• Changed country from free form field to dropdown
• New variation is added to plugin, that displays all possible times for selected date
• Updated list of languages and translation
• Added diagnostics for installation troubleshooting
• Added support for translation to Upcoming Reservations TabletPC version
• Added description to each setting
• Added widget to collect new feature requests
• Disable blocked dates in calendar
• Added list of reservations

14.0904

• Extended view for basic package settings
• Removed warnings
• Improved error handling during first registration
• Added support for Email CC for reservation notifications

14.0630

• Limit maximum time before reservation
• Fixed warnings
• Fixed upcoming reservation list
• New style for upcoming reservation email
• Increased time out for API call
• Added check for comments size

14.0511

• Added settings to select Min and Max party size
• Added message to client when he select Large group
• Added setting to specify alternative time step
• Added Portuguese (Brazil) translation
• Added Swedish translation
• Fixed multi language support
• Fixed time displayed in drop down
• Removed line brakes from javascript to prevent WordPress inserting p elements there when content formatting is turned on
• Removed direct dependency from curl library
• Added Google Analytic Tracking Code to thank you page
• Add extra attribute to br to prevent controls displacement
• Added ability to cancel reservation by client
• Added possibility to override errors returned by API
• New client reservation confirmation email template

14.0221

• Added alternative time picker for better reservation time selection on mobile devices
• Added limits to text areas
• Moved all texts to language files

14.0114

• Added support for multiple places (for basic package users)
• Added better error handling to Admin console
• Changed style of confirmation message
• Scroll up page to confirmation message
• Set calendar style to display on top of all elements
• Moved cancel functionality to separated Tab
• Fixed double click on reservation
• Fixed manual date input

13.1022

• Added setting for maximum persons per reservation
• Added support for custom fields that user should fill during reservation
• Added Polish language

13.0919

• Added Portuguese language
• Added German language
• Refactored calendar localization support to work on PHP 5.2 version
• Improved error handling

13.0817

• Added calendar localization support

13.0815

• Added cancel reservation from admin panel

13.0716

• Added possibility to specify date format in emails
• Added to configuration reservation duration time

13.0625

• Added timezone support

13.0618

• Fixed problem with double escaping of ' or \ symbols

13.0530

• Added Dutch translation
• Added Danish translation
• Added Spanish translation

13.0505

• Added support for different time formats

13.0406

• Added French translation
• Added possibility to provide Short and Full description about restaurant
• Added language selection for emails that are sent to administrator
• Added configuration of minimum time in hours before reservation

13.0316

• Fixed incompatibility with plugins that resides on same page
• Added multi language support to reservation form
• Added translations on Russian and Estonian

13.0302

• Fixed incompatibility with some themes

13.0203

• Changed persons from free form text to drop down
• When user changes date, time or number of persons, form is closed and user has to check reservation availability with new form data
• Added required field validation on a client side
• When fully booked added information message

13.0128

• Added settings saved message box to admin page
• Added check box that asks for permission to publish restaurant details into reservationdiary.eu catalogue
• Fixed pre populating of URL field in admin page

13.0119

• Updated reservation confirmation text
• Selected reservation time highlighted with bold style
• Added loading icon
• Applied time zone of the general WordPress settings
• Removed links from confirmation email

13.0114

• Initial version