About
Restaurant POS and table ordering, on one platform.
The Zesto covers digital menus, live orders, kitchen and waiter views, and cashier collections — with add-ons for reservations, ratings, analytics, TapKey, permissions, and multi-branch billing.
Core POS and add-ons
Live orders & kitchen
Real-time order queue and kitchen display from cart to ready.
Waiter floor view
Tables, live orders, and call-waiter requests on staff devices.
Cashiers & collections
End-of-service view for open bills and payment collection.
Guest-facing menus
QR or TapKey entry on any phone — no guest app install.
Shared table sessions
One bill per table across devices, with end-of-dining tax invoices.
Rich menus
Sizes, combos, photos, dish of the day, and spreadsheet import.
Table reservations
Online bookings with staff confirmation and seating from the dashboard.
Menu reviews & rewards
Post-dining dish ratings with optional one-time reward codes.
Dish badges
Chef picks, bestsellers, and trending highlights on the guest menu.
Guest menu branding
Per-layout colour themes with matching checkout and invoices.
Analytics & billing
Revenue trends, peak hours, top items, and multi-branch limits.
Team & permissions
Staff logins with view or edit access per dashboard section.
Multi-branch locations
Multiple venues under one billing account with shared caps.
TapKey NFC ordering
Verified tap-to-order at the table without scanning a QR code.
Setup guide
Step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots at /guide.
Frequently asked
- What is The Zesto?
- A restaurant POS and table ordering system: digital menus, live orders, kitchen and waiter views, cashiers, and an owner dashboard — with add-ons for reservations, ratings, analytics, TapKey, permissions, and multi-branch billing.
- Do guests need to install an app?
- No. Guests use a QR code, TapKey NFC stand, or short link in any modern browser.
- What is TapKey?
- Physical NFC tags at the table for verified tap-to-order — an alternative to QR entry, managed from the owner dashboard.
- Can guests book a table online?
- Yes, when reservations are enabled. Staff manage bookings from the Reservations tab.
- Can staff access be limited by section?
- Yes. Each member can have view, edit, or no access per section. Owners retain full access.
- Can more than one location run on one account?
- Yes. Branch venues share one billing account; each keeps its own menu and tables.
- Where is the setup documentation?
- The setup guide at /guide covers sign-up, onboarding, and each dashboard tab with screenshots.
- Who is it for?
- Independent restaurants, cafés, and small chains that need integrated POS and table ordering (QR or TapKey).