Is the Menupresso reservation calendar free?+
Yes. Each account can create one reservation calendar with a public booking page, availability controls and reservation management. There is no subscription, monthly fee or credit card requirement.
Do guests need an account or an app?+
No. Guests open your public booking link in any modern browser, choose a date, time, and party size, then enter their contact details. There is nothing to install and no guest account to create.
How does it help prevent overbooking?+
You set service hours, reservation duration, slot intervals, party-size limits, and the maximum number of guests allowed per slot. Menupresso checks existing pending and confirmed reservations before offering a time.
Can I approve reservations manually?+
Yes. Choose automatic confirmation to accept bookings immediately, or manual approval to review each request. Guests receive an email with their request details, then another email when you approve or decline it.
Does Menupresso assign reservations to individual tables?+
No. Availability is based on guest capacity and overlapping reservation times, not a floor plan or table assignment. Set capacity conservatively and check your seating plan, walk-ins and bookings from other channels before confirming requests.
Are Telegram notifications required?+
No. Telegram alerts are completely optional. If enabled, your restaurant can receive a message when a new reservation arrives; otherwise, reservations simply appear in your dashboard.
How long are old reservations kept?+
Reservations remain available for 30 days after their reservation date and are then automatically removed from the dashboard and database.