Guests order at the table or waiters from any device — straight to the kitchen. Floor plan, bill splitting.
Active orders next to the floor map: tables are color-coded by status, and a tap opens an order or creates a new one.
Empty, occupied, needs attention — visible at a glance
Total, time placed and item count for every order
Tapping a free table opens order entry right away
The kitchen and the waiter see the same picture: every dish carries its own status — from placed to served.
Pending, Cooking, Ready, Served — per item, not per order
Repeat a dish with the same options in one tap
Remove an item right from the order card
Guests pay separately — check the items and they move to a new bill. Totals recalculate instantly.
Pick the dishes for the new bill; the rest stay on the current one
The new and remaining bills are calculated automatically
The order is split without manual math or a calculator
Waiters take an order on their own device in three steps: category, dish, options.
A phone or tablet with a browser — no installation required
Size, add-ons and dish variants with pricing in one tap
Guest requests are added at the final step — the kitchen sees them right away
Scan a paper menu or a PDF — AI recognizes dishes, prices and categories. Connect a tablet on the floor and start taking orders from the tables.
What restaurateurs ask about order taking in IQ Rest. If your question isn't listed — message us on WhatsApp.
Message us on WhatsAppYes. Each waiter connects their own device and sees the same tables, orders and statuses in real time. A change made by one appears instantly for the others — no conflicts or locking.
Yes. The orders screen runs in the browser — nothing to install. A phone or tablet connects with a six-digit code from the dashboard, and access is revoked with one tap at the end of the shift.
Yes. A dish can have any number of option groups — required ("Size": Small / Medium / Big) and optional ("Doneness": rare / medium / well done). Options affect the price. With a required group, the system asks for a choice — eliminating mistakes.
Yes. The last step has a comment field ("no onions", "nut allergy"). Extras are set up as priced options ("+ BBQ sauce", "+ Bread"). Comments appear on the kitchen display, highlighted in color.
Yes. The analytics section shows revenue by day, average ticket and best-selling dishes. This data helps you plan shifts and purchasing.
Yes. Check the items that go to a new bill — both totals recalculate automatically, no manual math and no jumping between sections.
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