Get a restaurant website with online food ordering built for South Africa
If you’re a restaurant owner looking for a restaurant website which has built in online food ordering, look no further: a restaurant website with online food ordering built in, crafted, hosted, and supported by Resto. This isn’t just another template or a DIY website – you get a fully managed, affordable, powerful platform tailor‑made for restaurants. Here’s everything you need to know.
1. A website tailored for restaurants – no compromises
Resto doesn’t offer a generic website builder or a DIY solution. We create your restaurant website designed specifically for showcasing menus, specials, ambience, and ordering. Every aspect – from look and feel to backend functionality – is crafted to meet the needs of SA food businesses. You won’t get lost learning web design or content management systems. Your site is built professionally and delivered ready to use.
2. Online food ordering at the core
At the very heart of every Resto‑built website is built‑in online food ordering. There’s no need to integrate third‑party plugins or clunky systems. When visitors land on your site:
- They browse your full menu with images, descriptions, modifiers, and pricing.
- They add items to a cart, select delivery or pickup, and check out in seconds.
- Orders go directly to you, with no middle‑man service or commission drag.
Because online ordering is integrated from the start, the customer experience is fast, seamless, and branded as your own.
3. Easy for you – Resto builds and manages it all
One of the biggest pain points for small restaurants is having to learn and maintain complex systems – website interfaces, hosting dashboards, plugins, updates, and security. With Resto, you don’t need to learn anything new:
- We handle design, setup, and launch.
- We maintain hosting, updates, and backups.
- You enjoy ongoing support and platform updates.
- You can focus 100% on food and customers—not wires and dashboards.
4. Affordable, predictable pricing for your restaurant website
Resto offers a very affordable solution – with transparent, predictable pricing so you know exactly what you’ll pay, month after month. Compared to expensive platforms or agencies, or costly design-and-hosting bundles, Resto delivers:
- A full restaurant website with integrated ordering.
- Fair setup fees and no commissions on orders.
- Low monthly cost that includes hosting, maintenance, and support.
This makes Resto the cheapest way to get professional a restaurant website with online ordering, with no hidden charges.
5. A huge draw factor – the fully managed service
What truly sets Resto apart is that we build and manage your site for you. Other systems may offer great features, but they rely on you:
- Installing software or
- Learning dashboards or
- Troubleshooting plugins or
- Paying per-transaction fees or
- Managing your own hosting and security.
With Resto, you’re freed from all of that. We take ownership of the technical side, so your staff only need to focus on food prep and fulfilling orders.
6. Stay in control with our free Android app
To make running your online orders even easier, Resto provides a free Android app that allows you to:
- Receive orders in real time, directly on any Android device.
- View and print order information.
- Auto print orders as they arrive.
- Works with any bluetooth connected thermal printer.
This mobile application makes your operational workflow smoother and faster.
7. Why Resto is the best solution for a restaurant website
Let’s dig into the core reasons why Resto is simply the best option:
- Restaurant‑first platform
Built specifically for restaurants – not general websites – so layouts, checkout flows, and content are pre-optimized for food ordering. - Full integration of ordering
Not an add-on: online ordering is part of the foundational architecture, so performance, reliability, and design are seamless. - Ongoing management included
Hosting, security, backups, and updates are all part of your plan – so no extra work or expense for you. - Mobile order management
The free Android app gives you hands‑on access to orders anywhere – deliveries, pickups, or table service. - User-friendly for staff
The interface is intuitive. No training required. You log in, see incoming orders, and tap to manage. - Cost‑effective
Pricing is low and transparent. All features included – no hidden setup costs, no transaction fees, no surprises. - Rapid launch
From sign‑up to live site can take just days – no waiting weeks for design work or developer delays. - Brand control*
Your site stays on your domain, with your look and feel. You own the experience – no third‑party branding. - Local focus (South Africa)
Specially tuned for restaurants in South Africa – currencies, addresses, pickup or delivery logistics, menus, support hours, etc.
8. What your restaurant gets: feature breakdown
To summarize, here’s what every restaurant enjoys with Resto:
- A full restaurant website, styled and branded for you.*
- Online food ordering, integrated fully into the site.
- Your menu showcasing: categories, images, modifiers, extras, pricing options.
- Order notifications via WhatsApp, Email or our free Android app.
- Backend dashboard: manage orders, view reporting, update menu & content.
- Automatic updates, SSL security, and backups managed by Resto.
- Mobile-friendly site and app experience for customers and staff.
- No commission fees on orders – you keep revenue.
- Support team in South Africa, focused on local restaurants.
9. Example workflow for a restaurant website
- Kickoff – You sign up and share your menu, branding*, and preferences.
- Design & setup – Resto builds your site, sets up menus and ordering flows.
- Go live – Your site launches at your domain*, immediately accepting online orders.
- Receive orders – Customers place food orders; staff receive instant notifications.
- Manage via Android app or web dashboard – view/print, prepare, update, and fulfill orders.
- Ongoing support – Resto monitors site health, applies security updates, and provides support.
10. Frequently asked questions
Q: Do I need any technical skills to use it?
A: Not at all. Resto handles all technical setup and ongoing management so you can focus entirely on serving your food.
Q: What about online payments?
A: When you’re ready, we can enable payment integration (e.g. with local payment gateways like Payfast or Yoco) so customers pay online. Otherwise you can opt for cash or card on delivery/pickup.
Q: Is there a monthly fee?
A: Yes – but it’s affordable and all inclusive. You pay one flat monthly fee that covers hosting, website, ordering system, updates, and support.
Q: What devices can I manage orders on?
A: You can use the desktop dashboard or our free Android app. Simply install it on your phone or tablet to manage orders anywhere.
11. Why online ordering matters now more than ever
- Convenience for customers – they can order at any time, on any device, quickly, and reliably from your site.
- Increased sales – online channels capture orders even when people aren’t calling.
- Lower fees – avoid rising commissions from third‑party platforms.
- Full control – you manage menus, prices, promotions, and customer data.
- Branding* & loyalty – customers feel like they’re ordering directly from you, not from a middleman.
Having online ordering built‑in to your restaurant website is no longer a “nice‑to‑have”—it’s a necessity for survival in the digital age.
12. Closing thoughts
A restaurant website with online food ordering built in is the modern day must have. But not just any restaurant website – it needs to be tailored, seamless, and fully managed. That’s exactly what Resto delivers: a cost-effective, hassle-free platform built just for restaurants, with no technical overhead for you.
You don’t need to learn WordPress, you don’t need to deal with hosting control panels, and you don’t need to pay ongoing per order commissions. Resto handles your restaurant website 100% – complete with integrated online ordering, menu presentation, analytics, and support – and gives you control, value, and growth.
If you’re ready to step up your online presence and start taking direct orders online, now’s the time. Resto builds and manages it all for you. Let’s get your restaurant live and thriving online. 🚀
*This requires that you take our white label addon option.
