WhatsApp Message Templates for Restaurants
Take reservations, send menus and run promos on WhatsApp.
Restaurants live and die on repeat customers. WhatsApp lets you accept reservations without a third-party app, send today's menu to regulars, recover missed bookings and run weekend promos — all with 90%+ open rates.
- Reservation conversion
- +35%
- No-show reduction
- -40%
- Repeat visits / quarter
- 2.1×
Why restaurants struggle without WhatsApp
- Lost reservations because customers can't reach you outside hours.
- Empty tables on weekday lunches with no easy way to fill them.
- No way to re-engage the 60% of diners who never come back.
Top use cases for restaurants
Reservation booking & confirmation
Replace phone tag with a 30-second WhatsApp flow.
Daily menu & specials
Push today's chef's special to your regulars at 11 AM.
No-show prevention
Confirm bookings 2 hours ahead — cut no-shows by 40%.
Birthday & festival offers
Send personalised offers on birthdays and anniversaries.
Feedback & Google reviews
Ask for a review the moment they leave the table.
6 ready-made WhatsApp templates for restaurants
Tap any template to expand, customise the {{variables}} and copy.
Hi {{name}} 👋
Thanks for choosing *{{restaurant}}*!
I can hold a table for *{{party_size}}* on *{{date}}* at *{{time}}*. Shall I confirm?FAQs — WhatsApp for restaurants
Can restaurants use WhatsApp Business API to send these templates?
Yes. restaurants of every size — from solo founders to enterprise teams — can apply for the WhatsApp Business API through an Official Meta Tech Partner like LandinChat. Once your number is approved you can send template messages (marketing, utility, authentication) to opted-in customers at scale.
Do template messages for restaurants need approval from Meta?
Every template that initiates a conversation outside the 24-hour service window must be pre-approved by Meta. Approval typically takes a few minutes to a few hours. Inside the 24-hour window you can reply with free-form messages without approval.
How much does it cost a restaurant to send WhatsApp messages?
Meta charges a per-conversation rate that depends on your country and the conversation category (marketing, utility, authentication, service). LandinChat passes through Meta's rate at cost — see the pricing page for the full breakdown.
What kind of WhatsApp message templates work best for restaurants?
Short, action-oriented messages with one clear CTA convert best. Use the customer's first name, keep the body under 4 lines, include a single button (View, Pay, Confirm, Reply), and pair marketing broadcasts with utility messages so you build a healthy quality rating.
Can guests book a table directly inside WhatsApp?
Yes — with LandinChat's chatbot builder a guest can pick date, time and party size inside the WhatsApp chat and the booking lands in your dashboard. No app install, no website redirect.
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