Menu Management
Create and manage your restaurant menu
Create Your Digital Menu
Dinnify makes it easy to create, organize, and update your menu. Changes sync instantly across all devices: POS, kitchen display, online ordering, and QR code menus.
Add a Menu Item
Step-by-Step Guide
- Access Menu: Click "Menu" in the main navigation
- Add Item: Click "+ New Item"
- Basic Info: Name, description, price
- Category: Select or create (Appetizers, Mains, Desserts, etc.)
- Photo: Upload high-quality image (recommended 1200x800px)
- Details: Allergens, dietary info, preparation time
- Options: Add modifiers and customizations
- Save: Item appears immediately on all devices
Categories and Organization
Organize your menu into logical categories for easy navigation:
Standard Categories
- Appetizers / Starters
- Soups & Salads
- Main Courses
- Sides
- Desserts
- Beverages (Alcoholic / Non-Alcoholic)
- Specials
Custom Order
Drag and drop to reorder categories and items. The order you set is how they appear in POS and menus.
Product Variations
Offer size options and variations for maximum flexibility:
Sizes
Example: Pizza available in Small (€10), Medium (€14), Large (€18)
Modifiers
Customizations customers can add:
- Free modifiers: "No onions", "Well done", "On the side"
- Paid extras: "Extra cheese (+€2)", "Add bacon (+€1.50)"
- Modifier groups: "Choose your protein", "Pick a sauce"
- Required selections: Force choice (e.g., must pick one side dish)
Pricing Strategies
Contextual Pricing
Set different prices based on order type:
- Dine-in: Standard price
- Takeaway: -10% discount
- Delivery: Standard + delivery fee
Time-Based Pricing
- Happy Hour: Automatic discounts during set hours
- Lunch Specials: Reduced prices 11am-2pm
- Weekend Pricing: Different rates Fri-Sun
QR Code Digital Menu
Dinnify generates a mobile-optimized digital menu accessible via QR code:
Contactless
Customers scan QR code to view menu on their phone
Always Updated
Changes reflect instantly - no reprinting needed
Multimedia
High-res photos, videos, detailed descriptions
Multilingual
Auto-translate menu into multiple languages
Direct Ordering
Customers can order and pay from their table
Print QR Codes
Download QR codes for table tents and posters
Inventory Tracking
Track ingredient costs and stock levels:
- Recipe Costing: Enter ingredient quantities and costs
- Auto-Depletion: Stock decreases with each sale
- Low Stock Alerts: Notifications when ingredients run low
- 86 List: Mark items as "sold out" temporarily
- Margin Calculation: See profitability of each item
Special Features
Allergen Information
Mark items containing: gluten, dairy, nuts, shellfish, eggs, soy, etc. Displayed clearly for customer safety.
Dietary Labels
Badge items as: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Keto, Spicy, Chef's Special, New
Combo Meals
Create bundled offers: "Burger + Fries + Drink = €15" (saves €3)