QR menu for restaurants: step by step
From choosing a menu format to cards on every table — in one evening and without subscriptions.
Step 1. Prepare the menu
Choose a format: a web page (best for guests), a PDF (fastest to make) or an ordering service (if you need payment at the table). The menu must open on a phone in a couple of seconds and read without zooming.
Step 2. Get a permanent link
The link has to last. If the menu is a file, upload it so the address stays the same when you update it, or make a page with an “Open menu” button and swap the file behind it.
Step 3. Create the code
- Choose the “Link” type and paste the menu address.
- Pick the “Menu” frame or a table format from the Hospitality series.
- Recolor the frame in your brand color and add your logo.
- Check the indicator: the code must scan.
Step 4. Print
| Format | Code size | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Table tent | 4–5 cm | Heavy paper in a stand |
| Tabletop sticker | 4 cm | Matte waterproof film |
| Entrance sign | 10–15 cm | Plastic or acrylic |
| Menu card | 3–4 cm | Heavy card with matte lamination |
Step 5. Test in the dining room
Scan the code from a real guest seat under evening lighting with both iPhone and Android. Check that the lamination does not glare under the lamps.
Keep a few paper menus on hand. Guests without a smartphone or with a dead battery should not leave without ordering.
FAQ
Do I need new codes when the menu changes?
No, as long as the code points to a permanent page or a file whose address does not change.
How much does a QR menu cost?
The code and table cards are free in QR Studio. You only pay for printing and, if needed, an online ordering service.