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If you’re here because GloriaFood is going away, you’re reading the right page. GloriaFood’s own site now carries this notice: “GloriaFood has been discontinued and is no longer accepting new signups. We are fully committed to supporting our existing customers throughout this transition.”
So this isn’t really a feature-by-feature argument. It’s a practical question: where do your table bookings live next? Here’s an honest answer, including the part of GloriaFood that Resos doesn’t replace.
What Resos does and doesn’t replace
Resos is a table reservation and guest management system. GloriaFood was primarily an online ordering platform that also captured table bookings.
That means Resos replaces the reservation side well and doesn’t replace the ordering side at all. We don’t do delivery, takeaway, or online food ordering. If those were the reason you used GloriaFood, you’ll need a dedicated ordering tool as well, and we’d rather tell you that now than after you’ve signed up.
For the reservation side, the difference is significant. GloriaFood’s table reservations worked as a booking request form: a guest submitted their details through a button on your website, you got a notification, and that was largely the extent of it. There was no live availability shown to the guest, no visual floor plan, no waitlist management, and no table status tracking.
Resos is built around those things. You get a drag-and-drop floor plan, real availability rules so guests only book slots you can actually seat, waitlist management, table status through service, and automated reminders. It’s the difference between capturing a booking and running a service.
Where GloriaFood shone
Let’s give credit where it’s due, because GloriaFood earned it. Their free tier was genuinely free, not a bait tier: unlimited orders, unlimited locations, no commission per order, no monthly fee, and no card required. In a category full of platforms taking 30% of every order, that was a real gift to independent restaurants operating on thin margins.
They were also fast to set up. Copy a widget onto your site and take an order the same evening. Their support was consistently well reviewed for responsiveness and ease of use, which is not something every vendor can claim.
And the combination of booking a table and pre-ordering food at the same time was a genuinely smart idea, particularly for quick-turn dining. That’s a feature we don’t have an equivalent for.
None of that changes the fact that the product is closing, but a restaurant that relied on it wasn’t making a mistake.
How Resos and GloriaFood compare
| Feature | Resos | GloriaFood |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Active, taking new restaurants | Discontinued, closed to new signups |
| Built for | Table reservations and guest management | Online ordering, with basic booking capture |
| Visual floor plan | Yes, drag-and-drop | No |
| Live availability for guests | Yes, based on your real capacity | No, booking requests only |
| Waitlist management | Yes | No |
| Table status during service | Yes | No |
| Deposits and prepayments | Add-on with a 30-day free trial | Paid add-on at $0.50 per guest |
| Online food ordering | Not offered | Included on the free tier |
| Pricing | Free plan, then €45/month (€36 annually) | Free, with paid add-ons |
| Cover fees and commissions | None on any plan | None on orders |
When Resos is the better fit
Resos tends to work well for restaurants that:
- Need somewhere reliable to move their table bookings before GloriaFood winds down
- Run a dining room and want a floor plan, waitlist, and real availability rules
- Want reminders and deposits to cut down on empty tables
- Are happy to handle online ordering with a separate, dedicated tool
- Want predictable monthly pricing with no commission or per-cover fees
If your GloriaFood usage was almost entirely takeaway and delivery with the occasional table booking, be honest with yourself about that: an ordering platform is probably your first priority, and Resos would be a complement rather than a replacement.
Switching is easier than you think
Moving off a system that’s shutting down is more urgent than a normal migration, but not harder. We’ve built an import tool that brings over your existing reservations and guest information, so you keep your booking history and your regulars’ preferences rather than starting from an empty database.
Two things worth doing before GloriaFood’s transition period ends. First, export your guest data while you still have access to your account, because that window won’t stay open forever. Second, check anywhere your GloriaFood booking button is embedded, including your website, your Google Business Profile, and your social links, so nothing keeps pointing at a widget that has stopped working.
Most restaurants complete the move in a single session. If you want a hand planning it, our support team helps at no extra charge.
Try it before you commit
Resos has a free plan with 25 bookings per month, so you can set up your floor plan and take real reservations before paying anything. Given that you’re migrating under a deadline rather than by choice, being able to test properly first matters.
New restaurants currently get 50% off paid monthly plans for the first three months, which softens the cost of a move you didn’t ask to make.
Frequently asked questions about switching from GloriaFood
Is GloriaFood really shutting down?
GloriaFood’s own website states that the product “has been discontinued and is no longer accepting new signups” and that they are committed to supporting existing customers through the transition. They have not published a final shutdown date on that notice, so check directly with them about your own account timeline.
Does Resos replace GloriaFood completely?
No, and it’s important to be clear about that. Resos replaces the table reservation side and improves on it considerably. Resos does not offer online food ordering, delivery, or takeaway, so if you relied on GloriaFood for those you’ll need a separate ordering platform alongside Resos.
Can I import my bookings and guest data from GloriaFood?
Yes. Our import tool brings over your existing reservations and guest information. Export your data from GloriaFood while your account is still active, then we can help you bring it in.
How is Resos’s reservation system different from GloriaFood’s?
GloriaFood captured booking requests through a form and notified you. Resos manages the whole service: a visual floor plan, availability rules tied to your real capacity, waitlist, table status through the shift, automated reminders, and guest profiles with notes and preferences.
How much does Resos cost?
There’s a free plan for up to 25 bookings a month. Basic is €45 per month for 350 bookings, Plus is €85 for 750, and Unlimited is €125. Annual billing saves 20%, bringing Basic to €36 a month, and new restaurants currently get 50% off monthly plans for the first three months. No commission and no per-cover fees on any plan.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The free plan needs no card and no sales call. You can build your floor plan and take bookings the same day.
Can I take deposits to reduce no-shows?
Yes. Prepayments and deposits are available as a paid add-on on paid plans, with a 30-day free trial, alongside automated email and SMS reminders.
Will my guests notice the change?
They’ll see a better booking flow. Instead of submitting a request and waiting, guests see the times you can actually seat them and get an immediate confirmation, plus a reminder before they arrive.
Does Resos integrate with Google?
Yes. Resos works with Reserve with Google, so guests can book from Google Search and Maps, and it supports bookings from Facebook and Instagram too. Worth setting up as you replace your old GloriaFood links.
How quickly can I be live?
Most restaurants are running within an hour: add your tables and floor plan, set your booking rules, and put the widget on your site. Given the transition deadline, there’s no reason to wait until the last week.
How do I get started?
Sign up at resos.com, add your tables, and take your first booking. No credit card needed on the free plan.
