Google Reserve allows diners to book a table at your restaurant directly from Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Assistant. Restaurants using Reserve with Google report up to 30% more reservations.
Why Google Reserve Matters:
When someone searches 'Italian restaurant near me' and sees your listing with a 'Reserve a Table' button, the friction to booking is virtually zero. No app downloads, no website visits — just a few taps.
How to Get Started:
1. Use a compatible reservation platform — Your reservation system needs to integrate with Google's Reserve API. Stolio provides built-in Google Reserve integration.
2. Claim your Google Business Profile — Make sure your restaurant has a verified, up-to-date Google Business Profile with correct hours, photos, and contact information.
3. Connect your reservation system — Through your platform's settings, link your restaurant to Google Reserve. Stolio handles the API integration automatically.
4. Set availability rules — Configure your booking rules (party size limits, time slots, cutoff times) to ensure Google only shows available slots.
5. Monitor and respond — Google Reserve bookings flow directly into your reservation dashboard alongside direct and phone bookings. No separate system to check.
The entire setup process takes about 10 minutes with Stolio. Once enabled, reservations from Google appear in your dashboard in real-time with automatic guest notifications.