The Most Frequently Asked Questions About QR Menus: Everything You Need to Know

A QR menu is a digital menu that customers access by scanning a QR code with their mobile phone — without downloading any app. The QR code contains a unique link to your online menu page, where all categories, products, prices, photos, allergens, and nutritional information are displayed.

Basically, instead of handing over a physical menu, you place a stand or sticker with the QR code on the table. The customer scans it, and the menu opens instantly in the phone's browser. You can find out more details in our article: What is a digital QR menu and how does it work?

Creating a QR menu with Menivo is fast and doesn't require technical knowledge. Follow these simple steps:

• Sign up for free at menivo.io
• Add your restaurant (name, address, logo, schedule)
• Create categories (e.g., Appetizers, Main Courses, Desserts)
• Add products with photos, prices, descriptions, and allergens
• Generate the QR code from the dedicated section
• Download and display the QR code in your restaurant

For a detailed step-by-step guide, check out our article: Creating a Restaurant Menu in Menivo – Step-by-Step Guide.

No. Menivo is built specifically for restaurant owners and managers, with no programming or design knowledge required. The drag-and-drop editor interface allows you to add, edit, and reorder categories and products with just a few clicks. If you know how to use a smartphone, you can create a professional QR menu in less than 10 minutes.

If you want to see how simple the process is, read our guide: How to create a digital menu for your restaurant in 10 minutes.

Yes, and even more — adding allergens is an essential feature in Menivo. For each product, you can select the corresponding allergens from the standardized list, in accordance with European regulations. Customers will clearly see what allergens each dish contains directly in the QR menu.

This is not just a convenience option, but a legal obligation for restaurants in Romania. Find out more about the legal requirements in the article: Restaurant Food Allergens – Legal Obligations in Romania (Complete Guide). You can also use the AI-based allergen generator available in the platform to fill in information more quickly.

Yes. Menivo includes support for nutritional information at the product level, so that customers who follow a specific diet or have specific dietary needs have access to the data they need. The platform also provides a nutritional value calculator that simplifies the enormous manual calculation process.

Read more about this feature: Nutritional Value Calculator for Menu | Menivo.

This is one of the biggest advantages of a QR menu over printed menus. Yes, you can change prices, add or remove products, change photos, and update descriptions in real time, directly from the Menivo admin panel — with no additional costs and without printing anything. The QR code displayed in the restaurant remains the same; the content it links to is updated automatically.

This is also the main reason why modern restaurants are giving up printed menus.

No. The QR menu generated by Menivo opens directly in the phone's browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.) after scanning the QR code. Customers don't need to download or install any app. Compatibility is universal — it works on any smartphone, whether Android or iPhone.

Yes. Menivo offers native multilingual support for Romanian and English. You can enter product names, descriptions, ingredients, and restaurant information in both languages. Customers will be able to switch between languages directly from the digital menu interface, which is extremely useful for restaurants that welcome tourists or international customers.

Yes. Menivo includes an integrated online ordering module, through which customers can place pickup (collection from the restaurant) or delivery (delivery to address) orders. The order immediately reaches the restaurant owner through a notification in the app and by email, with all the customer's details and selected products.

This feature transforms the QR menu from a simple digital catalog into an active sales growth tool. Find out how you can increase your restaurant's sales with Menivo.

Yes. In addition to the QR menu, Menivo also offers an online reservations module. Customers can make a reservation directly from the restaurant's interface, specifying the date, time, number of people, and an optional message. The owner receives instant notifications and can confirm, decline, or manage reservations from the admin panel.

Read more about this feature in the article: Table Reservation: the new feature that brings you more reservations, without lost phone calls and messages.

Menivo offers several subscription plans, including an affordable starter option for small restaurants. You can create your digital menu for free and explore the basic features at no initial cost. Paid plans unlock advanced features such as an unlimited number of products, online orders, reservations, reviews, and more.

Check out the pricing page on menivo.io or compare Menivo with other similar solutions: Menivo vs. Other Digital Menu Platforms.

Yes. Menivo offers import functionality via Excel files (.xlsx format). You can download an import template, fill in your product data (name, description, price, weight, etc.), and upload the file to the platform to populate the menu quickly. This feature is ideal if you have dozens or hundreds of dishes and want to save time on the initial setup of your QR menu.