Who this suits
Restaurants and venues that take reservations in ResDiary.
ResDiary booking widget on your website
ResDiary lets a venue embed its table booking widget on its website or link to it from a Book a table button.
On your website
Put the booking button beside the menu, where diners decide.
Test the widget on a phone, including the confirmation step.
Keep opening hours on the website consistent with the times ResDiary offers.
Where the website stops
The website hands over once the reservation system accepts the booking.
Setup options
Ways to add it to your website
Options as documented by the vendor. Follow the citation to check the current details.
Embedded widget[1]
In ResDiary, open the Widget configurator, choose the embed code and add it to the website.
Limits: A booking widget must already be built; ResDiary suggests the iFrame version for WordPress, Wix or Squarespace or when embedding causes issues.
Direct link[1]
Copy the widget's direct link and use it on a Book a table button or in social profiles.
Limits: The vendor guide states no plan limit for this option.
Website checklist
- Put the booking button beside the menu, where diners decide.
- Test the widget on a phone, including the confirmation step.
- Keep opening hours on the website consistent with the times ResDiary offers.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which ResDiary embed should we use?
ResDiary suggests its standard embedded option for most sites and the iFrame option for WordPress, Wix or Squarespace.[1]
Can we just link to ResDiary instead?
Yes. ResDiary provides a direct link that can sit behind a booking button.[1]
Do we need a widget set up first?
Yes. ResDiary's guide assumes a booking widget has already been built in its configurator.[1]
Related pages
How we work together
Two ways to get started
Website Subscription
Your website, fully managed — no big upfront cost.
We design, build, host, maintain and keep improving your site for one simple monthly fee.
- Custom-designed & built for your brand
- Hosting, security & maintenance included
- Ongoing edits & content updates
- Continuous SEO & performance improvements
- Scale up or down as you grow
Fixed Project
A one-off custom build you own outright.
A defined scope and a single fixed quote — delivered once, and yours to keep.
- Bespoke design & development
- Defined scope & timeline
- You own the website & code
- Optional care plan after launch
- Custom-quoted to your needs
Sources
- [1] Embed your booking widget (ResDiary Help Centre). Checked 10 October 2026.
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