Restaurants

Never lose a reservation to a busy signal

Every call answered during the rush: your team on the floor, and an AI receptionist that takes reservation requests in French and English, day and night.

Challenges

What makes the phone ring — and how CAIRO handles it

The rush

The phone rings when the dining room is full

At 7 p.m. nobody can leave a table to answer, and a guest who gets no answer books elsewhere.

  • Several calls at once on the same number, no busy signal
  • The AI receptionist answers when your team doesn't pick up
  • Call pickup and busy-lamp keys so anyone on the floor can grab a call
Reservations

Reservation calls, all day and after closing

Guests call to book, change or cancel when it suits them, not when you have a host free.

  • The AI takes the request: name, number, date, time, party size, allergies
  • Answers hours, menu, parking and directions in French and English
  • Works as your main answer, only after hours, or as overflow
Orders and locations

Takeout, reservations and several locations on one system

Takeout orders should not tie up the reservation line, and every location has its own hours.

  • A menu separates reservations from takeout orders
  • Separate numbers, greetings and hours per location, one portal
  • Recorded calls to settle a dispute about an order or a booking
Included

What you get

AI receptionist

Reservation requests and questions, in French and English.

No busy signal

Several calls at once; overflow goes to the AI.

Music on hold

Your own music or announcements while guests wait.

Multi-location

Numbers, greetings and hours per location.

Use cases

Reservation requestsTakeout routingAfter-hours answeringBilingual FR/EN calls
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does the AI book directly into our reservation system?

It takes the full request and your team confirms. Tell us which reservation system you use and we will look at connecting it.

Can each location have its own settings?

Yes. Numbers, greetings, hours and routing are set per location.

Does it speak French and English?

Yes. It answers in the caller's language and switches when they do.

What happens with a call the AI cannot handle?

It transfers to your team, or takes a message when you are closed.

Talk to our team

Tell us about your users, your call volume and your numbers — we will come back with a demo and a quote.

Talk to our AI receptionist Phone +1 514-373-4205

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