Authors: Dev Tilak, Divyakshi Sharma, Mayuri Umaretiya, Neel Keshruwala
Abstract: Restaurants nowadays require more than technology that improves efficiency—ought to be actively enhancing people’s dining experience. Towards facilitating this, we propose a Smart Restaurant Ordering System developed with the MERN stack, where customers can use special, table-numbered QR codes to instantly view and interact with the electronic menu [1], [2]. It reduces wait time, streamlines the process of ordering, and reduces unwanted physical contact [6]. The most accessible of the system’s functions is its allergy filter, which allows consumers to rule out ingredients and dine with confidence, especially the health-conscious or dietary-restricted [3], [5]. This is consistent with a shifting trend in consumer demand towards individualized food choice and increased dietary prominence [7], [11]. In addition to its current capabilities, the platform is designed to be scalable for further development and incorporate future features like AI-powered food suggestion, personalized dietary guidance, and functional aspects like secure online payment processing and kitchen connectivity in real-time [8]–[10], [12]. By prioritizing safety, personalization, and user control, this research sets a robust and scalable platform for further generations of smart dining technologies that not only scale up operations but also deepen customer experience [4]. Index Terms—Smart Restaurant System, QR Code Ordering, Food Recommender System, MERN Stack, Allergy Filter, Secure Payments.
