In this article, we’ll walk you through how to create and manage your digital menu categories step by step.
How to Start
Go to Digital Menu > Categories, click Edit on the desired category, then select Edit Dish/Service List.
Quick Actions Available
At the top of the page, you'll find the following buttons:
+ Add Dish
Create a new dish within the selected category.
Order
Choose the order in which dishes are displayed in the digital menu by moving them up or down.
Copy
Select one or more dishes and copy them to another category. Ideal for duplicating similar items with minor changes.
Delete
Remove one or more selected dishes.
Variations
Select a product and, in the top right, choose the variation to apply.
Variations let you indicate a change from the base price of a product.
For example, you can set a lower price for a half portion or define different quantities (like liters) for the same item.
After selecting the product, set the variations you want to associate with it.
The menu will display both the regular price and the variation price — for example, half portion of olives at €1,50.
👉 Check out [this article] to learn how to create and manage variations.
Managing Dishes
For each dish, you can:
Enable or disable it in the digital menu (make it visible or hidden)
Enable or disable the online ordering option
Edit the dish: update its name, description, price, or image
Delete the dish at any time
How to Create a Dish
By clicking on + Add Dish, you can:
Enter an internal name (visible only to you)
Set the price of the dish
(you can also specify VAT below the price)Set whether the dish is active or inactive in the digital menu
Decide whether the dish can be ordered online
On the right side of the screen, you can also:
Add a public title
Add a description of the dish
🔁 Remember to auto-translate the content into missing languages to keep your multilingual menu updated.
Specify allergens
Select special characteristics (e.g. lactose-free, gluten-free, vegan, etc.)
📷 Once the dish is saved, you can add an image by clicking on the dedicated area in the bottom left.
Here’s how your dish will appear in the menu!
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