With the rise of artificial intelligence technologies, many restaurant owners are wondering which solution to choose to automate their phone call management. This complete guide analyzes the different options available in 2026.
The Best AI Agents for Restaurants in 2026
Resty 🇧🇪 🇪🇺
100% restaurant-specialized AI phone agent, designed in Belgium for the European market. Cutting-edge technology with continuous updates.
✓ Strengths
- 100% restaurant-specialized
- Made in Belgium, understands Europe
- Quick integration
- Top-tier technology (voice, latency)
- Continuous automatic updates
- No commitment, transparent pricing
✗ Limitations
- Europe-only focus
Slang.ai 🇺🇸
Well-established American solution on the US market with good English voice recognition.
✓ Strengths
- Modern interface
- Good English recognition
- US system integrations
✗ Limitations
- Not optimized for Europe
- English-only support
- Limited French/Dutch
- Prices in dollars
Goodcall 🇺🇸
American general-purpose AI agent configurable for different sectors including restaurants.
✓ Strengths
- Competitive US pricing
- Easy to configure
- 24/7 support
✗ Limitations
- General-purpose, not restaurant-specialized
- Not available in Europe
- High latency from EU
- No Belgian market understanding
Rounded 🇫🇷
French general-purpose voice AI solution.
✓ Strengths
- French interface
- French presence
✗ Limitations
- General-purpose, not restaurant-specialized
- Few software integrations available
- Less advanced voice technology
- Fewer supported languages
ConverseNow 🇺🇸
American voice AI solution specialized in phone ordering for fast-food chains.
✓ Strengths
- Specialized in order taking
- American POS integrations
- Fast-food experience
✗ Limitations
- Fast-food focus, not traditional restaurants
- Not available in Europe
- English only
- Not suited for reservations
Other Options: Still Viable?
Staff handling calls
Current methodThe default solution: your servers or hosts answer the phone during service.
- Constant service interruption
- 23% missed calls on average
- Constant stress for the team
- No 24/7 availability
- Variable quality depending on who answers
Increasingly unviable given modern customers' 24/7 availability expectations.
Dedicated phone person
ExpensiveHiring a full-time or part-time person solely to handle phone calls and reservations.
- High salary + social charges
- Vacation, illness, turnover to manage
- Training and onboarding required
- Limited hours (no 24/7)
- One call at a time
Over €40,000 per year
30x more expensive than an AI solution. Economically unviable for the vast majority of restaurants.
Outsourced call center
HumanCall centers with human operators who handle your phone calls remotely.
- Loss of brand image control — each call is handled by a stranger
- High costs per call handled
- Non-restaurant-specialized operators
- Wait times for customers
- Limited availability (business hours)
- Superficial knowledge of your establishment
Risk to your reputation. A poorly informed or uninvested operator can tarnish the customer experience from the first contact.
AI integration agencies
IntermediaryThese agencies integrate and configure voice AI solutions for restaurants. They charge for their technical expertise and initial deployment.
- High integration costs (€3,000 - €5,000)
- Monthly fees + agency margins
- Technical dependency on the agency
- Long contracts (often 12-24 months)
- Setup delays (several weeks)
Summary Table
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| Criteria | 👑 Resty | Slang.ai | Goodcall | Rounded | ConverseNow | AI Agency | Call center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant-specialized | ✅ 100% | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ⚠️ Fast-food | ⚠️ Variable | ❌ No |
| Available in Europe | ✅ BE/FR/LU | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ No | ✅ France | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| French / Dutch | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Basic | ❌ No | ✅ French | ❌ English | ⚠️ Variable | ⚠️ Variable |
| Integration | ✅ 5 min | ⚠️ 1-2 days | ⚠️ 1-2 days | ⚠️ 1 day | ❌ Weeks | ❌ Weeks | ⚠️ Days |
| No commitment | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Monthly | ⚠️ Monthly | ⚠️ Monthly | ❌ Contract | ❌ 12-24 months | ⚠️ Variable |
| Available 24/7 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Hours |
| Monthly price | €94.90 | ~$150 | ~$120 | ~€100 | By quote | €300-800 | €200-500 |
| Voice technology | ✅ Top-tier | ✅ Good | ⚠️ Fair | ⚠️ Fair | ⚠️ Fair | ⚠️ Variable | ✅ Human |
| Auto updates | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ N/A |
Our 2026 Verdict
The obvious choice for European restaurants
Resty stands out as the best AI phone agent solution for restaurants in Belgium and Europe in 2026.
Every feature designed for restaurant owners
Perfect understanding of the European market
No technician or developer needed
Natural voices, minimal latency, advanced AI
No commitment, pay for what you use
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