Telegram Bot for Restaurant: Step-by-Step Setup in 1 Hour

How to create and set up a Telegram bot for restaurant orders. Mini App, catalog, payment, notifications — complete guide.

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Telegram is the #1 messenger in Uzbekistan with 20+ million users. A Telegram bot for a restaurant is a full-fledged sales channel that can be set up in 1 hour without programming skills.

## Why a Telegram Bot Is a Must-Have for Restaurants

- **Audience** — 85% of Uzbekistan's population uses Telegram

- **Zero entry barrier** — customer doesn't need to download anything

- **Conversion** — 30% higher than mobile app

- **Acquisition cost** — 3-5x lower than for an app

- **Push notifications** — free and instant

## Telegram Mini App vs Regular Bot

In 2026, Telegram Mini Apps became the standard — full-fledged web applications inside Telegram:

### Regular Bot (button-based)

- Text menu with buttons

- Limited UX

- Hard to show dish photos

- Suitable for simple catalogs

### Mini App

- Full graphical interface

- Dish photos, cart, payment

- UX like a mobile app

- Works right inside Telegram

Recommendation: use Mini App for catalog and orders, regular bot for notifications and support.

## Step-by-Step Setup (via Delever)

### Step 1: Create the Bot (5 minutes)

1. Open @BotFather in Telegram

2. Send /newbot

3. Choose a name: "Your Restaurant — Delivery"

4. Choose a username: @your_restaurant_delivery_bot

5. Copy the bot token

### Step 2: Connect to Platform (10 minutes)

1. Log into Delever control panel

2. Go to "Sales Channels" → "Telegram"

3. Paste the bot token

4. Set up welcome message

5. Activate Mini App

### Step 3: Catalog Setup (20 minutes)

1. Upload dish photos

2. Add descriptions and prices

3. Set up modifiers (size, add-ons)

4. Create categories

5. Set availability times

### Step 4: Payment Setup (10 minutes)

1. Connect Payme and/or Click

2. Set up cash on delivery

3. Set minimum order amount

### Step 5: Testing and Launch (15 minutes)

1. Place a test order

2. Check notifications

3. Verify the order appeared in control panel

4. Send the link to friends for testing

## Promoting Your Telegram Bot

After launch, you need to attract customers:

- **QR code** — on receipts, business cards, menu, storefront

- **Instagram** — link in bio, stories with instructions

- **Delivery flyer** — "Order via Telegram — 5% off"

- **Telegram channels** — advertising in local channels

- **Word of mouth** — "Share the bot with a friend — get a bonus"

## Automation Through the Bot

A Telegram bot can automate more than just orders:

- **Order status** — customer receives updates automatically

- **Loyalty program** — bonus balance, order history

- **Reviews** — review request after delivery

- **Broadcasts** — promotions, new menu, special offers

- **Support** — FAQ bot answers common questions

## Conclusion

A Telegram bot for a restaurant is a sales channel that pays for itself from day one. Setup takes 1 hour, and growth potential is limited only by your marketing. Start today — every day without a bot means lost orders.