Restaurant AI Agent Roadmap using n8n + AI Tools
Goal
Build a Restaurant AI Agent using n8n, integrated with AI models (like Gemini/GPT), capable of:
- Answering customer queries (menu, hours, delivery, etc.)
- Taking orders via WhatsApp/Web
- Booking reservations
- Upselling items intelligently
- Speaking Urdu/English
- Working 24/7 automatically
Phase 1: Planning & Scoping
- Define Use Cases: show menu, book table, today's special, delivery areas
- Channels: WhatsApp, Instagram, Webchat
- Tools: n8n, LLM (Gemini/GPT), WhatsApp API, Google Sheets/Airtable, optional TTS/STT
Phase 2: Build Core Bot Logic
- Setup WhatsApp Messaging (Ultramsg recommended)
- Create n8n Workflow: Webhook -> Set -> HTTP Request (AI)
- Use Google Sheets/Airtable for menu, order logs
- Add booking, order handling flows
Phase 3: Improve Intelligence
- Memory: Save session history in n8n
- Multilingual: Let AI detect and respond in Urdu/English
- Personalization: Use names and preferences for repeat customers
Phase 4: Deployment
- Test on WhatsApp with real number
- Add delay nodes for typing simulation
Restaurant AI Agent Roadmap using n8n + AI Tools
Bonus Features
- Voice message transcription: Whisper API
- Image menu to text: Gemini Vision
- TTS: Google Text-to-Speech
- Payment: Stripe/JazzCash
- Live dashboard: Google Sheets + Looker/n8n UI
Prompt Engineering Examples
Menu Prompt:
You are a restaurant assistant. If user asks about menu, check this menu:
[Chicken Biryani - Rs. 450, Mutton Karahi - Rs. 1200, BBQ Platter - Rs. 999]
Reply politely and recommend popular items.
Booking Prompt:
User: Book a table for 4.
Reply: Please confirm details: Name, Time, Contact Number.
Execution Plan
Day 1: Plan use cases, setup WhatsApp API
Day 2: Build n8n base
Day 3: Add features
Day 4: Personalize & polish
Day 5: Test & Launch
Next Steps Checklist (for Client Work)
- Collect client info: name, location, menu, hours
- Choose WhatsApp API (Ultramsg recommended)
- Use Google Sheets for menu/bookings
- Confirm Language (Urdu/English)
- Confirm LLM: Gemini or GPT
Restaurant AI Agent Roadmap using n8n + AI Tools
- Decide Hosting: Cloud or VPS