Appetito revolutionizes how food lovers explore local cuisine by merging restaurant discovery with seamless digital tools. This app connects users to nearby eateries while empowering merchants through eco-conscious promotions. Whether craving sushi or seeking hidden gem bakeries, Appetito delivers real-time updates, exclusive deals, and instant ordering—all in one intuitive platform.
Features of Appetito:
🌙 GPS-powered search for nearby restaurants and specialty shops
🌙 Live reservation system with time-slot customization
🌙 Messenger tool for direct vendor-customer communication
🌙 "Zero Waste" mode to replace paper flyers with digital promotions
🌙 Dynamic loyalty rewards for frequent users
🌙 Merchant analytics dashboard for tracking customer engagement
Advantages of Appetito:
Bridges the gap between small businesses and tech-savvy consumers
Offers commission-free listings for local vendors during first year
Integrated navigation reduces no-shows with arrival-time alerts
The dual interface adapts simply for both elderly users and tech natives
Weekly digest emails highlight seasonal menus and limited offers
Disadvantages of Appetito:
- Coverage uneven in rural areas; major cities have 5x more listings
- The group ordering feature lacks split-bill functionality
- Occasional GPS lag when updating real-time busyness indicators
Development Team behind Appetito:
Created by Lyon-based startup FoodGrid Technologies, Appetito’s team blends hospitality veterans with eco-tech innovators. Their prior project, a B2B surplus ingredient marketplace, informs the app’s focus on reducing food waste through smart demand forecasting.
Competitive Edge of Appetito:
vs Yelp: Focuses on transactional features over reviews, enabling direct orders
vs Uber Eats: Lower fees for merchants, but requires self-delivery setup
vs TheFork: Tracks carbon footprint per order, appealing to eco-users
Market Performance of Appetito:
Ranked #3 in "Food & Drink" on France’s Play Store for Q2 2023, with 540k downloads. Users praise its clutter-free interface but request vegan/allergen filters. Maintains 4.6/5 across 8k reviews, highest for delivery accuracy.
Version 5.1.0 Update
Added QR-based “Taste Pass” for collecting dish-specific stamps, redeemable for free desserts. Optimized battery usage during background location tracking by 37%.
