Overview
- Google launched the feature Friday in the UK and began rolling it out in India, letting users request tables by location, time, party size, cuisine, and other needs.
- AI Mode scans multiple booking sites for live availability and then shows a short list with direct links to partner pages to complete the reservation.
- In the UK, results draw from services such as TheFork, SevenRooms, ResDiary, Mozrest, Foodhub, Dojo, and DesignMyNight.
- In India, partners include Zomato, Swiggy, and EazyDiner, which lets diners compare reservation slots across platforms.
- Google cites a 140% jump in searches for “when to book a table” this year, while coverage warns the Google-first flow could sideline established booking platforms by shifting user data and intent.