How to save money on a trip to a restaurant

Use social media

Subscribe to the pages of your favorite cafes on social networks. So you don't miss information about promotions, discounts and special offers.

Tell us that you have a holiday

If you're heading to a restaurant on a special occasion - like celebrating a birthday or wedding anniversary - call ahead and let us know. Many establishments offer discounts for birthday parties.

Even if no special offers for your holiday are officially provided, you can still be offered a glass of champagne or dessert at the expense of the institution.

Plan ahead

Take the time to plan your trip to a restaurant or cafe ahead of time. Browse the sites of your favorite establishments. Some offer promotions and discounts on certain hours or days of the week. Compare them to your plans, determine the general price level in the menu and choose the cheapest and most convenient option.

Avoid the holiday hustle and bustle

On a personal holiday in the restaurant you can get a discount. But if we are talking about a massive official holiday like the New Year, March 8 or Valentine's Day, it is better to refrain from visiting restaurants.

Firstly, many establishments raise prices on holidays. Secondly, there are more people who want to go to a cafe or restaurant these days, so you can spend a long time waiting for a table to become free.

Share food and don't order too much

A full dinner of salad, main course, dessert, and drinks can cost a fortune. Check your portion sizes ahead of time and see if you can eat both the salad and the main course, or if you can stick with just one.

If you are not an avid sweet tooth, you can offer the one with whom you came to the restaurant to take one dessert for two. You can do the same with any other dish, if you are not very hungry or the portions in the restaurant are too large.