Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often.
For diners
Is the service free?
Yes. Le Plat du Jour is free for Gastronauts, with no sign-up required. Advertising pays for the site; in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, a yearly subscription removes it, with no other perks.
Where does the site work?
Across Switzerland and Liechtenstein. You can search in any national language: “Geneva”, “Genève”, “Genf” or “Ginevra” all lead to the same place.
How do I find daily specials near me?
Type a town or postcode, or tap “Near me”: your location is used only for that search. Then pick a distance and narrow down with the filters: open now, cuisine, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergens, price.
Can I rely on the allergens shown?
Allergens are declared by each restaurant, under its own responsibility. If you have an allergy or intolerance, always check directly with the restaurant before ordering.
How do I book a table?
Depending on the restaurant, its page lets you call, open its booking site or send it a request by email (date, time and number of people). The restaurant replies to you directly: the booking is only confirmed by its reply.
What is a Gastronaut account for?
To save your favourite restaurants, get an email when they post their dish of the day, give a “Like” and suggest a restaurant that’s still missing. The account is free and can be deleted at any time.
My favourite restaurant isn’t listed: what can I do?
With a Gastronaut account, use “Suggest a restaurant”: we invite it to join, without ever passing on your name. You’ll be told if it signs up.
Something on a restaurant page is wrong: what can I do?
Tap “Report a problem” at the bottom of the page. We check every report and ask the restaurant to correct it if needed; it’s never told who you are.
Is there an app?
The site works like an app: on your phone, tap “Add to home screen” and Le Plat du Jour then opens with one tap, just like an app.
For restaurants
How much does it cost to list a restaurant?
Sign-up starts with a free 30-day trial. You then choose a 3, 6 or 12-month subscription; prices are shown on the Restaurateurs page. There’s never an automatic renewal: we remind you a week before it ends.
How long does it take to post the daily special?
Under a minute from your phone: tick a saved dish or type a new one with its price, then post. You can also prepare the coming days in advance.
My food truck is somewhere different every day: does that work?
Yes. Choose “Mobile” when signing up: you enter your spot and hours for each day of the week, and Gastronauts find you in the right place on the day.
I run several venues: how does that work?
Choose the “Several venues” plan: one account, one page per venue, each with its own dishes, hours and statistics.
How can I pay for my subscription?
By card, TWINT, PayPal or QR-bill. With a QR-bill, the subscription starts once your transfer arrives. Every payment comes with an invoice in your area.
Can I share my daily special on social media?
Yes. “Share my board” creates a ready-to-post image with your dishes and prices. Save your networks on your page, then share in one click to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and more.
Can I use any photo?
A real photo of the dish you serve is by far the best choice, and you must hold the rights to every image. An AI-generated image or an archive photo is allowed but not recommended: tick “Illustration only” and the label appears on the photo. You remain responsible for the images you publish.
