Private Alpha Expected in Q1 2026
BentoBook: An Archive for Your Culinary Life
Never lose a restaurant recommendation again. Never forget what you ordered last time. BentoBook is the trusted, private app that captures your dining journey without the noise.
No reviews, just memory
What BentoBook Does
Every app can tell you where a restaurant is. BentoBook tells you the rest of the story. We've built a personal, private tool to help you capture the places you want to visit, remember the details of every meal, and share your discoveries with the people who matter most.
Everything you need
The Trusted Restaurant Inbox
Never lose a recommendation again. BentoBook is the centralized place to quickly save every restaurant you hear about, organize your favorites, and instantly find the perfect spot.
- Quick Capture
- Jot down a restaurant in seconds using Google Places Autocomplete or add it manually.
- Curated Lists
- Build lists that matter to you — 'Paris Faves,' 'Anniversary Spots,' 'Future Tries.'
- Quick Search
- Find the one you need with full-text search through names, notes, and locations.
Moments, Not Metrics
Your Personal Dining Timeline
Want to see all the places you've been with someone special? BentoBook turns your dining experiences into a searchable, personal timeline where you can instantly recall who you were with, what you ordered, and why it mattered.
- Selective Memory Capture
- Record visits only for the experiences worth remembering—with notes, photos, and dishes. No pressure, no streaks.
- Relationship Stories
- Tag companions to build a private, instant timeline. Want to see every restaurant you've visited with your partner? Just tap their name.
- Stop Guessing
- Instantly recall when you were there last, what you ordered, and who you shared it with.
Experiences, not Algorithms
Meaningful Sharing
Share your taste, not just a star rating. Send recommendations naturally, the way you would with a friend in real life.
- Private Lists
- Effortlessly share an entire list—like 'My Comfort Food Spots'—with friends inside the app.
- Share Anywhere
- Export your restaurant lists as a beautifully formatted email or Markdown to share with anyone, even if they aren't using the app yet.
- Trusted Suggestions
- Move past generic reviews and share honest suggestions with the people who value your taste.
BentoBook is currently in private Alpha for iOS.
- Roadmap
- BentoBook is currently in private Alpha. We expect a public beta in November and a public release in 2026.