Iraq · Food & Groceries

Zakie

Book a table at restaurants across Baghdad, Erbil and Basra in seconds, instead of calling around to check availability.

What it helps with

A table for tonightInstant booking.
Dinner for a groupLarger tables.
Points for bookingsRewards.

About Zakie

Zakie is a dining-reservation app founded in Baghdad in 2025 by a team of engineers and food enthusiasts frustrated with calling restaurants one by one only to be told there was no table available. It started in a single neighborhood, Karada in Baghdad, partnering with 12 restaurants in its first week, and grew to cover all of Baghdad within three months before expanding into Erbil and Basra.

Key Features

Instant Table Booking: Reserve a table at partner restaurants in seconds, without a phone call.
Zero Reservation Fees: Book thousands of restaurants with no charge for the reservation itself.
Loyalty Points: Earn points with every visit, redeemable for discounts, free meals and partner offers.
Multi-City Coverage: Book restaurants across Baghdad, Erbil and Basra from the same app.

How to Get Started

Download the Zakie app and create an account.
Search for a restaurant by name, cuisine or neighborhood.
Choose an available time slot and confirm the reservation.
Arrive at the restaurant and enjoy your meal, earning points along the way.

Before you use it

Limits: Zakie launched in 2025 and has most restaurants in Baghdad, fewer in Erbil and Basra.
Payment: The bill is paid at the restaurant, usually in cash.

English available Local number needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Zakie work with a foreign bank card in Iraq?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Zakie available in English?: Yes, Zakie has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Zakie?: Yes, Zakie requires a local phone number to register.
Do I need local ID or residency for Zakie?: No, Zakie doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Zakie?: iOS · Android
How much does Zakie cost?: Free to book