
Palate: Restaurant Diary
Save Places, Track Visits
About
Log restaurant visits, dishes, and memorable meals with ratings, photos, and notes. Discover new dishes by scanning menus and gain insights into your personal taste preferences over time. Plan your next dining experience with interactive maps and custom lists.
What's New in Palate
1.8
October 23, 2026
Palate 1.8 is served! Never forget a great meal Meet Background Visit Detection. Palate now notices when you've stopped somewhere to eat, and once you leave, it simply asks which spot it was. One tap and the visit is in your diary. No more trying to remember where you had that amazing ramen last Tuesday: your food diary finally keeps up with you. Let Palate check in in the background and it works even when the app is closed. Nothing is ever logged until you pick, and you can turn it off any time in Settings > Notifications > Dining check-ins. A fresh start Sign-in and onboarding are redesigned from the ground up, and a sleek new home bar puts Home and your profile side by side. Search that knows what you mean One smarter list puts what you meant first, keeps results close to where you are, and shows dishes right alongside places. Richer place pages Order straight from a place's page, where the restaurant offers it. Jump to a spot's socials, and see shout-outs for the staff who made your meal great. More of you on your profile Your handle, follower counts and a brand-new taste mosaic. You can also tag dishes right on your photos. Better with friends Find friends already on Palate as you sign up, and discover people worth following right in your feed. Plus a heaping plate of polish Photos look and feel the same wherever you open them, tap a city on the zoomed-out map to fly back to its places, saved spots show where you found them (Instagram, TikTok and more) and when, Open in Maps takes you right to the place, menu scans read prices correctly in every currency, and we squashed a pile of bugs along the way. Happy eating!
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FAQ
What is Palate?
Palate is a dining diary and taste companion app that helps you log restaurant visits, dishes, and memorable meals. It allows you to save details like ratings, photos, and notes to build a clearer picture of your personal taste over time.
Can I scan restaurant menus with Palate?
Yes, you can scan restaurant menus within Palate to explore dishes before ordering. The app also allows you to browse dish-level ratings and insights from the community to help you decide what to try.
How does Palate help me understand my taste?
Palate helps you understand your taste by identifying patterns across cuisines, dishes, and experiences you enjoy. With every visit logged, it builds a taste profile that grows, highlighting what makes your dining preferences unique.
Does Palate have ads?
Yes, Palate contains advertisements. As a free application, it utilizes ads to support its services.
What devices does Palate support?
Palate is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to work seamlessly on Apple's mobile and tablet platforms.
What is the age rating for Palate?
Palate has an age rating of 12+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older.
How often is Palate updated?
Palate was last updated on July 17, 2026, with version 1.1. This suggests regular updates are provided by the developer to improve the application.
Is Palate free to use?
Yes, Palate is free to download and use. The app is supported by advertisements.








