At COENA, our mission has always been simple: help restaurants unlock the full potential of their wine program.
Today we are excited to introduce a major step forward.
COENA now integrates directly with a growing ecosystem of EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) systems via HubRise, allowing restaurants to send wine orders directly from the digital wine list to their POS system in seconds.
This new capability transforms the iPad wine list into a true operational tool for sommeliers and waiters, not just a presentation interface.
The integration is already live at Zanze XVI in Venice, one of COENA’s pioneering customers.
From Wine Selection to Order in One Tap
Wine service in great restaurants is a moment of conversation, discovery, and recommendation.
With COENA’s new EPOS integration, the transition from recommendation to order becomes completely seamless.
Here’s how it works:
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The sommelier or waiter discusses the wine selection with the guest.
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They take the iPad and switch to COENA’s Waiter Mode.
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They select:
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the chosen wine
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the serving format (glass, bottle, etc.)
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the table number
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They press “Send Order.”
The order is instantly transmitted to the restaurant’s EPOS system via HubRise.
At the same time:
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The wine appears directly in the POS order for the table
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The stock is automatically updated in COENA
No duplicate entry.
No manual reconciliation.
Just a smooth service experience.
A Growing Ecosystem of EPOS Systems
Thanks to HubRise, COENA connects to an expanding ecosystem of POS solutions used by restaurants around the world, including systems such as Lightspeed Restaurant and many other hospitality-focused POS platforms.
HubRise acts as a middleware integration layer, allowing restaurant technology solutions to exchange orders, catalogs, and operational data in real time.
As HubRise continuously adds new POS integrations, COENA automatically becomes compatible with more systems, making the integration future-proof for restaurant operators.
A Major Operational Advantage for Sommeliers
Wine professionals are passionate about storytelling and recommendation — not about typing orders into POS systems.
This integration allows sommeliers to:
Stay focused on the guest experience
Orders are placed directly while discussing the wine with the customer.
Avoid operational friction
No need to walk to a POS terminal after the conversation.
Reduce service errors
The selected wine is transferred exactly as chosen.
Manage wine by the glass more efficiently
Glass orders can be recorded instantly without breaking the service flow.
The result: more time spent with guests and less time behind screens.
Better Control for F&B Managers
For restaurant managers and F&B directors, the integration provides immediate operational benefits.
Real-time stock synchronization
Every order placed through COENA automatically decreases inventory.
More accurate wine sales tracking
Sales data flows through the POS system as usual.
Reduced training and operational complexity
Waiters simply use the iPad wine list they already know.
Scalable digital infrastructure
The HubRise ecosystem allows restaurants to connect POS, ordering, inventory, delivery, and other tools in a unified environment.
Reliable Ordering with Built-in Feedback
One of the most important aspects of the integration is reliability.
COENA includes a robust feedback mechanism that monitors the order transmission process.
This ensures that:
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the order has been correctly received by the EPOS
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any transmission issue is immediately detected
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the service team can react quickly if needed
In a restaurant environment where service speed and accuracy are critical, this level of feedback is essential.
Setup in Minutes
Despite the powerful capabilities behind it, the integration is remarkably simple to deploy.
The COENA + HubRise setup is:
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out-of-the-box
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cloud-based
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quick to configure
Restaurants can activate the integration without complex development or infrastructure changes.
Already Live in Venice
The new integration is already operational at Zanze XVI in Venice, where the team uses COENA to present their wine list and now also to send wine orders directly to the POS system.
It is a perfect example of how digital tools can enhance both guest experience and restaurant operations.
The Future of the Digital Wine List
The wine list is no longer just a document.
With COENA, it becomes:
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a storytelling platform for wines
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a service tool for sommeliers
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a live inventory system
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and now a direct ordering interface connected to the EPOS
This is another step toward our vision of the fully connected wine program.
Interested in activating the EPOS integration for your restaurant?
👉 Contact the COENA team or request a demo.