toptable iPhone app Hits 100,000 Downloads in Two Weeks

LONDON, March 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- toptable's new iPhone app, has been downloaded 100,000 times in just a fortnight, and has consistently been rated one of the top five most popular free lifestyle apps in the Apple App Store over the past ten days.

Users of the toptable app have praised its features and functionality along with the convenience of researching and booking restaurants whilst on the move. One reviewer commented, "This is the best app by far for restaurant reviews and booking in the app store. Highly recommended." Another said "I'm glad to be able to use toptable from my phone - I can look at offers and book a table whenever and wherever I feel hungry!"

Carl Lyons, Marketing Director, said, "This shows there is a huge demand to access restaurant information and book online and on the go. We think this is great news for restaurateurs and customers alike. toptable is committed to providing fresh ways for people to search and book great restaurant deals."

The toptable iPhone app lets people find and book restaurants while on the move. They can choose to see all offers nearby on a handy map or search for and book venues anywhere, anytime. It also features an innovative 'augmented reality' element that uses the iPhone's GPS and compass to allow users to actually see where the nearby restaurants are, how near and in which direction.

Notes to Editors:

toptable is Europe's leading online dining community and restaurant reservation service. The toptable group which incorporates city-eating, a network of 61 global food websites, features thousands of restaurants in 14 countries and receives 3 million monthly visitors (Omniture). Shareholders include legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson and celebrity chef Gary Rhodes.

iPhone app is downloadable from http://iphone.toptable.com/

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