Restaurants and cafes
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Bill formats
Restaurant bill format
A restaurant bill lists what the table ordered, with GST and the total.
When to use it
- For every table or takeaway order.
- For delivery orders you take directly on WhatsApp or phone.
What it must show
- Restaurant name, address and GSTIN
- FSSAI licence number
- Bill number, date and time
- Table or order number
- Items, quantity and rate
- GST (CGST + SGST)
- Total
Good to know
- Service charge can't be added by default; a customer can choose to pay it.
- Standalone restaurants charge 5% GST without input tax credit.
Sample: Restaurant bill format
Made with our invoice generator. The businesses here are examples.
Tax invoice
From
Annapurna Family Restaurant
JM Road, Pune 411004
GSTIN: 27ABCDE1234F1Z0
State: Maharashtra (27)
Customer
Table 6
Place of supply: Maharashtra (27)
- Bill no.
- 2026-27/014
- Date
- 12 Oct 2026
| # | Description | HSN/SAC | Qty | Rate (₹) | Taxable value | GST % | CGST | SGST | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paneer butter masala | 996331 | 1 | ₹260.00 | ₹260.00 | 5% | ₹6.50 | ₹6.50 | ₹273.00 |
| 2 | Butter naan | 996331 | 4 | ₹45.00 | ₹180.00 | 5% | ₹4.50 | ₹4.50 | ₹189.00 |
| 3 | Veg biryani | 996331 | 1 | ₹220.00 | ₹220.00 | 5% | ₹5.50 | ₹5.50 | ₹231.00 |
| 4 | Masala chaas | 996331 | 2 | ₹60.00 | ₹120.00 | 5% | ₹3.00 | ₹3.00 | ₹126.00 |
Amount in words
Rupees Eight Hundred Nineteen Only
- Taxable value
- ₹780.00
- CGST
- ₹19.50
- SGST
- ₹19.50
- Total
- ₹819.00
Notes and terms
FSSAI licence no. on display. Thank you, visit again.
For Annapurna Family Restaurant
Authorised signatory
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Who uses it
Takeaway and cloud kitchens
Bill direct orders taken on WhatsApp or phone.
Caterers
Bill events and bulk orders with item-wise detail.
Mistakes to avoid
Not stored
The free generator builds your document for one page and keeps no copy.
No default service charge
Customers can choose whether to pay it.
Show the FSSAI number
Food businesses must display their licence number.
Check with your CA
GST rules change; confirm anything unusual before you rely on it.
Questions people ask
What should a restaurant bill format include, and what GST applies?
A restaurant bill lists what the table ordered, with GST and the total. Include the restaurant name, address and GSTIN, the FSSAI licence number, the bill number, date and time, the table or order number, items with quantity and rate, CGST and SGST, and the total. Most standalone restaurants charge 5% GST without input tax credit.
- 5% Standalone. 2.5% + 2.5%.
- FSSAI Licence number. On every bill.
- Optional Service charge. Not by default.
- 18% Some hotel restaurants. Tariff above ₹7,500.
What GST does a restaurant charge?
Most standalone restaurants charge 5% GST, split as 2.5% CGST and 2.5% SGST, without input tax credit. Restaurants inside hotels with room tariffs above ₹7,500 a night charge 18%. Rules can change, so check the current position with your CA, especially if you also do outdoor catering.
Can a restaurant add a service charge?
Guidelines from India's consumer authority say a restaurant can't add a service charge automatically or by default, and can't make it a condition of service. A customer can choose to pay it. If you show it at all, make it clearly optional and easy to remove.
Why is the FSSAI number needed on the bill?
Food businesses must display their FSSAI licence or registration number, including on bills and receipts. It shows customers the business is registered with the food safety authority. Print it near your name and GSTIN so it's easy to find. Renew the licence on time so the number stays valid.
Why can't restaurants claim input tax credit?
The 5% rate for restaurant service comes with the condition that input tax credit isn't claimed on the inputs used, such as ingredients and kitchen equipment. That's why the rate is lower than the standard 18%. Include this in your pricing and cost planning. Ask your CA about catering.
Should the bill show the time?
Yes. Date and time on each bill help match bills to tables, shifts and payments, and settle any dispute about an order. They're also useful for spotting your busiest hours, which helps with staffing and stock planning for the kitchen. A point of sale system adds it automatically.
How should I bill takeaway and delivery orders?
Bill them like dine-in orders, with an order number instead of a table number, and add packaging or delivery charges as separate lines if you charge them. Orders through food delivery apps are billed under the app's own system, with GST handled by the app.
Do I charge GST on packaging charges?
Packaging supplied with food is generally part of the same supply and taxed at the food's rate. Show it as a separate line if you charge for it, so customers see it clearly. Keep packaging charges reasonable, as customers notice. Mention any packaging charge on your menu too.
How should GST be shown on the bill?
Show the total of the items, then CGST and SGST separately at 2.5% each for a standalone restaurant, then the final total. If menu prices already include GST, say so on the menu and work out the tax inside the price on the bill. Don't charge GST twice.
Can I bill orders taken on WhatsApp?
Yes. Make the bill with the free invoice generator or your billing software and send the PDF on WhatsApp with the order confirmation. Add your UPI ID so the customer can pay from the bill. Marketiism takes WhatsApp orders and shares bills as a link.
How do I split a restaurant bill?
Most groups split the total evenly. The tip and bill split calculator divides the bill and an optional tip between any number of people and rounds each share up for easy UPI or cash payment. For separate bills per person, ask before printing. It saves time at the counter.
Should a restaurant bill show discounts?
Yes. Show the discount as its own line before GST, so tax is worked out on the discounted amount. Happy-hour offers, loyalty discounts and coupons then appear clearly. It also helps you see later how much your offers cost the business. Customers like seeing what they saved.
Do small eateries need GST registration?
Only once their turnover crosses the threshold, or in certain other cases. Unregistered eateries issue a plain bill without GST and can't charge tax. Check the current threshold for your state with a CA, and switch to GST bills once registered. Your FSSAI registration is needed either way.
How do I make a restaurant bill with the free generator?
Open the free invoice generator, choose Bill, add your restaurant details and the items with quantity, rate and 5% GST, and put the table or order number in the notes. Print it or save it as a PDF. For busy service, a point of sale system is faster.
What records should a restaurant keep?
Keep every bill, cancelled bills with reasons, daily sales summaries and payment records. They support your GST returns and help spot staff errors or theft. A point of sale system keeps them automatically and gives you reports by item, day and payment mode. Check the reports every week.
Is the restaurant bill format free?
Yes. The sample format and the free invoice generator are free with no sign-up, and nothing you type is stored. Marketiism, our paid software, adds a point of sale screen, held bills by table and WhatsApp offers for regular customers. Use the format as often as you need.
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