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Restaurant Bill Generator
Create professional restaurant bills and food receipts with GST
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RESTAURANT
RESTAURANT NAME
123 Main St.
-- ORDER --
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Amount in Words: Rupees Only
Payment: Cash
Thank you! We hope to see you again.
Important compliance note: This generator produces a clean restaurant bill format with all standard fields, including space for your GSTIN and 14-digit FSSAI license number. The tool is intended for legitimate restaurant billing and personal record-keeping. Generating bills for transactions that did not occur or claiming Input Tax Credit on invalid bills can constitute tax fraud under Section 132 of the CGST Act and FSSAI penalties. Always verify GST rates and FSSAI compliance with a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Free Restaurant Bill Generator Online
A restaurant bill generator creates a clean, itemised food receipt that matches the format used by Indian restaurants, cafes, cloud kitchens, dhabas, and food courts. Our free tool produces a print-ready PDF with all the standard fields: restaurant name, FSSAI license, GSTIN, table number, itemised food list, 5% GST breakup, and total payable. Fill the form, preview the layout, and download in under thirty seconds.
Whether you run a small cafe needing daily customer bills, a cloud kitchen issuing receipts for Swiggy and Zomato orders, a fine-dining restaurant maintaining branded billing, or you need a clean copy of a restaurant bill you misplaced, this generator covers it. For businesses below the GST registration threshold, you can leave GST fields blank and use the same template as a simple food bill. For GST-registered restaurants, the bill includes full GST-compliant fields required under Rule 46 of the CGST Rules.
What Is a Restaurant Bill?
A restaurant bill — also called a food bill, dining receipt, or KOT (Kitchen Order Ticket) bill — is the itemised document a food business issues to a customer at the end of a meal. It records what was ordered, the price per item, the applicable GST, any service charge, and the total amount payable. In India, restaurant bills are governed by two regulatory frameworks: the CGST Act, 2017 for GST and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 administered by the FSSAI for food-business identification.
The bill serves multiple purposes. For the customer, it is proof of payment and the document required for expense reimbursement. For the restaurant, it is the primary sales record that feeds into daily revenue reports, GST returns (GSTR-1), and FSSAI traceability. For tax authorities, it is the evidentiary document during a GST audit or food-safety inspection.
GST on Restaurant Bills — 5% vs 18% Explained
The GST rate on restaurant services in India was simplified by the November 2019 reforms (which removed the AC vs non-AC distinction) and reaffirmed by the September 2025 reforms (56th GST Council meeting). Today the rules are clear:
5%Standard Restaurant Rate (No ITC)
The default rate for almost every food business in India — applied as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST.
- • Standalone restaurants (AC or non-AC, no distinction since 2019)
- • Cafes, bakeries, dessert parlours
- • Cloud kitchens, dark kitchens, ghost kitchens
- • Takeaway and home-delivery
- • Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs)
- • Food courts and food trucks
- • Dhabas and local eateries
- • Outdoor catering (standalone)
- • Orders via Swiggy / Zomato / Uber Eats
Trade-off: no Input Tax Credit. The restaurant cannot reclaim GST paid on raw materials, rent, or equipment.
18%Specified Premises Rate (With ITC)
Higher rate, but the restaurant can claim full Input Tax Credit on inputs.
- • Restaurants located in hotels with declared room tariff ≥ Rs. 7,500/night
- • Catering provided at specified-premises hotels
- • Luxury dining establishments classified as specified premises
- • Applied as 9% CGST + 9% SGST
Benefit: full ITC on raw materials, rent, equipment, and other business inputs.
SAC code: All restaurant services fall under HSN/SAC code 9963. Composition Scheme: Small restaurants with turnover up to Rs. 1.5 crore can opt for the composition scheme — 5% with quarterly returns (CMP-08) and reduced compliance burden, but cannot collect GST visibly on bills. Alcohol: Outside the GST regime; charged separately under state VAT or excise. Service charge: Not mandatory per CCPA guidelines (July 2022); if voluntarily added, GST applies on Food + Service Charge.
FSSAI License Number — Mandatory on Every Bill
Since 1 October 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made it mandatory for every food business operator to display its 14-digit FSSAI license or registration number on all cash receipts, bills, cash memos, and purchase invoices. This applies to restaurants, cafes, dhabas, cloud kitchens, sweet shops, bakeries, caterers, and even small street vendors above the basic-registration threshold.
The purpose of this requirement is consumer protection and traceability. A customer who finds an issue with the food they were served can use the FSSAI number on the bill to file a complaint on the Food Safety Connect app or the FoSCoS portal. Without the number on the bill, complaint resolution becomes far harder, and the absence itself indicates non-compliance.
Basic Registration
Turnover up to Rs. 12 lakh/year
Petty food operators, home bakers, small tea stalls
State License
Turnover Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 20 crore
Most restaurants, mid-size cafes, single-state chains
Central License
Turnover above Rs. 20 crore
Multi-state chains, exporters, large processors
Penalty for non-compliance: ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 5,00,000 depending on the violation. Operating without any FSSAI registration carries the harshest penalty plus possible criminal action. Aggregator platforms like Swiggy and Zomato will not list a restaurant without a valid FSSAI number. Our generator includes a dedicated FSSAI field on the bill template — fill it in once in your restaurant profile and it will appear on every generated bill automatically.
What Every Valid Restaurant Bill Must Include
A restaurant bill that is missing any of these fields can be rejected by HR teams for reimbursement, by customers for expense claims, or by inspectors during a GST or FSSAI audit. Our template includes all of them.
Restaurant details
Name, full address, phone number — and a logo for branded bills if you upload one.
GSTIN
The 15-character Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the restaurant business, if GST-registered.
FSSAI license number
The 14-digit FSSAI license or registration number — mandatory on every restaurant bill since October 2021.
Bill number and date
A unique sequential bill or KOT number, the bill date, and the time of issue.
Table number
For dine-in orders, the table number; for takeaway and delivery, the order number or 'TAKEAWAY' label.
Customer name (optional)
For dine-in and corporate orders. Leave blank for walk-in cash sales.
Itemised food list
Each dish or beverage on a separate line with description, quantity, unit price, and line total.
Subtotal and discount
Sum of all food items before tax, less any restaurant-applied discount or promotional offer.
GST breakup
CGST and SGST separately at 2.5% + 2.5% (or 9% + 9% for specified premises). IGST is rare for restaurants since service is consumed locally.
Service charge (optional)
Voluntary only per CCPA guidelines (July 2022). GST applies on Food + Service Charge if added.
Total payable
Subtotal + GST + Service Charge (if any) = grand total, in figures and words.
Payment mode
Cash, UPI, card, net banking, or wallet — record the actual payment channel used.
Who Uses Our Restaurant Bill Generator?
Fine Dining Restaurants
Branded bills with logo, GST, and FSSAI for full-service restaurants
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Quick bills for espresso bars, dessert cafes, and brunch spots
Bakeries & Confectioneries
Cake-order bills, custom-pastry receipts, and party-order invoices
Cloud Kitchens
Delivery-only kitchen bills for Swiggy, Zomato, and direct orders
Food Courts & QSRs
Mall food-court bills and quick service restaurant receipts
Catering Services
Event caterers, tiffin services, and party food invoices
Dhabas & Local Eateries
Highway dhabas, neighbourhood food joints, and tea stalls
Home Bakers & Tiffin Cooks
Home-business food sellers with FSSAI Basic Registration
Hotel Restaurants
In-hotel dining — 5% standalone or 18% specified premises
How to Create a Restaurant Bill Online
Enter restaurant info
Add restaurant name, address, GSTIN, and 14-digit FSSAI number. Upload a logo for branded bills.
Add food items
List each dish or beverage with quantity and price. Totals calculate automatically as you type.
Set GST and payment
Apply 5% (standalone) or 18% (specified premises). Choose payment mode — cash, UPI, card, or online.
Generate PDF
Preview the live bill, then download a print-ready PDF. Send to customer email or print directly.
Benefits of Using Our Restaurant Bill Maker
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a restaurant bill?
A restaurant bill is an itemised receipt issued by a food business — restaurant, cafe, dhaba, cloud kitchen, food court vendor, or caterer — that records what the customer ordered, the price of each item, the applicable GST, and the total amount payable. It serves as proof of payment for the customer and a sales record for the business. In India, restaurant bills must also carry the FSSAI license number under FSSAI regulations effective since 1 October 2021.
What is the current GST rate on restaurant bills in India?
Most restaurants in India charge 5% GST without Input Tax Credit (ITC), split as 2.5% CGST and 2.5% SGST. This applies to standalone restaurants (AC or non-AC), cafes, dhabas, cloud kitchens, takeaway, and QSRs. The 18% GST with ITC rate applies only to restaurants located in 'Specified Premises' — hotels with declared room tariff of Rs. 7,500 or more per night. Outdoor catering is taxed at 5% without ITC; catering in specified premises at 18% with ITC.
Is FSSAI license number mandatory on restaurant bills?
Yes. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) made it mandatory from 1 October 2021 for every restaurant and food business operator to print their 14-digit FSSAI license or registration number on all cash receipts, bills, and invoices. Non-compliance can attract penalties ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 5,00,000. Our generator includes an FSSAI field on the bill template.
What is the SAC code for restaurant services?
The Services Accounting Code (SAC) for restaurant services in India is 9963. This is the code used to classify food and beverage services on GST invoices and in GSTR-1 filings. Sub-codes under 9963 differentiate between standalone restaurants, outdoor catering, and specified-premises dining for tax-rate determination.
Is service charge mandatory on restaurant bills?
No. Service charge is not mandatory under Indian law. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued guidelines in July 2022 prohibiting restaurants from adding service charge automatically. Customers can refuse to pay it without penalty. If service charge is voluntarily added, GST at 5% applies on the total of food plus service charge.
What is the GST rate on Zomato and Swiggy orders?
Food ordered through aggregator platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Uber Eats attracts 5% GST on restaurant services, the same rate as dine-in. Since January 2022, the aggregator collects and deposits this GST on behalf of the restaurant, simplifying compliance for smaller food businesses.
Can cloud kitchens and home bakers use this bill generator?
Yes. Cloud kitchens, dark kitchens, ghost kitchens, home bakers, tiffin services, and any food business operating in India can use this generator. Cloud kitchens fall under the 5% GST regime like other standalone restaurants. All food businesses, including home bakers with turnover above Rs. 12 lakh, require at least FSSAI Basic Registration which must appear on every bill.
Is alcohol included in GST on restaurant bills?
No. Alcohol for human consumption is constitutionally outside the GST regime and is taxed by individual state governments under their own VAT or excise laws. On a restaurant bill that includes both food and alcohol, GST applies only to the food and non-alcoholic items; alcohol is charged separately with state VAT.