🍽️ GST Invoice Generator for Restaurant & Food

Create GST-compliant restaurant bills and food invoices. Auto-applies 5% GST for regular restaurants, 12% for bakeries, and correct rates for all food categories.

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GST Invoice Format for Restaurants India 2026

Restaurants and food service businesses in India must issue a GST bill for every customer transaction above ₹200. The bill must show a clear breakup of food charges, GST amount, and total. The GST rate for restaurants depends on the type — standalone restaurants (AC or non-AC) pay 5% GST but cannot claim Input Tax Credit, while restaurants in 5-star hotels pay 18% GST with ITC benefit.

Since January 2020, the GST Council removed the distinction between AC and non-AC restaurants — both now pay 5% GST. Only restaurants located inside 5-star rated hotels with room tariff above ₹7,500 per night attract 18% GST.

⚠️ Important: Restaurant Cannot Claim ITC

Restaurants opting for 5% GST cannot claim Input Tax Credit on inputs like raw materials, furniture, or kitchen equipment. This means the 5% GST collected goes entirely to the government. To claim ITC, a restaurant must charge 18% GST (only applicable in 5-star hotels).

How to Create a Restaurant GST Invoice — Step by Step

1
Confirm Restaurant Type

GST rate depends on your restaurant category: 5% for regular restaurants, 18% for restaurants in 5-star hotels.

2
Enter Restaurant GSTIN

Restaurants with annual turnover above ₹40 lakhs must register for GST. Enter your GSTIN and trade name.

3
Add Food Items

List each food item with quantity, price, and SAC code 996331 for dine-in services or 996332 for catering.

4
Apply 5% GST

Select 5% GST for regular restaurants. Note: restaurants at 5% cannot claim Input Tax Credit (ITC).

5
Add Table and Server Details

Optionally include table number, order number, and server name in the notes section.

6
Print Bill

Click Print to generate the restaurant bill or Download PDF to email to customers.

Mandatory Fields on a GST Invoice

  • Restaurant name, address, GSTIN, FSSAI license number
  • Unique bill number and date/time
  • Table number (for dine-in)
  • Item-wise description with quantity and rate
  • SAC code 996331 for restaurant services
  • GST rate (5% for most restaurants)
  • CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% breakup
  • Total amount payable

GST Rates for Restaurants, Hotels, Cafes, And Food Businesses

CategoryGST RateNotes / Examples
Dine-in — Regular Restaurant5% GST (no ITC)SAC 996331
Dine-in — AC Restaurant (5-star hotel)18% GST (with ITC)SAC 996331
Food Delivery (Zomato/Swiggy)5% GST (collected by aggregator)SAC 996331
Catering Services5% GSTSAC 996333, banquets, events
Packaged Food (biscuits, chips)12% GSTHSN 1905, 2106
Non-alcoholic beverages12% GSTHSN 2202
Alcoholic beveragesExempt from GST (VAT applies)State government tax

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🍽️ Restaurant / Food — GST Invoice FAQs

Regular restaurants (without ITC): 5% GST. Standalone AC restaurants: 5% GST (from Jan 2020). Restaurants in 5-star hotels: 18% GST with ITC. Zomato/Swiggy orders: 5% GST collected by aggregator.
Yes. If supply is intra-state, the bill must show CGST @2.5% and SGST @2.5% separately (totalling 5% GST). The bill must show GSTIN of the restaurant, invoice number, date, and item details.
Yes, 5% GST applies on takeaway food orders from registered restaurants. Unregistered street food vendors and small eateries with turnover below ₹20 lakhs are exempt.
Restaurant services use SAC code 996331. Catering services for events use 996333. Food delivery services use 996339. Bakery products (goods) use HSN code 1905.