Free Restaurant Bill Generator India, 2026 GST Rates

5% GST for all standalone restaurants (no ITC), 18% with full ITC for restaurants inside specified-premises hotels (any room above ₹7,500/night). Optional service charge defaulting to 0%. Ready for corporate meal reimbursement.

  • 5% / 18% rates auto-applied
  • Service charge optional (0% default)
  • Matches real POS receipts
  • Aggregator (Zomato / Swiggy) format
  • Bulk generation
  • No signup to browse

Restaurant Bill Generator

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The Kaapi House
Freshly brewed filter coffee & South Indian fare
Name : Karthik S
Date: 20/05/26
09:07
Dine-In
Cashier: Anita
Bill No.: 184732
Token No.: 42
Item
Qty.
Price
Amount
Mysore Masala Dosa
1
110.00
110.00
Idli Sambar
1
60.00
60.00
Medu Vada
2
45.00
90.00
Filter Kaapi
2
40.00
80.00
Rava Kesari
1
50.00
50.00
Total Qty: 7
Sub Total ₹ 390.00
Grand Total ₹ 409.50
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Used by Indian businesses

“We host client dinners every week. This generates the 18% AC-restaurant bill format our CA expects.”
Rohit K. · Startup founder · Bengaluru
“5% vs 18% confusion is real, this picks the right rate automatically based on restaurant type.”
Priya R. · Event planner · Kolkata
“Our office meal policy requires a proper receipt with GSTIN and tax split. Done in 45 seconds here.”
Manjeet S. · HR manager · Pune

What you get

Standalone vs specified-premises rate

All standalone restaurants, AC, non-AC, fine-dining, takeaway, charge 5% GST without ITC. Restaurants inside a hotel where any room exceeds ₹7,500/night declared tariff are 'specified premises' and charge 18% with full ITC. AC vs non-AC distinction was removed by the GST Council in November 2017.

Aggregator (Zomato / Swiggy) format

Food ordered through aggregators carries 5% GST collected by the aggregator under Section 9(5) of the CGST Act since January 2022. Delivery fee separately attracts 18% GST. The aggregator GSTIN appears on the receipt, not the restaurant's.

Service charge, optional, not mandatory

Service charge is voluntary per the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) guidelines of July 2022. The generator defaults to 0% and lets the user opt in transparently, never auto-added.

Multiple dishes, split billing

Unlimited line items with veg/non-veg/Jain markers. Split a single bill into separate payees with independent subtotals, common for client dinners and team lunches.

Liquor handled correctly

Liquor is outside the GST regime, taxed under state excise. Add liquor line items and the generator excludes them from GST computation while keeping them on the receipt total. Most state excise duties already sit baked into the menu price.

CGST + SGST split on display

GST is shown as CGST + SGST (intra-state) rather than merged, per Rule 46(l) of the CGST Rules. Your accounts team can audit the split against the restaurant's GSTIN state code.

How it works

  1. 1

    Pick the restaurant format

    Casual dining, fine-dining, sweet shop / dhaba, QSR or aggregator-style (Zomato/Swiggy). Each matches the real POS receipt layout used in India today.

  2. 2

    Add dishes and quantities

    Unlimited line items with quantity and unit price. Veg/non-veg/Jain indicators optional. Subtotal, GST and optional service charge are computed automatically.

  3. 3

    Download PDF and submit for meal reimbursement

    Attach to your corporate expense claim. The bill carries the restaurant's GSTIN and the proper CGST + SGST split, so finance can record-keep cleanly even though ITC is blocked on meals.

About this restaurant bill generator

GST rates on restaurants, current rules

Restaurant GST in India was simplified in November 2017 (23rd GST Council meeting) and refined further by the 22 September 2025 amendment. The current structure per CBIC Notification 11/2017 - Central Tax (Rate) as amended:

  • Standalone restaurants, AC or non-AC, with or without liquor licence: 5% GST without input tax credit. This covers casual dining, fine-dining, takeaway, dhaba, sweet shops and QSR chains.
  • Restaurants inside specified-premises hotels (any room declared tariff above ₹7,500/night): 18% GST with full ITC.
  • Outdoor catering services: 18% GST with ITC, treated separately from regular restaurant supply.
  • Food delivered through aggregators (Zomato, Swiggy): 5% GST on the food, collected by the aggregator under Section 9(5) of the CGST Act (effective January 2022). Delivery fee is separately taxed at 18%.

The 5% rate is a "no-ITC" rate, the restaurant cannot claim credit on input purchases (rent, raw materials, equipment). The 18% rate applies only to specified-premises restaurants and allows ITC. The earlier AC vs non-AC distinction was eliminated by the November 2017 amendment.

Service charge, your rights

Service charge is voluntary, not mandatory, per the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) guidelines issued in July 2022. Restaurants cannot force service charge as a default add-on, cannot make it a condition of entry, and cannot refuse to remove it on request. If a bill includes an auto-added service charge:

  • You can request removal before payment.
  • You can pay and file a complaint on the National Consumer Helpline (1915) or the E-Daakhil portal.
  • The Delhi High Court has upheld the CCPA guidelines (March 2025), service charge is not legally enforceable.

Our generator treats service charge as an optional field defaulted to 0%. When enabled, it appears on a clearly-marked line, not hidden in totals.

Tips vs service charge

Tips are voluntary payments to staff and are not subject to GST. They should appear on the receipt only if the guest requests them added to the card/UPI payment. Don't confuse service charge (a restaurant revenue line subject to GST) with a tip (staff gratuity, not GST-able).

Liquor on restaurant bills

Liquor is outside the GST regime entirely, it's taxed under state excise. A restaurant with a liquor licence still falls in the 5% standalone slab on food (and 18% only if specified-premises). Liquor lines on the bill carry no CGST/SGST/IGST. Mineral water, soft drinks and packaged food on the menu carry their normal GST rates.

What makes a restaurant bill valid for meal reimbursement

For an employer to reimburse a meal expense, the bill typically needs:

  • Restaurant name, address, and GSTIN (for GST-registered restaurants)
  • Date and time of the meal
  • Itemised dishes with quantities and unit prices
  • Subtotal before GST
  • CGST + SGST split (intra-state) or IGST (inter-state, rare for dining)
  • Service charge line if any, clearly marked
  • Grand total

Company-specific meal policies often add further constraints: per-person cap, attendee names, business justification. Those are policy decisions outside the bill itself.

Can your company claim ITC on a restaurant bill?

Under Section 17(5)(b) of the CGST Act, ITC is blocked on food and beverages, with two narrow exceptions: (a) if supplying meals is part of the company's outward taxable supply (e.g. a catering business), and (b) if it's an element of a taxable composite supply. For most companies, there is no ITC on restaurant meals. The GSTIN on the bill is for record-keeping and audit, not credit.

Common mistakes

  • Applying 18% GST to a standalone AC restaurant. AC vs non-AC distinction was removed in 2017, standalone is always 5%.
  • Treating a liquor-licensed restaurant as 18%. Liquor licence alone does not push the rate to 18%. Only specified-premises status does.
  • Auto-adding service charge without disclosure. Illegal per CCPA guidelines and recent Delhi HC ruling.
  • Merging GST into the subtotal. Non-compliant with Rule 46(l), CGST and SGST must be shown as separate lines.
  • Charging GST on liquor. Liquor is outside GST. State excise applies.

Frequently asked

Restaurant bill kaise banaye, is this generator free?
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Yes. Fill and preview unlimited times without signing up. PDF download uses one credit after signup; signup gives 10 free credits with no card required.
What GST rate applies to a restaurant bill in 2026?
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5% GST without ITC for all standalone restaurants, AC, non-AC, with or without a liquor licence. 18% GST with full ITC only for restaurants inside specified-premises hotels (any room declared tariff above ₹7,500/night). Source: CBIC Notification 11/2017 as amended.
Is AC restaurant GST still 18% in 2026?
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No. The AC vs non-AC distinction for standalone restaurants was removed by the GST Council in November 2017. Both AC and non-AC standalone restaurants charge 5% (no ITC). The 18% rate now applies only to specified-premises restaurants.
Is service charge mandatory in India?
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No. Per the CCPA guidelines (July 2022) and the Delhi High Court ruling (March 2025), service charge is voluntary. You can ask the restaurant to remove it before payment, or file a complaint on the National Consumer Helpline (1915) or E-Daakhil portal.
Can my company claim ITC on restaurant bills?
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No, in most cases. Section 17(5)(b) of the CGST Act blocks ITC on food and beverages, with narrow exceptions for businesses whose outward supply includes meals (catering companies, hotel chains). The GSTIN on the bill is for record-keeping, not ITC.
What about Zomato or Swiggy orders?
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Food ordered through aggregators attracts 5% GST, collected by the aggregator under Section 9(5) of the CGST Act (effective January 2022). The receipt shows the aggregator's GSTIN, not the restaurant's. Delivery fee is separately taxed at 18%.
How is liquor taxed on a restaurant bill?
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Liquor is outside GST entirely, taxed under state excise. Liquor lines on the bill don't carry CGST/SGST/IGST. The food on the same bill follows the standard 5% (standalone) or 18% (specified premises) rate.
How do I split a bill between multiple people?
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Use the 'split bill' template, assign each dish to a payer and the form produces individual subtotals while keeping a consolidated GST view at the bottom. Useful for client dinners and team lunches where each attendee needs their own claim.
Will my employer's HR accept this for meal reimbursement?
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If your company's meal policy doesn't specifically require the original printed POS receipt, yes, most employers accept a properly formatted bill with the correct GSTIN, CGST + SGST split, and itemised dishes. Check your company's expense policy if unsure.
Can I bulk-generate a month of meal receipts?
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Yes, switch to the Bulk tab, upload a CSV with restaurant names, dates, dish lists and amounts, and generate up to 100 PDFs at once. Useful for sales-team monthly meal-reimbursement batches.

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