A restaurant bill format for dine-in, takeaway and dhabas: table number, items, GST and total, with a food bill sample, catering bill tips and a free online food bill maker.
What a restaurant bill shows
A restaurant bill is a short tax invoice (or plain bill if not registered): the restaurant details, a bill number, date and time, table or order number, each item with quantity and price, the tax, and the total. Many restaurants also print the server name and number of covers.
Restaurant service GST depends on the type of restaurant and whether it is in a hotel. Show the rate that applies to you; the sample below is only an illustration.
What to include
- Restaurant name, address, GSTINrequired
- Bill number, date and timerequired
- Table or order number
- Items, quantity, raterequired
- GST linesrequiredIf registered.
- Total and payment moderequiredCash, card or UPI.
Food bill format sample
BILL
Law Garden, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad 380006
GSTIN: 24AAPFS5566Q1Z3 | State: Gujarat (24)
Date: 14 Oct 2026, 21:12
Bill to: Table 7, 4 covers
Server: Raju
| # | Description | HSN/SAC | Qty | Rate | Taxable value | GST | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paneer tikka | 996331 | 1 Plate | 280.00 | 280.00 | 5% | 294.00 |
| 2 | Dal makhani | 996331 | 1 Bowl | 240.00 | 240.00 | 5% | 252.00 |
| 3 | Butter naan | 996331 | 4 Nos | 55.00 | 220.00 | 5% | 231.00 |
| 4 | Fresh lime soda | 996331 | 2 Glass | 90.00 | 180.00 | 5% | 189.00 |
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Taxable value | ₹920.00 |
| CGST @ 2.5% | ₹23.00 |
| SGST @ 2.5% | ₹23.00 |
| Total | ₹966.00 |
Amount in words: Rupees Nine Hundred Sixty Six Only
For Swad Family Restaurant
Authorised Signatory
Catering bill format
Caterers bill per plate or per event. Put the event name and date in the customer section, then lines such as “Lunch, 150 plates at 420”, “Live counter”, “Service staff, 6”. Ask for an advance and show it as paid. The quotation format is useful to agree the menu and rate first.
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All files are free to use and edit. Yellow cells in Excel are inputs; totals are formulas.
Tips
Do
- Print the time as well as the date.
- Use short item names customers recognise.
- Show tax lines clearly if registered.
- Give a printed or digital bill for every order.
Avoid
- Do not add a service charge as if it were a tax.
- Do not round each item; round the total.
- Do not show GST if you are not registered.
Frequently asked questions
Is service charge part of a restaurant bill?
Service charge is not a tax. If you show one, label it clearly and keep it separate from GST.
Can a dhaba give a handwritten bill?
Yes, a numbered handwritten bill or cash memo is fine if it has the details your customer needs.
How do I print a narrow receipt-style bill?
Choose the Receipt style in the bill maker for a till-roll look, then print or save as PDF.
Checked and updated 14 Oct 2026. Independent template site; not tax or legal advice.