GST on Restaurant Food & Services in India (2026): What to Charge
How GST applies to dine-in, takeaway and delivery, the ITC trade-off for restaurants, and how to bill it correctly every time.
Restaurant GST has its own logic — the rate and input-credit position differ from general retail, and can depend on the type of establishment. Here is a plain-language overview so your bills are right. This is general information, not tax advice — GST rules, rates and thresholds change and vary by case, so confirm specifics with a qualified professional or the official GST portal.
The restaurant GST position
Most standalone restaurants charge GST on food service at the notified rate, typically without input tax credit on inputs — a deliberate trade-off in the scheme. Rates can differ for restaurants within hotels above a room-tariff threshold.
Dine-in, takeaway and delivery
The food-service GST generally applies across dine-in, takeaway and delivery from your kitchen. Aggregator orders have their own tax-collection mechanics worth understanding.
Billing it correctly
Your POS should apply the right restaurant GST automatically on every KOT and bill, split by tax where needed, and keep GSTR-ready records. MyGroce handles restaurant GST across all order channels.
Frequently asked questions
What GST do restaurants charge?
Most standalone restaurants charge the notified food-service GST rate, generally without input credit; hotel restaurants above a tariff threshold can differ. A restaurant POS applies the right rate automatically — confirm current rates on the GST portal.
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