Best restaurant and cafe website templates for India (free HTML, 2026)
By Hykvra · Updated 13 October 2026 · 8 min read
When someone is hungry, they want three things fast: the menu, the prices and how to order. Most restaurant websites hide those behind a PDF, a slow slideshow or a phone number. Below are 5 free restaurant and cafe website templates built for Indian restaurants, each with a real text menu, veg and non-veg marks, and ordering or booking that goes straight to your WhatsApp.
Quick pick by type of place
| If you run | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| South Indian restaurants, tiffin rooms and darshinis | Mylapore Tiffin Room | A 'serving now' board that changes with the time of day, and an illustrated meals-on-a-leaf guide |
| Specialty cafes and coffee roasters | Third Pour Coffee | A 'find your cup' drink picker, beans with tasting notes, and order-ahead on WhatsApp |
| Fine-dining and chef-led restaurants | Saffron & Smoke | A tasting menu revealed course by course, with vegetarian and wine-pairing switches, and private dining enquiries |
| Biryani houses and cloud kitchens | Dum & Done Biryani | A 'build your handi' builder with live pricing, and a WhatsApp checkout with delivery fees |
| Bakeries, patisseries and home bakers | Butter & Bloom | A custom cake designer that draws your cake, with size, flavour, frosting and message |
What a restaurant website needs
- A text menu, not a PDF. With prices, veg and non-veg marks, and a search box for long menus.
- Timings, and whether you're open now. “Open now · closes 11 pm” answers the most common question before anyone calls.
- One clear way to order. WhatsApp ordering for regulars, plus your Zomato and Swiggy links for everyone else.
- Table booking, if you take reservations. Date, time, number of guests and the occasion.
- Location that works on a phone. A map, a landmark and parking notes.
- Real photos of your food. Shot in daylight, the way the dish actually arrives.
- Your FSSAI licence number in the footer.
The templates, one by one
Each one is a full website with nine pages, a menu with veg marks, and its own tool for that kind of place. Preview the whole site before you download.
Mylapore Tiffin Room
A South Indian tiffin room website with a time-of-day menu board and WhatsApp ordering.
Mylapore Tiffin Room
Restaurants & cafes · Warm
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: South Indian restaurants, tiffin rooms and darshinis
- Standout feature: A 'serving now' board that changes with the time of day, and an illustrated meals-on-a-leaf guide
- Pages: Menu, order, filter coffee, catering, about, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Third Pour Coffee
A calm specialty coffee website with a 'find your cup' picker, beans to buy and order-ahead.
Third Pour Coffee
Restaurants & cafes · Light
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: Specialty cafes and coffee roasters
- Standout feature: A 'find your cup' drink picker, beans with tasting notes, and order-ahead on WhatsApp
- Pages: Menu, beans, order ahead, table booking, about, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Saffron & Smoke
A dark, elegant fine-dining website with an interactive tasting menu and private dining.
Saffron & Smoke
Restaurants & cafes · Dark
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: Fine-dining and chef-led restaurants
- Standout feature: A tasting menu revealed course by course, with vegetarian and wine-pairing switches, and private dining enquiries
- Pages: Menu, tasting menu, reservations, private dining, about, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Dum & Done Biryani
A bold delivery-kitchen website with a live-priced 'build your handi' builder and WhatsApp checkout.
Dum & Done Biryani
Restaurants & cafes · Bold
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: Biryani houses and cloud kitchens
- Standout feature: A 'build your handi' builder with live pricing, and a WhatsApp checkout with delivery fees
- Pages: Menu, order, combos, party orders, about, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Butter & Bloom
A pastel bakery website with a custom cake designer that draws your cake as you build it.
Butter & Bloom
Restaurants & cafes · Light
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: Bakeries, patisseries and home bakers
- Standout feature: A custom cake designer that draws your cake, with size, flavour, frosting and message
- Pages: Menu, order, cake designer, catering, about, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Your own website vs delivery apps
| Your website and WhatsApp | Delivery apps | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | None | A share of every order |
| Customer details | Yours, for offers and feedback | Mostly kept by the app |
| Best for | Regulars, catering, party and bulk orders | New customers discovering you |
| Delivery | Your own riders or a local partner | Handled by the app |
| Running cost | Domain and hosting, about ₹2,500 to ₹10,000 a year | Commission, plus ads to stay visible |
The smart move for most restaurants: keep the apps for discovery, and give every customer a reason to order directly next time, like a card in the bag with your WhatsApp number and a small “order direct” discount.
Writing a menu that sells
- Describe, don't list. “Slow-cooked overnight in a sealed handi” sells a biryani better than “Chicken biryani, ₹320”.
- Mark veg, non-veg and egg clearly. Use the familiar green and red marks, and mark Jain options.
- Show portion sizes. “Serves 2” or “750 ml” prevents disappointed reviews.
- Put bestsellers first in each section, and mark them.
- Keep prices honest. Say whether prices include GST and packing charges.
Launch checklist
- Replace the sample menu, prices, timings and address with yours.
- Set your WhatsApp number, so orders and bookings reach your phone.
- Add your own food photos and your FSSAI licence number.
- Put the site online with free hosting and your own domain.
- Add the website and menu link to your Google Business Profile, so it shows on Google Maps.
- Print a QR code on table tents and delivery bags that opens your menu page.
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Questions people ask
Is there a free restaurant website template?
Yes. Every restaurant and cafe template on Hyklates is free to download and use for your restaurant, as long as the small 'Template by Hyklates' credit stays in the footer.
Can customers order food from these templates?
Yes. Customers add dishes to an order and send it to your WhatsApp with their address or pickup time. To take online payments, add a Razorpay payment link to your confirmation message.
Should I put my menu as a PDF?
No. A PDF menu is slow on phones, hard to read and invisible to Google. A text menu with prices and veg marks loads instantly and helps you appear in searches for your dishes.
Do I still need Zomato and Swiggy?
For discovery, usually yes. But regulars who order directly from your own website or WhatsApp save you the commission on every order. Many restaurants use both.
Do I need to show my FSSAI licence number?
Food businesses should display their FSSAI licence number. Put it in your website footer as well as on your bills.
Can I add table reservations?
Yes. The fine-dining and cafe templates include a reservation form that sends the booking to you on WhatsApp. You can also link a booking app instead.
Can someone set up my restaurant website?
Yes. Hykvra puts any of these templates live with your menu, photos and domain, from ₹4,999 including the domain and first-year hosting.