.restaurant Domain Registration India
.restaurant is an open generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital), in the root since 8 August 2014. WebJi® lists it at ₹9,471 for the first year and ₹11,374 a year to renew, before 18% GST. It suits multi-outlet chains, cloud-kitchen groups, fine-dining rooms and restaurant consultants.
For Indian restaurant chains, cloud kitchens and fine-dining brands deciding between .restaurant, the cheaper .rest and a plain .in.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹9,471/yr
- Renewal
- ₹11,374/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .restaurant domain?
.restaurant is an open generic top-level domain for dining businesses, managed by Binky Moon, LLC through Identity Digital Inc.; anyone can register a name in it. IANA records its delegation to Snow Avenue, LLC on 5 August 2014, entry to the root on 8 August 2014, and the March 2018 move to Binky Moon.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Generic top-level domain, open registration |
| Registry manager | Binky Moon, LLC (c/o Identity Digital Inc.) |
| Original delegee | Snow Avenue, LLC |
| In the root since | 8 August 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Secure delegation |
| Registry’s intended market | Eateries, fine dining, chains, suppliers, review and reservation services |
Which Indian food businesses benefit from a .restaurant name?
.restaurant pays off for food brands that will print the address widely or run several outlets: multi-city chains, cloud-kitchen groups, fine-dining rooms and restaurant consultants. A single neighbourhood eatery usually gets the same result from a .in name and Google Maps.
| Format | Example name | What the site does |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-outlet chain | biryanihouse.restaurant | One page per outlet with hours, menu and map |
| Cloud-kitchen group | kitchenhub.restaurant | Lists several delivery brands from one kitchen |
| Fine-dining restaurant | saffron.restaurant | Reservations, tasting menus, private dining |
| Heritage or hotel restaurant | havelirooftop.restaurant | Story, photos and table booking for tourists |
| Restaurant consultant | openright.restaurant | Kitchen design, licensing help and menu costing |
How much does a .restaurant domain cost in India?
WebJi® lists .restaurant at ₹9,471 for the first year and ₹11,374 a year to renew, before 18% GST, as read from billing on 4 November 2026. It is a premium-priced ending; .rest gives a similar reading for well under half the renewal.
| Extension | Year one (₹) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Fits | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .restaurant | ₹9,471 | ₹11,374 | Chains, fine dining, consultants | Register → |
| .rest | ₹3,450 | ₹4,158 | Short restaurant names | Register → |
| .delivery | ₹9,471 | ₹11,374 | Delivery-first kitchens | Register → |
| .pizza | ₹9,471 | ₹11,374 | Pizzerias and pizza chains | Register → |
For budgeting, one first year plus two renewals at these listed rates is ₹32,219 before tax. That is an estimate; a prepaid multi-year order is priced at checkout. Short dish or cuisine words may be registry premiums.
How should a restaurant chain structure its .restaurant site?
Give each outlet its own page under one domain, and match each page to that outlet’s Google Business Profile. Diners search “near me”, so outlet pages with accurate details do more for discovery than the extension.
- Create /outlet-name/ pages with address, phone, hours, a map and the local menu.
- Add Restaurant structured data with cuisine, price range and opening hours to each page.
- Link each page from the matching Google Business Profile; the Business Profile guide explains verification.
- Publish the menu as HTML text with prices, and add a table-booking or ordering link.
- Keep photos compressed so pages load quickly on mobile data.
Do you need an FSSAI licence to register .restaurant?
No — the .restaurant registry checks no FSSAI licence, GSTIN or trade licence, so anyone can register an available name with accurate contact details. Use must follow the registry’s acceptable-use policy.
The food business itself still needs its approvals, and customers increasingly look for licence details, allergen notes and pricing on menus. Avoid names that copy another chain’s brand, which can lead to a UDRP complaint. Renewal and transfer steps are on the domain registration hub.
.restaurant, .rest or .in — which should you choose?
Choose .in for a single local outlet, .rest for a short and cheaper restaurant reading, and .restaurant when the brand will appear on packaging, hoardings and ads. None ranks better by default.
Whichever you pick, run reservations and supplier mail on business email and see restaurant website design for page layouts that convert.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .restaurant registry?
Binky Moon, LLC is the registry manager in the IANA root zone database, operating through Identity Digital Inc. in Bellevue, Washington. .restaurant was first delegated to Snow Avenue, LLC in August 2014 and moved to Binky Moon in the 2018 transfer.
Can a cloud kitchen with several brands use one .restaurant domain?
Yes. A group name such as kitchenhub.restaurant can list every delivery brand with its own menu page, while each brand keeps its listing on delivery apps. Separate brand domains are optional and add renewal costs.
Is .restaurant worth ₹11,374 a year for a small café?
Rarely. At the rates listed on 4 November 2026, .cafe renews for ₹3,289 and .in for ₹1,000, and both describe a small café well. Spend the difference on photos, menus and your Business Profile, which drive more visits.
What does .restaurant cost for three years?
At the listed rates, ₹9,471 for year one plus two renewals at ₹11,374 is ₹32,219 before GST. That is a planning estimate; checkout prices any prepaid multi-year term.
Is the .restaurant zone signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. IANA lists a secure delegation with a DS record. Enable DNSSEC on your own name if the site takes table bookings or online payments, since signing guards against forged DNS answers.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Prices as listed by WebJi® billing on 4 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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