Dinner Gift Vouchers in India: How They Work and What to Choose
A dinner gift voucher solves the problem that ruins most restaurant gifting: you don't know their schedule, their city, or whether they actually like the place you chose. A voucher moves all three decisions to them, while you still pick the kind of evening.
How they work
- You choose a box based on the type of dinner and the budget, not a specific restaurant.
- They receive a voucher with a code, valid for 12 months.
- They pick the restaurant from the list that box covers, and book a date directly.
- They dine. The set menu is covered by the voucher; drinks and anything extra are paid at the restaurant.
Which box for which occasion
| Box | Covers | Price for two |
|---|---|---|
| Candlelight Dining Gift Box | 1,200+ restaurants including Taj, Leela, Hyatt and Hilton | ₹3,899 |
| Thank You Dinner Gift Box | 700+ well-rated restaurants | ₹4,499 |
| Nawabi Nights Gift Box | Biryani and Mughlai restaurants | ₹4,499 |
| Lucky Dragon Gift Box | Chinese restaurants | ₹4,499 |
| Rooftop Dinner Gift Box | Rooftop restaurants at Taj, Leela, Lalit and Hilton | ₹4,999 |
| Foodie Favourites Gift Box | 550+ highly rated restaurants | ₹4,999 |
| Far East Feast Gift Box | Pan-Asian restaurants | ₹4,999 |
| That's Amore Gift Box | Italian trattorias and pizzerias | ₹4,999 |
| Omakase Gift Box | Japanese restaurants | ₹4,999 |
| Luxury Dining Gift Box | 600+ premier restaurants | ₹5,899 |
| Grand Hotel Dining Gift Box | 300+ branded hotel restaurants | ₹5,999 |
| Birthday or Anniversary Dinner Gift Box | 450+ premium restaurants | ₹6,999 |
| Luxury Romantic Dining Gift Box | Leela, Hyatt, Radisson, Hilton and 400+ signature restaurants | ₹6,999 |
| Pool Side Dinner Gift Box | Poolside dining at Taj, Leela, Hyatt and Hilton | ₹7,999 |
| The Grand Gesture Gift Box | 150+ celebrated restaurants | ₹8,499 |
| Cabana Dining Gift Box | Private cabana dining at 300+ venues | ₹10,999 |
Choosing the right one
- For a couple: the Candlelight Dining box at ₹3,899, or the Luxury Romantic box at ₹6,999 for a bigger occasion.
- For parents or in-laws: the Grand Hotel Dining box, since hotel restaurants are the safest bet for most tastes.
- For a colleague or a thank you: the Thank You Dinner box at ₹4,499.
- When you know their taste: the cuisine boxes, Italian, Japanese, Chinese or Mughlai.
- For a proposal or a milestone: the Cabana Dining box, where the table is private.
Gifting a specific restaurant instead
If you know exactly where they should go, book a single experience rather than a box. A candlelight dinner at Country Inn Gurugram is ₹2,349, and a dinner for two at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Bengaluru is ₹2,599. Both are cheaper than a box, but they fix the city and the restaurant.
What to check before you buy
- Validity. Vouchers here run 12 months, which covers a birthday to the next one.
- Coverage in their city. The larger boxes span hundreds of restaurants, but check the list covers where they live.
- What's included. Set menus are covered; drinks and extra courses usually are not.
- Booking notice. Private setups need several days, so don't gift one for the same evening.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a dinner gift voucher valid?
12 months from purchase, so the recipient can choose the occasion.
Can they pick any restaurant?
Any restaurant on the list for that box. The larger boxes cover 500 to 1,200 restaurants across India.
What if the dinner costs more than the voucher?
They pay the difference at the restaurant, along with drinks and anything outside the set menu.
Is a voucher better than booking the restaurant myself?
A voucher is better when you don't know their schedule or city. Booking directly is better when you know exactly where they want to go.