2007-01-11 07:44:36 · 7 answers · asked by mlsnyc 2 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
a La Carte means that instead of ordering a meal that includes say, a meat, starch, and vegetable, you are ordering each separately, and paying separately for each item.
2007-01-11 07:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by ms8wotw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A la carte is a French expression literally meaning "from the menu". However, in today's retaurants it simply means individual or not part of a combined meal. Buying food items a la carte lets you mix and match main courses and sides.
2007-01-11 08:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by ppc422 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A la carte (also à la carte) is a French expression meaning "from the menu", and it is used in restaurant terminology in one of two ways:
It may refer to a menu of items priced and ordered separately rather than selected from a list of preset multi-course meals at fixed prices.
Or it may designate the option to order a main course item alone that is otherwise served with a side or starter dish, such as soup or salad.
2007-01-11 07:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by ✔ 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Extra, by the item. When you order your food a la carte, you will have to pay for each item seperately.
2007-01-11 07:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Served alone, without customary sides.
2007-01-11 15:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by Alex G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means anything that is not included with the meal you ordered
2007-01-11 07:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by milton b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you order every thing separate.
2007-01-14 08:21:55 · answer #7 · answered by nj2pa2nc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋