What is the meaning of 'a la carte'?

Answer 1

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 (see Table d'hôte).
* 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.

Answer 2

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.
Table d'hôte is a French phrase which literally means host's table but is used to indicate a menu where multi-course meals with limited choices are charged at a fixed rate. Such a menu may also be called prix fixe ("fixed price"). As the menu is set, the cutlery on the table will be already set for all of the courses with the first course cutlery on the outside working in towards the plate as the courses progress.

Answer 3

Choosing from all the items on the menu, as opposed to opting for the fixed menu. In French speaking countries it is very common to suggest complete menus at varying prices and these are normally a bargain as compared to going through the menu and choosing the different dishes separately. Dining à la carte therefore can have a feeling of luxury -- expense being no object.

Answer 4

a la carte is a french word for dishes from the menu card

Answer 5

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 (see Table d'hôte).
* 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.

Answer 6

Anything ordered off the (menu) card in a restaurant.
Its the opposite of 'Table d Hote' which means the fixed fare for the day.

Answer 7

Single dish, off the cart.

Answer 8

1): With a seperate price for each item on the menu/2) :methods of serving a meal/ 3): on an individual basis

Answer 9

I used to be a waitress a long time ago ..what I remember it meaning was that you can choose individual items of the menu

Answer 10

normally you get that in a restaurant. where you are able to order what you like. There is a lot of variety, and in most cases it is a bit more expensive than if you have a set menu or so.