Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-la-carte-menu

noun

/ˌɑː.ləˈkɑːrt ˈmɛ.nuː/

Definition

A menu that allows customers to choose individual dishes rather than a set meal.

Examples

At the restaurant, I prefer the a-la-carte menu because it offers more variety.
Choosing a dish from the a-la-carte menu allowed us to customize our meal according to our tastes.
The a-la-carte menu featured seasonal dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.

Meaning

The term ‘a-la-carte-menu’ is often used in restaurants to describe a dining option where patrons can select from a variety of dishes, each priced separately, instead of a fixed-price meal that includes multiple courses.