On a La Carte Restaurant?

A la carte menu refers to when a diner orders one type of dish that is separate from a plate of an original menu. The term carries the meaning of going opposite of the menu. It came into English in the 1830s. It is the opposite of the word table d'hote, which means according to the menu.

What does a la carte mean in a restaurant?

When a dish at a restaurant is offered a la carte, it means the dish is ordered individually. It is not a part of a larger meal or a course of dishes. If you order a steak a la carte, you get a steak and just a steak. ... But they'd be ordering that side dish a la carte, too.

What is meaning of a la carte?

: according to a menu or list that prices items separately.