How to Use à la carte in a Sentence

à la carte

adverb or adjective
  • Still, the snag for some may be that there’s no a la carte menu here.
    — Alexander Lobrano, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Choose from the a la carte menu or a $35 three-course pre-fixe.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 12 June 2019
  • Choose from a la carte menu or opt for prix fixe Italian meal.
    — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2022
  • The menu also switched from an a la carte format to prix-fixe.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2020
  • Diners can order a la carte or choose from two prix-fixe menus.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2021
  • The a la carte street tacos are now served in a plate combo, paired with beans and rice.
    — Carmina Tiscareño, Dallas News, 24 May 2021
  • What if, for that matter, fast food offered an a la carte tapas menu?
    — Rachel Sugar, Vox, 29 Nov. 2018
  • For those who don’t want a full meal, the bar menu offers a handful of a la carte items.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2022
  • For smaller groups, the menu items will be available to order a la carte.
    — Audrey Gorden, RedEye Chicago, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Choose the tasting menu or dine a la carte, and call ahead for a reservation.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Maine made the first attempt to pass an a la carte bill in 2019.
    — Christopher Hutton, Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2021
  • The biscuits are a thing of beauty; get one a la carte or as an entree with sausage gravy.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Patrons can choose an a la carte menu or a five-course tasting menu ($65).
    — Michael Klein, Philly.com, 29 Jan. 2018
  • These are sold a la carte by the slice or as a sampler platter of two pies with a side of veggies.
    — Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, 22 May 2018
  • Recipes will remain the same, with burgers and sides sold a la carte, though the menu will switch slightly.
    — Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2017
  • No problem if one of you wants the chef’s five-course tasting menu and someone else wants to go a la carte.
    — Washington Post, 25 May 2021
  • Fox and his team offer a la carte items priced between $16 and $24.
    — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, 17 July 2019
  • What does YouTube say to those consumers who want a la carte, and more choice over their bundles?
    — Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, 3 July 2020
  • The new Mélisse is more intimate and is tucked away from the a la carte Citrin.
    — Andy Wang, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2021
  • The menu will be offered a la carte, with a few other Ava Gene's dishes.
    — Special To The Oregonian, OregonLive.com, 9 Dec. 2017
  • There is no a la carte pricing, and no free stream via the Mountain West network.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2021
  • The restaurant offers a la carte items and an eight-course, $140 tasting menu.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2021
  • The third menu is going to be an a la carte menu at the bar featuring a lot of French classics.
    — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 29 June 2021
  • The tasting menu will likely be around $145, but there will also be a full a la carte menu.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 31 Oct. 2019
  • The large size of the Matheson is in part to keep prices down, with a la carte entrees mostly around $30.
    — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 July 2021
  • During the summer of 2021, Knife Pleat’s robust menu of a la carte items was slashed in half.
    — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2022

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