a la carte

Example Sentences

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While Williams-Sonoma offers a number of complete Thanksgiving dinners for delivery—including one featuring a Cajun-style fried turkey, and another with a honey-glazed ham—the kitchenware and gourmet-food retailer also offers dozens of à la carte offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

You can choose between an 8-course tasting menu, served at the chef’s counter or in the dining room, or an à la carte menu, available only in the dining room.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2025

Williams recently added à la carte options at his place, and he’s happy to share his favorite items from his neighbors’ diverse menus.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2023

“Customers should have to pay for side dishes à la carte, so they only order what they will finish,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Everything is à la carte, prices being plainly marked.

From The Gourmet's Guide to Europe by Newnham-Davis, Lieut.-Col. (Nathaniel)