The a la carte restaurants: what is it?

In Turkey, Egypt and other countries where we go to rest in the resort hotels are encouraged to visit one or more of the a la carte restaurants. What kind of catering? How does it differ from, say, “the main restaurant"? How to dress for his visit? What to eat, how to behave? Do I have to pay this? Do I need to leave a tip? Read all about it in this article.

Meaning of the term

And what does the expression a la carte? The translation literally is: a directory of food and beverages available in school catering. That is the menu. In this list, along with the price – for each item. In fact, “La carte” - is familiar to all of us a restaurant where you sit down at the table, for you the waiter takes the menu, you choose what you eat and drink, and know in advance how much you will have to pay for all this fun. However, there is this French expression meaning, in addition to “menu” a la carte – “at will”, “choice”. At first glance it seems that this is one and the same. However, it is not so. In a brochure which offers some restaurants and cafes can also be specified in the menu under the numbers. Each has a specific set of dishes with a fixed price. Usually it's a salad, hot dish, dessert, beverage. The guest is allowed to choose only the number of the menu, but it may not be the full list of required products. In “La carte” provide such an opportunity. On request you can serve the dish and whatever side dish or salad.

What is the difference between a la carte restaurant by the resort

When you buy a ticket to Turkey or Egypt, the tour operator usually touts the merits of a particular hotel. Some of these hotels are for customers with power system “all inclusive” bonus, one-time visit to the restaurant “La carte”. And every day-where to eat? – you wonder. In the main restaurant of the hotel service is held in the buffet format. All dishes put in large bowls and guests choose what they eat and how much. It seems that nothing better than that. You can try a little of everything and then relish eat any of the dishes. However, the range of dishes in these restaurants does not change and get bored. The food is traditional European exotic is that is served for dinner. Moreover, in such establishments often turn. But the a la carte restaurant is a totally different type of service.

Refined charm

Any five-star hotel and a good hotel for a confident four stars in Turkey and Egypt definitely have this feature for their guests. Sometimes these restaurants are, and the guests are entitled to one free each of them to lunch and dine. And in very expensive hotels, such as “Kremlin Palace” and “Rixos" a la carte you can visit at least daily. Usually, this restaurants theme. In addition to the various cuisines (Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, etc.), they can still represent the main direction of the dishes. So, there are fish restaurants, serving also perfectly cooked seafood. Interesting places “the grill, a La carte”: the guest chooses from a menu of meat, fish or vegetables, the waiter brings order in the form of cheese along with a mini roaster. Customer fries dish for myself. Wants – with blood, or baked before the coals. It also happens that it is proposed to choose one item from appetizers, soups, hot dishes, desserts and drinks.

Etiquette in such restaurants

A la carte a higher class than common feed point at the hotel. And even if a visit to this restaurant included in the price, to go to him to prepare. Usually the rules of the hotel require a reservation. The dishes there are served in a festive atmosphere, often by candlelight, the dishes the waiter brings live music. Come here not so much to eat, how much to enjoy fine food and fellowship. And the food to “La carte” much better quality. Wine is mostly imported, and the dishes, that is, “chef”. Therefore, the restaurant should not in beach wear and holiday dresses and suits. As for tips, they are welcome here. Leaving a small amount to the waiter, you signify praise of the art chefs and show that were satisfied with the service.