What kind of menu organizes items by price without requiring a meal structure?

An a la carte menu organizes items individually with each dish priced separately, without needing to follow a structured meal pattern. This format allows customers to choose exactly what they want to order, whether it's an appetizer, main dish, side, or dessert, and each selection is listed with its corresponding price.

This flexibility makes the a la carte style appealing as it caters to varied preferences and dietary restrictions, enabling customers to customize their meals according to their tastes and appetites. This method contrasts with a set menu, where choices are predetermined and often sold as a complete meal, and with other types of menus like plated or tasting menus that typically follow a more structured presentation of the dining experience.