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Menú del día vs. à la carte — which is the better deal?
Spain’s menú del día is a fixed-price lunch that usually includes several courses and a drink. Compare it to ordering the same items separately and see the euro savings instantly.
How to use
- Enter the menú del día price.
- Estimate starter, main, drink, and dessert à la carte.
- Compare euros saved and percent discount.
What the tool does
Subtracts the menú price from the summed à la carte estimate and shows absolute and percentage savings.
What the tool does not do
It does not scrape restaurant menus or guarantee identical portion quality between formats.
Tips
- Menú del día is typically weekday lunch — evenings and weekends often differ.
- Bread and tax may already be included; compare like-for-like items.
FAQ
- What is menú del día?
- A fixed-price weekday lunch set in Spain, often starter + main + dessert or coffee + drink.
- Is it always cheaper?
- Usually yes versus ordering the same courses separately — this calculator shows by how much.
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