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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

  1. Enter the menú del día price.
  2. Estimate starter, main, drink, and dessert à la carte.
  3. 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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