There are two main different types of menus: Table 'd hote and A la Carte.
- Table d'hote has a fixed priced and fixed meals. There isn't a big choice of dishes. Because the menu is fixed, you can lay the table before the time with the right cutlery. Mostly this will be formal.
- A la Carte menu has a lot of meals you can choose from. Each meal is priced separately. The right cutlery is given to the guest after they have ordered. This can be formal or informal.