French phrase
~ est-il buffet ou à la carte ?
Meaning
Is ___ served buffet-style or a la carte?
When to use it
This asks how food is provided. It is a polite, neutral way to check the serving arrangement at a restaurant or event.
Example dialogue
Le menu du jour est-il buffet ou à la carte ?
Is today's menu served buffet-style or a la carte?
Aujourd'hui il est à la carte, demain il sera buffet.
Today it is a la carte, and tomorrow it will be a buffet.