What does the cryptic crossword clue "As menu, sadly, not quite right, dined outside (1,2,5)" mean?

The definition is "As menu". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALAC (synonym="ALAC") + ARTE (synonym="ATE (dined") = A LA CARTE; definition: "As menu," The answer is A LA CARTE.

As menu, sadly, not quite right, dined outside (1,2,5)

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