<P> In Russia, the most typical fix - price menu is called business lunch (бизнес - ланч), taken in the daytime, on weekdays only . </P> <P> In Japan, a similar practice is referred to as teishoku (定食). This has a fixed menu and often comes with side dishes such as pickled vegetables and miso soup . Typical prices can range from ¥ 800 to ¥ 1,500 . </P> <P> In Italy, this is the typical practice in small rural restaurants called osterie (singular osteria, from oste meaning "host" as in the French hôte mentioned above). Osterie vary widely in what they offer, but most serve simple foods and wine sourced locally, and prepared according to the local practices . Other Italian restaurants offer a selection of antipasti at a fixed price; often enough to fare una tavola completa ("fill the table"). Diners enjoy an informal meal as they serve themselves various small portions family style . </P>

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