What does 'no substitutions' imply?

• A. The dish must be served as listed; substitutions are not allowed.
• B. Substitutions are allowed for a price.
• C. Substitutions are always allowed with the chef's approval.
• D. Substitutions are allowed at the chef's discretion.

Answer: (A)

When a menu note says no substitutions, the dish must be served exactly as listed with no changes to ingredients or sides. This strict instruction means you can’t replace items, remove components, or swap a side, regardless of cost or who approves it. That’s why this option is the best choice—it communicates a fixed, unmodifiable preparation.

The other ideas imply some flexibility (substitutions allowed for a price, always with the chef’s approval, or at the chef’s discretion). Those would contradict the stated no substitutions policy, which calls for the dish to be prepared as written without modifications. If you have dietary needs, you’d typically pick a different dish or check for an entirely separate menu item designed to accommodate you.