Vegetarian Pasta in Side: Meat-Free Options at Hawaii

For vegetarian pasta in Side, Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in the old town lists a Vegetarian spaghetti in its Vegetarian section and a tomato-based Spaghetti Napolitan in its Pastas section. The Fettuccine Alfredo and Fettuccine Pesto both contain chicken, so they are not vegetarian. Ask your server to confirm ingredients. Open daily 10:00–02:00.

The vegetarian pasta options

Hawaii's menu has a dedicated Vegetarian section as well as a Pastas section. Between them, these are the pastas to look at if you do not eat meat:

• Vegetarian spaghetti, listed in the Vegetarian section. The menu names the dish but does not list its ingredients, so ask your server what goes into it on the day.
• Spaghetti Napolitan, listed in the Pastas section. A Napolitan is a tomato-based pasta in style. The menu has no description, so ask your server to confirm it is made without meat or meat stock.
• Kids' Spaghetti, on the children's menu, which can be ordered with tomato sauce instead of minced-meat sauce.

Current prices for all of these are on the live menu.

Pastas that are not vegetarian

It is easy to assume a creamy or green pasta is meat-free, so it is worth being clear:

• Fettuccine Alfredo contains pieces of chicken, with paprika and cream.
• Fettuccine Pesto contains pieces of chicken, with sundried tomatoes and a pesto and cream sauce.
• Spaghetti Bolognese is a meat-sauce pasta.
• Spaghetti Carbonara is traditionally made with cured pork or bacon.

If you would like to know how the meat sauces compare, read carbonara vs alfredo vs bolognese.

What a Napolitan usually is

The name points to Naples and to tomato. In Italian cooking, a Neapolitan-style pasta sauce is generally a simple tomato sauce, often with olive oil, garlic or onion and herbs, cooked briefly to keep the tomato bright. Elsewhere in the world, and in Japan especially, "Napolitan" can mean quite different things, so the label alone does not guarantee a recipe. That is why we suggest asking your server how Hawaii makes it, particularly whether any meat or stock is used and whether cheese is added.

Questions worth asking if you are vegetarian

Vegetarian diets vary, and menus cannot list every detail. A short conversation with your server helps:

• What vegetables or sauce go into the Vegetarian spaghetti today?
• Is the Napolitan sauce made without meat or meat stock?
• Is cheese added on top, and can it be left off if you prefer?
• Can anything be adjusted for allergies?

If you eat no animal products at all, the vegan and plant-based guide explains how to approach the menu. Hawaii does not offer vegan certification, so always check with the team.

More vegetarian dishes beyond pasta

The Vegetarian section of the menu also lists a Vegetarian curry, Vegetarian fajita, Vegetarian pizza and Vegetarian pot, and there are a Vegetarian Burrito and Vegetarian Quesadilla in the Mexican sections. The Vegetarian pizza on the pizza list is described as tomato, paprika, onion, mushroom and olives, on a thin-crust, 33 cm Italian-style base. For more ideas, see the vegetarian pizza and veggie food guide and the vegetarian Mexican guide.

Vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian?

It helps to tell your server exactly how you eat, because the word vegetarian means slightly different things to different people. Some guests avoid meat but eat fish, some avoid all animal products, and some are mainly concerned about stock or cheese. A clear sentence such as "no meat, no fish, cheese is fine" lets the team point you to the right dishes quickly and flag anything that does not fit.

Mixed tables

Hawaii works well for groups where only some people are vegetarian. Meat eaters can order grills cooked over wood fire and charcoal, chicken dishes or meat pastas, while vegetarians choose from the Vegetarian section and the meat-free pastas. All meat and chicken served is halal-slaughtered, and pork is served only on request and prepared separately. As Hawaii is also a bar, drinks are easy too, with Happy Hour daily from 19:00 to 20:00, and there are alcohol-free children's cocktails for younger guests.

Plan your visit

Hawaii Restaurant & Bar has been serving in Side old town since 2000 and is open every day from 10:00 to 02:00. Free round-trip hotel pickup runs from selected hotels, with a paid two-way transfer from farther areas, and takeaway and nearby delivery are available. To ask about vegetarian dishes in advance, message WhatsApp +90 533 930 12 83, or book a table.