Fettuccine Alfredo in Side: Hawaii's Chicken and Cream Version

At Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side old town, Fettuccine Alfredo is fettuccine with pieces of chicken and paprika cooked in cream. That makes it a creamy chicken pasta, different from the Roman original, which is simply fettuccine with butter and Parmesan. Hawaii is open daily 10:00–02:00, and current prices are on the menu.

What is on the plate at Hawaii

The menu describes Hawaii's Fettuccine Alfredo in one line: fettuccine with pieces of chicken and paprika cooked in cream. So you can expect:

• Fettuccine: long, flat ribbon pasta that holds a sauce well.
• Chicken pieces, which make the dish a full main rather than a side.
• Paprika, which here means peppers, adding colour and a little sweetness.
• Cream as the base of the sauce.

Anything beyond that, such as cheese on top or seasoning, is best checked with your server. All chicken at Hawaii is halal-slaughtered. Current prices are on the live menu.

How the Roman original differs

Fettuccine Alfredo is named after Alfredo di Lelio, who served it at his restaurant in Rome in the early twentieth century. The original was very simple: fresh fettuccine tossed with a generous amount of butter and finely grated Parmesan, worked together with a little of the pasta water until it formed a smooth, clinging sauce. There was no cream, no chicken and no vegetables.

The dish became famous abroad, especially in the United States, and over time the version most people know changed. Cream was added to make the sauce easier to produce consistently, and chicken, garlic or vegetables were added to turn it into a heartier main. In Italy, a plain butter-and-cheese pasta is more often called fettuccine al burro and is considered home cooking rather than restaurant fare.

Hawaii's version belongs to that international, cream-based family. It is worth knowing so your expectations are right: if you are looking for the minimalist Roman dish, this is not it. If you want a comforting, creamy chicken pasta, it fits the brief.

Alfredo, Pesto or Carbonara?

Hawaii has two creamy fettuccine dishes, and both contain chicken, so they are easy to confuse:

• Fettuccine Alfredo: chicken and paprika in a cream sauce. Mild and rounded.
• Fettuccine Pesto: chicken and sundried tomatoes with a pesto and cream sauce. More herby and tangy.
• Spaghetti Carbonara: a different pasta shape and a different sauce tradition built around egg, cheese and cured meat. Ask how Hawaii prepares it.

For a table comparing sauce base, texture and weight, read carbonara vs alfredo vs bolognese.

Who Fettuccine Alfredo suits

• Guests who prefer mild food. Nothing on the menu description suggests heat; it is a gentle, creamy dish.
• Chicken lovers who fancy pasta. It sits between the pasta and chicken sections of the menu in spirit. If you would rather have chicken as the star, the chicken specialities on the menu cover the grilled and sauced options.
• Hungry diners. Cream, pasta and chicken together make a filling main.

It is not a vegetarian dish because of the chicken. If you are eating meat-free, the Vegetarian spaghetti and the Napolitan are the pastas to ask about; see the vegetarian pasta guide.

Ordering tips

Cream sauces are at their best when they are hot, so the Alfredo is ideal as a main course rather than a dish to pick at slowly. If you would like it without paprika, or have an allergy, mention it when ordering and the team will tell you what is possible. Children who like plain food may prefer the kids' spaghetti with tomato sauce, which is simpler and smaller. If you are sharing with someone who does not eat chicken, the Spaghetti Napolitan is the tomato pasta to ask about.

Pairing ideas

Creamy pasta goes well with something fresh alongside. A salad from the starters list balances the richness, and as Hawaii is also a bar, a crisp white wine or a cold beer is an easy match. Happy Hour runs daily from 19:00 to 20:00.

Visiting Hawaii Restaurant & Bar

Hawaii 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, and a paid two-way transfer is available from farther areas. Takeaway and nearby delivery are also offered. Questions can go to WhatsApp +90 533 930 12 83, or you can book a table online.