Italian Phrase
Hanno qualcosa di vegetariano?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether a restaurant, café, or shop offers any vegetarian options. It is a neutral, polite way to inquire about food that contains no meat.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are looking at a menu, standing in a food stall, or shopping for ready‑made meals and you want to know if there is a vegetarian choice available.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hannoqualcosadivegetariano?
Hanno (avere)
Third‑person plural present of 'avere', used here to refer to the staff or establishment.
qualcosa
Indefinite pronoun meaning 'something' that does not change for gender or number.
di + adjective
The preposition 'di' links 'qualcosa' with a descriptive adjective, indicating the type of thing.
vegetariano agreement
Because 'qualcosa' is grammatically masculine singular, the adjective must be masculine singular: 'vegetariano'.
Question intonation
In spoken Italian the rising intonation at the end signals a yes/no question; the written question mark reinforces it.
🗨In Conversation
Hanno qualcosa di vegetariano?
Do they have something vegetarian?
Sì, abbiamo una pasta al pesto e una zuppa di verdure.
Yes, we have a pesto pasta and a vegetable soup.
✕Common Mistakes
Hanno qualcosa di vegetariani?
The adjective must agree with the singular noun 'qualcosa', so use the masculine singular form 'vegetariano'.
Hanno qualcosa di vegetariano?
While grammatically correct, many Italians prefer the impersonal 'C'è' when referring to the existence of something.
↔Alternatives
C'è qualcosa di vegetariano?
Is there something vegetarian?
Avete opzioni vegetariane?
Do you have vegetarian options?
Ci sono piatti vegetariani?
Are there vegetarian dishes?
Cultural Tip
Vegetarian dishes are increasingly common in Italian cities and tourist hotspots, but many traditional menus still focus on meat and fish. Asking politely shows respect and often prompts the staff to suggest hidden vegetarian choices, such as a simple pasta al pomodoro or a seasonal vegetable risotto. In the south, vegetarian options may be fewer, so it helps to know a few alternative phrases like 'C'è qualcosa senza carne?' (Is there anything without meat?).