When does the Jolly Pasta Sicily Fair start?

It starts Thursday, May 7, 2026, at all 322 Jolly Pasta locations across Japan.

How much is the Lemon Cream Cheese Carbonara?

It's priced at 1,390 yen (1,529 yen including tax) and features smoked salmon, lemon slices, and salmon roe.

What's special about the chilled capellini?

It offers a three-stage tasting: pure mentaiko first, then yuzu, and finally chilled cream soup poured over.

Are there any side dishes in the new menu?

Yes, the Smoked Salmon and Ricotta Bruschetta is 390 yen (429 yen incl. tax), great with Sicilian Messina beer.

How long will the Sicily Fair run?

It's a limited-time campaign starting May 7, 2026, as the second installment of Jolly Pasta's Southern Italy Fair series.

Jolly Pasta Sicily Fair Starts May 7

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Key Takeaways：Jolly Pasta kicks off its Sicily Edition fair on May 7, 2026, at all 322 locations, with three new lemon- and ricotta-based dishes plus a chilled mentaiko capellini for early summer. Highlights include a Lemon Cream Cheese Smoked Salmon Carbonara (1,529 yen) and a three-stage chilled capellini tasting experience.

Jolly Pasta to Launch Southern Italy Fair: Sicily Edition

Jolly Pasta, the pasta specialty chain operated under Zensho Holdings, will launch its Southern Italy Fair: Sicily Edition starting Thursday, May 7, 2026. As the second installment of the Southern Italy Fair that began in April, this edition features Sicily — the Mediterranean island — as its theme. Three new limited-time dishes using lemon and ricotta cheese will be served, along with the start of chilled pasta sales perfect for early summer. The campaign rolls out at all 322 locations (as of April 30).

Sicily-Inspired New Menu

Lemon Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Carbonara

Priced at 1,390 yen (1,529 yen incl. tax). The popular carbonara — known for its rich egg and cheese flavor — is paired with smoked salmon and topped with lemon-flavored cream cheese, lemon slices, and salmon roe. Mix in the lemon juice for a refreshing finish to this indulgent yet light dish.

Ricotta, Bacon, and Eggplant Tomato Pasta

Priced at 1,190 yen (1,309 yen incl. tax). Tomato-based pasta loaded with fresh eggplant, topped with caramelized ricotta and arugula. The ricotta brings a gentle milky sweetness with a smooth, light texture.

Smoked Salmon and Ricotta Bruschetta

Priced at 390 yen (429 yen incl. tax). Garlic toast topped with creamy ricotta and savory smoked salmon, with capers adding a refreshing tang. Perfect alongside Sicilian beer Messina (759 yen incl. tax, limited stock).

New Chilled Capellini with Mentaiko

Chilled Capellini: Red Shrimp Mentaiko Cream Soup is priced at 1,290 yen (1,419 yen incl. tax). Capellini coated in rich mentaiko sauce, topped with red shrimp, julienned squid, more mentaiko sauce, shiso leaves, and shredded nori.