Arugula
West Hartford, CT 06107-2101
Phone: (860) 561-4888
- Price:
- $$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Group Dining 2007, Hamburger 2007, Italian Food 2007
- Hours:
- Mon 5:30pm-Close , Tue-Sat 11:30-2:30pm, 5:30pm-Close
Editorial Description for Arugula
Locals flock to the cozy restaurant for Mediterranean cuisine, an extensive wine list and desserts served in a romantic atmosphere.
User Reviews for Arugula
02/22/2008 Posted by HotFlash
My husband and I live in New York – Arugula is our favorite restaurant in CT! We dine there every time we’re in town visiting family. It’s a small restaurant, so it’s cozy, warm, beautifully decorated, and a great place for a romantic dinner. The cuisine is magical - You can tell the chef put her heart and soul into this bistro. Must Have’s: the roasted eggplant and wonton napoleon, the grilled calamari, the duck confit and Andouille sausage flat bread, and the Chilean Sea Bass or the Seared Tuna entrees. Bring your appetites however; the portions are quite generous (and priced reasonably)! The waiters are very helpful in explaining the four-page menu (!) and with offering recommendations; they are also very attentive without being intrusive. No liquor is served, but there is a wonderfully eclectic wine list (also affordable and approachable). If wine is not your preference, there are many artisanal style beers to choose from as well. And lastly, the desserts – ohhhh the desserts to die for – Three words to remember: CHOCOLATE VOODOO CAKE! I’ve never had anything better! Go there – you’ll love it!
Pros: Excellent value for such amazing food, service and atmosphere
Cons: Parking can be tricky, no bar
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
02/19/2008 Posted by RobertBill
We made a reservation a week in advance for a party of six. We arrived on time and were told that our table would not be ready for 15 to 20 minutes. There was no room for us to wait in the restaurant and we were directed (not asked) to leave the restaurant and get a drink at another establishment. I returned 25 minutes later and was told that our table had been given to another party. When I complained, the hostess called the manager from the kitchen. The manager was an older woman who angrily told me it was my fault for not being there "on time." When I pointed out that we had been on time for our original reservation and it was Arugula that wasn't ready, the manager turned on her heal and told me that there was nothing that could be done.
Cons: They don't honor their reservations. Mean people in charge.
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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