10/15/09

Fabulous mussels!

by Ddjetaylor

Arugula's food is delicious, whatever you order. The mussels are the best we've ever had, served in a tea kettle with hints of curry and cream of coconut. The ambiance is intimate, warm and energized -- really the perfect place for a luscious meal with friends.

• Pros: Best food in West Hartford
• Cons: None

09/30/09

Five stars!

by JAWA

My husband and I are moving to West Hartford soon, so we spent last week house hunting. We quickly found what is now our favorite restaurant, Arugula. We loved it so much we at there 3 times during the week. The food is original, high quality and delicious. It is obvious the staff is proud to work there, and they are very knowledgeable about the menu. Christiane is a fun, outgoing and very talented owner and chef. She smiles from ear to ear when talking about her restaurant and staff. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates great food and a great dining experience.

07/29/09

Small with great ambiance

by RavenLightholme

Arugula is a small place with a nice, cozy vibe, great service, amazing food, and an excellent wine list. Their fattoush salad is hands-down the best salad I've ever had in my entire life. It's rare that you find yourself craving a salad, but the only time it's happened to me is with Arugula. They have delicious desserts, too. You can't go wrong with this place.

• Pros: Fattoush salad
• Cons: None that I'm aware of

07/21/09

My Favorite Restaurant in Connecticut

by rawlove

I Adore Arugula.

Arugula is a rare gem in the convoluted restaurant scene of West Hartford Center. On many occasions I have gone to Arugula by myself because the food is so good I would rather not talk to anyone while I let the flavors dance across my palate. My favorite dish is the appetizer of mussels in a coconut curry broth served with crisp sweet potato fries and an herbed mayonnaise. The dish is served in a giant teapot that keeps the mussels exquisitely warm while allowing you to pour out the aromatic broth into your bowl. The chef offers an exceptionally generous portion of about three-dozen oysters, so I often order this reasonably priced $13 appetizer as a meal. I also love the appetizer of escargot swimming in an herb de provence butter served with slices of brie croustini. In addition to astonishing appetizers, Arugula also boasts an impressive array of gourmet flat breads, exceptionally conceived entrees, and a well thought out wine list to boot. And don’t forget dessert. Their lemon cake with blue berry sauce is perfection.

If you want innovative, yet unpretentious, cuisine, served in generous portions at a reasonable price, then Arugula is the restaurant for you!

06/09/09

Great place to dine with no guilt

by 20520

Staff and the enthusiastic owner very welcoming. Very recommended for your dining pleasure. Prices very reasonable. ,Great atmosphere, very homey and comfortable.

• Pros: Mussle dish is exceptional

06/08/09

An overall great experience!

by mslgb

We held a bridal shower luncheon there and it was a wonderful success! We met with Chris, the owner, beforehand to pick a menu and she handled the rest from there. We were able to enjoy the event without thinking about anything else. The food was great. The service was great. Everyone had a wonderful time!

It has always been a favorite restaurant of mine, which is why I picked it for the shower. I was not disappointed!

04/18/09

Favorite West Hartford Resturant

by LisaNak

Arugula is a wonderful resturant with fresh and delightful food. My husband and I love the fatoush salad and very flavorful gourmet flatbreads. The entrees for dinner a wonderful too. It is a small resturant with a layed back atmosphere. The food is great, as is the service! It is our favorite place to dine in.

But I believe they are closed on Mondays.

• Pros: Best Salad and Flatbreads

04/16/09

Great Atmosphere

by Pysarus

A friend took me to this location on one of my recent trips to the East Coast. I split my time living in Chicago and Boston and traveling to other cities through out the year ,and I spend a great deal of time dining out. The atmosphere of this small Bistro in Hartford's West end is fantastic. Great decor, comfortable seating, wonderful music, and pleasant service. We shared about 6 different plates during our meal and the food, though good, reminds me of home-cooked food more than the refined and skilled cooking you see in many of the Bistro's across the country, especially those found in the larger cities. The wine list was a pleasant surprise. Our Dessert cake was good and reminded me of the pudding frosted desserts made at family holiday meals. I'd certainly recommend a visit and it was a great place to share some time with friends.

• Pros: Great Dining Room and Overall Experience

02/26/09

Best Restaurant in West Hartford Center

by PAGaudio

We made it a project to try all the restaurants in West Hartford Center over a few month period recently. Arugula won by quite a bit. The decor is comfortable and not pretentious, and the layout sufficiently spacious. The staff was friendly and service was attentive and obviously experienced. What distinguished Arugula most was the food, being light and flavorful and clearly reflecting a refined sense of subtleties in combining flavor and texture. Restaurants in the center cater to different preferences, but if you're looking for the best food and an easy atmosphere, this is the place. The price is not at all expensive for a restaurant of this quality.

02/17/09

WORLDS BEST SWEET ONION SOUP

by stbonne

My wife and I have a new favorite restaurant, Arugula in Farmington. At lunch this weekend we had the WORLDS BEST SWEET ONION SOUP with our meal. Friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere, and always a creative menu with fabulous results. We always include a stop to Arugula when we entertain out of town guests. Enjoy!

• Pros: Great menu selections, fantastic food, friendly service
• Cons: Limited Seating (reservtions recommended)