Arugula

860-561-4888
953 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT 06107
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Business Information

Restaurants
Mediterranean
MONDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
TUESDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
WEDNESDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
THURSDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
FRIDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
SATURDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
SUNDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM

Customer Reviews (33 reviews)

lori j

on Citysearch Nov 20, 2009
We waited a LONG time for our food. We waited one hour for three sandwiches. We were expecting bread and did not get any so we asked and were told that bread would cost extra. One waitress for the entire restaurant. Our... (more)

live4finefoods

on Citysearch Nov 10, 2009
Have been there twice…back to back nights in early September. Found the overall experience so good we went back the following night and the experience was repeated. The service was attentive, the kitchen... (more)

Ddjetaylor

on Citysearch Oct 14, 2009
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... (more)

JAWA

on Citysearch Sep 29, 2009
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... (more)

RavenLightholme

on Citysearch Jul 28, 2009
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... (more)

rawlove

on Citysearch Jul 20, 2009
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... (more)

20520

on Citysearch Jun 08, 2009
Staff and the enthusiastic owner very welcoming. Very recommended for your dining pleasure. Prices very reasonable. ,Great atmosphere, very homey and comfortable. (more)

mslgb

on Citysearch Jun 07, 2009
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... (more)

LisaNak

on Citysearch Apr 17, 2009
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... (more)

Pysarus

on Citysearch Apr 15, 2009
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... (more)

PAGaudio

on Citysearch Feb 25, 2009
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.... (more)

stbonne

on Citysearch Feb 16, 2009
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... (more)

CabVIneyard

on Citysearch Feb 14, 2009
stopped in for lunch last week and went back for dinner that same night.....will be making this a regular stop; the ambience, the decor, the food were all outstanding and the gentleman that served us was extremely... (more)

BostonGirl0402

on Citysearch Jun 03, 2008
I had the pleasure of going to Arugula for the first time last week and can't wait for my next trip there! The wait staff was attentive and helpful without being pushy. I was there for a casual lunch with a dear friend and... (more)

HotFlash

on Citysearch Feb 21, 2008
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... (more)

RobertBill

on Citysearch Feb 18, 2008
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... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Feb 07, 2008
TASTY!!! If you like Mediterranean food, you have to try Arugula. Great Apps, healthy portions and neat interior design. Salads are delicious and pies are large enough for a meal. Arugula has been in WH Center for... (more)

papapickle

on Citysearch Aug 18, 2007
As you enter this restaurant, you are immediately in the middle of the dining floor. The menu is very unique. My wife is more of a "chicken with gravy" type of diner. She likes it simple and American. This menu did prove... (more)

jacg

on Citysearch Jun 01, 2007
There is something extremely special about the food at Arugula. It may be the unique use of spices; it may be the creative menu; it may be the love that the owner, Chris, pours into each dish. But this place is unlike any... (more)

lisajoy23

on Citysearch Jun 01, 2007
Just ate there for the third time and had a FABulous meal. Everything on the menu is so delicious that making a choice is an anxiety-producing experience. The moules et frites are better than any I've ever had... (more)

Contributor

on Citysearch Feb 01, 2007
Locals flock to the cozy restaurant for Mediterranean cuisine, an extensive wine list and desserts served in a romantic atmosphere. (more)

plan4tomorrow

on Citysearch Dec 14, 2006
This is my favorite restaurant in WH for a variety of reasons. First off, you HAVE to get the mushroom lasagna. Out of this world! The other menu choices offer a wide variety and are equally as tasty (but remember the... (more)

likefoodalot

on Citysearch Dec 10, 2006
Everything on the menu is nothing short of amazing!! The cozy atmosphere, the colors, the food, the whole experience from start to finish is mind boggling (preparation to presentation)! The chicken caesar salad is... (more)

kwiltoncooking

on Citysearch Nov 15, 2006
As we walked into the restaurant and surveyed what others were dining on we knew we were in for an amazing meal. We had to make some challenging decisions on what to eat and decided to begin with a salad with raspberry... (more)

myrraj

on Citysearch Oct 07, 2006
I was extremely pleased with the food selection and the creativity and flavor presented. I had the filet mignon of tuna and it was ridiculously good. The tuna steak was made as I requested and the accompaniments were... (more)

awlrain

on Citysearch Sep 03, 2006
While visiting friends in W. Hartford, our hosts insisted we go to Arugula for their desserts. The plan (light on food to share, load up on desserts) worked well - we got 3 appetizers, 1 entree, a bottle of red wine & 4... (more)

bistrogirl

on Citysearch May 16, 2006
Moving to West Hartford 4 years ago, we were delighted to find this wonderful restaurant. The blend of fresh ingredients served up in the most innovative recipes has made this a special place among the host of... (more)

acustomer1975

on Citysearch May 07, 2006
I ate at your restaurant this evening for the first time and I must say, I was very impressed. The food was spectacular and the promt efficient manner in which the waiter attended to us was a delight after a very... (more)

tt0454

on Citysearch Sep 13, 2005
The most amazing food.. Chefs Christian and Mike surprise and delight the foodie in me with each new menu. The wine list is chock full of value with bottles in the 20$$ range that easily command 30% more at similar... (more)

lvmuir

on Citysearch Sep 12, 2005
Arugula is our favorite! I spent my birthday there with 13 friends and family and it couldn't have been nicer if it was my dining room at home. Lovely ambience, nice music, great service, wonderful food and something... (more)
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