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Arugula Ristorante
With a unique marriage of modern design and the authentic ambiance of an old world Tuscan trattoria, we proudly invite you to experience Arugula Ristorante. Masterfully prepared, yet rustic and homemade, the menu focuses on Southern Italian cooking, specializing in fish filet at table side. Dine al fresco in our Roman inspired garden patio or enjoy our spacious dining room built around an open kitchen atmosphere and traditional wood burning stove. Arugula's list of fine wines is sure to please. We allow you to bring your own wine, with a corkage fee, and we are open seven days a week for dinner, and open for lunch Monday thru Saturday.
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43 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 43 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(20)
- good for groups(12)
- special occasion(12)
- fit for foodies(9)
- great for outdoor dining(8)
- great for lunch(7)
Arugula Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Arsen's service is impeccable!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Absolutely wonderful in ever way. Our waiter, Arsen, anticipated and took care of our every need and want. Well done!"
Dined on 5/21/2013
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Review 2 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
PRICEY WITHOUT A LIQUOR LICENSE
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"FOOD was good, not great. DISAPPOINTING, better last visit."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 3 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall enjoyed my experience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had a great experience but I did think the music selection was a little out of place. Playing dance music at 6 PM on Mother's Day seemed a bit odd. Personally I like the music but found it out of place for the time and day. Friday night, Saturday night with a more energetic crowd I think it fits.
Overall, service was great and food was good. The bread for the brucshetta was a soft and soggy which lead me to believe it was sitting around for a while before ending up on my table. My arugula salad was supposed to come with warm goat cheese according to the menu but it was one big cold clump. Main course was good although I felt like the majority of the pasta dishes were priced a couple dollars too high."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 4 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good spot
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My family and I celebrated Mother's Day here. Service was great! Ask for Paul."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First Timer- IMPRESSED !- WOW !
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my very first time finally getting to this highly recomended spot,now I finally see what all the buzz is about. We visited with a two other couples and we all left agreeing this is our new FAVORITE place to eat, The food, service, drinks, menu, everything was exceptional. The place was packed, yet service was fast and pleasant. The atmosphere is beautiful, reminded me of Old City philly, except there was Free parking and no 45 minute drive to the city. The girls got dressed up, and the guys wore jeans, nobody felt over or under dress. We will al be back and maybe even just hang at the bar !! Great times ! Thanks ! :)"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 6 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very Nice Place. Glad I found it on Open Table. Service and Food were excellent. Note that they now have a bar so the description of the property needs to be updated"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First Visit; more to come
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My first visit, but won't be my last. Went with group and we had lots of time to catch up. Food was delicious and service attentive.Great atmosphere.Only sorry it wasn't warm enough to eat outside on the patio.Also great wine selection.Will recommend it to others."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious as always!! Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious as always!! Service is always excellent!!! Love this neighborhood restaurant and love that they have a bar now!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food was tasteless. Restaurant
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was tasteless. Restaurant is very noisy, too the point we could not hear each other talk at our table without speaking very loud."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 10 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had lunch there on a quiet
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had lunch there on a quiet day so it is hard to tell the noise level."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We always have a wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always have a wonderful meal. Have never been disappointed. I think they are still getting used to the fact that they are no longer a BYOB and have a bar....our waiter's first greeting was to announce the specials... Usually the first greeting is to offer a cocktail!!!
We love this place."
We love this place."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We ordered a bottle of wine,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ordered a bottle of wine, only to find out, they were out of that particular wine. The selection was rather slim in the wine department. So, we paid a $10 uncorking fee for the bottle we brought as the last time we were there the restaurant was a BYOB. Then, as we ordered our entrees, they were out of 2 dishes that 2 of us were ordering. There was no mention of this as they went over specials."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
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Review 13 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Style with No Substance
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thought that with a relatively small menu selection that the meal would be excellent and the service well-executed. To my surprise it wasn't. The soup (pasta fagioli) was served lukewarm and the pasta was undercooked. The breaded veal chop with arugula was dry and tasted bland. My dining companion's chicken wasn't that much better. Service was friendly and professional but was also inattentive--there was no wine recommendation. There was long wait to receive the bill and an equally long period to collect payment. Overall it was a disappointing and dissatisfying experience."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
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Review 14 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently Enjoyable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Third time back here. We enjoy the freshness of food, presentation, and attentive wait staff. Ordered mix of mussels and clam appetizer in white sauce (not spicy compared to Chickie & Pete) and a plate of calamari. Grilled calarmari was the winner- tender and tasty; mussels were OK just not spicy enough for us. Entree with veal and another with seafood and pasta were excellent. Tasty vegetable accompaniment of broccoli and scalloped potatoes. One issue with this night was a wrong drink to the table but honest mistake and they offered to replace it. We'll be back again."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The menu had good selections
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu had good selections and the food was tasty. We were from out of town and took relatives there who were local and had enjoyed eating there in the past. The service started out excellent but then fell apart Whatever happened, the service was terrible. After our dinner plates were removed, no desserts were offered, no beverage refills,no check presented, we just sat there for 40 minutes trying to get someone's attention. Finally I flagged a waiter down and asked for a check and I still waited 10 minutes for that. The table next to me had the same issue and the wife was clearly furious. Asked her husband if he left a tip and said she wouldn't have. Don't know if my local family will return."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
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Review 16 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Arugula just got a liquor
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Arugula just got a liquor license so it was nice to have a sit at the bar while waiting for my other guests to arrive. We arrived around 6:30 on a Friday night and it didn't start filling up until 8pm. Nice appetizers and a variety of items on the menu. Seafood pasta was fantastic. Rich! But wonderful. Breaded veal was a little dry and not what I expected."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just as good the second time...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A returning diner to this restaurant. Just as good the second time. Veal and fish dishes outstanding. Attentive wait staff. We sat a little too close to kitchen and will ask for window seating next time we go. Octopus appetizer delicious but small. Everything freshly prepared. Lots of chopped fresh tomatoes on bruschetta, appetizers, and dinner entrees. Good draft beers. Just wonderful experience. Will go back again."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New favorite local spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great spot. Clean food, not spiced or salted heavily. Excellent wait staff very attentive. Nice touch with bruschetta and biscotti as start and finish to meals (no charge). Sultry singer there some evenings after 730pm. Excellent grilled calamari or octopus appetizers. Will go back again."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was our first time dining at Arugula and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent, my wife had the salmon and I had the lobster ravioli with shrimp and scallops (special). The grilled calamari appetizer was very good as well. Our server was slow to pick up our table but it was a Saturday night and extremely busy. Overall it was a very good dining expereince."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best service. They'll make
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best service. They'll make anything up special if you want. Had balsamic chicken with artichoke and spinach. Was fabulous !!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Meadowbrook resident
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Same menu for at least the last two years. Drinks were very small and the red wine was warm. They definetly need to properly store the wine. Staff was attentive and nice."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 22 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
HORRIBLE SERVICE
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Showed up at our reservation time and were not seated for close to 20 minutes. Our drinks did not show up for about 45 minutes and in the mean time we were only brought our water and small salad. After our salad no waiter came around to check on us for quite some time. After pulling several other waiters aside, who were not ours, we finally got our food, but it was the wrong food!! After all the mishaps our total time in restaurant was about 2 hours. I would never go back there or recommend it to a anyone."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 23 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyable Valentines Day dinner :)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a great place to be for valentines day. We had 6:30 reservations and a table was ready for us as soon as we got there. It wasn't even that noisy at that point. Once the live music got there, it was hard to hear, but we were finished our meal by the time it started to bother us. The food was incredible. I got the Penne Gabriella and my boyfriend got the fillet from the vday menu. We also both got a glass of wine. It was an enjoyable experience and I would definitely go back there again, especially if it was a special occasion."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
A terrible Valentine's Day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"A terrible Valentine's Day experience. The restaurant was wildly overbooked. They were unable to honor our reservation nearly an hour after our time. We eventually settled for 2 seats at the bar, but the service remained poor. The kitchen could not keep up, and everything we ordered was late. We had a very long, very unsatisfying experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
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Review 25 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were greeted promptly and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were greeted promptly and seated. Staff was very helpful, courteous, and attentive.
This was our first time, and we will return."
This was our first time, and we will return."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 26 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
loved it! will definitelt
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"loved it! will definitelt return."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Arugula Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
When we arrived, the hostess
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When we arrived, the hostess had the wrong number of our party although we received confirmation thru opentable. She left us waiting for over ten minutes. Once we were sat, we waited another 20 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Finally we received service but did not for the remainder of the evening have a server. We had to flag down anyone who would acknowledge us to get our check. We felt awkward and uncomfortable."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Arugula Ristorante
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic