Arugula

Barbara B. 

on Citysearch

11 years ago

The Owner/Chef is extremely rude!! Was eager to turn away seating a party of six together....obviously customers don't affect her bottom line...did I say we had confirmed reservations. 

camadalmoo 

on Citysearch

12 years ago

This restaurant has only been able to stay in business because the food is decent, but God help you if something isn't quite satisfactory because the owner will not only insist you leave, she will verbally assault you. If you read the other reviews, you will see a consistent pattern of behavior from someone who truly hates her customers. Reservations don't mean much and be prepared to be hung up on if you dare to question a really weird policy of seating on the weekends. And don't go there if you have 5 people in your party ... read more

Norman G. 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Begging to Go Out of Business – If you enjoy restaurants where the customer is never right, where any criticism of its food, service or policies will be met by the owner’s wrath and, possibly, threats (read on), then Arugula is your dream eatery. Our happy group of five friends was to meet at Arugula for a belated celebration of my birthday. One friend made all the arrangements, but he was not told that groups of more than 4 are not served on the weekend, only that reservations weren’t accepted for larger groups. When we arr... read more

nancy p 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Best Restaurant in West Hartford – Arugula is simply the finest restaurant in West Hartford - that is why I chose to host a birthday luncheon for 18 there yesterday - it exceeded my expectations in all ways. I have lived in West Hartford for 23 years and have eaten in every retaurant that has come to town - many are now gone, many have been successful and remain - but Arugula is the only where the food is consistently outstanding, fresh, and creative. Yesterday, we enjoyed the signature fatoush salad, mussels, five different... read more

pinkflamingo10 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Wedding at Cana – I happened to have been in the restaurant when “better options” was in there & have read other posts by her. In fact, she termed me the “nice server.” She claims to have had to pour her own wine. They only bought one bottle of wine for five women, which the server did pour. Unless they thought they were at the wedding in Cana, that bottle wasn’t going to miraculously refill itself. The ONLY negative comment they made to me was about bread, which being baked at the time. They had to wait all of 10 mins. I wa... read more

WH Resident 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

So many better options in WH Center! – The food was decent, but the service was awful and rude! When we then realized 20% gratuity was added for parties of 5, it made sense why the service was so inattentive (e.g., no bread, no refilling our drinks). So we asked for the manager. The owner came out and didn't even let us finish our "we understand this is your policy, but just so you know the service was not good..." sentence, before cutting us off saying "she is an excellent server, do what you want!" and literally storming o... read more

jayne6574 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

A MUST!! – I have always heard great things about Arugula, but living an hour away, never seemed to make it. Well, some friends and I finally made the trip up for dinner and it was amazing. It might be my new alltime favorite restaurant. There were 6 of us and we shared 3 appetizers...1 better than the next!! I have a healthy appetite, but somehow could've skipped the entree. But...I ordered dinner and that too was incredible! The chocolate cake for dessert just sent me over the edge. Gotta try it. The owner came out to chat... read more

ChrisBuzz 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

I had the pleasure of dining at Arugula last night. As a foodie and a culinary student, I have been dissapointed with what Ct has to offer but I think I just found my favorite place. This place has it all! As a beer enthusiast and a homebrewer, I was shocked and delighted to see the beer selection which included Belgian selections as well as a hard to find Belgian beer which I tried and loved. We started off with a cheese platter that featured awesome cheeses that included some local selections. Incredible! For my entree I o... read more

pimpdaddyGiligan 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

The Best Ever – I just ate the best meal i have had out at a restaurant tonight. I was amazed at the service too. My meal came to me right away. i will be returining to Arugula very shortly to enjoy another great meal.