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Arugula Ristorante

(303) 443-5100
  • 2785 Iris Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
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(303) 443-5100
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Nibbles
    • Mixed Nuts $3.95

      Roasted and salted. Gluten free.

    • Mixed Olives $4.75

      House marinated. Gluten free.

    • Manchego Cheese $4.5

      Fig mostarda, charred bread. Veg, gfo.

    • Fresh Cabbage $4.25

      Sea salt-massaged, red pepper, apple cider vinegar. Gluten free.

    • Hummus $3.95

      White bean hummus, cucumber, black sesame, arugula, estate olive oil, charred bread. Gfo.

    • Giardiniera $3.95

      Assorted veggies, house made. Veg, gf.

  • Small Plates
    • Bruschetta - Gorgonzola, Pear, Onion Jam, Walnut $4.25

      On charred ciabatta. Gfo.

    • Bruschetta - Tomato, Balsamic, Basil Pesto, Mozzarella $4.25

    • Bruschetta - Beet, Goat Cheese, Arugula $4.25

    • Bruschetta - Pork Rilletes, Fig-Mostarda $4.75

    • Bruschetta - All Four For $15

    • Salumi - Alto Adige Speck, Pear, Arugula $6.25

      Gf.

    • Salumi - Finnocchiona Salami, Fennel, Pistachio $5.25

      Gf.

    • Salumi - Prosciutto, Giardiniera $7.5

    • Three Salumi $17

    • Tomato Fennel Soup $7.95

      Smooth puree, balsamic reduction, pecorino. Veg v (without cheese) $5.00

    • Calamari $7.95

      Olive oil poached, garlic, fresh tomato, basil, charred bread. Gfo

    • Shrimp & Romesco $9.95

      Four shrimp sautéed with garlic, shishito and fresh herbs; red pepper-almond romesco sauce. Gf.

    • Shishito Peppers $6.5

      Blistered fresh peppers, lemon, maldon sea salt flakes. Gf.

    • Arancini $5.75

      Fried risotto, mozzarella, peas, tomato sauce. Veg.

    • Roasted Cauliflower $5.95

      Golden raisins, spices, fresh herbs, almonds, gorgonzola. Veg, gf.

    • Polenta Fritters $6.75

      Speck & fontina filled, red pepper-almond romesco sauce. Gf.

    • Mushrooms & Polenta $6.95

      Assorted hazel dell mushrooms, gorgonzola, fresh herbs, over soft polenta. Veg, gf.

    • Grilled Chicken Tenders $7.25

      Balsamic rubbed, mixed lettuces, cabbage. Gf.

    • Fennel Sausage $7.95

      Grilled sausage, white bean ragu. Gf.

    • Pork Rillettes $8.25

      House pickled veggies, beet mustard, cabbage, charred bread. Gfo.

    • Lamb & Pork Meatballs $9.5

      Colorado lamb, pork, tomato sauce, brussels sprouts, fontina, mint, over soft polenta. Gf.

  • Smaller Salads
    Add chicken, sausage, meatballs or tempeh $5.75, add shrimp $7.50, add trout $8.95
    • Garden $5.5

      Baby greens, carrot, pickled red onion, balsamic. V, gf.

    • Roasted Beets $6.25

      Arugula, goat cheese, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette. Veg. gf.

    • Fennel & Orange $7.95

      Shaved fennel, orange segments, spinach, mint, pine nuts, pecorino. Veg, gf.

    • Caprese $9.25

      House made mozzarella, balsamic marinated tomato, basil pesto, estate olive oil, maldon sea salt, charred bread. Veg, gfo

  • Larger Salads
    • Romaine Mediterranean $10.25

      Romaine, cucumber, red onion, tomato, kalamata, feta, red wine vinaigrette. Veg, gf.

    • Arugula & Dried Fruit $11.5

      Arugula, raisin, fig, apricot, shaved fennel, pecans, goat cheese, cranberry vinaigrette. Veg, gf.

    • Baby Kale & Speck $12.75

      Baby kale, shaved speck, pear, walnut, red onion, gorgonzola, bacon vinaigrette. Gf.

  • Pasta, Gnocchi and Risotto
    Add chicken, sausage, meatballs or tempeh $5.75, add shrimp $7.50 add trout $8.95.
    • Pesto Penne $13.5

      Penne pasta, cherry tomato, kalamata, classic pesto, spinach, feta. Veg, gfo.

    • Pear & Gorgonzola Gnocchi $14.95

      Potato gnocchi, caramelized pear, parsley, almonds, spinach, gorgonzola, touch of cream. Veg.

    • Squash Risotto $16.95

      Local squashes, brussels sprouts, sage, fontina, hazelnuts. Veg. gf.

    • Bolognese $18

      Classic sauce with Colorado bison, beef, pork, carrot, onion, pecorino, orecchiette pasta. Gfo.

    • Linguini Carbonara $16.5

      Caramelized ham, peas, black pepper, parmigiano reggiano, yolk, cream, parsley. Gfo.

    • Sausage & Goat Cheese Penne $17.5

      Italian sausage, caramelized onion, roasted tomato, fresh oregano, goat cheese. Gfo.

    • Duck Gnocchi $21.5

      Potato gnocchi, pulled duck confit, cherries, kale, orange zest, walnuts, pecorino.

  • Mains
    Includes choice of one side.
    • Vegetarian or Vegan Platter $18.5

      Spice sauteed tempeh, petite salad, hummus, romesco, pesto, nuts, cheeses and choice of 3 sides. Gf.

    • Arugula Burger $13.5

      Grilled colorado grass fed beef burger, balsamic glaze, potato bun, fontina cheese, arugula, pickled red onion. Veggie burger available. Gfo.

    • Mussels Provencal $15.25

      One pound of PEI mussels, olives, fennel, caper, sun dried tomato, fresh herbs, cream, charred bread. Gfo.

    • Garlic Chicken Breast $18.25

      8 oz. bone-in skin-on breast, roasted garlic, rosemary, lemon, butter, brussels sprouts. Gf.

    • Idaho Trout $17.95

      Italian caper salsa verde, petite salad of fennel, lemon and arugula. Gf.

    • Cassoulet $22.5

      Baked white beans, sausage, house bacon, duck confit, onion, carrot, celery. Gf.

    • Cioppino $23.95

      Mussels, shrimp, calamari, fresh fish, rich tomato broth, garlic, fennel, carrot, onion, charred bread. Gfo.

    • Short Ribs $24.5

      Braised boneless beef, natural jus, root vegetables, cabbage and herbs. Gf.

  • Sides
    • Kale & Garlic $4.75

    • Fresh Cabbage Salad $4.25

    • Winter Squash & Walnut $5.25

    • Cauliflower, Gorgonzola, Almond $5.95

    • White Beans With Roasted Garlic $4.5

    • Parmesan Soft Polenta $4.25

    • Hand Cut Fries $4.5

    • Herb Roasted Potatoes $4.75

    • Kim & Jakes Gf Bread Rolls $3.75

  • Happy Hour Menu - Nibbles
    • Cup Of Tomato Fennel Soup, Pecorino, Balsamic Reduction $4

      Gf veg, v. No cheese.

    • Roasted and Salted Mixed Nuts $3

      Gf, v.

    • Rosemary and Spice Marinated Olives $3.75

      Gf, v.

    • White Bean Tahini Hummus $3.95

      Cucumber, black sesame, arugula, estate olive oil, charred bread. Gfo, veg.

    • Olive Oil and Herb Roasted Potatoes $3.75

      Gf, v.

    • Balsamic Dressed Petite Green Salad with Seasonal Vegetables $3.95

      Gfv.

    • Spice Roasted Cauliflower $4.95

      Fresh herbs, golden raisins, almonds, gorgonzola. Gf, veg.

    • Garlic and Chili Flake Sauteed Seasonal Greens $4.25

      Gfv

    • Cast Iron Blistered Shishito Peppers $4.95

      Lemon, maldon sea salt flakes. Gfv.

    • Fried Risotto Arancini $4.75

      Mozzarella, peas, tomato sauce. Veg.

    • Hazel Dell Mushrooms $5.5

      Gorgonzola, fresh herbs, over soft polenta. Gfv, veg.

    • Penne Pasta Puttanesca $6.75

      Gfo, veg.

    • Penne Pasta Bolognese $8.5

      Gfo.

    • Grilled Fennel Sausage, White Bean Ragu $6.5

      Gf.

    • Balsamic Grilled Chicken Tenders $6.25

      Mixed lettuces, cabbage. Gf.

    • Lamb & Pork Meatballs $7.95

      Tomato sauce, brussels sprouts, fontina, mint, over soft polenta. Gf.

    • Colorado Grass Fed Beef Burger & Fries $9.95

      Balsamic glazed, potato bun, fontina, arugula, pickled red onion (veggie burger available). Gfo.

  • Desserts
    • Affogato $8.5

      Scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with Kahlúa and a hot shot of local Conscious Coffee espresso. Gluten free.

    • Panna Cotta of the Day $8.25

      Sweet cooked cream, seasonally rotated, ask your server for today's selection. Gluten free.

    • Brown Butter Cheese Cake $9

      With a graham cracker crust, strawberry coulis and pecans.

    • Gluten Free Coconut Cake $8

      Moist coconut milk cake with vanilla buttercream icing and shaved coconut. Gluten free.

    • Tiramisu $10

      Classic Italian dessert made with Savoiardi lady fingers, mascarpone cheese and local Conscious Coffee.

    • Port Poached Pear $9

      Warm poached pear, mascarpone mousse, spiced port reduction, house made granola. Gluten free.

    • Chocolate Molten Cake $11

      Baked to order soft centered warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and spiced berry sauce. Gluten free.

    • Ice Creams and Sorbets $6

      Three scoops of local Glacier ice cream. Gluten free.

  • Smaller Salads
    Add chicken, sausage, meatballs or tempeh $5.75, add shrimp $7.50, add trout $8.95
    • Garden $5

      Baby greens, carrot, pickled red onion, balsamic. V, gf.

    • Roasted Beets $6.25

      Arugula, goat cheese, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette. Veg. gf.

    • Fennel & Orange $6.25

      Shaved fennel, orange segments, spinach, mint, pine nuts, pecorino. Veg, gf.

    • Caprese $8.95

      House made mozzarella, balsamic marinated tomato, basil pesto, estate olive oil, maldon sea salt, charred bread. Veg, gfo.

  • Larger Salads
    • Romaine Mediterranean $9.95

      Romaine, cucumber, red onion, tomato, kalamata, feta, red wine vinaigrette. Veg, gf.

    • Arugula & Dried Fruit $10.75

      Arugula, raisin, fig, apricot, shaved fennel, pecans, goat cheese, cranberry vinaigrette. Veg, gf.

    • Baby Kale & Speck $12.75

      Baby kale, shaved speck, pear, walnut, red onion, gorgonzola, bacon vinaigrette. Gf.

  • Pasta, Gnocchi and Risotto
    Add chicken, sausage, meatballs or tempeh $5.75, add shrimp $7.50 add trout $8.95.
    • Pesto Penne $10.95

      Penne pasta, cherry tomato, kalamata, classic pesto, spinach, feta. Veg, gfo.

    • Pear & Gorgonzola Gnocchi $13.5

      Potato gnocchi, caramelized pear, parsley, almonds, spinach, gorgonzola, touch of cream. Veg.

    • Squash Risotto $13.25

      Local squashes, brussels sprouts, sage, fontina, hazelnuts. Veg. gf.

    • Bolognese $14.95

      Classic sauce with Colorado bison, beef, pork, carrot, onion, pecorino, orecchiette pasta. Gfo.

    • Linguini Carbonara $13.25

      Caramelized ham, peas, black pepper, parmigiano reggiano, yolk, cream, parsley. Gfo.

    • Sausage & Goat Cheese Penne $13.95

      Italian sausage, caramelized onion, roasted tomato, fresh oregano, goat cheese. Gfo

    • Duck Gnocchi $17.75

      Potato gnocchi, pulled duck confit, cherries, kale, orange zest, walnuts, pecorino.

  • Mains
    Includes choice of one side.
    • Vegetarian or Vegan Platter $16.5

      Spice sauteed tempeh, petite salad, hummus, romesco, pesto, nuts, cheeses and choice of 3 sides. Gf.

    • Arugula Burger $11.95

      Grilled colorado grass fed beef burger, balsamic glaze, potato bun, fontina cheese, arugula, pickled red onion. Veggie burger available. Gfo.

    • Mussels Provencal $13.5

      One pound of PEI mussels, olives, fennel, caper, sun dried tomato, fresh herbs, cream, charred bread. Gfo.

    • Idaho Trout $15.75

      Italian caper salsa verde, petite salad of fennel, lemon and arugula. Gf.

    • Cassoulet $18.95

      Baked white beans, sausage, house bacon, duck confit, onion, carrot, celery. Gf.

    • Cioppino $20.75

      Mussels, shrimp, calamari, fresh fish, rich tomato broth, garlic, fennel, carrot, onion, charred bread. Gfo.

    • Short Ribs $21.95

      Braised boneless beef, natural jus, root vegetables, cabbage and herbs. Gf.

  • Nibbles
    • Mixed Nuts $3.75

      Roasted and salted. V, gf.

    • Mixed Olives $4.25

      House marinated. V, gf.

    • Manchego Cheese $4.25

      Fig mostarda, charred bread. Veg, gfo.

    • Fresh Cabbage $4

      Sea salt-massaged, red pepper, apple cider vinegar. V, gf.

    • Hummus $3.95

      White bean hummus, cucumber, black sesame, arugula, estate olive oil, charred bread. V, gfo.

    • Giardiniera $3.75

      Assorted veggies, house made. Veg, gf.

  • Small Plates
    • Bruschetta - Gorgonzola, Pear, Onion Jam, Walnut $3.75

      On charred ciabatta. Gfo.

    • Bruschetta - Tomato, Balsamic, Basil Pesto, Mozzarella $3.75

    • Bruschetta - Beet, Goat Cheese, Arugula $3.75

    • Bruschetta - Pork Rilletes, Fig-Mostarda $4.25

    • Bruschetta - All Four For $13.5

    • Salumi - Alto Adige Speck, Pear, Arugula $6.25

      Gf.

    • Salumi - Finnocchiona Salami, Fennel, Pistachio $5.25

      Gf.

    • Salumi - Prosciutto, Giardiniera $7.5

    • Three Salumi $17

    • Tomato Fennel Soup $7

      Smooth puree, balsamic reduction, pecorino. Veg v (without cheese) $4.00.

    • Calamari $7.5

      Olive oil poached, garlic, fresh tomato, basil, charred bread. Gfo.

    • Shrimp & Romesco $9.95

      Four shrimp sautéed with garlic, shishito and fresh herbs; red pepper-almond romesco sauce. Gf.

    • Shishito Peppers $6.25

      Blistered fresh peppers, lemon, maldon sea salt flakes. V, gf.

    • Arancini $5.5

      Fried risotto, mozzarella, peas, tomato sauce. Veg.

    • Roasted Cauliflower $5.95

      Golden raisins, spices, fresh herbs, almonds, gorgonzola. Veg, gf.

    • Polenta Fritters $6.25

      Speck & fontina filled, red pepper-almond romesco sauce. Gf.

    • Mushrooms & Polenta $6.75

      Assorted hazel dell mushrooms, gorgonzola, fresh herbs, over soft polenta. Veg, gf.

    • Grilled Chicken Tenders $7.25

      Balsamic rubbed, mixed lettuces, cabbage. Gf.

    • Fennel Sausage $7.5

      Grilled sausage, white bean ragu.

    • Pork Rillettes $7.95

      House pickled veggies, beet mustard, cabbage, charred bread. Gfo.

    • Lamb & Pork Meatballs $8.95

      Colorado lamb, pork, tomato sauce, brussels sprouts, fontina, mint, over soft polenta. Gf.

  • Sides
    • Kale & Garlic $4.75

    • Fresh Cabbage Salad $4.25

    • Winter Squash & Walnut $5.25

    • Cauliflower, Gorgonzola, Almond $5.95

    • White Beans With Roasted Garlic $4.5

    • Parmesan Soft Polenta $4.25

    • Hand Cut Fries $4.25

    • Herb Roasted Potatoes $4.5

    • Kim & Jakes Gf Bread Rolls $3.75

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