Arugula Ristorante

Arugula Ristorante Menu

(303) 443-5100
2785 Iris Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
$$$$$

Nibbles


Mixed Nuts
$3.95
Roasted and salted. Gluten free.
Mixed Olives
$4.75
House marinated. Gluten free.
Manchego Cheese
$4.50
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
$15.00
Salumi - Alto Adige Speck, Pear, Arugula
$6.25
Gf.
Salumi - Finnocchiona Salami, Fennel, Pistachio
$5.25
Gf.
Salumi - Prosciutto, Giardiniera
$7.50
Three Salumi
$17.00
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
$6.50
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
9.50
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
$5.50
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
$11.50
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
$13.50
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
$18.00
Classic sauce with Colorado bison, beef, pork, carrot, onion, pecorino, orecchiette pasta. Gfo.
Linguini Carbonara
$16.50
Caramelized ham, peas, black pepper, parmigiano reggiano, yolk, cream, parsley. Gfo.
Sausage & Goat Cheese Penne
$17.50
Italian sausage, caramelized onion, roasted tomato, fresh oregano, goat cheese. Gfo.
Duck Gnocchi
21.50
Potato gnocchi, pulled duck confit, cherries, kale, orange zest, walnuts, pecorino.

$Mains

Includes choice of one side.
Vegetarian or Vegan Platter
$18.50
Spice sauteed tempeh, petite salad, hummus, romesco, pesto, nuts, cheeses and choice of 3 sides. Gf.
Arugula Burger
$13.50
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
$22.50
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
24.50
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
$4.50
Parmesan Soft Polenta
$4.25
Hand Cut Fries
$4.50
Herb Roasted Potatoes
$4.75
Kim & Jakes Gf Bread Rolls
3.75

$Happy Hour Menu - Nibbles


Cup Of Tomato Fennel Soup, Pecorino, Balsamic Reduction
$4.00
Gf veg, v. No cheese.
Roasted and Salted Mixed Nuts
$3.00
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
$5.50
Gorgonzola, fresh herbs, over soft polenta. Gfv, veg.
Penne Pasta Puttanesca
$6.75
Gfo, veg.
Penne Pasta Bolognese
$8.50
Gfo.
Grilled Fennel Sausage, White Bean Ragu
$6.50
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
$8.50
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
$9.00
With a graham cracker crust, strawberry coulis and pecans.
Gluten Free Coconut Cake
$8.00
Moist coconut milk cake with vanilla buttercream icing and shaved coconut. Gluten free.
Tiramisu
$10.00
Classic Italian dessert made with Savoiardi lady fingers, mascarpone cheese and local Conscious Coffee.
Port Poached Pear
$9.00
Warm poached pear, mascarpone mousse, spiced port reduction, house made granola. Gluten free.
Chocolate Molten Cake
$11.00
Baked to order soft centered warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and spiced berry sauce. Gluten free.
Ice Creams and Sorbets
$6.00
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
$5.00
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
$13.50
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
$16.50
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
$13.50
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
$4.00
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
$13.50
Salumi - Alto Adige Speck, Pear, Arugula
$6.25
Gf.
Salumi - Finnocchiona Salami, Fennel, Pistachio
$5.25
Gf.
Salumi - Prosciutto, Giardiniera
$7.50
Three Salumi
$17.00
Tomato Fennel Soup
$7.00
Smooth puree, balsamic reduction, pecorino. Veg v (without cheese) $4.00.
Calamari
$7.50
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
$5.50
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
$7.50
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
$4.50
Parmesan Soft Polenta
$4.25
Hand Cut Fries
$4.25
Herb Roasted Potatoes
$4.50
Kim & Jakes Gf Bread Rolls
$3.75

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