Arugula Ristorante

275 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford
(610) 358-0888

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Customers' Favorites

Bread and Olive Oil
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Assaggi Di Arancini
Bread and Oil
Veal Piccata
Veal Chop
Tiramisu

Menu

Appetizers
Involtini di Prosciutto
Thinly sliced prosciutto rolled with arugula, fennel, basil, and Parmigiano cheese dressed in a lite lemon extra virgin olive oil dressing.
Calamari Fritti
Lightly breaded squid served with our special sauce and lemon wedge.
Duetto di Bruschette
Combination of traditional bruschetta with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil, onions, mozzarella, and bruschetta with arugula.
Cozze in Bianco
Fresh PEI mussels in a white wine garlic sauce.
Cozze in Rosso
Fresh PEI mussels in a red sauce.
Pizzette di Melanzane
A mixture of eggplant, Italian spices, cheese, and bread crumbs topped with a lite tomato sauce and Parmigiano cheese.
Insalata Caprese
Fresh buffalo mozzarella and sliced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil with fresh basil.
Polenta alla Griglia
Crispy corn polenta topped with a cherry tomato and sausage sauce.
Gamberi e Calamari Saltati
Fresh shrimp and calamari sauteed in garlic and olive oil with a touch of cherry tomato sauce.
Broccoli Rapa and Fagioli e Salsiccia
Broccoli rapa with beans and ground Italian sausage sauteed with garlic and olive oil.
Assaggi di Arancini
A variety of homemade risotto balls.

Soup
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Traditional cannellini bean soup.

Salads
Insalata della Casa
Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives in a house vinaigrette.
Insalata di Cesare
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with croutons in a creamy Caesar dressing topped with shaved pecorino romano cheese.
Spinaci e Fichi
Spinach with candied pecans, gorgonzola, and dried figs in a lemon dijon olive oil dressing.
Arugula Finocchio e Arance
Arugula with fresh fennel and oranges in a lemon olive oil dressing.
Romana alla Griglia
Grilled romaine hearts topped with caramelized onion, goat cheese, and crispy pancetta dressed with balsamic vinaigrette.

Sides
Spinaci Saltati
Sauteed spinach with garlic and olive oil.
Asparagi in Padella
Sauteed asparagus with garlic and oil.
Broccoli Rapa
Sauteed broccoli Rapa with garlic and olive oil.

Pasta Entrees
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
Rigatoni pasta in a pancetta and onion pomodoro sauce.
Capellini all Arugula
Angel hair pasta in a cherry tomato sauce with arugula and shaved pecorino romano cheese.
Sacchetti al Gorgonzola
Pasta purses stuffed with cheese served in a gorgonzola cream sauce with asparagus.
Cavatelli ai Sapori Marini
Ricotta cavatelli pasta tossed with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and crabmeat in a lite marinara sauce.
Linguini
Mussels or clams in your choice of white or red sauce.
Ravioli Alla Salsa Rosa
Cheese ravioli served in a rose cream sauce.
Rigatoni della Mamma
Rigatoni pasta with meatballs tossed with mama's sauce.
Gnocchi ai Pomodorini
Gnocchi in a cherry tomato sauce (spicy or plain).
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Rigatoni pasta in a vodka rose cream sauce with pancetta.
Gemelli allo Scoglio
Gemelli pasta tossed with shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat in a lite rose sauce.
Gemelli alli Boscaiola
Gemelli pasta tossed with mushrooms, peas, and sun-dried tomatoes in a lite cream sauce.
Risotto ai Funghi e Salsiccia
Risotto with mixed mushrooms and sweet Italian sausage.
Risotto ai Vegetali
Risotto with asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes, and mixed mushrooms.
Gamberi alla Diavola
Shrimp in a spicy cherry tomato sauce over linguini.
Rigatoni alla Siciliana
Rigatoni pasta in a marinara sauce with eggplant topped with shaved ricotta salata cheese.
Tortelloni di Vitello
Homemade veal tortellini with a mixture of mushrooms in a brandy cream sauce.

Drinks
San Pellegrino

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Recent Reviews

Love this restaurant! We have been dining here for years. We have never been disappointed with any meal. Generous portions and fabulous dessert! The wait staff are all very nice and personable.
April 2025
We were pleasantly surprised having dinner at Arugula. Driving by the restaurant hundreds of times without trying it finally got a notice by us for a try. The food was very good. My side of spaghetti with red sauce was the BEST side of spaghetti I have ever had in any restaurant! I had the veal piccatta which was really good. The veal was thin, and the sauce was very flavorful. My wife is vegetarian. She was afraid she wasn't going to find something on the menu. She ordered...
March 2025
Food and service are always excellent at my favorite BYOB. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is because of the noise. This neighborhood gem is in a small strip shopping area and the acoustics simply aren't great. Nevertheless, it won't stop me from dining here as often as possible.
March 2025

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Arugula Ristorante

275 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 358-0888