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Arugula Bar e Ristorante

 

2785 Iris Ave.
Boulder , CO 80304
303-443-5100
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Vegetarian Option Available

 

Arugula Bar e Ristorante is the realization of our dream to create a simple, natural, and pleasurable dining experience in Boulder. Arugula is elegant Italian dining with the warmth of home in a modern environment, infusing the best of Italian culinary tradition with our contemporary interpretations. We pride ourselves on using ingredients grown based on traditional practices, helping to remind us of our connection to the land and the seasons. We create balanced meals using meats that are naturally raised, in-season organic local produce, and fish and shellfish which is in accordance with Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch guidelines for sustainability. Thank you for choosing to dine with us.

First Course
Soups/Salads/Appetizers:
  • Tomato-fennel bisque with Grana Padano and balsamic VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN FREE
  • White bean soup with local ham hock, parmesan brodo, farro, carrots and potatoes
  • Lettuces, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions and basil in balsamic vinaigrette VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE
  • Arugula, fennel and dried fruits in cranberry vinaigrette with goat cheese VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN FREE
  • Lettuces in Sherry vinaigrette with local beets, snap peas, almonds and feta cheese GLUTEN FREE
  • Mozzarella with balsamic and basil marinated cherry tomatoes, arugula, sea salt and toast (+$2) VEGETARIAN
  • Hazel Dell mushrooms with Gorgonzola cheese VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN FREE
  • Carpaccio of boiled sushi grade octopus with lemon olive oil and oregano (+$2) DAIRY & GLUTEN FREE
  • Long Farm local pork and duck country pâté with figs and pistachios; with handmade crackers (+$2)
  • Prosciutto with fig mostarda and arugula
  • Local pork shoulder, fennel and tomato; with seared polenta (+$2) GLUTEN FREE
Soups/Salads/Appetizers:

Second Course
Primi Sized Pasta/Gnocchi/Risotto:
  • Penne pasta with roasted winter squashes, apples, fresh rosemary, honey, walnuts and Val d'Aosta cheese VEGETARIAN
  • Handmade potato gnocchi with pears, parsley, almonds, Gorgonzola cheese and a touch of cream VEGETARIAN
  • Carnaroli rice risotto with local Hazel Dell mushrooms, chard, herbs and Grana Padano cheese VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN FREE
  • Olive oil poached wild shrimp with garlic, roasted tomatoes, lemon zest, fennel, braising greens and orecchiette pasta (+$2) DAIRY FREE
  • Penne pasta with fennel sausage, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, fresh oregano and goat cheese
  • Bolognese sauce with local Bison, broccolini, sweet peppers, Gran Padano cheese and orecchiette pasta
Primi Sized Pasta/Gnocchi/Risotto:

Third Course
MAINS: all with garlic local potatoes & brocollini
  • Truffled tempeh and local mushroom phyllo purse served over carrot purée and topped with feta cheese VEGETARIAN
  • Herb grilled Idaho trout with sun-dried tomato, lemon, caper and white wine sauce GLUTEN FREE
  • Seared sea scallops over red pepper-almond-garlic Romesco sauce and a petite celery-herb salad (+$4) GLUTEN FREE
  • Grilled Long Farm local pork tenderloin with apple-oregano-Grappa sauce GLUTEN FREE
  • Grilled duck breast with a sauce of duck confit, mushrooms, shallots and fresh thyme GLUTEN FREE
  • Grilled local hanger steak with shallot-Port wine sauce and Cambazola cheese (+$2) GLUTEN FREE
  • Cinnamon crusted Colorado rack of lamb with Port wine and bing cherry sauce (+$4) GLUTEN FREE
MAINS: all with garlic local potatoes & brocollini