This was by far the worst service we had experienced. You are better off going to From the Boot or Castello's. At least they will give you good service and good food. Our meal was over 2 and a half hours. We waited 20 minutes just to get wine glasses. We then waited another 15 minutes before ordering appetizers. We couldn't even place our order for the main course as he disappeared after ordering our appetizers. No one came to check on us for over 45 minutes. Upon getting our food, we weren't offered anything and weren't checked up on to see how our meals were. It was evident that the service was the worst we had ever experienced. Upon finishing our meals, it was another 20 minutes before we could even ask for the check. The excuse was the bus boy was supposed to take care of our coffee/desert order - which we had no interest in at this point. When we approached the hostesses about talking to a manager they were extremely rude. Despite all of this, no one apologized or even made any mention of the slow service. We weren't the only ones - multiple people grew tired of waiting and had to get their checks from the hostess and leave. It was a very frustrating evening that showed us what truly terrible service is. Take your business elsewhere or expect the worst service in your life.
(1)
Nick D.
After our second dinner here I can say nothing but good things about the quality of the dishes and the friendly staff. Fri night in Lent started off with fresh burratta over sliced tomatoes, arugula and pesto, awesome, but definitely enough for 4 to pick on.Then on to black squid ink seafood pasta, perfect portion and delicious! My wife had the langostino (baby lobsters) and she raved. Our friend from Fla. had the seafood pappardelle and she raved. This is a great addition to the local restaurant scene. Nick d.
(5)
Steve I.
I wish I could give this place ten stars, but since five is the limit that is what I am giving for this revised review. My grandson's baptism luncheon was held here last week. I can not say enough about the staff that served us and the people who set up the restaurant for our affair. We had the use of the entire place for our party of 40. They allowed us to bring our cookies,favors and wine early in the morning and had people there to help us unload and set up s table for the items and a gift table. Each table was nicely set up and wine coolers were placed next to each table for the white wines. The service at church was running late we were set to arrive at 1 PM. I called several times to let them know we were running late and was told not to worry. When we arrived at 2:15 the appetizers were ready and served to our hungry guests. The food was delicious and even though we were late it was perfectly cooked and we were not rushed. They printed menus with my grandson's name on them. Special requests off the set menu were provided to several guests who requested them. The servers also helped us pack up at the end of the luncheon. Thanks to all at Arugula for making this day so special.
(5)
S T.
A wonderful spot in a convenient location. EXCELLENT, authentic Italian food. Arsen, our waiter, was more than accommodating and friendly. Prices were reasonable for superior quality and freshness of food. BYOB a huge plus. Will definitely go back!
(5)
Bhavik G.
Very disappointing. I went last night for dinner with some coworkers. Although the service was decent, not only was the food very bland and overpriced, BUT it also caused severe digestive problems. Not only did I have to use the restroom at the restaurant, but my stomach is STILL hurting from last night. I guess one plus is the cannoli - which was very good. But definitely will not be coming here or referring this restaurant to any friends.
(1)
Alison P.
What a great place! We were in town for Parent's Weekend, and wanted to find a quality restaurant where we could enjoy our dinner, and not be packed in an overbooked place. We couldn't have been happier with this choice. The restaurant was bustling, but we never felt crowded or rushed. The food was simply delicious. The pasta was clearly house made and all the dishes, from appetizers right down to desserts, were incredible. Service was great, too. I highly recommend this restaurant, but I would advise making reservations.
(5)
Peter B.
This place was a great find! The atmosphere both inside and outside was incredible. The funny thing is that my wife and I went to Italy last month for our honeymoon, and the food didn't even compare to what we had at Arugula. The appetizer and main courses we had were delicious and the prices were excellent. If I did not fill up on as much bread as I did, I definitely would have had dessert too!
(5)
J O.
The service was great, but the food was trash! I ordered the special and the pasta was too dry.
(2)
Shelly A.
Amazing food and atmosphere. As we walked in we were greeted by friendly, appropriately dressed hostesses. Seated promptly and great service. Bronzino was outstanding. Brian's table side presentation added a special touch.
(5)
Nicholas O.
I was greeted at the door with friendly and beautiful staff. Had a reservation and was seating on time at a great table! The food was excellent and they changed a veal dish to chicken for me and the prices are great ! I recommend this place for everyone !
(5)
Iryna M.
Very-very tasty food and good service. Ordered grilled octopus appetizer which was cooked perfectly and langoustine entree. I asked for a side of homemade pasta with whatever souse chef chooses. He didn't leave me disappointed! I enjoyed every bite of my meal! This place has my business!
(5)
Sev P.
Had a private event with over 50 people and i must say we were all impressed. The food was extremely tasty. Not one thing we tried was disappointing. The calamari was some of the best i tasted. The kids menu was amazing as well, I saw some of the adults go to the kids table to eat the chicken cutlet and pizza! Service was good, GM and Chef made sure to come out to ensure we were happy. Overall very happy, def worth trying.
(4)
Jim R.
A great addition to the area. There is really no other Italian restaurant quite like Arugula around. Having been to Italy many times, I can say this is very authentic and well prepared Italian food. It is not italian-american. (Not that there's anything wrong with that) You won't find ladles of red sauce covering pasta here. If you want to step out of your spaghetti and meatballs comfort zone, try it!
(4)
Melissa W.
The food was delicious! The staff was super nice and gave spot-on recommendations! The restaurant was beautiful and I will go back over and over again. Exactly what this area needed, a breath of fresh air for the neighborhood! The owners were there a lovely to deal with, made me feel like we were old friends! I would definitely recommend it!
(5)
Barbara J.
The food was excellent, but for some reason the room was quite noisy. This was our first try and will go back, but hoping they can correct the noise level. Restaurant was not full, but still quite noisy.
(4)
Christine S.
We had a reservation for 6pm but our table wasn't ready until 6:30. The waiters made sure to keep filling our water glasses all night, but otherwise service was super slow! Outside seating was nice, but inside was loud. The dinners were about $20-$30 per meal. The pizza wasn't any better than any other pizza place, and the kid size was the same as the regular size, but half the price. We had to go inside and ask someone to bring forks for dessert. We also had to go inside to ask someone to give us our bill so we could leave.
(2)
Charles R.
Wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a very nice meal with friendly staff.. The fried artichokes stuffed with shrimp were good, but lacked taste. On the other hand the arugula salad was a large portion of fresh arugula with hearts of palm and had a nice balsamic dressing. The Dover Sole was excellent and the kitchen did a nice job on fileting the fish after the whole fish was presented tableside. It cam with fresh cauliflower and beans. The Veal Milanese was very good, and came with a nice portion of arugula. Tried the Tiramisu cake which was light and moist, but I would have preffered a little rum liquor on it. There was a mix up on reservation time between OpenTable and the restaurant, but the hostess took care of us without a hitch. Plenty of free parking, they take all credit cards and the service was excellent. They were very busy so I would make reservations for a weekend. Nice to have another good BYO to choose from and when the weather warms up they offer al fresco seating.
(4)
Sri C.
Nice. Clean. Great staff.
(4)
Ericka L.
Loud, loud, and even louder! We realize the staff and kitchen are still working through their kinks but it was not a pleasant experience. The meal was good but everything else impacted our dining experience 10 times over. Hope to give it a shot again but not on a Saturday night!
(3)
E R.
The food is ok . We brought our wine as it is a byob. We asked for wine glasses and after five minutes we asked again. The waiter proceeded to say "how about I get you a straw." Seriously? There were three "hostesses" and two of them looked like they were "for hire". It was ridiculous! No bra and skirt so short I'm not sure underwear was being worn. Not sure if I'll be going back but might give them a second chance.
(2)
Mindy R.
So glad to have a good restaurant in the burbs! Great food and great service. Loved the grilled calamari and octopus. Amazing artichoke appetizer. Bronzino and Dover sole fantastic. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Stephanie H.
At Arugula on a Saturday night, I witnessed one of the most amazing shows of terrible customer service I've ever seen in my life. The boyfriend and I wanted to try a new restaurant, so we found Arugula on Open Table and made a reservation an hour ahead of time. We showed up ten minutes early for our 8:30 reservation, but checked in with the hostess. There was a larger group of 8 waiting ahead of us. At around 8:45, I began wondering if we would ever be seated. So did the group of 8- they had an 8:15 reservation with no indication if they would be seated any time soon. Finally, one of the members of their party asked the hostess to see a manager. The "manager" came out to apologize for the wait- the large party before them was still eating and taking longer than expected, he said. Really? How is that an excuse? The customer said exactly that- "Well that's not my problem. What can you do for us when we do get seated after waiting 45 minutes past our reservation? Give us free appetizers?" (it was 9pm by then) That's when things got out of control- the "manager" went off the handle, yelling at the customer in front of everyone waiting in the foyer (and who knows what restaurant patrons could hear), saying, "Yes, but you cannot tell me what to do- I will give you free appetizers because I want to do what I can to make you happy, but you sir CANNOT TELL ME WHAT TO DO . . ." and so on and so forth for what felt like 5 straight minutes. These two men were straight up yelling at each other. It was so uncomfortable for everyone present. If a "manager" has such extraordinary disrespect for his customers, I can't even imagine what other fun surprises are waiting to happen while dining at Arugula. Needless to say, after witnessing such a simultaneously entertaining and horrific display, we walked right out and advised the waiting group outside to do the same. Two stars because maybe their food is good. I would love to know.
(2)
Leah M.
Couldn't find anything to complain about! Ambiance is so pretty that I couldn't stop checking all details. My salmon was delicious and so was my mom's Risotto. I don't care about bread but the Bruschetta was a plus. Some Cappuccino ended my meal the best way. The staff is extremely attentive and fun. We didn't feel rushed and by what we observed all tables were really happy and having a good time. Was my first time here although my mom recommended it so many times. I will definitely come back!
I read plenty of reviews on this place and was very excited for a dinner with my wife and her siblings, our annual tradition. The reviews were great, the experience.... Not so much. We secured a reservation for 8:30, arrived at 8:15 and were not seated until after 9:30!! The hostess was more than apologetic, but seriously, it's a BYO, turn your friggen tables over. Besides being antagonized by a patron who actually was holding up our table since their 6:30 reservation we enjoy some wine and the hostess' banter. Unfortunately it only got worse when we met our waiter. My wife actually pointed out how miserable he seemed, not that it was our fault he couldn't turn over his previous table. I watched him talk negatively about our tables and the others remaining in the dining room. Sadly, His only excitement came from letting us know all of the items they had run out of that evening - good thing I did not want crab or muscles or a few varieties of pasta. Way to be prepared Arugula. Once we ordered our meals it came out surprisingly quick and we were comped a few desserts. It's amazing how quickly food can come out when the staff wants us to leave, which was clearly felt by our party as the 630 res at our table sat for 3 hrs and we were done in half the time. My meal, the veal saltimbocca - the veal was good, the potatoes were bad and the brocolli was worse, pretty much inedible to two of us. I am happy others enjoyed their time at this restaurant as I will never return and happily let others know of the poor service and food quality at this lackluster establishment. Next time Id rather go to chilis.
(2)
David S.
Outstanding in every way. BYOB is great; you're never getting a bottle of wine for $15 from the list. I started with a Caesar salad. If I must find fault? The salad was a bit small at the $10 they asked for. But is was perfectly done and delicious The true beauty was my entree sized octopus! Tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers and perfectly done octopus! Best restaurant meal I've had in weeks! Service was perfect. I never sat in front of a dirty dish. Food hit the table perfectly. And it was a busy night!
(5)
Deb B.
The food was excellent. Interesting menu and prepared well. Unfortunately the service was awful. The waiter couldn't have been less interested and attentive. He opened our wine and poured the whole bottle immediately (into our 4 glasses), and spilled plenty. He recited the specials while watching another table. My friend asked for bread and he said Of course. 10-15 minutes later when we still hadn't gotten any bread she asked again and he took an attitude with her. Since the food was so good I'll probably try it again. Hopefully service will be better...
(3)
Neal P.
This was a little nice Italian restaurant in the town of Conshaken, PA. This was my first time in this town and I must admit, this restaurant had a very nice decor. For a party of five, we were quickly seated, the hostess was nice, and the lighting and ambience inside was very fancy and elegant. The lights were dimmed, and they had an outdoor patio for those bold enough to eat their food in the humidity. Another nice add on was the BYOB policy however, I was not sure if they had a corking fee or not since I was a sober gopher that night. In terms of service, our waiter was fast initially when we sat down about what we wanted to drink but after that it was almost as if our table didn't exist. He rarely came and it would take him an average of 15-20 minutes in between to check up on us. I didn't appreciate the lack of service especially since this did look like a high end place and relatively small surface area to cover for the waiters. I understand that there were a few other tables, but that does not mean that we get neglected just because we were a relatively young bunch of people compared to the rest. The food was pretty good. We had the bruschetta and eggplant appetizers which I thought were delicious and well made. They also brought pieces of bread as standard procedure at Italian restaurants, but they only had oil and no vinegar which I thought was kind of odd. Another thing was that we had ordered a margarita pizza and then the waiter comes back a few minutes later saying that the chef accidentally dropped the dough on the floor and that was the last dough for the night. I was confused and kind of dumbfounded that an italian restaurant could run out of dough! That's like going to El Pollo Loco and them running out of chicken. Or me eating cookies but not having any milk! Regardless we proceeded with ordering and I decided to order the Fusilli Arugula with chicken. It was pretty bland (as is much Italian food) but luckily they didn't run out of red chile flakes! The sauce wasn't that good though because it was not creamy and I didn't like it too much but the vegetables and the pasta itself was delicious. My friend got the Penne alla Grano with pink sauce and his looked much better. Overall I thought that the place was nice and the food was decent. If I had to come back here again, I would recommend bringing your own wine and possibly brining your own dough! If i'm every back in a this town I don't mind retuning here to eat.
(2)
Lindsay A.
Delicious food, wonderful staff and BYO, can't ask for much more. The building is really cute, nice outdoor seating. We started with the grilled octopus, it was cooked perfectly. I had the linguine pescatore with the red sauce, simply delicious. My boyfriend had the risotto with veal sausage, it was perfectly executed. We're definitely coming here again.
(5)
Howard F.
Last nite I suffered thru the worst wait service ever at Arugulas. It took 25 minutes to even get bread and when I requested it I was told by the waiter that it was "being prepared". Food was tolerable to good but certainly not worth the wait or discourteous service. Only good appetizer was the antipasto. Veal and chicken dishes were tasteless and pasta marginally better. Beware of Calimari which is grilled and not to any of the six of our tastes. Very disappointing.
(2)
RJ R.
Pretty mediocre food for a high price. Very random location. Serve you bottom tier bread and bruschetta to start though, so I guess that's cool.
(2)
Andrew T.
Wow did Plymouth Meeting really need a restaurant like Arugula! I was going to say 3 1/2 stars but since this is a BYOB Arugula is a solid 4 stars for Plymouth Meeting. Atmosphere: There was a private party occupying half of the restaurant so it was loud! I wanted to personally bring them 100 baskets of bread so they would eat and stop talking! Arugula knows they have a bit of a noise issue - you can see the sound buffers attached to the ceiling - maybe a few more wouldn't hurt. The outside seating is also a +++ for the restaurant's atmosphere. Service: gets an B+ as the wait staff was very attentive and worked hectically to serve the normal guests as well as the party. Food: As a whole the food was good and easily some of the best in the Plymouth Meeting area. The octopus appetizer is great, pastas were fresh, the seafood plentiful but there were a few things where Arugula could improve - a little crispier pizza, an assortment of mushrooms in the pasta special and some more seasoning in the broccoli rabe and sausage appetizer. Something to remember: the pastas come in appetizer sizes. This is good if you want to make your meal into an app and small sized pasta dish or you are just a smaller portioned eater. If you live within 15/20 minutes of this place I would recommend a visit.
(4)
Dave K.
What a great addition to the restaurant we have around here. Started with the octopus special, a must. My wife had the arugula salad, she loved it. We had Otto as a server excellent service. We had theSalmon and the veal Milanese, Both amazing, I would recommend this restaurant, and will be back, a great BYOB.
(5)
Rachel K.
First of all, I just want to mention that I wasn't here for a "typical" dining experience. I attended a private event (bridal shower) and we had the place to ourselves. I can only speak to that experience. That said, this place is absolutely adorable. It seems small from the outside, but it is actually quite spacious! The interior is very cozy and a lot of natural light pours in during the day. The food was delicious. We were served several types of thin-crust pizza as an appetizer while the waiters took everyone's order. I wouldn't normally think of something so filling to start, but it was actually very crunchy and light. There were three pasta options for the main course. I had the Angel Hair and it was divine! I sampled the others from my family members and they were great too. We finished up with cake and coffee for dessert. The service is what really made the experience, in my opinion. The waiters were exceptionally polite, attentive, and friendly. Our wine glasses were never empty! And they were fantastic with all of the children there as well. This event was definitely memorable for our bride-to-be. Thank you, Arugula!
(5)
Courtney A.
First things first - this place is BYOB. Automatically love. Secondly, the food was delicious! I'm not a huge fan of going out for Italian (mainly because I feel like I can make it at home) but this was not the case. I ordered the Linguine Pescatore and it was phenomenal. Linguine served with mussels, clams and shrimp in either a white wine or spicy tomato sauce. It was restuarant week when I went so my fiance got something off that menu that I don't believe is on the normal menu but he loved it too. We also split a canoli for dessert which was also really, really good. Will definitely be returning to Arugula! Since this place is BYOB, our bill was under $50. That's a win win in my book!
(5)
Liz F.
We ended up here on a Saturday night per the recommendation of someone who claimed it was the best restaurant in the burbs. After reading the reviews, my hopes were high for a city-like dining experience out here. Arugula did a pretty great job! We made our reservations day-of via open table and the earliest we could get was 9 PM. The restaurant was very full when we arrived. It's cute inside and you can see the kitchen. Low lighting- nice for a date. Lots of larger parties there so clearly they accommodate groups. Arugula does a great job of reminding you that they're a BYOB so bring that wine. We started out with one of their specials- a soft mozzarella with pesto and tomatoes. It was so good! We also ordered the broccoli rabe con salcicca which was amazing. I was nervous about sweet veal sausage but it was delicious. I wasn't starving so I ordered the insalata arugula and it was wonderful- loved the hearts of palm. My dining partner got the pollo capri which he really enjoyed. Why not 5 stars? Our server was kind of a jerk. The food was definitely delicious but it wasn't something that was so good that I'm dying to go back right away. Is it worth a shot? Absolutely- especially given other options in the area. Will we go back? Definitely- just not right away.
(4)
Zach V.
Arugula is in a new building at the corner of Plymouth Road & Butler Pike. The restaurant has an open floor plan and kitchen. Before dining here I read the reviews of their other location and they all seemed to be average at best. I have to say they were pretty much spot on. We were seated as soon as we walked in and I had brought a few beers with me that I put on the table. Our bus boy asked if I wanted ice for the beers and I said yes. He brought me a cup of ice? Not sure what he wanted me to do with that. Our waiter come over shortly after and brought a bucket of ice and took our orders. He was the high point of our experience. He was knowledgeable and checked on us often. Our appetizer and entrees were decent but not good enough for a return trip.
(2)
Karen S.
Had dinner here with a group of 6 on a Friday night. The service here was a high point and of course we love a good BYOB. The food here got mixed reviews. They will split the salads or bring you a "half" portion. Try the arugula salad with goat cheese. They bring complementary bruschetta and bread to start (it's good, but not great). For entrees, amongst our group we tried the chicken parmesan, veal parmesan, penne vodka, risotto, and the lobster ravioli special. The portion sizes are generous. The risotto was the least favorite of the group - had a nice smoky taste from the mozzarella, but other than that, not much flavor. The pastas and meats got good reviews, especially the parmesans. The prosciutto in the penne was a bit too thick cut for this dish but I thought it was a very good vodka sauce. We shared a few of the desserts and no complaints there! We had an early reservation at 5:30 as we had plans to see a movie afterwards. By 7-7:30 the restaurant was full and, as it got crowded, the noise levels did rise. If you're going on a weekend, I'd recommend making a reservation. And, if you're looking for a quiet, cozy dinner, this may not be the best place. Tip: If you go with a group and plan on splitting the bill, they will only split it onto 2 credit cards, so you need to plan for this or ask up front for separate checks. Overall, my group rated this between a 3 and 4 but I really enjoyed my meal, the service, and the atmosphere so I'm giving it 4 stars. I would return.
(4)
Cindy C.
The food was okay. We tried their veal chops, pizza with sausage and mushrooms, and pasta with bolognese sauce on the side. We specifically asked the waiter to add tomato sauce on the pizza, and he forgot. Probably because he didn't write down our order, but how hard is it to remember tomato sauce for pizza? The veal chops were under seasoned, but the broccoli that came with it was perfect - soft and juicy. The pasta was also good - al dente and sweet bolognese sauce. As others have mentioned, service is AWFUL. It was a full house and only 2 waiters were on duty. We waited 20-30 minutes for someone to take out order and another 20-30 minutes for food. I don't even think the guy who took our order was a waiter... It's not worth a second trip.
(2)
Jon H.
Food was average, nothing to write home about. Would have given it a 3 star if the wait staff was not so rude and put off by any request. Sorry I needed a place setting, sorry I needed a bread plate, sorry the ac vent was literally blowing the hair of the 4 ladies at the table (which they refused to fix), sorry you had to tell me the specials. My waiter was Ed on Saturday September 6th. If you go, make sure you request not to be served by him. Bad service seems to be a theme at this place. Guess management could care less.
(2)
Manuel V.
I ordered the octopus special, but was given the calamari by mistake, our server fixed the problem once brought to his attention. I must say haven't had grilled calamari as good as that one!! I had the branzino with the vegetables and the girlfriend order the chicken parm. Both dishes were very good! The food was delicious!! My only reason for not giving them a five star review was the noise level!
(4)
Jennifer M.
Food was good, service was good and they gave us a free dessert but beware they are not taking Visa so have another form or payment.
(4)
Marie E.
I hosted a special event at Arugula recently and I cannot thank the staff enough. The restaurant is closed on Sunday afternoons, but they will open to host private events. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves! You can customize your menu, bring your own desserts, and it's BYO. The food was excellent and the staff was extremely helpful. Great spot!
Had a very nice night dining on their patio. Bread basket also included a small portion of bruschetta. Started with the roasted artichoke stuffed with pram and covered in chopped arugula. Very fresh tasting. Hubby had a steak with Gorgonzola and red wine reduction- perfectly cooked and he devoured it. I got the paccheri in a rose sauce with lots of yummy lump crab meat....large portion but I ate it all (which I never do). Finished it off with coffee and cannoli. The waitstaff were attentive and pleasant. Plus, you've gotta love BYOB. I'd go back....
(4)
Adam N.
Deciding where to go for the area's best Italian dinner used to be a challenge. But then Arugula opened and put the debate to rest. The service has been consistently above-average. Attentive, helpful, engaging, but not overbearing. To tell you the truth though, even if the service was bad, and I mean even if it were downright offensive, I'd still welcome the abuse just to eat their food. The consensus best app on the menu is the broccoli rabe with veal sausage - don't not get this. My favorite entree is the Penne Sofia which has a brandy tomato cream sauce worthy of all the best expletives. And it's a BYOB. Like I said, game over.
(5)
S K.
If this were based solely on service I would give it a 5 the wait staff is great. Overall a decent byob & worth a try. Outside dining experience is nice. I have found the food to be inconsistent based on which chef you get it's either great or average depending on what you order. The desserts however are consistently good.
(3)
LÃvia G.
I keep trying different meals there and it's amazing how all of them are really good! This week I tried the grilled calamari and I could have that all night! It's beyond expectations! I can't think of many places that even have grilled calamari on the menu! I was amazed. The Vitelle milanese was also great and huge! The staff was great as usual! They are all very nice and make us feel home.
(5)
John D.
I went here for lunch and had a great meal. Everything seemed really authentic. They bring bread with butter AND olive oil. I love that you have a choice. I got the eggplant sandwich which was very good. The fries that came with it were also delicious. The arugula and tomato pizza looked great. I would like to try that next time. Looking forward to going back and perhaps trying dinner one night as well. They have great outdoor seating. My only gripe is the employees could have been a little more friendly.
(4)
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Address :Cold Point Village,2350 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy, Classy Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Dan K.
This was by far the worst service we had experienced. You are better off going to From the Boot or Castello's. At least they will give you good service and good food. Our meal was over 2 and a half hours. We waited 20 minutes just to get wine glasses. We then waited another 15 minutes before ordering appetizers. We couldn't even place our order for the main course as he disappeared after ordering our appetizers. No one came to check on us for over 45 minutes. Upon getting our food, we weren't offered anything and weren't checked up on to see how our meals were. It was evident that the service was the worst we had ever experienced. Upon finishing our meals, it was another 20 minutes before we could even ask for the check. The excuse was the bus boy was supposed to take care of our coffee/desert order - which we had no interest in at this point. When we approached the hostesses about talking to a manager they were extremely rude. Despite all of this, no one apologized or even made any mention of the slow service. We weren't the only ones - multiple people grew tired of waiting and had to get their checks from the hostess and leave. It was a very frustrating evening that showed us what truly terrible service is. Take your business elsewhere or expect the worst service in your life.
(1)Nick D.
After our second dinner here I can say nothing but good things about the quality of the dishes and the friendly staff. Fri night in Lent started off with fresh burratta over sliced tomatoes, arugula and pesto, awesome, but definitely enough for 4 to pick on.Then on to black squid ink seafood pasta, perfect portion and delicious! My wife had the langostino (baby lobsters) and she raved. Our friend from Fla. had the seafood pappardelle and she raved. This is a great addition to the local restaurant scene. Nick d.
(5)Steve I.
I wish I could give this place ten stars, but since five is the limit that is what I am giving for this revised review. My grandson's baptism luncheon was held here last week. I can not say enough about the staff that served us and the people who set up the restaurant for our affair. We had the use of the entire place for our party of 40. They allowed us to bring our cookies,favors and wine early in the morning and had people there to help us unload and set up s table for the items and a gift table. Each table was nicely set up and wine coolers were placed next to each table for the white wines. The service at church was running late we were set to arrive at 1 PM. I called several times to let them know we were running late and was told not to worry. When we arrived at 2:15 the appetizers were ready and served to our hungry guests. The food was delicious and even though we were late it was perfectly cooked and we were not rushed. They printed menus with my grandson's name on them. Special requests off the set menu were provided to several guests who requested them. The servers also helped us pack up at the end of the luncheon. Thanks to all at Arugula for making this day so special.
(5)S T.
A wonderful spot in a convenient location. EXCELLENT, authentic Italian food. Arsen, our waiter, was more than accommodating and friendly. Prices were reasonable for superior quality and freshness of food. BYOB a huge plus. Will definitely go back!
(5)Bhavik G.
Very disappointing. I went last night for dinner with some coworkers. Although the service was decent, not only was the food very bland and overpriced, BUT it also caused severe digestive problems. Not only did I have to use the restroom at the restaurant, but my stomach is STILL hurting from last night. I guess one plus is the cannoli - which was very good. But definitely will not be coming here or referring this restaurant to any friends.
(1)Alison P.
What a great place! We were in town for Parent's Weekend, and wanted to find a quality restaurant where we could enjoy our dinner, and not be packed in an overbooked place. We couldn't have been happier with this choice. The restaurant was bustling, but we never felt crowded or rushed. The food was simply delicious. The pasta was clearly house made and all the dishes, from appetizers right down to desserts, were incredible. Service was great, too. I highly recommend this restaurant, but I would advise making reservations.
(5)Peter B.
This place was a great find! The atmosphere both inside and outside was incredible. The funny thing is that my wife and I went to Italy last month for our honeymoon, and the food didn't even compare to what we had at Arugula. The appetizer and main courses we had were delicious and the prices were excellent. If I did not fill up on as much bread as I did, I definitely would have had dessert too!
(5)J O.
The service was great, but the food was trash! I ordered the special and the pasta was too dry.
(2)Shelly A.
Amazing food and atmosphere. As we walked in we were greeted by friendly, appropriately dressed hostesses. Seated promptly and great service. Bronzino was outstanding. Brian's table side presentation added a special touch.
(5)Nicholas O.
I was greeted at the door with friendly and beautiful staff. Had a reservation and was seating on time at a great table! The food was excellent and they changed a veal dish to chicken for me and the prices are great ! I recommend this place for everyone !
(5)Iryna M.
Very-very tasty food and good service. Ordered grilled octopus appetizer which was cooked perfectly and langoustine entree. I asked for a side of homemade pasta with whatever souse chef chooses. He didn't leave me disappointed! I enjoyed every bite of my meal! This place has my business!
(5)Sev P.
Had a private event with over 50 people and i must say we were all impressed. The food was extremely tasty. Not one thing we tried was disappointing. The calamari was some of the best i tasted. The kids menu was amazing as well, I saw some of the adults go to the kids table to eat the chicken cutlet and pizza! Service was good, GM and Chef made sure to come out to ensure we were happy. Overall very happy, def worth trying.
(4)Jim R.
A great addition to the area. There is really no other Italian restaurant quite like Arugula around. Having been to Italy many times, I can say this is very authentic and well prepared Italian food. It is not italian-american. (Not that there's anything wrong with that) You won't find ladles of red sauce covering pasta here. If you want to step out of your spaghetti and meatballs comfort zone, try it!
(4)Melissa W.
The food was delicious! The staff was super nice and gave spot-on recommendations! The restaurant was beautiful and I will go back over and over again. Exactly what this area needed, a breath of fresh air for the neighborhood! The owners were there a lovely to deal with, made me feel like we were old friends! I would definitely recommend it!
(5)Barbara J.
The food was excellent, but for some reason the room was quite noisy. This was our first try and will go back, but hoping they can correct the noise level. Restaurant was not full, but still quite noisy.
(4)Christine S.
We had a reservation for 6pm but our table wasn't ready until 6:30. The waiters made sure to keep filling our water glasses all night, but otherwise service was super slow! Outside seating was nice, but inside was loud. The dinners were about $20-$30 per meal. The pizza wasn't any better than any other pizza place, and the kid size was the same as the regular size, but half the price. We had to go inside and ask someone to bring forks for dessert. We also had to go inside to ask someone to give us our bill so we could leave.
(2)Charles R.
Wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a very nice meal with friendly staff.. The fried artichokes stuffed with shrimp were good, but lacked taste. On the other hand the arugula salad was a large portion of fresh arugula with hearts of palm and had a nice balsamic dressing. The Dover Sole was excellent and the kitchen did a nice job on fileting the fish after the whole fish was presented tableside. It cam with fresh cauliflower and beans. The Veal Milanese was very good, and came with a nice portion of arugula. Tried the Tiramisu cake which was light and moist, but I would have preffered a little rum liquor on it. There was a mix up on reservation time between OpenTable and the restaurant, but the hostess took care of us without a hitch. Plenty of free parking, they take all credit cards and the service was excellent. They were very busy so I would make reservations for a weekend. Nice to have another good BYO to choose from and when the weather warms up they offer al fresco seating.
(4)Sri C.
Nice. Clean. Great staff.
(4)Ericka L.
Loud, loud, and even louder! We realize the staff and kitchen are still working through their kinks but it was not a pleasant experience. The meal was good but everything else impacted our dining experience 10 times over. Hope to give it a shot again but not on a Saturday night!
(3)E R.
The food is ok . We brought our wine as it is a byob. We asked for wine glasses and after five minutes we asked again. The waiter proceeded to say "how about I get you a straw." Seriously? There were three "hostesses" and two of them looked like they were "for hire". It was ridiculous! No bra and skirt so short I'm not sure underwear was being worn. Not sure if I'll be going back but might give them a second chance.
(2)Mindy R.
So glad to have a good restaurant in the burbs! Great food and great service. Loved the grilled calamari and octopus. Amazing artichoke appetizer. Bronzino and Dover sole fantastic. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Stephanie H.
At Arugula on a Saturday night, I witnessed one of the most amazing shows of terrible customer service I've ever seen in my life. The boyfriend and I wanted to try a new restaurant, so we found Arugula on Open Table and made a reservation an hour ahead of time. We showed up ten minutes early for our 8:30 reservation, but checked in with the hostess. There was a larger group of 8 waiting ahead of us. At around 8:45, I began wondering if we would ever be seated. So did the group of 8- they had an 8:15 reservation with no indication if they would be seated any time soon. Finally, one of the members of their party asked the hostess to see a manager. The "manager" came out to apologize for the wait- the large party before them was still eating and taking longer than expected, he said. Really? How is that an excuse? The customer said exactly that- "Well that's not my problem. What can you do for us when we do get seated after waiting 45 minutes past our reservation? Give us free appetizers?" (it was 9pm by then) That's when things got out of control- the "manager" went off the handle, yelling at the customer in front of everyone waiting in the foyer (and who knows what restaurant patrons could hear), saying, "Yes, but you cannot tell me what to do- I will give you free appetizers because I want to do what I can to make you happy, but you sir CANNOT TELL ME WHAT TO DO . . ." and so on and so forth for what felt like 5 straight minutes. These two men were straight up yelling at each other. It was so uncomfortable for everyone present. If a "manager" has such extraordinary disrespect for his customers, I can't even imagine what other fun surprises are waiting to happen while dining at Arugula. Needless to say, after witnessing such a simultaneously entertaining and horrific display, we walked right out and advised the waiting group outside to do the same. Two stars because maybe their food is good. I would love to know.
(2)Leah M.
Couldn't find anything to complain about! Ambiance is so pretty that I couldn't stop checking all details. My salmon was delicious and so was my mom's Risotto. I don't care about bread but the Bruschetta was a plus. Some Cappuccino ended my meal the best way. The staff is extremely attentive and fun. We didn't feel rushed and by what we observed all tables were really happy and having a good time. Was my first time here although my mom recommended it so many times. I will definitely come back!
(5)Gabriele G.
I am so happy to have been invited to dinner with some close friends as this was my first experience at Arugala and will definitely not be the last. This all organic BYOB features traditional Italian foods. Some dishes at our table include langostino, caprese salad, penne with vodka/crab meat, sautéed mussels, just to name a few. Bruschetta was complementary and very tasty. Service was quick and was very accommodating to meal alterations. Definitely recommend Arugala for a casual date night!
(4)Timothy M.
I read plenty of reviews on this place and was very excited for a dinner with my wife and her siblings, our annual tradition. The reviews were great, the experience.... Not so much. We secured a reservation for 8:30, arrived at 8:15 and were not seated until after 9:30!! The hostess was more than apologetic, but seriously, it's a BYO, turn your friggen tables over. Besides being antagonized by a patron who actually was holding up our table since their 6:30 reservation we enjoy some wine and the hostess' banter. Unfortunately it only got worse when we met our waiter. My wife actually pointed out how miserable he seemed, not that it was our fault he couldn't turn over his previous table. I watched him talk negatively about our tables and the others remaining in the dining room. Sadly, His only excitement came from letting us know all of the items they had run out of that evening - good thing I did not want crab or muscles or a few varieties of pasta. Way to be prepared Arugula. Once we ordered our meals it came out surprisingly quick and we were comped a few desserts. It's amazing how quickly food can come out when the staff wants us to leave, which was clearly felt by our party as the 630 res at our table sat for 3 hrs and we were done in half the time. My meal, the veal saltimbocca - the veal was good, the potatoes were bad and the brocolli was worse, pretty much inedible to two of us. I am happy others enjoyed their time at this restaurant as I will never return and happily let others know of the poor service and food quality at this lackluster establishment. Next time Id rather go to chilis.
(2)David S.
Outstanding in every way. BYOB is great; you're never getting a bottle of wine for $15 from the list. I started with a Caesar salad. If I must find fault? The salad was a bit small at the $10 they asked for. But is was perfectly done and delicious The true beauty was my entree sized octopus! Tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers and perfectly done octopus! Best restaurant meal I've had in weeks! Service was perfect. I never sat in front of a dirty dish. Food hit the table perfectly. And it was a busy night!
(5)Deb B.
The food was excellent. Interesting menu and prepared well. Unfortunately the service was awful. The waiter couldn't have been less interested and attentive. He opened our wine and poured the whole bottle immediately (into our 4 glasses), and spilled plenty. He recited the specials while watching another table. My friend asked for bread and he said Of course. 10-15 minutes later when we still hadn't gotten any bread she asked again and he took an attitude with her. Since the food was so good I'll probably try it again. Hopefully service will be better...
(3)Neal P.
This was a little nice Italian restaurant in the town of Conshaken, PA. This was my first time in this town and I must admit, this restaurant had a very nice decor. For a party of five, we were quickly seated, the hostess was nice, and the lighting and ambience inside was very fancy and elegant. The lights were dimmed, and they had an outdoor patio for those bold enough to eat their food in the humidity. Another nice add on was the BYOB policy however, I was not sure if they had a corking fee or not since I was a sober gopher that night. In terms of service, our waiter was fast initially when we sat down about what we wanted to drink but after that it was almost as if our table didn't exist. He rarely came and it would take him an average of 15-20 minutes in between to check up on us. I didn't appreciate the lack of service especially since this did look like a high end place and relatively small surface area to cover for the waiters. I understand that there were a few other tables, but that does not mean that we get neglected just because we were a relatively young bunch of people compared to the rest. The food was pretty good. We had the bruschetta and eggplant appetizers which I thought were delicious and well made. They also brought pieces of bread as standard procedure at Italian restaurants, but they only had oil and no vinegar which I thought was kind of odd. Another thing was that we had ordered a margarita pizza and then the waiter comes back a few minutes later saying that the chef accidentally dropped the dough on the floor and that was the last dough for the night. I was confused and kind of dumbfounded that an italian restaurant could run out of dough! That's like going to El Pollo Loco and them running out of chicken. Or me eating cookies but not having any milk! Regardless we proceeded with ordering and I decided to order the Fusilli Arugula with chicken. It was pretty bland (as is much Italian food) but luckily they didn't run out of red chile flakes! The sauce wasn't that good though because it was not creamy and I didn't like it too much but the vegetables and the pasta itself was delicious. My friend got the Penne alla Grano with pink sauce and his looked much better. Overall I thought that the place was nice and the food was decent. If I had to come back here again, I would recommend bringing your own wine and possibly brining your own dough! If i'm every back in a this town I don't mind retuning here to eat.
(2)Lindsay A.
Delicious food, wonderful staff and BYO, can't ask for much more. The building is really cute, nice outdoor seating. We started with the grilled octopus, it was cooked perfectly. I had the linguine pescatore with the red sauce, simply delicious. My boyfriend had the risotto with veal sausage, it was perfectly executed. We're definitely coming here again.
(5)Howard F.
Last nite I suffered thru the worst wait service ever at Arugulas. It took 25 minutes to even get bread and when I requested it I was told by the waiter that it was "being prepared". Food was tolerable to good but certainly not worth the wait or discourteous service. Only good appetizer was the antipasto. Veal and chicken dishes were tasteless and pasta marginally better. Beware of Calimari which is grilled and not to any of the six of our tastes. Very disappointing.
(2)RJ R.
Pretty mediocre food for a high price. Very random location. Serve you bottom tier bread and bruschetta to start though, so I guess that's cool.
(2)Andrew T.
Wow did Plymouth Meeting really need a restaurant like Arugula! I was going to say 3 1/2 stars but since this is a BYOB Arugula is a solid 4 stars for Plymouth Meeting. Atmosphere: There was a private party occupying half of the restaurant so it was loud! I wanted to personally bring them 100 baskets of bread so they would eat and stop talking! Arugula knows they have a bit of a noise issue - you can see the sound buffers attached to the ceiling - maybe a few more wouldn't hurt. The outside seating is also a +++ for the restaurant's atmosphere. Service: gets an B+ as the wait staff was very attentive and worked hectically to serve the normal guests as well as the party. Food: As a whole the food was good and easily some of the best in the Plymouth Meeting area. The octopus appetizer is great, pastas were fresh, the seafood plentiful but there were a few things where Arugula could improve - a little crispier pizza, an assortment of mushrooms in the pasta special and some more seasoning in the broccoli rabe and sausage appetizer. Something to remember: the pastas come in appetizer sizes. This is good if you want to make your meal into an app and small sized pasta dish or you are just a smaller portioned eater. If you live within 15/20 minutes of this place I would recommend a visit.
(4)Dave K.
What a great addition to the restaurant we have around here. Started with the octopus special, a must. My wife had the arugula salad, she loved it. We had Otto as a server excellent service. We had theSalmon and the veal Milanese, Both amazing, I would recommend this restaurant, and will be back, a great BYOB.
(5)Rachel K.
First of all, I just want to mention that I wasn't here for a "typical" dining experience. I attended a private event (bridal shower) and we had the place to ourselves. I can only speak to that experience. That said, this place is absolutely adorable. It seems small from the outside, but it is actually quite spacious! The interior is very cozy and a lot of natural light pours in during the day. The food was delicious. We were served several types of thin-crust pizza as an appetizer while the waiters took everyone's order. I wouldn't normally think of something so filling to start, but it was actually very crunchy and light. There were three pasta options for the main course. I had the Angel Hair and it was divine! I sampled the others from my family members and they were great too. We finished up with cake and coffee for dessert. The service is what really made the experience, in my opinion. The waiters were exceptionally polite, attentive, and friendly. Our wine glasses were never empty! And they were fantastic with all of the children there as well. This event was definitely memorable for our bride-to-be. Thank you, Arugula!
(5)Courtney A.
First things first - this place is BYOB. Automatically love. Secondly, the food was delicious! I'm not a huge fan of going out for Italian (mainly because I feel like I can make it at home) but this was not the case. I ordered the Linguine Pescatore and it was phenomenal. Linguine served with mussels, clams and shrimp in either a white wine or spicy tomato sauce. It was restuarant week when I went so my fiance got something off that menu that I don't believe is on the normal menu but he loved it too. We also split a canoli for dessert which was also really, really good. Will definitely be returning to Arugula! Since this place is BYOB, our bill was under $50. That's a win win in my book!
(5)Liz F.
We ended up here on a Saturday night per the recommendation of someone who claimed it was the best restaurant in the burbs. After reading the reviews, my hopes were high for a city-like dining experience out here. Arugula did a pretty great job! We made our reservations day-of via open table and the earliest we could get was 9 PM. The restaurant was very full when we arrived. It's cute inside and you can see the kitchen. Low lighting- nice for a date. Lots of larger parties there so clearly they accommodate groups. Arugula does a great job of reminding you that they're a BYOB so bring that wine. We started out with one of their specials- a soft mozzarella with pesto and tomatoes. It was so good! We also ordered the broccoli rabe con salcicca which was amazing. I was nervous about sweet veal sausage but it was delicious. I wasn't starving so I ordered the insalata arugula and it was wonderful- loved the hearts of palm. My dining partner got the pollo capri which he really enjoyed. Why not 5 stars? Our server was kind of a jerk. The food was definitely delicious but it wasn't something that was so good that I'm dying to go back right away. Is it worth a shot? Absolutely- especially given other options in the area. Will we go back? Definitely- just not right away.
(4)Zach V.
Arugula is in a new building at the corner of Plymouth Road & Butler Pike. The restaurant has an open floor plan and kitchen. Before dining here I read the reviews of their other location and they all seemed to be average at best. I have to say they were pretty much spot on. We were seated as soon as we walked in and I had brought a few beers with me that I put on the table. Our bus boy asked if I wanted ice for the beers and I said yes. He brought me a cup of ice? Not sure what he wanted me to do with that. Our waiter come over shortly after and brought a bucket of ice and took our orders. He was the high point of our experience. He was knowledgeable and checked on us often. Our appetizer and entrees were decent but not good enough for a return trip.
(2)Karen S.
Had dinner here with a group of 6 on a Friday night. The service here was a high point and of course we love a good BYOB. The food here got mixed reviews. They will split the salads or bring you a "half" portion. Try the arugula salad with goat cheese. They bring complementary bruschetta and bread to start (it's good, but not great). For entrees, amongst our group we tried the chicken parmesan, veal parmesan, penne vodka, risotto, and the lobster ravioli special. The portion sizes are generous. The risotto was the least favorite of the group - had a nice smoky taste from the mozzarella, but other than that, not much flavor. The pastas and meats got good reviews, especially the parmesans. The prosciutto in the penne was a bit too thick cut for this dish but I thought it was a very good vodka sauce. We shared a few of the desserts and no complaints there! We had an early reservation at 5:30 as we had plans to see a movie afterwards. By 7-7:30 the restaurant was full and, as it got crowded, the noise levels did rise. If you're going on a weekend, I'd recommend making a reservation. And, if you're looking for a quiet, cozy dinner, this may not be the best place. Tip: If you go with a group and plan on splitting the bill, they will only split it onto 2 credit cards, so you need to plan for this or ask up front for separate checks. Overall, my group rated this between a 3 and 4 but I really enjoyed my meal, the service, and the atmosphere so I'm giving it 4 stars. I would return.
(4)Cindy C.
The food was okay. We tried their veal chops, pizza with sausage and mushrooms, and pasta with bolognese sauce on the side. We specifically asked the waiter to add tomato sauce on the pizza, and he forgot. Probably because he didn't write down our order, but how hard is it to remember tomato sauce for pizza? The veal chops were under seasoned, but the broccoli that came with it was perfect - soft and juicy. The pasta was also good - al dente and sweet bolognese sauce. As others have mentioned, service is AWFUL. It was a full house and only 2 waiters were on duty. We waited 20-30 minutes for someone to take out order and another 20-30 minutes for food. I don't even think the guy who took our order was a waiter... It's not worth a second trip.
(2)Jon H.
Food was average, nothing to write home about. Would have given it a 3 star if the wait staff was not so rude and put off by any request. Sorry I needed a place setting, sorry I needed a bread plate, sorry the ac vent was literally blowing the hair of the 4 ladies at the table (which they refused to fix), sorry you had to tell me the specials. My waiter was Ed on Saturday September 6th. If you go, make sure you request not to be served by him. Bad service seems to be a theme at this place. Guess management could care less.
(2)Manuel V.
I ordered the octopus special, but was given the calamari by mistake, our server fixed the problem once brought to his attention. I must say haven't had grilled calamari as good as that one!! I had the branzino with the vegetables and the girlfriend order the chicken parm. Both dishes were very good! The food was delicious!! My only reason for not giving them a five star review was the noise level!
(4)Jennifer M.
Food was good, service was good and they gave us a free dessert but beware they are not taking Visa so have another form or payment.
(4)Marie E.
I hosted a special event at Arugula recently and I cannot thank the staff enough. The restaurant is closed on Sunday afternoons, but they will open to host private events. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves! You can customize your menu, bring your own desserts, and it's BYO. The food was excellent and the staff was extremely helpful. Great spot!
(5)Brian G.
One of the best restaurants in philly I'd say the best I'm Plymouth meeting... The food was fenomenal the service was great thay all worked together if I need something either one of them would help. I can go on and on all day but I'd rate the food a 9 out of 10 only because the vegetables served with the entrées aren't that great and the service 9.9 out of 10. We were a party of 7 and by far one of our most amazing meals we ever had... A Thank ýou to the owners for opening up a restaurant in our neighborhood...;-)
(5)Kristin N.
Had a very nice night dining on their patio. Bread basket also included a small portion of bruschetta. Started with the roasted artichoke stuffed with pram and covered in chopped arugula. Very fresh tasting. Hubby had a steak with Gorgonzola and red wine reduction- perfectly cooked and he devoured it. I got the paccheri in a rose sauce with lots of yummy lump crab meat....large portion but I ate it all (which I never do). Finished it off with coffee and cannoli. The waitstaff were attentive and pleasant. Plus, you've gotta love BYOB. I'd go back....
(4)Adam N.
Deciding where to go for the area's best Italian dinner used to be a challenge. But then Arugula opened and put the debate to rest. The service has been consistently above-average. Attentive, helpful, engaging, but not overbearing. To tell you the truth though, even if the service was bad, and I mean even if it were downright offensive, I'd still welcome the abuse just to eat their food. The consensus best app on the menu is the broccoli rabe with veal sausage - don't not get this. My favorite entree is the Penne Sofia which has a brandy tomato cream sauce worthy of all the best expletives. And it's a BYOB. Like I said, game over.
(5)S K.
If this were based solely on service I would give it a 5 the wait staff is great. Overall a decent byob & worth a try. Outside dining experience is nice. I have found the food to be inconsistent based on which chef you get it's either great or average depending on what you order. The desserts however are consistently good.
(3)LÃvia G.
I keep trying different meals there and it's amazing how all of them are really good! This week I tried the grilled calamari and I could have that all night! It's beyond expectations! I can't think of many places that even have grilled calamari on the menu! I was amazed. The Vitelle milanese was also great and huge! The staff was great as usual! They are all very nice and make us feel home.
(5)John D.
I went here for lunch and had a great meal. Everything seemed really authentic. They bring bread with butter AND olive oil. I love that you have a choice. I got the eggplant sandwich which was very good. The fries that came with it were also delicious. The arugula and tomato pizza looked great. I would like to try that next time. Looking forward to going back and perhaps trying dinner one night as well. They have great outdoor seating. My only gripe is the employees could have been a little more friendly.
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