FAMILY STYLE lUNCH
Menus begin at $35 per person, upgrades are available.
Pricing does NOT include 6% sales tax and 20% gratuity.
Served with freshly baked bread, brewed regular & decaf coffee, hot tea, iced tea & sodas.
Price per person will depend on menu selections. Any upgrades listed apply to the entire cost per person, NOT per course option selected.
Host may choose 1 appetizer & 1 salad to be served FAMILY STYLE. Each additional appetizer is $3 per person. Host may choose 3 entree options for their guests for their 3rd course. Guests will have the opportunity to select from 1 of those 3 options to be served individually on the day of your event.
1st COURSE
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari rings w/side of tomato sauce and aioli
Scarmoza
Grilled smoked mozzarella w/shitake mushroom & radicchio lettuce, sautéed in garlic white wine balsamic vinegar reduction
Misto fungi
A trio of mushrooms sautéed in oil and garlic w/ a touch of tomato sauce and grated Parmigiano cheese
Calamari e Piselli
Calamari rings, fresh peas, and fresh tomato sautéed in olive oil and garlic, served over a bed of baby arugula
Peperoni Arrostiti
roasted red peppers & Italian hot peppers sautéed in a garlic white wine sauce
Melanzane Margarita
thin sliced fried eggplant, w/ mozzarella cheese & fresh basil in a house red sauce
Antipasto Italiano
cured Italian meats, parmigiano reggiano w/ roasted peppers & olives .....add 2
2nd COURSE
Mista
Spring mix, sliced raw onions and fresh chopped tomato, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Insalata Di Cesare
chopped romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, parmigiano cheese homemade croutons
Caprese
Fresh sliced tomato layered w/ fresh sliced mozzarella and dressed w/ extra virgin olive oil and a touch of balsamic vinegar topped w/ basiL...add 2
Insalata Arugula
arugula salad w/ pine nuts, hearts of palm, warm goat cheese, dressed w/ balsamic vinaigrette...add 3
Insalata alla Gorgonzola
mixed greens salad w/fresh pears, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, dressed w/ EVOO & vinaigrette...add 3
3RD COURSE
Penna Grano Arrabiata
Whole-wheat penne pasta in a spicy tomato sauce, w/ veal sausage and white mushrooms
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni pasta in a traditional tomato meat sauce
Capellini al Sano
Angel hair pasta w/cherry tomatoes, fresh basil in a garlic and oil sauce
Ravioli Panna
Ricotta cheese filled ravioli w/peas and mushrooms in a brandy pink cream sauce
Penne Proscuitto alla Vodka
penne pasta w/ prosciutto, in a vodka cream sauce
Gnocchi Sorrenina
Potato based pasta, w/tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil
Penne Primavera
penne pasta served w/ cherry tomatoes, mushrooms & broccoli in a garlic white wine sauce
Pollo Limone
chicken breast sauteed in a lemon white wine caper sauce, served w/ side of linguine in the same sauce
Pollo Parmigiana
chicken cutlet breaded w/ mozzarella & tomato sauce, served w/ side of linguine in the same sauce
Pollo Felice
Pounded and grilled breast of chicken, topped w/ fresh chopped arugula, fresh tomato, diced roasted red peppers and chopped artichoke hearts...add 2
Pollo alla Nona
Chicken breast sautéed w/white mushrooms, sundried tomatoes in a garlic wine sauce. Served w/ side of linguine pasta, same sauce...add 2
Vitello Roma
Veal medallions sautéed in oil and garlic w/ a touch of tomato sauce, fresh basil, roasted red peppers and shitake mushrooms. Served w/ a side of pasta, same sauce...add 4
Salmone al Griglia
Filet of salmon grilled, topped w/ tomato, capers sautéed in white wine garlic sauce, served w broccoli...add 3
WHEN HOSTING AN EVENT WITH ARUGULA, YOU ARE PERMITTED TO BYO CAKE OR CUPCAKES AT NO FEE UPON APPROVAL FROM THE EVENT COORDINATOR.
ANY ADDITIONAL DESSERTS (ITALIAN DESSERTS, FRUIT PLATES, GELATO) MUST BE SECURED THRU ARUGULA.
FAMILY STYLE DINNER
PLEASE NOTE MENUS CAN BE CUSTOMIZED ACCORDING TO BOTH BUDGET & TASTE.
ARUGULA SUGGESTS THE FOLLOWING MENUS AS A GUIDELINE.
PRICE WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON ITEM SELECTIONS.
Available Monday-Sunday after 4pm
All Dinner Menus served with freshly baked bread, Iced Tea, Sodas, coffee & tea
PRIMO MENU: 45 PER PERSON
1ST COURSE:
Choice of 1 Appetizer served family style
Antipasto Italiano
prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano w/ roasted peppers & olives
OR
Calamari Fritti
fried calamari rings w/ side of tomato sauce and aioli
OR
Lunga di Peperoncino
long hot peppers grilled & baked w/ prosciutto & shaved parmigiana, topped w/ a balsamic reduction
OR
Misto Fungi
A trio of mushrooms sautéed in oil and garlic w/ a touch of tomato sauce and grated parmigiana cheese
2nd Course:
Choice of 1 Insalata served family style
Insalata Di Cesare
romaine lettuce dressed w/ homemade Caesar dressing, topped with grated parmigiano cheese and croutons
OR
Insalata Mista
mixed green salad w/ fresh onion, fresh chopped tomatoes, dressed w/ red wine vinaigrette reduction
3rd Course –
Host may choose 3 options and Guests have the Choice of (1) of the 3 options served individually
Gnocchi Gorgonzola con Pollo
Potato based pasta, in a creamy gorgonzola sauce topped w/ grilled chicken breast
OR
Penne alla Vodka
penne pasta w/ prosciutto, in a vodka cream sauce
OR
Pollo Parmigiana
chicken cutlet breaded w/ mozzarella & tomato sauce
OR
in a white wine & garlic sauce
Vitello Saltimbocca
veal medallions w/ prosciutto, sage & mozzarella, served
in a white wine & garlic sauce
*Dessert, Cappuccino & Espresso is an upcharge
*Guests are permitted to bring their own celebration cake for dessert with NO plating fee
SECONDO MENU: 55 per person
1st Course:
Choice of (1) combination of Antipasti served family style
Scallops e Cannelloni
grilled sea scallops w/sautéed cannelloni beans and asparagus spears
AND
mushrooms and fresh chopped tomatoes, dressed w
/
balsamic vinegar
Buffala e Funghi
fresh buffalo mozzarella, served w/ warm portabella
mushrooms and fresh chopped tomatoes, dressed w
/
balsamic vinegar
OR
Antipasto Italiano
prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano w/ roasted peppers & olives
AND
Calamari Fritti
fried calamari rings w/ side of tomato sauce and aioli
OR
Carciofi Arugula
grilled artichokes topped w/ diced sautéed shrimp, shaved parmigiano cheese and chopped arugula topped with a white truffle oil
AND
Melanzane Margherita
thin sliced fried eggplant, w/ mozzarella cheese & fresh basil in a house red sauce
2nd Course:
Choice of (2) Insalata served family style
Insalata Di Cesare
romaine lettuce dressed w/ homemade Caesar dressing, topped with grated parmigiano cheese and croutons
OR
Insalata Mista
mixed green salad w/ fresh onion, fresh chopped tomatoes, dressed w/ red wine vinaigrette reduction
OR
Insalata Arugula
arugula salad w/ pine nuts, hearts of palm, warm goat cheese, dressed w/balsamic vinaigrette
OR
Mozzarella Caprese
fresh sliced tomato, sliced buffalo mozzarella w/ basil, dressed w/extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette reduction
Allow your guests to choose from (3) of the following options (1) Entrée served as an individual portion
3rd Course:
Choice of (1) Entrée served individual portion
Allow your guests to choose from (3) of the following options (1) Entrée served as an individual portion
tomatoes, mushrooms in extra virgin olive oil & garlic sauce
Penne alla Grano
whole wheat penne pasta w/ asparagus spears, cherry
tomatoes, mushrooms in extra virgin olive oil & garlic sauce
OR
Penne Sofia
penne pasta w/ shrimp, scallops and sundried tomatoes in a brandy tomato cream sauce
OR
Pollo Capri
sautéed chicken breast w/ artichoke hearts, calamatti olives & tomatoes in a white wine garlic lemon sauce
OR
Vitello Roma
veal medallions w/ wild mushrooms sautéed in oil & garlic w/ a touch of tomato sauce, fresh basil, roasted red peppers and shitake mushrooms.
OR
w
/
extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled salmon w/ basil, asparagus & fresh tomatoes,
w
/
extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar
*Dessert, Cappuccino & Espresso is an upcharge
*Guests are permitted to bring their own cake for dessert with NO plating fee
TERZO MENU: 65 per person
1st Course:
Choice of any (2) combination of Antipasti from the Dinner menu served family style
2nd Course:
Choice of any (2) combination of Insalata from the Dinner menu served family style
3rd Course:
Allow your guests to choose from (3) of the following options the evening of your event - (1) Entrée served as an individual portion
Linguine Pescatore
linguine pasta w/ mussels, clams & shrimp in a garlic white wine sauce or spicy tomato sauce
OR
Cappellini Amalfi
angel hair pasta w/ cherry tomatoes, colossal lump crabmeat, fresh basil, in garlic & extra virgin olive oil
OR
Pollo Romana
chicken breast, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, & mozzarella in a shallot brandy tomato cream sauce
OR
Vitello alla Arugula
veal medallions w/ shrimp, lump crabmeat, cherry tomatoes in a sherry beurre blanc sauce
OR
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled salmon served over sautéed spinach in a creamy garlic white wine sauce
*Includes seasonal Chef’s tasting selection of pastries served family style
*Cappuccino & Espresso is an upcharge
*A la carte menu items that require additional preparation may be ordered in advance (such as Branzino, Langostine, Oysters, etc.), but are subject to market price and will be considered an upcharge