Arugula is a hidden gem of an Italian restaurant and can be found upstairs at the Welgemoed Forum in Bellville. You can contact them on 021 913 6906 and they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesdays to Fridays and for breakfast and lunch on a Sunday. The average main course is R108 (€11).
© main courses at Arugula
We have eaten there twice and each time the menu was different, offering us a great selection of dishes to try. Each meal portion was generous and tasty and I would go back for a quick dinner anytime we are in the area. Service is smooth and we were well attended to by staff who are well spoken and know their menu. Suggestions were offered and followed. It feels as if you are dining in a bistro in Italy, and you can buy goods from the deli, which are on display surrounding the open kitchen. To me the only distraction is the walk downstairs to the bathroom – but it is a good excuse to get some exercise between the main course and the must have desserts.
© desserts at Arugula
We were very lucky to spot an owl on our last visit there so make sure you are quiet when you leave, maybe you will spot one as well.
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Tandy
I like the generous portions …and the icecream!
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the ice cream serving was so Italian!
It sounds like a wonderful place to have a meal! And isn’t it funny that you just posted about rocket!
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It was quite a coincidence
This sounds really lovely, and the food looks delicious. Love the name too.
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I am sure you would love it AD
What a pity we live so far away, would be fabulous to join you there for an evening.
Mandy
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maybe you need to plan a visit?
VERY tempting.
Mandy – The Complete Cook Book recently posted..In My Kitchen – November 2012
good!
The hidden places are often the best my friend, this place sounds lovely
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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you are so right Uru
Arugula, or roquette as we know it, is one of my favourite salad leaves. The peppery flavour of fresh or wild roquette is superb.
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it is indeed