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Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA

Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill

4.3
4.3
2542 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Aquitaine Bis brings the charm of Paris to the suburbs, offering an ideal spot for a romantic dinner or date night. Known as a neighborhood gem and a wine bar, it’s perfect for those seeking a refined dining experience. The menu, curated by Executive Chef Seth Woods, features French classics like Steak Frites, Nicoise Salad, Moules (Mussels), Duck Confit, Croque Madame, and Truffle Fries. Whether you’re enjoying a business lunch, a cozy dinner, or the iconic Sunday brunch, Aquitaine Bis delivers the traditions of its Chestnut Hill location with seasonal flair tailored to Newton. Pair your meal with a curated wine selection for a true French bistro experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 734-8400
  • Website
    http://www.aquitainechestnuthill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Seth Woods
  • Private party facilities
    Our award-winning chef and knowledgeable staff will create your perfect event. Signature menu items as well as seasonal favorites will be complimented by uncompromising attention to detail.
  • Location
    11 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Area
    Chestnut Hill
  • Cross Street
    at Route 9
  • Parking details
    Pull in to the lot in front or back, self park and walk right in!
  • Public transit
    Green Line-Riverside-Chestnut Hill
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Appetizers

  • French Onion SoupUSD 16.50

    Bone broth, aged sherry, croutons, emmenthaler & gruyere

    • Raw & Roasted Vegetable Bagna CaudaUSD 12.75

      Spring dug farm vegetables, labne, herbs & za'atar spices

      • Truffled Patè de CanardUSD 14.50

        Pickled jardiniere, pommery mustard & toasted brioche

        • Salade BoûcheronUSD 12.25

          Warm chévre, young lettuces, hazelnuts, vinaigrette & country toast

          • Belgian Endive SaladeUSD 12.75

            Walnuts, honeycrisp apple, aged roquefort & vinaigrette

            • Escargots BourguignonUSD 13.25

              Garlic parsley butter, pernod & toasted baquette

              • Moules en CassouletteUSD 15.50

                Cultivated mussels, white wine, shallots, crème fraiche & thyme

                • Carpaccio of Sirloin*USD 18.00

                  Marinated mushrooms, soy nut chili crisps, truffle aioli & pecorino romano

                  • Burrata FromageUSD 15.00

                    Favas, peas, mint, asparagus, radishes & baguette

                    • Tuna Tartare Japonaise*USD 17.25

                      Avocado, cucumber, tamari, yuzu vinaigrette & crisps

                      Entrée

                      • Chicken RotiUSD 27.75

                        Pan rroasted breast, pewee potatoes, fiddleheads, pearl onions, foraged mushrooms & sweet garlic jus

                        • Faroe Island Salmon*USD 28.75

                          Sweet peas, favas, snap peas, petite onions, chanterelles & sauce verte

                          • Sole MeunièreUSD 29.75

                            Citrus beurre monte, lemon supremes, snap peas, pomme de terre puree & parsley

                            • Moules FritesUSD 21.00

                              Cultivated mussels, white wine, shalllots, crème fraiche, baguette, pommes frites & aioli

                              • Duck BarigouleUSD 29.75

                                Braised artichokes, hand dug vegetables, sweet pea puree & caramelized onion gastrique

                                • Orecchiette PastaUSD 25.50

                                  Shaved asparagus, burrata, pistachio pistou, basil, mint & ricotta salata

                                  • Veal SchnitzelUSD 27.00

                                    Fried egg, capers, white anchovies, watercress & roasted asparagus salade with citrus beurre monte

                                    • Pan Roasted BranzinoUSD 28.50

                                      Shaved napa cabbage, sliced heirloom potatoes, sauce gribiche, lemon & chives

                                      • Steak Frites Aquitaine*USD 29.00

                                        Hanger steaks, shallot sauce, perigord truffle, watercress & hand-cut fries

                                        • Steak Frites Parisian*USD 35.50

                                          Ny strip steak, garlic parsley butter & hand-cut fries

                                          • Filet au Poivre*

                                            Center cut tenderloin, cognac crème, gratin potatoes & charred scallion

                                            • Market Price

                                          • Truffle Burger*USD 20.50

                                            Dry aged beef, sharp cheddar, sweet onion & truffle sauce

                                            Sides

                                            • Haricots VertsUSD 9.25

                                              Shallots & thyme

                                              • Pommes RobuchonUSD 7.50

                                                Sweet cream butter & chives

                                                • Roasted Foraged MushroomsUSD 10.25

                                                  Thyme & butter

                                                  • Potato GratinUSD 8.50

                                                    Gruyere & parmesan

                                                    • Hand Cut Pommes FritesUSD 7.25

                                                      Truffle aioli & sea salt

                                                      Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                      What 2,542 people are saying

                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                      4.3
                                                      4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                      • 4.4Food
                                                      • 4.3Service
                                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                                      • 4.1Value

                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                      Loved For

                                                      • Greater Boston

                                                        Romantic

                                                      • Boston

                                                        Romantic

                                                      • Boston

                                                        French

                                                      Review summary

                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                      Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "excellent food, service & atmosphere." Guests praise the "amazing food" and warm hospitality, particularly noting the graciousness of the staff. While communication issues occasionally arise, the charming ambiance and exceptional dishes make it a favorite for special occasions.

                                                      2,542 Reviews

                                                      1. ZITA

                                                        VIP

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        302 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        302 reviews

                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 4
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Aquitaine Chestnut Hill has a menu that appeals to any palate, there’s something for everyone ~ The cocktails are fantastic! We enjoy the duck breast and the sole, delicious! The servers are attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is warm from the time you’re greeted graciously from the hosts until you finish dining~

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                                                      2. Sharon

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        5 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        5 reviews

                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Always a wonderful experience! The manager Alexandra is just wonderful. A great place for brunch and holiday celebrations

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                                                      3. Melinda

                                                        VIP

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        1.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                        2. Food 1
                                                        3. Service 3
                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                        Our server provided excellent service, which was the highlight of our visit. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience did not meet our expectations. The food took unreasonably long to arrive, and seeing how much this place has declined is disheartening. Don't get the French onion soup under any circumstances.

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                                                      4. Jim

                                                        VIP

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        15 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        15 reviews

                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        I forgot how satisfying Aquitaine is.... the dinner was superb, the place was lively and busy, the wait staff was very attentive and delightful (we had Juan Carlos), and I will certainly return there soon.

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                                                      5. Fran

                                                        VIP

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        51 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        51 reviews

                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        It was like being in France. The onion soup was delicious, the French bread, crusty, and our server was superb!

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                                                      6. Monica

                                                        VIP

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        30 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        30 reviews

                                                        Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Our go to special occasion restaurant. Exceptional service. Menu selection is diverse. Cocktail and wine list provide seasonal cocktails and good selection of wine. Atmosphere is festive. Our food selections were beautifully presented and well prepared. We chose the duck l’orange, duck confit, mushroom risotto, steak frites and the swordfish special. Delicious.

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                                                      7. OpenTable Diner

                                                        VIP

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        3 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        3 reviews

                                                        Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 2
                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                        This restaurant has lost its charm. Service is subpar…no one takes your coat on checking in, the wait person told us that they were busy today and would need to keep us paced. It was a holiday dinner, and we were sharing gifts and hadn’t ordered. The food quality has also become less reliable.

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                                                      8. Harold

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        12 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        12 reviews

                                                        Dined on 13 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 4
                                                        3. Service 1
                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                        Service was very slow: one hour from our arrival to entrée arrival. We arrived a little early for our 7:30 PM reservation, left shortly after 9 PM, after an hour and a half, having been unable to obtain dessert. Noise level was annoying. Food was good. This put a damper on what was intended as a celebratory night out.

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                                                      9. jenni

                                                        VIP

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        18 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        18 reviews

                                                        Dined on 12 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 3
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Usually I have a good experience at Aquitaine but for the 2nd time in several weeks my salmon was overdone even though I requested that it be cooked medium rare.

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                                                      10. Marin

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        1 review

                                                        3.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 3
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        The quality of food is down over time. Duck risotto was watery, not a trace of truffles as the menu suggests (perigord truffle butter), escargots were swimming in inordinate amount of butter, very scarce on parsley and pernaud, served without bread, I had to ask for it a few times until I got it. So I used to like Aquitaine, but it’s become a shadow of its former self.

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                                                      FAQs

                                                      Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 734-8400.

                                                      Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill is rated 4.3 stars by 2542 OpenTable diners.

                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                      Make a booking

                                                      2 people
                                                      7:00 pm
                                                      Booked 20 times today

                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                      Google Map for Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill

                                                      11 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

                                                      Additional information

                                                      • Cross Street
                                                        at Route 9
                                                      • Area
                                                        Chestnut Hill
                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                        Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                      • Price
                                                        $30 and under
                                                      • Cuisines
                                                        French, Bistro, European
                                                      • Dining style
                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                      • Dress code
                                                        Business Casual
                                                      • Parking details
                                                        Pull in to the lot in front or back, self park and walk right in!
                                                      • Public transit
                                                        Green Line-Riverside-Chestnut Hill
                                                      • Payment Options
                                                        AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                        Seth Woods
                                                      • Additional
                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                      • Website
                                                        http://www.aquitainechestnuthill.com/
                                                      • Phone number
                                                        (617) 734-8400
                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                        Our award-winning chef and knowledgeable staff will create your perfect event. Signature menu items as well as seasonal favorites will be complimented by uncompromising attention to detail.
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