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Aquitaine - Boston, Boston, MA

Aquitaine - Boston

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4.6 (3991)
$30 and under
French
569 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Aquitaine, an award-winning French bistro in Boston’s South End, has been a neighborhood gem for over 20 years. Whether you’re seeking a romantic dinner, a charming date night, or a sophisticated business lunch, Aquitaine delivers an authentic Parisian experience. Savor French favorites like Steak Frites, Nicoise Salad, Moules (Mussels), Duck Confit, Croque Madame, and Truffle Fries in the recently renovated dining room or on the expanded patio. Known as a wine bar destination, Aquitaine also offers an iconic brunch for those who want to indulge in classic French dishes while overlooking the vibrant Tremont Street.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dolly Bourommavong
  • Catering
    customized menu available
  • Private party facilities
    Let our Executive Chef Dolly Bourommavong and knowledgeable staff create your perfect event. From signature menu items to your personal favorites your event will be crafted by our uncompromising attention to detail.
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Union Park and Tremont Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    The MBTA #43 stops at our front door at 569 Tremont Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,991 people are saying

Aquitaine - Boston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    French

  • Boston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aquitaine in Boston offers a delightful French dining experience with "excellent food" and "impeccable service." This classic bistro features a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for both casual meetups and special occasions. Standouts include the "phenomenal" steak frites and "delicious" escargot. It's a beloved spot for "reliable and pleasant" dining.
3,991 Reviews
  1. Ronni VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the perfect place for my birthday dinner. Always love our meals and the service was great.

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  2. Brian VIP

    Orlando149 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and service. Food was uniformly very good.

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  3. Chris VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very excited to dine here as we just moved to Boston and Aquitaine came highly recommended. Unfortunately, the service and food were subpar. We were sat quickly, but the service quickly devolved from there. Our waiter, Juan David, kept forgetting about us. We ordered sparkling water and it took 15-20 minutes to get it. We then had to force the waiter to take our order as he didn’t ask us what we wanted. We sat near the kitchen window and I could see our food sitting there as the waiter kept running to larger tables (mostly large groups there for graduation celebrations.) He told us we would get bread but I had to ask because it never arrived. Finally, I ordered the tagliatelle and you could tell it was not fresh and many of the noodles were hard and stuck together. I don’t normally write reviews but I was sorely disappointed by this longtime establishment in Boston that came highly recommended by friends.

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  4. lauren

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Horrible service once the waitress found out that none of us wanted to order alcohol. Continuously pressured us to order drinks, would talk over us and ignore the answer to our questions. Extremely disappointing experience -- I am a current South End resident and was looking forward to celebrating our medical school accomplishments last night, but the atrocious attitude of the waitress ruined the experience. Also, at one point another server came up to our table and demanded to see my phone without an explanation. Although he later explained that he wanted to take a group photo for us, to which we were grateful for, this situation was uncomfortable and could have easily been remedied by the waiter asking us instead of demanding to see our phones. Honestly, we were treated like children, as adults in their mid-20s. I would never, ever recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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  5. Mark VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We are regulars at Aquitaine and it remains one of our favorite places. Service at lunch was poor.

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  6. Robert

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience other than the “kitchen appreciation” tax.

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  7. M VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Very nice for today's Mother's Day brunch. My only issue is service could have been better. We had to ask 5 times for an item we ordered before it was finally sent to the table. Other than that, no complaints and would definitely good back for dinner or other meal.

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  8. Betsy VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was impeccable! Our waiter heard us say happy birthday to a guest in our party and he surprised us with a complementary desert! Food was good, but small portions. Bloody Mary’s were great

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  9. Gerard

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not the Aquitaine it used to be. Marginal at best. A shame.

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  10. Artur VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The brunch menu is good, I’m gonna say 4 out 5. But one thing I would change, mimosa should be colder!)

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FAQs

Aquitaine - Boston is rated 4.6 stars by 3991 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Aquitaine - Boston

569 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Union Park and Tremont Street
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    The MBTA #43 stops at our front door at 569 Tremont Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dolly Bourommavong
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    customized menu available
  • Private party facilities
    Let our Executive Chef Dolly Bourommavong and knowledgeable staff create your perfect event. From signature menu items to your personal favorites your event will be crafted by our uncompromising attention to detail.
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