Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill

4.4 (2583)

$30 and under

French

11 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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2 people

May 7, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
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.

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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

French Onion Soup$16.50
Bone broth, aged sherry, croutons, emmenthaler & gruyere
Raw & Roasted Vegetable Bagna Cauda$12.75
Spring dug farm vegetables, labne, herbs & za'atar spices
Truffled Patè de Canard$14.50
Pickled jardiniere, pommery mustard & toasted brioche
Salade Boûcheron$12.25
Warm chévre, young lettuces, hazelnuts, vinaigrette & country toast
Belgian Endive Salade$12.75
Walnuts, honeycrisp apple, aged roquefort & vinaigrette
Escargots Bourguignon$13.25
Garlic parsley butter, pernod & toasted baquette
Moules en Cassoulette$15.50
Cultivated mussels, white wine, shallots, crème fraiche & thyme
Carpaccio of Sirloin*$18.00
Marinated mushrooms, soy nut chili crisps, truffle aioli & pecorino romano
Burrata Fromage$15.00
Favas, peas, mint, asparagus, radishes & baguette
Tuna Tartare Japonaise*$17.25
Avocado, cucumber, tamari, yuzu vinaigrette & crisps

Entrée

Chicken Roti$27.75
Pan rroasted breast, pewee potatoes, fiddleheads, pearl onions, foraged mushrooms & sweet garlic jus
Faroe Island Salmon*$28.75
Sweet peas, favas, snap peas, petite onions, chanterelles & sauce verte
Sole Meunière$29.75
Citrus beurre monte, lemon supremes, snap peas, pomme de terre puree & parsley
Moules Frites$21.00
Cultivated mussels, white wine, shalllots, crème fraiche, baguette, pommes frites & aioli
Duck Barigoule$29.75
Braised artichokes, hand dug vegetables, sweet pea puree & caramelized onion gastrique
Orecchiette Pasta$25.50
Shaved asparagus, burrata, pistachio pistou, basil, mint & ricotta salata
Veal Schnitzel$27.00
Fried egg, capers, white anchovies, watercress & roasted asparagus salade with citrus beurre monte
Pan Roasted Branzino$28.50
Shaved napa cabbage, sliced heirloom potatoes, sauce gribiche, lemon & chives
Steak Frites Aquitaine*$29.00
Hanger steaks, shallot sauce, perigord truffle, watercress & hand-cut fries
Steak Frites Parisian*$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*$20.50
Dry aged beef, sharp cheddar, sweet onion & truffle sauce

Sides

Haricots Verts$9.25
Shallots & thyme
Pommes Robuchon$7.50
Sweet cream butter & chives
Roasted Foraged Mushrooms$10.25
Thyme & butter
Potato Gratin$8.50
Gruyere & parmesan
Hand Cut Pommes Frites$7.25
Truffle aioli & sea salt

What 2,583 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill offers a charming French bistro experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The menu is diverse, featuring standout dishes like "duck breast" and "sole." Patrons appreciate the "warm atmosphere" and "attentive staff," making it a favorite for special occasions. However, some diners note inconsistent service and wait times.

2,583 Reviews

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olivia
Washington DC2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Service was not great. Steak was fine. The appetizers were much better than the mains. Expected more.
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Mark
Greater Boston8 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had Salmon and Duck l'orange. While the salmon was very good, the duck had some odd brown sauce that had no hint of orange. We order Profiteroles but the chocolate sauce is cold and thin -- not at all what it used to be. The kitchen and the bar need better training.
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Nancy VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Aquitaine is a lovely little restuarant with booths and tables. The menu is a medium size with various offerings and womewhat pricey. The tagliatelle we both got had fresh vegetables including snow peas, however the butter sauce was way too abundant. Unfortunately there seemed to be only 2 servers in the whole place which meant that the food came slowly, as did the check when we asked. My partner that evening was not well and needed to leave quickly so this was a particular problem. The most wonderful part of the evening came as a complete surprise in the nature of a young server/bus boy who did not speak English, yet managed to help my somewhat disabled partner all the way out to our car, with the kindest most compassionate help. He was extraordinary and this act will not be forgotten.
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Kristina VIP
Greater Boston21 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit, first dinner at Aquitaine, and everything was even more magnificent than lunchtime. There is a larger menu, but the service is spot on from arrival to departure. It's a splurge but the servings are generous and the quality of everything was perfection. Our 93 year old mother adored her meal and dessert.
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Barbara VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good wine list, food well prepared, interesting menu: one or more of: fish, duck, steak, other main dishes.
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Lisa VIP
Greater Boston51 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hugely impressed. I had stopped going to this restaurant because after the pandemic it had gone down hill. However, we went last night for my husband’s birthday and it was absolutely lovely. Great job bringing this restaurant back to its previous glory.
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Ramona VIP
Indiana42 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is just fabulous, great place to sit, relax, have cocktails and dinner. Had he mussels and frites; only complaint is the fries were a bit overdone. Cocktails / wine were great, and the pear galette was a standout.
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Thomas Oboe VIP
Greater Boston54 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Manager and our waiter were both very nice!!! The Veal Schnitzel with the fried egg on top and the Sole Meuniere were bother excellent. So was the mango sorbet!!!
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Anne
Greater Boston41 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time having diner. I had done lunch or really early diner. As usual it was outstanding ! Food was fantastic ! I felt very much back home this evening. A great French feeling !
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Lloyd
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Merci bien! We will see you soon again, it has been lovely.
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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 4.4 stars by 2583 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 26 times today

Google Map for Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill

11 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Additional information

Cross street
at Route 9
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Appetizers

French Onion Soup$16.50

Raw & Roasted Vegetable Bagna Cauda$12.75

Truffled Patè de Canard$14.50

Salade Boûcheron$12.25

Belgian Endive Salade$12.75

Escargots Bourguignon$13.25

Moules en Cassoulette$15.50

Carpaccio of Sirloin*$18.00

Burrata Fromage$15.00

Tuna Tartare Japonaise*$17.25

Entrée

Chicken Roti$27.75

Faroe Island Salmon*$28.75

Sole Meunière$29.75

Moules Frites$21.00

Duck Barigoule$29.75

Orecchiette Pasta$25.50

Veal Schnitzel$27.00

Pan Roasted Branzino$28.50

Steak Frites Aquitaine*$29.00

Steak Frites Parisian*$35.50

Filet au Poivre*

Truffle Burger*$20.50

Sides

Haricots Verts$9.25

Pommes Robuchon$7.50

Roasted Foraged Mushrooms$10.25

Potato Gratin$8.50

Hand Cut Pommes Frites$7.25

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