Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill

4.4 (2591)

$30 and under

French

11 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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2 people

May 24, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood 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.

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 2,591 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
4.0Value

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Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill offers a cozy, "comfortable" French bistro experience. Guests rave about its "excellent food and service," with standout dishes like the duck confit and Sole Meuniere. The atmosphere is "warm and welcoming," and cocktails are a highlight. The attentive staff and charming ambiance make it a favorite for special occasions.

2,591 Reviews

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amin
Pittsburgh1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice French bistro moderately priced, comfortable!
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Debbie VIP
Greater Boston85 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love Aquitaine for the ambiance. I'm sad that the portions have shrunk to tiny portions. The entree look more like appetizers. Bring back regular portions
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Christophe
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Acquitaine's offerings, as usual, were delicious--the paté appetizer, salmon and steak frites Acquitaine. Great cocktails from a very knowledgeable bartender and good single glasses of wine, both red and white. We did not take advantage of the dessert menus.
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Donna
New York City26 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Early dinner hosting my daughter & nieces ~ Our server was terrific, friendly & fun! Each dish well prepared, fresh & delicious! I haven’t been back to Aquitaine in years…back on my list! Cheers!!
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Nezam VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Better than ever, better than any restaurant in Paris. The Schnitzel and the duck confit were excellent. The Endive Salad and Beet Salad were devine as always.
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Caroline VIP
Greater Boston21 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent meal for Mother's Day at Aquitaine. Server was great, food was delicious. I love the bistro feel of this place. They did a really nice job. They were very accommodating when I misread the time of our reservation and help our table for us when I called and said we were late. The Grey Sole is delicious. My son said the strawberry crumble was one of the best desserts he has ever eaten.
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David VIP
Greater Boston21 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hadn't been to this restaurant in about 12-13 years. It was a great dining spot, really looking forward to it again after so long. Today the experience just didn't meet that standard. The cheese platter appetizer was very pleasant, it gets a thumbs up! The risotto special was fair to good, not memorable, but the sirloin poivre was totally not what it used to be, disappointing cut of beef.
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Elizabeth VIP
Greater Boston223 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is usually outstanding but my salad had old brown lettuce in it. Very disappointing. However mussels are outstanding as is the bread. Will go back despite the salad.
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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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Bonnie VIP
Greater Boston28 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The dish I ordered, pasta with asparagus and peas in butter sauce was excessively salted, making it almost inedible. Had it not been excessively salted, it would have been lovely. Next time I visit Aquitaine, I will need to remember to tell the server to go very light on the salt.
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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 2591 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 37 times today

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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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