AquitaineThe most delicious food. TheThe most delicious food. The atmosphere was perfect. The waiter was great.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMDependable bistro foodI have dined here many times and enjoyed it again last night. The mussels app was delicious, the steak a'poive tasty and the strawberry dessert special perfect. the lamb, dinner of the day, wasn't quite up to par, but when you try something adventurous you have to be willing to take a chance. The service is most attentive and the mood relaxed and welcoming. It's a nice spot that does a great job.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMThe new bone marrow apperitizerThe new bone marrow apperitizer is wonderful !!!!!5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent choiceWe had tickets to a show at the Calderwood, so an early dinner at Aquitaine was a perfect choice. The staff was attentive, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was great. We enjoyed our dinners but still had plenty of time to get to the show.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMEngaging and lively local hot spotThe restaurant was busy but the service still very good, wait staff attentive. The noise level was moderate to high and had a lively feel to the atmosphere. I like to order my entire meal from the appetizer menu and there was many interesting dishes. I had the mussels en cassoulet and warm asparagus salad; both were excellent. At the end of the dinner, I had the chocolate mousse and another od our party ordered cheese. Both were very good. A very nice selection of cheese.5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMDining at AquitaineThe food at Aquitaine is always consistent and delicious. Seafood prepared perfectly, Steak as requested. The special dessert of Rhubarb Crostini with Ginger Pepper Ice Cream, just lovely.5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMAquitaine winsLast weekend and this while entertaining out of town guests, we hit restaurants new and old. We chose Clio over Aquitaine last weekend and were sorry we did. Aquitaine always performs. We were delighted by our experience. The ambiance, food, service have never disappointed us. Great food, great evening5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMWe loved the French bistroWe loved the French bistro atmosphere, menu, and some of our food (great warm beet salade). However, my wife & I both got the Filet Au Poivre and it was simply too salty. Why, in this age when most people are trying to cut back on their use of salt, do some chefs still salt food so heavily. Not only did we not enjoy the taste, but I got awake several times during the night craving water - a sure sign of too much sodium intake. Very disappointing as we loved everthing else about this restaurant - atmosphere and especially the outstanding service by Jon. He even walked outside to help us flag down a taxi. One of the best servers we've ever had (and we eat out a lot).4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything was truly outstanding.Everything was truly outstanding. I look forward to our next visit.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMJust a terrific dinner fromJust a terrific dinner from start to finish with warm professional service in a beautiful cozy room4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMOur go-to placeOur go-to place for any special, or not so special occasion! The food is always consistent and excellent, the staff always deferential and accomodating, the service is excellent and Maggie makes the most amazing Creamsicle-tini! If we lived closer to Boston we would dine there much more often!4/11/2013 12:00:00 AMVery professional serviceVery professional service and great food. Table area was very cramped, near the doorway on a cold night.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMOur Favorite South End RestaurantWe live in the South End and Aquitaine has become our favorite restaurant, out of MANY fine ones. The food is consistently excellent. The warm beet salad and endive salad delicious. The shrimp bisque constructed at the table was a lovely presentation. Our party had 3 different fish entrees, all delicious, as was the pepper steak and other steak filet entree.
We brought out of town guests who loved the restaurant and the South End atmosphere.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMThis restaurant is one ofThis restaurant is one of my neighborhood favorites. Mauricio, our server, was truly a professional! I can't of been happier with his service.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious brunch, upbeat atmosphereDelicious brunch, upbeat atmosphere, attentive service. It was a holiday and we weren't rushed which was very nice.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding Brunch Experience!We always enjoy going to Aquitaine particularly for weekend brunch. Not only is the food great, the staff is outstanding. The hostesses are always friendly. Our waiter on this visit was Matthew who is just outstanding and we really appreciated his helpfulness and friendliness.
PS; please bring back the short rib hash, we had this fantastic hash once when we went for brunch a while ago, on Matthews recommendation and haven't seen it since. I am not a huge fan of hash, but this is some pretty amazing stuff!3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was my second time goingThis was my second time going to Aquitaine within a week - first for Restaurant Week, and then for Saturday brunch. Both times the food was absolutely amazing. It's a bit cramped inside and you might get friendly with your neighbors, but it's part of the French dining experience.
I ordered the mushroom, leek, and boursin cheese omelet, which was the best I've ever had. We also had the fresh berries with whipped cream - who knew that fruit could be one of the best parts of brunch?! My friend and I left with huge smiles on our faces.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMRestaurant Week LunchWent here for Boston Restaurant Week Lunch Winter 2013 Menu edition.
Appetizers were a bit plain and bland, expected a bit more! Entree was phenomenal. One of the best Salmons I've had in awhile and the dessert also didn't meet my standards and I wish I chose something other than the crepe.
Aside from this trip, Aquitaine has amazing Brunch which I would go back for all the time!3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food where the tasteWonderful food where the taste and presentation are worth the price. The food was high quality and with appropriate portion size. (if you are looking to take home leftovers this is not the place). Waiter was polite and very helpful. And, it is appreciated that "tap" water is recognized as a drink of choice. Thank you.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat dining experience! I'veGreat dining experience! I've been here several times and it never disappoints. South End Gem!3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went for restaurant week,We went for restaurant week, and I understand that it's a set menu, but the server moved is along a little too quickly. Really enjoyed the place and food though.3/25/2013 12:00:00 AMexcellent staff. impeccableexcellent staff. impeccable food. perfect ambiance.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMStandout in the South End restauranWent to support restaurant week , this place was full even as we were leaving. We passed many competing restaurants on the walk home who were sitting almost empty.....that is a strong message aabout Aquitaine3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe enjoyed wonderful, warm,We enjoyed wonderful, warm, efficient service and very fine food at a moderate price--most enjoyable.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMAuthenticNice ambiance Reminded us of dining in Paris. The wait staff were very knowledgable, profession able and attentive the food and wine pairing was outstanding3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMBrunch/Restaurant Week ReviewThe food was pretty good. I got the Croque Magret, it was a good sandwhich. My friend got the Omelette Alsacienne, it was missing seasoning or a sauce. I came for restaurant week and was disappointed to find out that it wasn't available at the time that I went there until we sat down... But overall, the atmosphere was good, a little noisy but a good brunch place.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was amazing but we hadFood was amazing but we had a reservation for 8:30, arrived at 8:20, and were not seated until 9. There was little to no waiting room (the bar was full) and we were very close to leaving. It may have been prudent for the restaurant to offer us a complimentary drink or...bread...something! Especially since we were told at 8:20 we'd be seated at EXACTLY 8:30.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMIf you want to dine in a FrenchIf you want to dine in a French bistro---Aquitaine is the place. The small, cozy restaurant with the velvet curtains to keep out a night is a great intimate place for a couple or friends to sit and talk over steak frites.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing BrunchAmazing brunch. The staff is always courteous and the food always delivers. The Prix Fixe brunch is one for the best values in all of Boston.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food, good cocktailExcellent food, good cocktail menu, great wine list. Reasonably priced considering food quality. Service was great up to when the entrees and wine were delivered, then service disappeared for over an hour. Not a big deal because we were enjoying the night out but I did have to get up to find someone to pay the bill eventually. Would not keep me from coming back though, just found it odd. Accommodated my request for a corner table. Very nice.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMA great spot with great food.A great spot with great food. After Metropolis, probably my favorite of the Aquitaine Group, not any of which give you other than a terrific meal!2/18/2013 12:00:00 AMAquataine is one of greatAquataine is one of great finds for weekend brunch. Great food at very reasonable prices.1/13/2013 12:00:00 AMThe special of the day, (lunch),The special of the day, (lunch), was a fried pork sandwich with fried onions. It was out of this world.12/18/2012 12:00:00 AMWe had just a wonderful night.We had just a wonderful night. I had Filet Au Poivre, which was wonderful. My wife had the Steak Frites, again delicious. We are not big steak people, but last night was superb.12/1/2012 12:00:00 AM