Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill

Name: Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill
Address: 11 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, United States, 02467
Telephone: (617) 734-8400
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (2601)

$30 and under

French

11 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 14 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 2,601 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill offers a charming, French bistro experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious salmon tartare" and "outstanding profiteroles." The "warm and cozy ambiance" and attentive staff, like Nikki the bartender, enhance the dining experience. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

2,601 Reviews

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Sam VIP
Greater Boston17 reviews
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Such a shame that a nice location and a charming restaurant is being let down by poor operations and service. During my several years of experience dining across the US and abroad, I don’t remember when was the last time I rated a place 1 star. Aquitaine-Chestnut Hill perhaps deserves less than 1. After being seated, none of the waiters came over to keep water or ask for drinks. It was a slow day for them with perhaps 2 tables occupied at that point in time so it was not that they were busy but it did feel like we were being ignored. We were wondering if it was our skin color or just that they don’t want to do their work? Usually I don’t bring the race angle but I saw them waiters greeting and placing water promptly to another group who came later. Waited for 15 mins and called waiter myself and he got us bottle of water. Again he wouldn’t ask us about food or tell us anything about their brunch menu. Waited for another 15 mins and I had to get up and go find the manager. She was sitting at the bar working on her phone and was also looking over a child. She asked “didn’t they come and say hi to you?” :) She got our order and then went inside to inform the kitchen. We got a French onion soup which was very ordinary with too much of soaked bread and overflowing cheese. We also got sirloin steak that was asked to be cooked medium but came out medium rare. Eggs were a far cry from restaurant standard, they were plain and simple scrambled eggs, I make better at home. No one came back to ask how the food was or if we need anything else. We called for check and to my surprise, there was a 3% kitchen appreciation charge included already and am like for what?! But at that point in time we just wanted to pay and leave that place. I left $0 tip and wrote a note on the bill explaining why and hoping the owner or general manager would somehow get to see it.
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Jonathan
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were provided with a nicely situated table and our server was excellent. The onion soup and tuna tartare were outstanding!
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Vandana
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
2 Crying infants in the restaurant made for a less than pleasant experience !!
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Margaret VIP
Greater Boston88 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service are outstanding! Delicious salmon tartare and veal schnitzel. Definitely order the profiteroles. The staff goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome.
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Rick VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a perfectly lovely (and quiet) anniversary celebration. Excellent food and service (Nicki was terrific!).
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GABRIELLA VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The waiter kept interrupting our conversation to order, even though we asked 5-10min to look up the menu. He didn’t seemed attentive to my steak order, I mentioned “not too medium but pinky” the steak came rare! Another waiter came to switch for me because my own waiter wasn’t giving attention to our table, and after switching the steak still rare. I ordered a shot of expresso and ice cream to do an affogato, but they being it in separate? Why? The also didn’t slip the bill correctly as I requested. Restaurant has potential but the first experience was all a mess.
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Amy
Greater Boston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely and delicious lunch in a serene environment.
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thomas
Greater Boston8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was prepared well but a little too much salt. Overall it was fine
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Joyce VIP
California Central Coast7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved ambience as soon as we entered Food. Service excellent! !!! Can’t wait to return
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Peter VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good evening Food was very good - steaks were well prepared and sole was lovely. Very happy with everything. Thank you
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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 4.5 stars by 2601 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 14 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.

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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