Aquitaine

Name: Aquitaine
Address: 216 Church Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94114
Telephone: (415) 658-7863
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

302 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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Aquitaine has relocated to 216 Church Street at the corner of Church and Market. We moved from 175 Sutter last year. We cannot wait to see you in our new location!

Enjoy the wines and cuisine of southwest France in an exquisitely comfortable setting. A joint venture between Andrew Fidelman, Laurent Manrique and Chris Condy, this cozy restaurant/wine bar was inspired by the cuisine and wines of Gascony. Enjoy our favorite recipes from southwest France, bar bites before an evening out or our fabulous French fare for a hearty lunch or dinner. Michael Bauer of The San Francisco Chronicle says Aquitaine offers “The Best Mussels in the Bay Area” and calls it one of “Best Places to Dine”. Aquitaine also offers a large retail selection of wines at 30% off the list price that represent the grapes of southwest France & from countries like Argentina, Chile and the United States. Don’t forget to ask about “The Cave” – our private room available for your special events for up

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(415) 658-7863
Website
http://www.aquitainesf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Laurent Manrique
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Aquitaine can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Private party contact
Andrew Fidelman: (415) 402-5290

Location
216 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighborhood
Noe Valley
Cross street
Market Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 302 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

302 Reviews

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alisonc
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful friendly service from Leo. Great wine suggestions. Meal was delicious.
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Martin
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best French food in San Francisco. High-end food for non-outrageous prices. Great wine and cheese selections. Check it out!
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Anon
San Francisco
86 reviews
vip
4.0
86 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
Another great meal, the food is delicious! BUT the service is so slow, so irregular, without explanation or reason that we can see.... Short staffed? Kitchen issues? Long waits between courses, appetizers showed up with the main course, none of our entrees came out at the same time, it just was so haphazard! They are very nice, and the food is great, but what should have been an hr and a half meal took twice as long!
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KZ59
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
dropped by with my brother for wine, salad and a few appetizers. place was quiet, as was city in general; (is everyone at burning man or something?) great atmosphere, cozy sofas if you're only having a drink. host was friendly and knowledgeable, let us taste wines so we could find what we liked (mostly french wines, of course). would definitely go back.
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HelenT
San Francisco
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time I come back here, I hope and pray they will keep on keeping on because this place is not only a neighborhood gem but a really good restaurant by all standards, period. The food is consistently excellent, and the service almost always attentive and unhurried. This time, my friend, whom I've brought here before, chose it for her birthday -- she's traveled the world and lived in France and also agrees that this place is wonderful!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding and creative French inspired food with excellent service! The food was a bit slow to come out, but it was worth the wait. Everything was great and we had a really fun time. Go during happy hour and enjoy the drinks, they are really good!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My New Go-to French Restaurant in SF Having completed my fifth visit to Aquitaine in 3 months, I feel obligated to share my overall experiences. Conveniently located on Church St. only half a block from Market St., the location is easy to reach by public transit. With plenty of windows along the length of the space, a long bar with plenty of seating, and a mix of tables, a few loveseats, and comfy lounge chairs, there are varied options to choose from. With an extensive wine list and the ability to purchase bottles to go, you should be able to find something new to try. The owner, Andrew, provides expert guidance if you are unsure what will pair best with your meal. He always brings 3 bottles to offer with superb descriptions to help you choose. There is a full bar, too. Now the food. The menu includes great classics and there is chalkboard with a variety of specials for the day. As a fan of cassoulet, Aquitaine does not disappoint. Delivered piping hot with 2 sausages, duck leg, pork belly, and tender beans – so good! Chicken Basquaise is a new favorite with piperade sauce containing a nice, sweet undertone to it. I enjoyed the scallops when my appetite wasn’t too big. Appetizers of escargot served uniquely but top notch, smoke bacon flatbread that isn’t too heavy as a shared starter, or shrimp-avocado toast – you cannot go wrong. The lemon tart or chocolate fondant are good choices for dessert, but I found the churros with chocolate dipping sauce a bit overcooked. Future visits will include the Sunday special of whole baked chicken for 2-3 looks delicious and seems to be enjoyed by neighboring diners. Also serving brunch Friday-Sunday with some unique options not found on the main dinner menu. Thank you, Andrew, for your hospitality and pleasant dining experience that we continue to introduce our friends to.
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AnitaB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
we went to the show before a concert at CafeDuNord- started off with friendly service by the Manager (Art? super nice). Then we ordered excellent cocktails and wine. We selected almost all the appetizers including from the special menu - mussels, beet salad, cauliflower beignets, flatbread. Then for a main course flank steak in chimichurri sauce. The service was attentive - the manager made sure we knew what time to the show. Even the bathroom was clean and nice decor. would definitely come back! Would love to come for wine tastings. Plus I loved that it was an intimate space; we were a party of 6 and felt great. Thank you!
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SFEatervisitingSEA
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Personal service, delicious food and a vacation like atmosphere. Recommend!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server made our experience intimately romantic by tailoring the menu and servings to be comparable to a four course meal, all on the fly and unasked for. Service and an experience well beyond our wildest expectations. We can’t stop recommending this place to our friends ever since.
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Kathy
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious and welcoming. Started with an amazing homemade chicken liver mousse. Followed it up with the duck waffles and duck pastrami hash. Also. Don't hesitate to ask for an Aperol Spritz for an extra refreshing pairing. :) Service was a little on the slow side, but we chalked that up to the European vibe.
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HelenT
San Francisco
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, service was impeccable and attentive, and the food was great! We dined early because my friend is hard of hearing, so it was quiet which was a blessing! She really appreciated that and we both thoroughly enjoyed the excellent cauliflower “beignets”, perfectly balanced beet salad, and fabulous scallops! The mushroom polenta was slightly salty but still delicious. The waiter recommended the perfect dessert wine to go with the île flottante, too! We’ll be back!
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SusieH
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great ambience and service. The food is tasty--a lovely place for a special occasion.
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InTownFromDenver
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was superb and the service is like days of ole when servers actually cared about their customers! Seriously some of the best service I've received in YEARS! And the food is so amazingly delish I felt like I was in Paris! It was a Friday night and there was a birthday party is the adjacent room so it was really noisy! As in, so noisy I could barely hear the person I was sitting with. It's a tad pricey but worth every penny and every bite! Bon Apetit!
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HappyFoodie
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our brunch at Aquitaine was more than a great meal, it was a wonderful dining experience! This is a neighborhood gem not to be missed. The chef owner Andrew poured us a lovely rosé from Provence. He recommended the "French Frittata" which was out of this world yummy. The "Eggs Basquaise" was a superb blend of herbed polenta, eggs, and piperade sauce. The whole experience from the moment we arrived was delightful. Jazz music and beautiful surroundings added to the ambiance. We felt as if we were transported to France. Definitely worth trying. We will be back again and again....
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david
San Francisco
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
We were pleasantly surprised. It’s a very casual atmosphere, but the food and service were very good. The portions were large. We shared a cauliflower appetizer, tasty and large. Then a salad with burrata, again large and tasty. We had the mussels and duck Ruben, both very good
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LinaE
Central Coast
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Found this amazing place by chance. Awesome service, nicely decorated and yummy food. This place has a vibe. Would definitely come back
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great polenta! Place has a friendly down-to-earth vibe and warm service.
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SanFran
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very friendly service. Good value.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favourite SF restaurant. Weather it’s casual dining , business, group celebration or romantic this is the place to eat with a perfect ambience for the occasion Food is 10/10 , it’s flavourful, high quality and served hot to your table. Menu accommodates all palates. Wonderful wine selection.. Professional and attentive service. ❤️
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HelenT
San Francisco
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I just love the cauliflower “beignets” and get them every time — never disappointed. 😋 The chicken wings espelette were a little bland, but everything else was delicious: the roasted beet salad; the rosemary polenta; and the chicken basquaise were all perfect and generously portioned. Wines were also very nice. Too bad I couldn’t talk the others into splitting dessert though… Our server was also especially nice on Saturday evening.
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JenniferP
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Sweet space. Nice and attentive staff. Great wine selection. The ambiance was just ok. Last night the music was disco and for me that takes away from the ambiance. For a little French wine bar I think a different music selection would elevate the experience.
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JimK
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed interactions with owner and staff as well as another customer Food was excellent Nice selection of wines by the glass
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, service impeccable, and just a really nice vibe that made you feel like you were in a Parisian cafe. Would come back many many times and making this place a regular stop.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Skip the flight, visit the south of France in San Francisco. Truly a lovely experience, Aquitaine is my new favorite restaurant.
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HarleyH
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and great service. Staff were very friendly and attentive.
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Traci
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved the food and wine selection. I’m designedly making this a go to place! The staff was very nice and even the chef came out to say hello.
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lynkt
Central Coast
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect in every way
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Alex
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Appetizers were good. The steak-frites entrée was ok, however the meat portion was small and plated sliced. Overall food is ok but the price is too high. Therefore value is low.
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PeterL
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Cozy french wine bar/bistro right off Market Street Friendly service and nice variety of wines and menu items
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joannas
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is such a fabulous piece. Great for a meal or just small plates and some wine. Wine selection is very good and the food is great and not cookie cutter bistro fare. Duck confit salad is a consistent favorite of mine.
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stonybroke
San Francisco
95 reviews
vip
3.0
95 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Altho' Aquitane's bistro fare is fairly standard -- shouldn't a bistro be bistro-like?!? -- , it is distinctly southwestern French, imaginative & evenly well-prepared. While I reserve 4 & 5 stars for the planet's rare exceptionally spectacular culinary experiences, Aquitane really deserves 3-1/2 stars: it's fun, definitely likable, really good satisfying food, and has a very fun, sympatico staff. You won't regret repeat visits to Aquitane!
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jsstag
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding French bistro cuisine, great service, reasonable prices and the bill doesn't insult the customer experience, as so many SF joints do, with ridiculous add-on charges. I would call it an outstanding neighborhood joint, but we make special visits from the suburbs just to eat here. One of our favorite places to dine in the entire Bay Area.
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GeorgeD
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great all around
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
This restaurant is a very charming, quirky furnished one on Church at Market. My guest and came early because we were attending an event at 6:30 pm. I requested the check at 6:15. First, the service is first rate. The wine was poured with an unintrusive description. The first courses, Fromage and Chart Craterie (sp?) And Escargo were exceptional. The main course came soon after we finished that course. The Duck Confit was fine but the dressing on the salad was off, probably needing acidity. The Mussels were fine, but I expected large ones with substantial meat, their's were tiny with half bites in them. Probably chose this version to keep menu price down. They should have served the big ones and charged us the price needed to make a profit. We had two desserts, a fruit crisp and a good chocolate thing. The check arrived right at 6:15. The service was so outstanding and the first course, so delicious that I had to give this dining experience 5 stars, despite some disefficiencies with the second course.
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JoJo
San Diego
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The appetizers and sandwich we had were quite tasty! Enjoyed the ambiance and decor. The gentlemen that served were very cordial. Would definitely return to try different dishes! Merci beaucoup for a lovely experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful seating and great food
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was on the search for a light lunch spot near the Castro and found Aquitaine had reservations. HANDS DOWN best find on OpenTable! Food and service was amazing, can’t wait to go back. Most definitely, one of my favorite restaurants now.
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stonybroke
San Francisco
95 reviews
vip
3.0
95 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Charming venue providing fresh, imaginative & very tasty food, very well prepared. As any good restaurant should, Aquitane serves your courses at a nicely moderate pace: plenty of time to chat and enjoy your wine from the good list whilst awaiting the next personably-served plates from the chef. We look forward to many returns to the southwest of France so nicely recreated right here in San Francisco's Castro 'hood :--)
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KimbirT
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great place for meeting up with friends or colleagues, with comfortable seating, great staff, an impeccable wine list, and great food.
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FAQs

Aquitaine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 658-7863.

Aquitaine is rated 4.7 stars by 302 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

216 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Additional information

Cross street
Market Street
Neighborhood
Noe Valley
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Laurent Manrique
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.aquitainesf.com/
Phone number
(415) 658-7863
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Aquitaine can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Private party contact
Andrew Fidelman: (415) 402-5290

Aquitaine

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What 302 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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