Aquitaine - Boston

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

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   Karen VIP

   London38 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Second time at Aquitaine this week! First was for dinner for four on Thursday…fantastic moulds!! But less successful onion soup….way too much sherry…sole was fine but not exciting. Truffle fries always good. Great service Today..we both had eggs..my poached eggs were fine. My guest’s omelette was fine too..but something was missing visually and taste wise..the meal looked naked on the plate..need a bit of something.. I enjoy Aquitaine. But not my two favorite visits
   

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   Kenneth VIP

   Greater Boston15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service. Food was prepared extremely well and many interesting cocktails and wines.
   

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   Bonnie VIP

   Los Angeles157 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was good. The service was just terrible. It wasn’t as if they were busy; in fact might’ve only been 10 people in the entire restaurant. However, my server, the bartender was just too bored to work, it appeared. Although I was served a knife with the food, I had to ask for a fork, a napkin and a salt shaker. There are a number of other restaurants in that three block radius that are a lot better. 
   

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   Bill

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was outstanding The french onion soup was delicious, as was the Steak Frites, and the chocolate mousse. The entire experience was deliteful. It is now our favorite restaurant in Boston.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I made a reservation to celebrate my birthday with my family. When we arrived at the restaurant, we had to wait 20 minutes, but that was fine since we were early. While we waited at the bar, no one came to ask if we wanted something to drink. Once we were finally seated, the waiter came and offered water, and we said yes, but it never arrived until we asked again. I ordered the onion soup as an appetizer, which was just okay. For my main dish, I ordered steak and fries, which, according to the menu, was supposed to come with a salad and French fries. Instead, I received a nearly raw steak cut into small pieces, a baked potato, and a paper-thin slice of what seemed like an omelet. It tasted terrible—a huge disappointment. I didn’t complain to the waiter because I was with my family celebrating my birthday and didn’t want to ruin the moment. My son ordered a croque monsieur, which was served on a tiny dessert plate and didn’t come with the salad it was supposed to include. This was my second and last visit to this restaurant. Don’t waste your time or money—even fast food tastes better.
   

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   Anderson VIP

   Greater Boston10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Restaurant was a very warm!! Maybe turn fans on? Very warm
   

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   Jake VIP

   Greater Boston17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Aquitaine, Boston. Effortless Parisian elegance—dim lighting, glowing brass, and the hum of conversation wrapping around you. It’s a place where wine lingers, and food arrives with quiet confidence. Start with a drink. A cosmopolitan—balanced and crisp. A gin and tonic—simple but precise. Then the escargot—rich, bathed in parsley, Pernod, and butter, transporting you straight to Paris. Dinner lands, and it’s unforgettable. Seared Ricotta Gnocchi—light, delicate, kissed by brown butter, with butternut squash and crispy sage. Truffled Duck Risotto—tender confit, roasted shiitakes, truffle butter, and Parmesan. Indulgent, unpretentious. Service? Attentive but never hovering. Seating? Avoid the entrance—deeper in is where the magic happens. Aquitaine is an experience, a reminder of why dining out is one of life’s great pleasures. You leave already planning your return.
   

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   Paul VIP

   Greater Boston16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I haven't been to Aquitaine for over 15 years, so it was such a joy to go there for lunch and reminisce about all the wonderful meals I had there when I lived in the South End. It was a treat to go on a weekday when it was quiet and I thoroughly enjoyed my Croque Madame with a glass of Sparkling Rose while mentally planning a future visit.
   

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   Caitlin

   Charlotte2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Cute little spot for a quick brunch before exploring the city. The cocktails were expertly crafted and delicious. This is an 'as ready' place, so all of our food came out separately, so some in our party were done before others received their dish. Most of the dishes were a bit salty but we loved the seasonal donuts!
   

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    OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This visit we enjoyed a delicious brunch in a beautiful, lively setting. Aquitaine is always a favorite!! 😍
    

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