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Aquitaine Bis

Item: Aquitaine Bis
Author: Jessica Polizzotti

Cuisine: European, French

Price: $$

10Best Says

A French style bistro that's tucked away in a popular strip mall. Enjoy the the soupe a l'oignon gratinee or a Belgian endive salad to start you off then move on to such favorites as the seared duck or steak frites and then complete your meal with a sweet and luxurious dessert like the chocolate mousse. Beer and wine available by the bottle or glass, and the cocktails are killer; a mix of flavors that will have you ordering more.. Everything is served in elegant setting that will make you feel a bit of luxury in the heart of Chestnut Hill's bustling shopping area.

Address:

11 Boylston St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-734-8400

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 11:30am-3pm,; 5:30pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11:30am-3pm,; 5:30pm-11pm
Sun: 10am-3pm,; 5:30pm-10pm

Website:

aquitainebis.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jessica Polizzotti
Boston Local Expert

Restaurants near Alumni Stadium: "Brunch and lunch are equally as good as dinner."

Best for Restaurants near Alumni Stadium Because: Aquitaine is elegant escape close to Alumni Stadium where you'll find amazing food.

Main Dinner
- Premier Plats
  
  Tomato Fennel Bisque
  
  Pickled Fennel, Roasted Tomato Oil ($7.95)
  
  Salade Aquitaine
  
  Haricots Verts, Bacon Lardons, Spring Onions ($10.95)
  
  Soupe à L'Oignon Gratinée
  
  Melted Gruyére, Spanish Sherry ($9.95)
  
  Duck Rillettes
  
  Apricot Preserves, Pommery Mustard, Brioche Toast ($11.95)
  
  Belgian Endive Salade
  
  Shaved Apple, Roquefort, Walnuts, Watercress ($8.95)
  
  Salade du Marché
  
  Cracked Hazelnuts, Dijon Vinaigrette ($7.95)
  
  Roasted Beet & Aged Chevre Salade
  
  Toasted Walnuts, Mâche, Sherry Vinaigrette ($10.95)
  
  Mussels en Cassoulette
  
  with Sancerre, Shallots, French Thyme ($11.95)
  
  Tuna Tartare*
  
  Scallion, Cucumber, Soy Ginger Vinaigrette ($14.95)
  
  Escargots Braised
  
  with White Wine, Thyme, Garlic & Parsley Butter ($10.95)
  
  Fromage du Jour
  
  Red Onion Jam, Toasted Walnuts, Crostini ($12.95)
  
  Kale Salade
  
  Brie, Figs, Toasted Pistachios & Honey White Balsamic Vinaigrette ($12.95)
- Plats Principaux
  
  Pan Roasted Salmon*
  
  Brussels Sprouts & Lardon Ragout, Thyme-Honey Squash Puree ($25.95)
  
  Natural Chicken
  
  with Truffle Pommes Puree, Broccoli Rabe & Portabella Ragout, Herb Jus ($24.95)
  
  Veal Schnitzel
  
  Fried Egg, Capers, Anchovy, Fingerling Potatoes, Beurre Citron ($25.95)
  
  Lemon Sole Meunière
  
  with Pommes Purée, Slivered Snap Peas, Tomato Concassé ($26.95)
  
  Golden Trout
  
  Wheat Berry Risotto with Roasted Carrot & Kale, Lavender Quince Coulis ($25.95)
  
  Pan Seared Scallops*
  
  Pear & Celeriac Puree, Braised Red Cabbage, Spiced Pear Gastrique ($33.95)
  
  Moulard Duck L'Orange*
  
  Cauliflower Puree, Swiss Chard, Sauce Bigarade ($29.95)
  
  Cavatelli
  
  Rabbit Ginger Sausage, Local Squash, Cremini Mushrooms, Melted Leeks ($24.95)
  
  Steak Frites*
  
  Périgord Truffle Vinaigrette, Watercress Shallot Salad, Natural Jus ($27.95)
  
  Filet Mignon au Poivre*
  
  Cognac Peppercorn Cream, Roasted Scallions, Pommes Gratin ($37.95)
  
  Truffle Burger*
  
  Vermont Cheddar, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Truffle Mayo, Pommes Frites ($16.95)
- Plat du Jour
  
  Monday - Pan Roasted Red Perch
  
  Riesling Beurre Blanc, Herb Spatzle, Mushroom & Leek Ragout ($25.95)
  
  Tuesday - Swordfish au Poivre
  
  Niçoise Olive, Potato, Haricots Verts, Artichoke, Sauce Gribiche ($28.95)
  
  Wednesday - Arctic Char*
  
  Roasted Fig Mostarda, Root Vegetable Glace, Watercress Salade ($26.95)
  
  Thursday - Spanish Octopus*
  
  Barley & Swiss Chard Risotto, Preserved Black Cherry Gastrique ($25.95)
  
  Friday - Rib-Eye Steak*
  
  Caramelized Onions, Maitre'D Hotel Butter, Frites ($38.95)
  
  Saturday - "Beef Bourguignon" Short Rib
  
  Pearl Onions, Mushrooms, Red Wine Demi, Pommes Puree ($34.95)
  
  Sunday - Cassoulet
  
  Smoked Sausage, Duck Confit, Lardon, Haricots Blancs ($25.95)
- Pommes de Terre et Légumes
  
  Sautéed Spinach
  
  with Toasted Garlic & Olive Oil ($6.95)
  
  Brussel Sprouts
  
  with Harissa, Shallots, & Bacon ($7.95)
  
  Haricots Verts
  
  with Beurre Fondue, Sea Salt, Shallots ($7.95)
  
  Hand Cut Pommes
  
  Frites with Truffle Aïoli ($6.95)
  
  Potato Gratin Dauphinois
  
  with Gruyére, Parmigiano ($6.95)
  
  Whipped Pommes Puree
  
  with Sweet Butter & Cream ($6.95)
  
  Escarole
  
  with Garlic & Lemon Preserve ($7.95)
  
  Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
  
  with Toasted Garlic ($7.95)
Brunch
- Eggs
  
  Two Eggs Any Style
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Benedict Classique
  
  French ham, breakfast potatoes, Hollandaise sauce ($9.50)
  
  Moulard Duck Hash
  
  two eggs any style, confit duck, potatoes hache, carmelized onions, sauce Bearnaise ($12.95)
  
  Smoked Salmon Frittata
  
  house smoked salmon, asparagus, Boucheron cheese, capers, marche salade ($11.95)
  
  Benedict Bretonne
  
  butter poached maine lobster, Espellette pepper, chive, Hollandaise, breakfast potatoes ($14.95)
- Omelettes
  
  Omelette Alsacienne
  
  mushrooms, leeks, Boucheron cheese ($9.95)
  
  Omelette Lyonnaise
  
  carmelized onions, potatoes, Gruyere ($9.95)
  
  Omelette Epinards
  
  Spinach, tomato, cheddar ($9.95)
  
  Omelette Perigord
  
  garlic sausage, French thyme, chevre ($9.95)
- Les Salades
  Oil Cured Tuna Nicoise Salade
  Haricot verts, egg, olives, tomatoes, citrus vinaigrette
  
  $14.95
  
  With Seared Tuna: $3.50
  Salade du Marche
  
  cracked hazelnuts, herb roasted chevre, Dijon vinaigrette ($9.50)
  
  Warm Beet Salade
  
  aged Boucheron, walnuts, mache & vinaigrette ($10.95)
  
  Chicken Cobb Salade
  
  tart apple, apple wood smoked bacon, heirloom tomatoes, Four-me d'Ambert, citrus vinaigrette ($14.95)
- Sandwiches
  
  Croque Monsieur
  
  smoked bistro ham, Gruyere, fines herbes aioli ($9.95)
  
  Croque Madame
  
  smoked bistro ham, Gruyere, sunny side up egg, Mornay sauce ($11.95)
  
  Chicken Salade
  
  Toasted almonds, sweet basil, grapes ($9.95)
  
  Duck Confit Sandwich
  
  Gruyere, sunny egg, sauce mornay & frites ($13.75)
  
  Truffled Bacon Burger
  
  Applewood smoked bacon, sharp cheddar, black truffle aioli, frites ($15.75)
- French Toast
  
  Chocolate French Toast
  
  warm Nutella, toasted hazelnuts & whipped cream ($10.95)
  
  Mixed Berry French Toast
  
  Native berries, blueberry syrup and whipped cream ($10.95)
- Moules Frites
  
  En Cassoulette
  
  Sancerre, shallots, creme fraiche, thyme ($11.95)
- Sides
  
  Bacon
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Country Ham
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Breakfast Sausage
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Smoked Salmon
  
  ($5.95)
  
  Fresh Fruit Cup
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Pommes Frites
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Breakfast Potatoes
  
  ($2.95)
  
  Single Egg
  
  ($2.95)
  
  Toast
  
  ($0.95)
- Brunch Cocktails
  
  Aquitaine Bloody Mary
  
  Made with our signature house bloody mary mix ($8.95)
  
  Mimosa
  
  Clasically done with OJ & bubbly ($8.95)
  
  Bellini
  
  With peach nectar ($8.95)
  
  Pomegranate Mimosa
  
  With pomengranate juice ($8.95)
- Desserts
  
  Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake
  
  With vanilla bean ice cream ($7.95)
  
  Apple Tarte Tatin
  
  with Calvados caramel and vanilla bean ice cream ($7.95)
  
  Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse
  
  With crème chantilly and shaved chocolate ($7.95)
  
  Profiteroles
  
  with vanilla bean ice cream and warm valrhona chocolate Sauce ($7.95)
  
  Pain Perdu
  
  Crispy house-made brioche, vanilla bean ice cream and maple syrup ($7.95)
  
  Sorbet Du Jour
  
  Chef's selection of sorbet ($7.95)
  
  Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake
  
  With vanilla bean ice cream ($7.95)
Lunch
- Premier Plats
  
  Tomato-Fennel Bisque
  
  Pickled Fennel, Roasted Tomato Oil ($7.95)
  
  Salade Aquitaine
  
  Haricots Verts, Bacon Lardons, Spring Onions ($9.95)
  
  Soupe À L'Oignon Gratinée
  
  Melted Gruyére, Spanish Sherry ($9.95)
  
  Belgian Endive Salade
  
  Shaved Apple, Roquefort, Walnuts, Watercress ($8.95)
  
  Salade Du Marché
  
  Cracked Hazelnuts, Dijon Vinaigrette ($7.95)
  
  Roasted Beet & Aged Chevre Salade
  
  Toasted Walnuts, Mâche, Sherry Vinaigrette ($10.95)
  
  Mussels En Cassoulette
  
  with Sancerre, Shallots, French Thyme ($11.95)
  
  Tuna Tartare*
  
  Scallion, Cucumber, Soy Ginger Vinaigrette ($14.95)
  
  Fromage Du Jour
  
  Red Onion Jam, Toasted Walnuts, Crostini ($12.95)
  
  Kale Salade
  
  Brie, Figs, Toasted Pistachios, & Honey White Balsamic Vinaigrette ($12.95)
- Salades Et Sandwiches
  
  Tuna Niçoise Salade*
  
  Oil-Cured Tuna, Haricots Verts, Olive, Egg, Artichoke, Capers, Anchovies, Tomato ($14.95)
  
  Chicken Cobb Salade
  
  Tart Apple, Bacon, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Egg, Tomato ($14.95)
  
  Croque Monsieur
  
  Smoked Ham, Gruyére, Whole Grain Mustard & Frites ($12.95)
  
  CroqueMagret
  
  Duck Confit, Gruyere, Tarragon Mustard, Watercress & Frites ($13.95)
  
  Chicken Salade Sandwich
  
  Fennel, Sultanas, Basil & Frites ($11.95)
  
  Turkey Sandwich
  
  Smoked Bacon, Avocado & Frites ($11.95)
- Aquitaine's Lunch Special
  
  1/2 Sandwich & Soupe
  
  With Choice of Croque Monsieur, Chicken Salad or Turkey Sandwich. Includes choice of a soft drink or coffee ($12.95)
- Plats Principaux
  
  Pan Roasted Salmon*
  
  Braised Escarole, Meyer Lemon Preserve ($16.95)
  
  Veal Schnitzel*
  
  Fried Egg, Capers, Anchovy, Fingerling Potato, Beurre Citron ($25.95)
  
  Cavatelli
  
  Rabbit Ginger Sausage, Local Squash, Cremini Mushrooms, Melted Leeks ($15.95)
  
  Steak Frites*
  
  Truffle Vinaigrette, Natural Jus, Watercress Shallot Salad ($27.95)
  
  Truffle Burger*
  
  Vermont Cheddar, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Truffle Mayo, Pommes Frites ($16.95)
- Plat du Jour
  
  Monday - Pan Roasted Red Perch
  
  Riesling Beurre Blanc, Herb Spatzle, Mushroom & Leek Ragout ($15.95)
  
  Tuesday - Swordfish au Poivre*
  
  Niçoise Olive, Potato, Haricots Verts, Artichoke, Sauce Gribiche ($16.95)
  
  Wednesday - Arctic Char*
  
  Roasted Fig Mostarda, Root Vegetable Glace, Watercress Salade ($15.95)
  
  Thursday - Spanish Octopus*
  
  Barley & Swiss Chard Risotto, Preserved Black Cherry Gastrique ($15.95)
  
  Steak au Poivre*
  
  Cognac Onions, Maitre'D Hotel Butter, Frites ($19.95)
Dessert
- Dessert
  
  Apple Tarte Tatin
  
  warm Calvados caramel and vanilla bean ice cream ($7.95)
  
  Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse
  
  With crème chantilly and shaved chocolate ($7.95)
  
  Creme Brulee
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake
  
  With vanilla bean ice cream ($7.95)
  
  Sorbet du Jour
  
  Chef's selection of sorbet ($7.95)
  
  Pain Perdu
  
  Crispy house-made brioche with vanilla bean ice cream and maple syrup ($7.95)
  
  Profiteroles
  
  With vanilla bean ice cream & warm valrhona chocolate sauce ($7.95)
  
  Assiette du Fromage
  
  Three artisan cheeses with accompaniments ($11.75)
- Beverages
  
  American Coffee
  
  ($2.95)
  
  Latte
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Café Au Lait
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Espresso
  
  ($2.95)
  
  Café Mocha
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Tazo Selection of Hot Teas
  
  ($2.75)
Cocktails De La Maison
- Cocktails de la Maison
  French 75
  
  Our version of this classic- champagne, cognac, fresh Lime Juice ($10.50)
  
  French Connection
  
  cognac, Grand Marnier, St. Germain Liqeur, fresh lime juice ($10.50)
  
  The Devereaux
  
  Maker's Mark bourbon, St. Germain liqueur, fresh lemon juice, champagne ($10.50)
  
  French Grenade
  
  Svedka Clementine vodka, Orange liqueur, pomengranate juice ($11.00)
  
  White Sangria
  Peach liqueur, brandy, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, citrus
  
  $9.00
  
  $35.00
  Bouleuadier
  
  cherry bourbon, sweet vermouth, Campari ($10.50)
  
  Red Sangria
  Triple sec, cognac, fresh squeezed orange juice, citrus 9/35
  
  $9.00
  
  $35.00
  Orange Sanguine
  
  Skyy Blood Orange vodka, Campari, Bauchant orange liqueur, ($11.00)
  
  French Manicure
  
  Raspberry & citrus vodka with fresh lemon & lime juice ($11.00)
  
  Orange Creme Brulee
  
  Orange vodka, poire liqueur, fresh squeezed orange juice ($10.50)

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