Aquitaine Menu
Appetizer
WATERMELON, FRISÉE & FETA
TOASTED PINENUTS, BLACKBERRY GASTRIQUE & LEMON OLIVE OIL
US$18.00
MOULES EN CASSOULETTE
CULTIVATED MUSSELS, SANCERRE, SHALLOTS, THYME & CRÈME FRAÎCHE
US$22.00
SALADE DE CHÈVRE CHAUD
WARM BOUCHERON, YOUNG LETTUCES, TOASTED HAZELNUTS & DIJON VINAIGRETTE
US$17.00
FOIE GRAS & DUCK PÂTÉ
CONFITURE, PICKLED JARDINIÈRE, GRAIN MUSTARD, HOUSE DRIED GRAPES, COUNTRY TOAST
US$20.00
FRENCH ONION SOUP
BONE BROTH, AMONTILLADO SHERRY, CROUTONS, RACLETTE & GRUYÈRE
US$19.00
HEIRLOOM TOMATO CARPACCIO
BASIL SAUCE VERT, ANCHOVY, RED ONION, OLIVE OIL, LEMON & RICOTTA SALADA
US$18.00
ESCARGOT BOURGUIGNON
GARLIC, PARSLEY, BUTTER & PERNOD
US$19.00
ASSIETTE DE FROMAGES
ASSORTED CHEESES, CONFITURE, TART APPLE, WALNUTS, HONEYCOMB, HOUSE DRIED GRAPES & COUNTRY TOAST
US$23.00
BELGIAN ENDIVE SALADE
TART APPLE, TOASTED WALNUTS, AGED ROQUEFORT & VINAIGRETTE
US$17.00
YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE
AVOCADO, CUCUMBER, SOY YUZU VINAIGRETTE & CRISPS
US$24.00
Entrée
Tagliatelle Ete
Zucchini Noodles, Sweet Corn Nage, Toasted Pine Nuts & Black Truffle Butter
US$32.00
Duck Confit
HONEY LAVENDER LAQUERED LEG, CRISPY DUCK RILLETTE CROQUETTES, ARUGULA & PEACH SALADE, PICKLED RED ONIONS
US$37.00
Chicken Rôti
Garlicky Zucchini, Picholine Olives, Calabrian Chili, Preserved Lemon & Jus
US$35.00
Faroe Island Salmon
Za'atar Roasted Petite Carottes, Harissa-Lemon Yogurt, Crispy Chickpeas & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
US$35.00
Veal Milanese
Heirloom Tomato Salade, Arugula, Shaved Ricotta Salata, Lemon & Gastrique
US$36.00
Pan Roasted Duck Breast
Sweet Corn & Fregula Succotash, English Pea Pure, Blueberry Mostarda & Sauce Bigarade
US$39.00
Sole Meunière
Pommes Robuchon, Haricots Verts and Capers Beurre Blanc
US$38.00
Steak Au Poivre
NY Strip, Cognac Crème, Gratin Dauphinoise &Charred Scallion
US$52.00
Steak Frites
Périgord Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Hand-Cut Fries, Pan Sauce and Watercress Salade
US$27.95
Truffle Burger
Caramelized Onions, Sharp Cheddar, Truffle Aioli; Toasted Onion Brioch & hand Cut Pommes Frites
US$27.00
Sides
ZA’ATAR ROASTED CARROTS
PRESERVED LEMON & FINES HERBS
US$15.00
POTATO GRATIN DAUPHINOIS
GRUYÈRE & PARMESAN
US$14.00
TRUFFLE FRITES
PARMESAN & AIOLI
US$13.00
ENGLISH PEAS & POTATO PUREE
SWEET CREAM BUTTER & FINES HERBS
US$12.00
HARICOTS VERTS
SHALLOT & SEA SALT BUTTER
US$16.00
ROASTED MUSHROOMS
THYME & SEA SALT
US$16.00
DUCK CROQUETTES
BLUEBERRY MOSTARDA & TRUFFLE AIOLI
US$17.00
SUMMER CORN & FREGULA SUCCOTASH
TOMATO, PEAS, ZUCCHINI & SEA SALT
US$13.00
Cocktails
Cucumber Martini
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Cucumber puree, Lychee & Yuzu
US$18.00
Petite Piquant Sour
Jalapeno infused Blanco Tequila, Falernum Liqueur, Lemon, Lime & Salt
US$16.00
Blood Orange Spritz
Sparkling Wine, Blood Orange Liqueur, Amaro & Soda Water
US$15.00
Mezcal Negroni
Peloton Mezcal, Campari, Sweet Vermouth & Angostura Bitters
US$16.00
Paper Plane
Bourbon, Aperol, Nonino Amaro & Lemon Juice
US$17.00
Bluet 75
Bluet Wild Maine Blueberry Sparkling Wine, Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
US$16.00
Stiggin's Fancy Daiquiri
Planteray Stiggin's Fancy Pineapple Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup & Angostura Bitters
US$16.00
Black Fig Manhattan
Rye Whiskey, Black Fig Liqueur & Orange Bitters
US$17.00
Dessert at Dinner
Watermelon Mint Granita
Orange Blossom & Caramelized Pistachios
US$11.25
Chocolate Mousse
Creme Chantilly & Cocoa Nibbs
US$13.00
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Creme Chantilly, Marbled Chocolate, Lemon Thyme Madeleines
US$7.95
Peach & Almond Tart
Macerated Raspberries, Basil & Creme Chantilly
US$15.75
Profiterole Parisian
Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache
US$16.00
Creme Brulee
Tahitian Vanilla Bean & Lemon Thyme Madeleine
US$12.50
Crispy Brioche Bread Pudding
Belgian Chocolate, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Salted Caramel
US$16.00
Brunch Eggs
Omelette de L'Ouest
Tasso Ham, Onions, Peppers, and Tillamook Cheddar
US$11.95
Omelette Alsacienne
Foraged Mushrooms, Raclette, Thyme
US$15.95
Traditional Benedict
Poached Eggs, Country Ham, Hollandaise
US$11.95
Salmon Benedict
Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Hollandaise
US$15.95
A&M Benedict
Poached Eggs, Asparagus and Foraged Mushrooms, Hollandaise
US$12.95
Duck Hash & Eggs
Confit Duck Hash, Fried Eggs, Sriracha
US$14.95
Skillet Scramble
Shaved Asparagus, Perigord Truffle, Fines Herbs and Lyonaisse Potatoes
US$13.95
Duck Confit Casserole
Confit Duck, Sweet Potato, Vadouvan Breadcrumbs, Sunny Up Farm Egg
US$13.95
Shakshuka
Poached Eggs, Black Olives, Arbol Chiles, Artichoke Hearts, Feta, Mint, Cilantro
US$14.95
Malted Belgian Waffle
Blackberries, Whipped Cream, Pure Maple Syrup
US$11.95
Chicken & Waffle Frites
Belgian Waffle, Espellette Fried Chicken, Passion-Fruit Maple, Frites
US$17.95
Brioche French Toast
Strawberry Coulis, Whipped Cream, Pure Maple Syrup
US$13.95
Dutch Baby Pancakes
Blueberries, Meyer Lemon, Maple Syrup
US$12.95
Prix Fixe Brunch
Your choice of:
Omelette Fines Herbs with Lyonnaise Potatoes and Toast, Brioche French Toast with Bacon, Creme Chantilly and Strawberries, or Omelette de L'Ouest with Lyonnaise Potatoes and Toast accompanied by Glazed Cinnamon Bun, Glass of Fresh Squeezed Juice, Bottomless French Roast Coffee
US$11.95
Brunch Salades
Niçoise Salade Redux
Ventresca Tuna, Confit Tomatoes, Marbled Potatoes, Haricot Verts, White Anchovies and Olive Vinaigrette
US$17.95
Duck Confit Cobb Salade
Artisan Lettuce, Confit Tomatoes, Avocado, Egg, Winter Pickles, Roquefort, Bacon, Fine Herb Vinaigrette
US$16.95
Brunch Sandwiches
Croque Madame
Smoked Ham & Gruyère Open Faced Sandwich, Fried Egg, with Petite Salade*
US$14.95
Croque Monsieur
Smoked Ham & Gruyère Open Faced Sandwich with Petite Salade
US$11.95
Avocado Toast
Avocado, Sunny up Farm Egg, Confit Cherry Tomatoes, "Shiitake Bacon", Pickled Radishes
US$13.95
Aquitaine Burger
Dry-Aged Burger, Caramelized Onions, Truffle Aioli, Onion Roll, Hand-Cut Pomme Frites
US$18.95
Ham & Butter Presse
Jambon de Paris, Gruyere, Hotel Butter, Violet Mustard
US$14.95
Brunch A La Carte
House Granola, Cut Fruit and Greek Yogurt
US$9.95
French Onion Soup
Caramelized Onion, Amontillado Sherry, Melting Gruyère
US$12.75
Moule Frites
Sancerre, Shallots, Crème Fraîche, Thyme, Frites
US$14.95
Baked Mac and Cheese
with Herbed Bread Crumbs
US$5.95
Brunch Sides
Hand Cut Fresh Fruit
US$6.95
Pommes Frites
with Truffle Mayo
US$5.95
Applewood Smoked Bacon
US$3.95
Smoked Country Ham
US$3.95
Apple Chicken Sausage
US$4.95
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Caramelized Onions, Thyme
US$3.95
SEVEN GRAIN TOAST or ENGLISH MUFFIN
US$1.95
Glazed Cinnamon Buns
(2 per order)
US$3.95
Farm Egg
Any Style
US$1.95
Lunch Appetizer
Sweet Corn Soup
Surf Clam, Celery, Beech Mushrooms, Espelette Cracker
US$12.95
Endive Salade
Curly Frisee, Toasted Walnuts, Tart Apple, Aged Roquefort
US$9.95
Moules Frites
Cultivated Mussels, Sancerre, Shallots, Creme Fraiche Fresh Bay, Thyme, Frites
US$14.95
Escargots Bourguignon
Garlic-Parsley Butter, Sauce Bordelaise, and Toasted Levain
US$10.95
Heirloom Tomato Tart
Smoked Bacon Jam, Pickled Red Onion, Cucumber, Sorrel Goddess Dressing, Opal Basil
US$13.95
Fromage Assiette
Daily Trio, Truffled Honey, Macadamia Butter, Pickled Rhubarb and Lavender Relish
US$16.95
Truffled Canard Pate de Campagne
House Made Pickled Vegetables, Cornichons, Grain Mustard, Toasted Levain
US$12.95
Salmon Tartare
Crispy Tuile, Cucumber, Shallot, Chive, Green Kosho Persillade
US$12.95
French Onion Soup Gratinee
Caramelized Onions, Amontillado Sherry, Gruyere Gratinee
US$12.95
Hand Cut Pommes Frites
with Truffle Aioli and Fines Herbs
US$8.95
Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
Macerated Watermelon, Elderflower, Red Chili Aioli, Shaved Radish Salade, Lime Oil
US$7.95
Brunch Entree
Truffle Asparagus Omlette
Boucheron, Asparagus, Fines Herbs
US$14.95
Steak Salade
Pan Roasted Hanger Steak, Artisan Lettuces, Radishes, Confit Tomatoes, Grated parmesan, Dijon Dressing
US$24.95
Nicoise Salade Redux
Oil Cured Tuna, Confit Tomatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, Haricot Verts, White Anchovies, Olive Vinaigrette
US$17.95
Duck Confit Cobb Salade
Artisan Lettuce, Confit Tomatoes, Avocado, Egg, Summer Pickles, Roquefort, Bacon, Fine Herb Vinaigrette
US$16.95
Croque Monsieur
French Ham, Gruyere, Bechamel, Petite Salade
US$11.95
Croque Madame
Farm Egg, French Ham, Gruyere, Bechamel, Petite Salad
US$14.95
Crispy Duck Presse
House Pickles, Mustard Seed, Apple Butter, Watercress
US$15.95
Veal Milanese
Fresh Heirloom Tomato, Arugula, Preserved Lemon, Saffron Vinaigrette
US$27.95
Wester Ross Salmon
New Potato Confit, Cucumber, Dill, Anise Soubise, Candied Lemon
US$27.95
Pan Seared Gnocchi Parisienne
Gruyere Mornay, Caramelized Zuchini, Tomato Confit, Fine Herbs
US$24.95
Chicken Roti on Hay
Charred Baby Carrots, Pea Leaves, Roasted Garlic Jus
US$25.95
Steak Frites
Truffle Vinaigrette, Natural Jus, Watercress Shallot Salade
US$27.95
Aquitaine Burger
Dry-Aged Burger, Sharp Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Truffle Aioli, Onions Roll, Hand Cut Pommes Frites
US$18.95
Step inside 569 Tremont St in Boston and the first thing that pulls you in-after the warm buzz of the South End crowd-is the Aquitaine Menu. It reads like a love letter to classic French bistro cooking, but without feeling fussy or overworked. You’ll spot comforting staples like onion soup crowned with bubbling Gruyère, steak frites done the proper way, and mussels swimming in fragrant white wine broth. Then, just when you think you’ve figured it out, there’s duck confit with crisped skin or a silky foie gras that makes the table go quiet for a second.
What I like most is how the menu balances richness with restraint. Creamy sauces feel indulgent but never heavy, and seafood dishes stay bright and clean. Brunch leans decadent-think buttery croissants and perfectly runny eggs-while dinner settles into something moodier and more intimate. It’s the kind of place where every course feels thoughtful, yet completely effortless, like it’s always belonged right there in the South End dining scene.