11 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-734-8400
Inspired by Parisian neighborhood bistros, award-winning Aquitaine brings authentic French dining to Boston and beyond. With three bustling locations - Aquitaine Boston, Aquitaine Chestnut Hill and Aquitaine Dedham - the group of restaurants features menus that vary but universally blend comfort and sophistication with innovative, yet traditional French fare. The wine program is ambitious in both pricing and structure, with offerings from all the important French wine regions, as well as the classic big California and boutique wine houses.
The Chestnut Hill location, which opened in 2000, brings Paris and one of Boston's favorite bistros to the suburbs. The dining room is lined with comfortable burgundy banquettes and white clothed tables. French artwork, posters and mirrors decorate the space, which is both romantic and sexy.
Whether you are looking for an after work cocktail, lunch with colleagues, a romantic dinner or one of Boston's best brunches, Aquitaine is perfect for any occasion.
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One of Boston's most successful chef/restaurateurs, Seth Woods is the Executive Chef-Owner of the Aquitaine Group--which includes the critically acclaimed Aquitaine - Bar á Vin Bistrot, Gaslight, Metropolis Café, and Union Bar and Grille in the South End, as well as Aquitaine Chestnut Hill and Aquitaine Dedham.
What sets Woods apart is his possession of both the business and creative restaurant acumen. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he began working in restaurants when he was a teenager. After a short stint on Wall Street, Woods switched gears to the fast-paced dining scene in New York City. Ever since, he's has brought business sense and culinary expertise to each of his ventures.
Arriving in Boston in 1993, Woods opened Alloro restaurant in the North End. He went on to serve as Executive Chef at Armani Café. He then opened his own restaurant, Metropolis Café in April 1995 followed by Aquitaine Bar á Vin Bistrot in 1998 and Aquitaine Chestnut Hill in 2000. The restaurants have received praise from local and national publications including The New York Times and Food & Wine magazine.
Biking through Europe annually for inspiration, Woods remains committed to providing his clients with the highest quality dining experience at an affordable price.
