Nestled inside the historic Boston Athenaeum, Folio invites guests to enjoy shareable plates, curated wines, and craft cocktails in a chic, European-inspired setting.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Thursday | 11 am-9:30 pm
Friday – Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
14A Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
[email protected]
The Catered Affair Collection e-gift card can be redeemed at any of our locations.
PAO DE QUEIJO | 17
Guava, Fig • NF
FOLIO FOCACCIA | 16
Tahini Hummus, Beet Tzatziki • NF
MAGIC EMPANADAS I 16
Guava, Cheese, Passion Fruit Crema • NF, GF, VG
BOQUERÓN | 17
Marinated Anchovies, Focaccia & Tomato • NF, DF
BISTRO BOARD I 29
Chef’s Selection
DEVILED EGGS I 15
Chef’s Choice
TUNA CRUDO* I 20
Ahi Tuna, Yuzu Vinaigrette, Crispy Shallot, Capers, Shiso • NF, DF
GOLDEN HOUR CRUDO* I 23
Salmon, Chili Crunch Quinoa, Cilantro*, Passion Frui Pearls • NF, GF
OCTOPUS CARPACCIO | 23
Slow-cooked Octopus, Fried Garlic, Orange Supremes,
Chef’s Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette, Shiso • NF, GF, DF
MARKET SALAD | 20
Green & Yellow Zucchini. Arugula, Baby Spinach, Cucumber, Rainbow Cherry Tomatoes,
Snap Peas, Quinoa, Toasted Pine Nuts, Lemon-Champagne Vinaigrette • GF, VG
MIDSUMMER PEARLS | 20
Whipped Goat Cheese, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Pickled Shallot, Basil Caviar, Fleur de Sel – NF, VG
ARTICHOKE I 19
Burrata Cream, Crisp Jamon, Pangratatto • NF, GF
HISPI CABBAGE I 17
Miso Butter, Toasted Sesame, Tahini • NF, GF, VG
CROQUE MONSIEUR I 21
Ham, Gruyère, Bechamel, Dijon • NF
BRANZINO I 27
Branzino, Celeriac, Vanilla Bean Purée, Tomato-Lemongrass Consommé • NF, GF
‘AMAZONIAN’ DUCK | 25
Duck Confit, Caramelized Onion, Açai Reduction, Micro Mustard • DF, GF, NF
LAMB KOFTA I 26
Lamb, Hummus, Cucumber-Fennel-Pomegranate Salad, Aleppo Pepper, Pita • NF
CHICKEN BALLOTINE | 29
Slow-cooked Chicken Breast (Skin-On), Chicken Mousseline, Sweet Corn Purée,
Green Peas, Green Apple Salad, Micro Cilantro • NF, GF
SLOW-COOKED PICANHA | 32
Slow-cooked Top Sirloin Cap, Black-Eyes Pea Vinaigrette, Couscous,
Pineapple-Orange Blossom Foam • NF
MATCHA + YUZU MILLE-FEUILLE I 17
Yuzu Curd, Matcha Diplomat Cream, Caramelized Mandarin • NF, VG
BANOFFEE I 17
Argentine Dulce De Leche, Orange Crunch, Banana, Cinnamon, Meringue • NF, VG
IL DOLCE AMARO I 19
Amaro, Prosecco, Soda Water
BUBBLETROUBLE 19
Italics, Yuzu, Prosecco
CURIOUS GEORGE | 20
Mont Gay rum, Banana, Coffee
HEART OF AGAVE | 20
Mezcal, Chocolate, Orange, Agave
VELVET BOOKMARK | 20
Brown Butter infused Bourbon, Amaretto, Cinnamon, Lemon, Egg White
ATHENA’S AMBROSIA | 20
The library’s signature cocktail found its true expression in Athena’s Ambrosia.
Highclere Gin, Basil, Lavender, Aloe
HATSUYUME | 20
Haku, Yuzu, Rose Syrup, Soda Water
ORCHARD FIZZ | 20
Nonino, Orange Bitters, ltalicus, Roederer
LIVING WATER | 20
Empress Gin, Cucumber, Mint, Lemon Juice, Egg White
STOLEN MOMENTS | 20
Tlito’s Vodka, Frangelico, Coffee Syrup
NON-ALCOHOLIC MOCKTAILS
THE SECRET GARDEN | 16
Freixenet, Hibiscus, Roots Bianco
CALLIOPE’S COOLER I 16
Ritual ‘Tequila’, Pineapple, Lemon, Guava
Vodka | Tito’s, Grey Goose
Rum | Mount Gay
Tequila | Casamigos Reposado, Casamigos Silver, Hornitos, Del Maguey Mezcal
Gin | Highclere, Hendricks
Whiskey | Maker’s Mark, Sazerac Rye
Scotch | Glenmorangie 10, Laphroaig 10, Monkey Shoulder
IT Prosecco Superiore, Jeio, Brut, Valdobbiadene NV
IT Prosecco Andreola Dirupo, Brut, DOCG
US Roederer Estate, Brut, Anderson Valley NV
FR Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne NV
SP Txakolina, Gaintza, Getariako ’22
SP Albarino, Paco & Lola, Rías Baixas ’22
IT Pinot Grigio, Sisi, Friuli ’24
FR Sauvignon Blanc, Fournier Père & Fils, Loire ’20
FR Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Pascal Jolivet Sancerre ’22
FR Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon, Château Camus, AOC ’23
FR Chardonnay, Drouhin-Vaudon, Chablis ’22
US Chardonnay, Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley ’23
FR Riesling, Trimbach, Alsace ’77
FR Syrah/Vermentino, Campuget 7753, Costières de NTmes ’22
IT Grenache/Syrah, Gérard Bertrand Côte de Roses, Languedoc ’23
SiSi Rose, Trevenezie IGT
CE Carmenere, Casa Silva, Terroir de Familia ’79
AR Malbec, Bodegas Caro, Aruma, Mendoza ’27
US Cabernet Sauvignon, Franciscan Estate, Napa ’23
US Cabernet Sauvignon, Inglenook, Rutherford, Napa ’78
US Pinot Noir, Cloudline, Willamette Valley ’23
FR Pinot Noir, Joseph Drouhin, Bourgogne ’27
IT Barbera d’Alba, Demarie Piedmont ’27
IT Valpolicella Superiore Classico Ripasso, Nicolis Angelo Seccal ’79
FR Cabernet/Merlot, Château Blaignan, Cru Bourgeois, Médoc ’78
FR Grenache/Syrah, Château Trignon ’20
Amaretto, Cointreau
Aperol, Frangelico
Averna, Campari
Crème de Violeta, Kahlua
Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth
Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters
Peychaud’s Bitters, Oiler Blanc
STELLA ARTOIS PALE ALE, 12 oz I 8
LORD HOBO BOOM SAUCE IPA, 12 oz I 10
SHARK TRACKER LIGHT LAGER, 12 oz | 8
GUINNESS, 12 oz | 8
COFFEE
Featuring Jim’s Organic Brew
Cream, Milk, Skim, Almond, Oat
Espresso | $3.25
Cortado | $4.00
Cappuccino, Latte | $5.25
Americano | $4.25, $5.00
TEA
Featuring MEM Tea
Tea for One
Matcha Green | $6.50
Jasmine Flowers
Chai Latte | $6.75
Herbal Rooibos Mint
Chai, Unsweetened | $6.75
BLACK
Blue Flower Earl Grey
English Breakfast
Duchess Grey
HERBAL
Apple Berry
Oolong, Golden Buds Milk
Dairy and Non-Dairy Options: Cream, Milk, Skim, Almond, Oat
Beverage
Juice | $4.00
Orange, Cranberry, Grapefruit
Soda | $4.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Gingerale
Other | $4.00
Tonic, Ginger Beer
Saratoga | $10.00
Sparkling, Still
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
Please complete the form below to reserve a table for a party of 6-15 guests.
Folio can accommodate up to 50 guests. We have select availability for large groups.
Please complete the form below to reserve Folio for a private event.
The Boston Athenaeum is a magnificent landmark that combines a library, museum, and cultural center. From weddings to lively strolling receptions, corporate dinners, and milestone tributes, The Catered Affair elevates an average event into an extraordinary experience.
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