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.
FOLIO FOCACCIA | 16
Tahini Hummus, Beet Tzatziki • NF
PAO DE QUEIJO | 17
Guava, Fig • NF
MAGIC EMPANADAS I 16
Guava, Cheese, Passion Fruit Crema • NF, GF, VG
BISTRO BOARD I 29
Chef’s Selection
LEEK SOUP I 14
Potato, Herb Oil, Crisp Leeks • GF, NF, VG
KALE SALAD I 15
Pangratatto, Parmesan, Lemon- Garlic Aioli • NF, GF, VG
KABOCHA SQUASH I 15
Gorgonzola, Sage, Pink Peppercorns • NF, GF, VG
CARROT ROSETTE I 17
Carrot Puree, Dijon Mustard Seed, Carrot Vinaigrette • GF, NF,
HISPI CABBAGE I 16
Miso Butter, Toasted Sesame, Tahini • NF, GF, VG
ARTICHOKE I 16
Burrata Cream, Crisp Jamon, Pangratatto • NF, GF
DEVILED EGGS 15
Chef’s Choice NF
ADD PROTEIN
Chicken I
Tuna* I
Two Deviled Eggs Halves I 8
CRAB I 24
Avocado, Yuzu Roe • NF, DF, GF,
OYSTERS* I 24
Six Oysters, Champagne Foam, Caviar,
Lemon Zest, Miso Butter, Chervil • NF, GF
TUNA CRUDO* I 19
Capers, Crisp Shallots, Yuzu Vinaigrette • NF, DF
STEAK TARTARE* | 17
Brioche, Filet of Beef, Mustard, Confit Egg • NF
CHICKEN ROULADE I 28
Leek+ Mushroom Stuffing Potato Fondant, Chicken Jus • NF, GF
CROQUE MONSIEUR | 20
Rosemary Ham, Gruyere, Bechamel, Dijon • NF
SHORT RIB I 28
Parmesan – Herb Risotto Cake, Red Wine Reduction • GF, NF
LAMB KOFTA 25
Hummus, Whipped Feta, Onion Jam, Pita • NF
BRIGADEIRO I 15
Pistachio, Chocolate, Espresso • GF, VG
LEMON TART I 15
Lemon Curd, Chantilly Creme • NF, VG
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
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
*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 45 guests. We have select availability for large groups.
Please complete the form below to reserve Folio for a private event.
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