For Curious Palates

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

CUISINE

BEVERAGE

Large Party Request

Folio

14A Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Phone: (857) 277-0023
[email protected]

 

The Catered Affair Collection e-gift card can be redeemed at any of our locations.


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MENU

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

BEVERAGES
APERITIF

IL DOLCE AMARO  I 19
Amaro, Prosecco, Soda Water

BUBBLETROUBLE  19
Italics, Yuzu, Prosecco

STIRRED

CURIOUS GEORGE | 20
Mont Gay rum, Banana, Coffee

HEART OF AGAVE | 20
Mezcal, Chocolate, Orange, Agave

SHAKEN

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

INFUSIONS

NON-ALCOHOLIC MOCKTAILS

THE SECRET GARDEN | 16
Freixenet, Hibiscus, Roots Bianco

CALLIOPE’S COOLER I 16
Ritual ‘Tequila’, Pineapple, Lemon, Guava

SPIRITS

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

WINE LIST BT REGION
BUBBLES

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

WHITES

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

REDS

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

CORDIALS

Amaretto, Cointreau
Aperol, Frangelico
Averna, Campari
Crème de Violeta, Kahlua
Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth
Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters
Peychaud’s Bitters, Oiler Blanc

BEER

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.


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Large Party Reservation Requests

Please complete the form below to reserve a table for a party of 6-15 guests.

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Private Restaurant Events

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.

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