Folio

“Love Folio’s. Food is fabulous & delicate & presented in a lovely way. The service was super attentive, professional & kind. The atmosphere was elegant & comfortable & you are right next door to the Boston Athenaeum!”

“Folio is a place I genuinely enjoy — I’d give it five stars. The staff are friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and the atmosphere is beautiful. It’s a small restaurant, but every time I’ve gone I’ve been able to get a seat without a reservation. The chilled carrot soup is exceptional in both taste and presentation, and the blood orange salad was beautifully done — fresh, bright, and well-balanced. In fact, I recommend ordering whatever soups and salads are on the menu, as they’ve always been standouts. Other favorites include the pear salad, bavetta steak tartines, chai and grapefruit juice (especially the deeper orange-toned version). Dessert lovers should try the pistachio cake hidden under a crisp milk chocolate crust, cracked open with a mallet to reveal the moist pistachio cake inside. It’s also a great place to create your own afternoon tea experience, even if you’re not looking for the full formal tea. They always offer tea, and they always offer sandwiches, so you can mix and match for a more casual tea-style meal. If you do order tea, ask for a refill — they’ll happily top off your teapot with hot water. Service is smooth, and the BA Member discount of 15% is a nice perk. A small note from one visit: during a Dine Out Lunch Prix Fixe, they omitted the amuse-bouche because I had ordered a larger soup, which I found odd since it was part of the set menu. I also tried the Afternoon Tea — while pleasant, it leaned heavily toward sweets with few savory items, so I’d suggest pairing it with a hearty entrée. Highlights: • Chilled carrot soup, blood orange salad, pear salad, bavetta steak tartines, chai tea, grapefruit juice (orange-toned), pistachio cake with chocolate crust • Friendly staff, beautiful interior, and easy seating without a reservation • Great for a casual or custom afternoon tea experience • Soups and salads are consistently excellent Would I return? Absolutely — for the food, the staff, and the consistently pleasant dining experience.”

“Visited during Dine Out Boston, and I was genuinely impressed! Compared to many other restaurants I've tried during the event, the food quality here really stood out. The atmosphere was lovely, and the interior design was absolutely gorgeous. Most importantly, every dish was a hit. They were beautifully presented and full of refined and elegant flavors. I loved every bite!”

“Absolutely delicious and fresh food. Delicate taste profile, with shareable portion size. Everything that we ate was good. We enjoyed the sharable and farm stand options a bit more than menu options in pan. Focaccia is a must try. It's a crowd favorite and made fresh. It arrives at your table steaming hot, with 3 dips. We also enjoyed cannelloni, which came with a very fresh ricotta filling. If you have a sweet tooth, you cannot miss their pavlova and chocolate cake. Menu has options that accommodates dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian , vegan, gluten free, and nut free”

“I come here relatively often but was a bit disappointed with portion sizes today. It always erred on the small side but today the $32 menu from which I got a delicious soup and the cabbage, was really underwhelming, with the "main" served on a plate the size of a saucer. In addition, the membership discount did not apply to this menu, something that I wasn't told ahead of time. Otherwise the quality of the food, service and atmospehere is all great. I hope they can improve!”