Metropolis Cafe

4.8

1592 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for brunch

Metropolis Café, nestled in Boston’s Historic South End with views of lively Tremont Street, combines fine dining and warm hospitality at casual prices. Our dinner menu features favorites like Rigatoni, Pan Roasted Natural Chicken with foraged mushroom crème and whipped garlic Yukon potatoes, Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts served with house-made buttermilk ranch and celery salad, and our creamy Risottos. Join us for a beloved neighborhood brunch on weekends, where locals and visitors enjoy a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Whether you’re stopping by for dinner or a weekend brunch, Metropolis Café offers an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Boston’s South End.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Bistro
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 247-2931
Website
http://www.metropolisboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dolly Bourommavong

Location
584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118
Neighborhood
South End
Cross street
Between Clarendon St.and Dartmouth St.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Bus stops near our front door at 584 Tremont Street Green Line T stops, Back Bay and Copley Silver Line on Washington Street
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Cucumber and Avocado White Gazpacho$11.00
Za'atar Granola, Labneh Yogurt, Lemon Juice and Cold Press Olive Oil
Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts$10.25
House Made Buttermilk Ranch and Celery Salad
Maryland Style Crab Cakes$14.75
Snap Peas, Shaved Radish, Pickled Bermuda Onion, Sauce Remoulade
Baby Gem Lettuce and Watercress Salad$10.50
Shaved Fennel, Spring Veggies, Jammy Egg, Croutons & Buttermilk Ranch
Spring Kale and Shaved Snap Pea Salad$12.75
Radishes, Orzo, Scallions, Golden Raisins, Feta, Hazelnuts, Citrus Vinaigrette
Asparagus Tartare$13.50
Avocado, Tomato Ramp Relish, Capers, Crispy Shallots, Sherry Gastrique
Rope Grown Mussels$15.50
Coconut Ginger Broth, Crushed Tomatoes, Pickled Chile's and Grilled Country Bread

ENTREES

Pan Roasted Natural Chicken$26.75
Foraged Mushrooms Creme, Whipped Yukon Potatoes and Pea Shoot Salade
Asparagus and Morel Mushroom Risotto$24.50
Sweet peas, Favas, Radishes, Preserved Lemon & Crème Fraiche
Rock Shrimp Risotto$28.50
Wilted Lacinato Kale, Spanish Chorizo, Salsa Verde, Parmesan
Hacked Chicken & Truffled Shrooms Risotto$26.25
Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken, Foraged Mushrooms, Perigord Truffle Butter
Idaho Rainbow Trout$27.25
Stuffed with Wilted Spinach, Preserved Lemon, Fennel and Charmoula
The Rigatoni$25.00
Crumbled Fennel Sausage, Chili Flakes, Sweet Marsala and Parmigiano
Faroe Island Salmon$29.00
Sautéed Spring Vegetables, Morel Mushrooms, Sweet Pea Purée, Ramp Relish
Loin Lamb Chops$31.50
Sesame and Mint Orzo, Sugar Snap Peas, Sultanas, Cucumbers & Garlic Labneh
The Burger$20.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Cheddar and "Special Sauce" on a Potato Bun with Shoestring Fries

SIDES

Truffle Fries$8.25
Wilted Spinach$9.00
Cauliflower Potato Gratin$9.25
Melted leeks and Asiago
Sautéed Spring Vegetables$11.50
with Green Garlic and Charmoula

DESSERT

Wild Main Blueberry Crumble$10.25
Cornmeal & Almond Crumbles, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Mango Panna Cotta$9.75
Strawberries, Mint, Crushed Pink Peppercorns
Coconut Layer Cake$10.00
Lime Coulis and Chantilly Cream
Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake$11.75
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

What 1,592 people are saying

Metropolis Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Metropolis Cafe is a beloved South End gem known for its "great cozy cafe atmosphere" and "amazing food and drinks." Patrons praise its "wonderful ambiance," "friendly service," and "fantastic mocktails." A perfect spot for brunch or dinner, it consistently delivers "excellent food" in a "charming, intimate" setting.

1,592 Reviews

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Gerry VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I hadn't been here for a while, and so I tried two items that I hadn't seen on the menu before: the chicken livers appetizer and the veal scaloppini. Their slogan is "Small kitchen, big flavors". Couldn't have said it better myself! Outstanding.
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glenn VIP
Greater Boston37 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant has been around for about 30 years and always extremely busy. There must be a reason! If you want a great meal at a "Boston" restaurant this is the place to go.
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Thomas VIP
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous as always. We love the staff! Food amazing too!!!
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Liz VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal for dine out Boston
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jennifer VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite restaurant in the South End. Checks all the boxes!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food is great, but service was very unpleasant. Rude waitresses.
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patricia VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Great atmosphere. Quiet enough to have a conversation without shouting
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Kim
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful staff, food and drinks!! Wonderful restaurant week menu
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Connor VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Great cozy cafe atmosphere and fantastic food and service. I got the cod and it was my favorite meal in a long time, perfectly cooked and very flavorful. Will definitely be coming back!
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Sydney
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the staff was very kind. It had a cozy ambiance
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FAQs

Metropolis Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 247-2931.

Metropolis Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 1592 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

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584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

Cross street
Between Clarendon St.and Dartmouth St.
Neighborhood
South End
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Bus stops near our front door at 584 Tremont Street Green Line T stops, Back Bay and Copley Silver Line on Washington Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dolly Bourommavong
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.metropolisboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 247-2931

Metropolis Cafe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

STARTERS

Cucumber and Avocado White Gazpacho$11.00

Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts$10.25

Maryland Style Crab Cakes$14.75

Baby Gem Lettuce and Watercress Salad$10.50

Spring Kale and Shaved Snap Pea Salad$12.75

Asparagus Tartare$13.50

Rope Grown Mussels$15.50

ENTREES

Pan Roasted Natural Chicken$26.75

Asparagus and Morel Mushroom Risotto$24.50

Rock Shrimp Risotto$28.50

Hacked Chicken & Truffled Shrooms Risotto$26.25

Idaho Rainbow Trout$27.25

The Rigatoni$25.00

Faroe Island Salmon$29.00

Loin Lamb Chops$31.50

The Burger$20.00

SIDES

Truffle Fries$8.25

Wilted Spinach$9.00

Cauliflower Potato Gratin$9.25

Sautéed Spring Vegetables$11.50

DESSERT

Wild Main Blueberry Crumble$10.25

Mango Panna Cotta$9.75

Coconut Layer Cake$10.00

Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake$11.75

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