Metropolis Cafe

4.7

1565 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Great for brunch
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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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Additional information

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 1,565 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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1,565 Reviews

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christine
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food in a charming intimate local spot! Great people too😊
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Nan
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellant - warm atmosphere on a cold winter night. We felt well taken care of all four of our meals were great.
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Kathleen
VIP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was all really great and service was speedy. Great diversity on the menu - something for everyone. Drinks were delicious. The booth was on the smaller side but we fit 3 adults in it okay. Really cozy and buzzy spot.
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Donna
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Rude owner or Hostess not sure. She kept sitting on the bench my date was on to chat with some customers in the next table. She was in the middle of us chatting loudly. We spent at least half our date listening to her talk to her customers in our small crowded bench area. I have never seen anything like this. We eventually called it an SNL skit. So unprofessional we didn’t even bother to complain. We are quickly and skipped dessert and rushed to get out of the door. I can’t even remember our meal the experience was too miserable to enjoy.
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Meredith
VIP
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite place in the south end. Cozy and everyone is always so nice!
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Karen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything. Food and service was outstanding
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John
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dinner. Sweet ambience, fabulous service (as usual), and the food was fantastic. Welcoming, comfortable, friendly, and delicious.
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Steven
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great being able to make a reservation for Brunch. Food and service was great. Looking forward to having dinner.
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Bee
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food! A bit tightly packed but wasn’t really a problem.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A favorite south end spot. Never disappoints. Can’t miss with fried Brussel sprouts and Chicken. Amazing cocktails and reasonable wine list.
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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 4.7 stars by 1565 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

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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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