Metropolis Cafe

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4.9

1602 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people

Apr 18, 2025

April 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood 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.

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

ENTREES

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

SIDES

Truffle FriesUS$8.25
Wilted SpinachUS$9.00
Cauliflower Potato GratinUS$9.25
Melted leeks and Asiago
Sautéed Spring VegetablesUS$11.50
with Green Garlic and Charmoula

DESSERT

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

What 1,602 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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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
American
Boston
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Metropolis Cafe in Boston's South End is a beloved neighborhood gem, consistently praised for its "amazing food," "wonderful staff," and "cozy atmosphere." Diners rave about the "delicious" meals, from brunch to dinner, and the "great service." A "charming, intimate local spot" that never disappoints.

1,602 Reviews

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Carrie VIP
Washington DC16 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great, the food delicious. It was quiet and a great place for supper. My cocktail was lovely. Thank you.
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Rick VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Metropolis was tecommended to me by a foodie friend. The food was amazing, great drinks (blood orange margarita) the beet salad was excellent and the rigatoni was outstanding! I’ll definitely be back!!
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Annette
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. My favorite in the south end by far.
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Mark VIP
Greater Boston47 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed another wonderful evening at one of our most favorite neighborhood restaurants in the South End! The food, staff and atmosphere were all so great. We’re already looking forward to our next visit.
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Louann VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Metropolis continues to be our favorite place for brunch or dinner. Staff, service and food is consistently amazing! Can’t wait for the warm weather to be able to eat outside.
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Kate VIP
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Great service, excellent food- loved the candles on table!
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Mark VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food -- my boyfriend and I enjoyed the entire meal including the dessert. The server was friendly and helpful. We'll be back. Thank you,
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Richfromboston VIP
Greater Boston50 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had not been to Metropolis for a while. Excellent experience. I had the delicious rope grown mussels and Salmon and a piece of the cod. Wow. Everything was delicious. Very high quality fresh ingredients. The garlic in salted olive oil and bread were delicious. The chorizo and crushed tomato sofrito and toasted bread were perfect accompaniments to the mussels. The cod I tried was great. Huge piece of fresh salmon. I was so full I only ate the salmon and a little bit of the tampenade ( mostly the crispy capers) Service is great. The current servers have been there for years. Compared to years ago, the seating is more spacious and comfortable. (We hadn’t eaten at a booth for a long time).
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Diane VIP
Greater Boston29 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always outstanding. The atmosphere is wel coming.
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Greg VIP
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy our experience at Metropolis! It's one of the things we miss most about living in the South End. The food is great. Service is top notch. And great prices for the neighborhood. 5 stars all around!!
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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 4.9 stars by 1602 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 35 times today

584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Clarendon St.and Dartmouth St.
Neighbourhood
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

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Metropolis Cafe

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About this restaurant

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STARTERS

Cucumber and Avocado White GazpachoUS$11.00

Sriracha Glazed Brussels SproutsUS$10.25

Maryland Style Crab CakesUS$14.75

Baby Gem Lettuce and Watercress SaladUS$10.50

Spring Kale and Shaved Snap Pea SaladUS$12.75

Asparagus TartareUS$13.50

Rope Grown MusselsUS$15.50

ENTREES

Pan Roasted Natural ChickenUS$26.75

Asparagus and Morel Mushroom RisottoUS$24.50

Rock Shrimp RisottoUS$28.50

Hacked Chicken & Truffled Shrooms RisottoUS$26.25

Idaho Rainbow TroutUS$27.25

The RigatoniUS$25.00

Faroe Island SalmonUS$29.00

Loin Lamb ChopsUS$31.50

The BurgerUS$20.00

SIDES

Truffle FriesUS$8.25

Wilted SpinachUS$9.00

Cauliflower Potato GratinUS$9.25

Sautéed Spring VegetablesUS$11.50

DESSERT

Wild Main Blueberry CrumbleUS$10.25

Mango Panna CottaUS$9.75

Coconut Layer CakeUS$10.00

Warm Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$11.75

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