Metropolis Cafe

Name: Metropolis Cafe
Address: 584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02118
Telephone: (617) 247-2931
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1570 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 46 times today

Great for brunch
Charming
Neighbourhood 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
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 1,570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

1,570 Reviews

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ANITA
VIP
Greater Boston
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Metropolis is our go-to neighborhood restaurant. It is consistently delicious with great service and a good vibe. It's not to large, thus giving a warm, neighborly feel to the diners. Their menu is superb and never disappoints. Good portions too!
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Bruce
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. Metropolis deserves its place as a long-time Boston French favorite!
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Andrew
VIP
Atlanta Metro
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best menus in the city. Highly recommended.
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william
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe, food, service. Always delivers with great food, staff and atmosphere
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Anne
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the neighborhood feel. So glad to see the former manager (cannot remember her name) back - she's so lovely and keeps the place organized and focused on guests. Love Metropolis!
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christine
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 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 7 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 7 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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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 1570 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Metropolis Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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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Make a reservation

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