Food was mediocre and tasting menu overpriced. Frustrating to be forced into dessert, but not offered bread. Too bad as this used to be a top restaurant in town read more

I wad a wonderful birthday dinner with my husband. The pre fix menu had plenty of choices. I highly recommend the halibut and the panzanella. Elaine & Ben our servers took great care of us. It's a gem in an historic building, go! read more

Just had our second meal there. Lunch this time and the gazpacho is amazing. We also had the Cesar w/ chicken, monk fish, and truffle fries. They are all solid dishes that we would eat again, but that gazpacho is the super star. The first time I had the steak frites and the cut of steak was very fatty and unimpressive. The reason it doesn't get five stars is that steak, and the wait staff. The waiter on our first visit seems to be working past his capacity. It was a full house Saturday night, but the lack of attention to detail was noticeable. On Our Saturday lunch visit the place was almost empty and the staff was fine but not excellent. I would recommend a visit but avoid the steak and be ready to self advocate with the staff. read more

Our first time dining here where two of us had the burger from the adult lunch menu. I ordered mine well done, and my husband ordered his medium, My son also ordered the burger from the kids menu. They were all DISGUSTINGLY dry and tough!!!! It seemed as though they were the frozen burgers from Costco, but worse (they were the same exact size and thickness). Our server NEVER asked if we wanted anything else (such as mayonnaise, or mustard) and NEVER asked if I wanted a refill of my iced tea, or if my husband wanted another drink. They were not busy and our server did a tour through the seating area no less than five times and didn't approach our table, but checked in with others. We will NEVER return to this disappointing restaurant again. read more

Most delicious Short Rib I've ever tasted. The meat was so tender I didn't even need to use a knife to cut it. "This is the way Short Rib should be made." And I was pleasantly surprised I enjoyed the vegan & gluten free coconut cashew "cheesecake" (I'm not Vegan). read more

We had lunch in a private room to celebrate my Mom's birthday. 10 people. The staff and our server were great! Very attentive and friendly. Everyone enjoyed their meal - First Course, Main Course & Dessert. And it was just a very pleasant experience. Kudos to Elaine who took care of us. And thanks to Courtney for her assistance in reserving the private room and answering my questions. The cookbooks on the bookshelves were really cool. read more

I was very underwhelmed with our meal at Metro Bis. We were excited to have a special night out but the whole thing was meh. Despite charging for a bread basket, they ran out at 6:30. The cauliflower waffles were limp with what seemed like bottled hot sauce. The crispy shrimp were just a pile of tiny popcorn shrimp. The bucatini was rich but nothing special. And the desserts were terrible - just refrigerated store-bought pieces of cake. I try to give restaurants grace at the moment but this meal really bummed me out. read more

OK but some issues. The positives: great location, historic building, great service. The negatives: expensive (we had the 4 course meal), no draft beer, small portions of pretty standard food but done well, infested with mosquitoes on the patio which made it very uncomfortable despite the Off that was provided. read more

We recently dined here and we're surprised to learn it was a prix fixe menu of $60 per person. We certainly should have been forewarned when we made the reservation. Also the meal quality was not equal to the price. The halloumi appetizer was tasty but the salad was disappointing and the vegetables that accompanied the filet mignon were especially poorly prepared. We won't be returning any time soon. read more

Metro Bis is in a beautiful building with good parking. The acoustics are wonderful. We were in the room with the bar that was about 3/4 full, and the noise level was just fine. The service is great! We had lunch, and unfortunately we both ordered the same entree so our comments on the food are limited. Neither one of us were thrilled with our salmon cakes. They were OK but for a $30 fixed price, it certaiinly didn't seem like you were getting your money's worth. No bread was served, and a small side salad would have gone a long way to make the meal feel complete. The meal includes a dessert. In my opinion the desserts were very odd and unappealing. I got the crème brûlée which was tasty enough but was literally 1/4" high in a small dish. My friend got the mousse which was also very small and according to her "mediocre". We had been big fans of the restaurant in the past, but our last couple of visits have been disappointing. read more

Totally gross. Do not recommend at all. Gave my husband the wrong appetizer. It sat on our table for 15 min. The waiter came, we told him we didn't order it and he picked it up and put it on the table next to us. I think that's against health code. Our waiter was bussing tables and using dirty used napkins to wipe the tables down. Then picked up water glasses by the top of the glass with his dirty hands. I ordered salmon and requested it fully cooked through. See picture. Never even had manager come over. Very disappointing. Do not recommend. read more

Metro Bis - Raw gross salmon. - New American Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

Great lunch and dinner choices in a thoughtfully renovated building in the heart of Simsbury. Chef Prosperi uses local veggies etc as available, and the menu is updated seasonally. Crab cakes are a favorite as an entree or appetizer. Outdoor seating available, plenty of parking, and a caring welcoming team of greeters, servers, front managers. This would be a great place for date night, out of town guests, hanging out with friends, business meetings. They can also accommodate large groups. read more

Fantastic ambience, good service. Food for me is mostly 3 to 4 stars. Some dishes could have done with better presentation (hangar steak, semifreddo). Recommended. read more

Went to Metro Bis for the first time (but have been a LONG time fan of Chef Chris!) this weekend. We were looking for somewhere special for lunch for my son's 21st birthday. This fit the bill and was perfect! It was a reasonable set price ($30) for 2 courses (lunch main and a dessert or salad/soup) and tons of amazing choices. You pay a little extra for appetizers and for drinks, of course. All 5 of us got something different for mains from a beefy eggplant parm to flat iron steak to crab cakes to a burger to short rib sandwich. They were ALL amazing. The quinoa salad on all of our plates was a welcome surprise and so refreshing. The desserts were varied as well with a fabulous creme brulee and panna cotta, and surprisingly even a dairy free option that was so delicious (Coconut & Chia Seed Semifreddo). I can really appreciate a restaurant that has a non-dairy creamer option for my coffee. To top it off, the service was PERFECT and the atmosphere was so relaxing. They even put a candle in my son's dessert just because we mentioned it in the reservation - such attention to detail! I'll definitely go again (trying to figure out how to get my girls group to make the drive!) So happy I finally got to Metro Bis. Faith Middleton would be proud! ;) read more

Fantastic food in a beautiful location; Metro Bis is a must-visit. I've waited so long after eating here that I forgot what my actual entree was which is unfortunate, but what I do remember is that I like what I ordered, and so did the three people I went with. The true star of Metro Bis is the Simsbury 1820 House, the beautiful old house that has been transformed into the restaurant. If you get a chance, take a walk around and see as much of the house as you can. So while I can't remember much of the specifics of what I ate, I do remember the care that was put into each meal, and I would definitely go back again! read more

Metro Bis is an amazing place for a wonderful, delicious dinner, or private party or event! I have had dinner here- AMAZING, my bridal shower- INCREDIBLE and my wedding- A DREAM COME TRUE!!!! Courtney and the team at Metro Bis were excellent helping to coordinate all of the events for the wedding and shower! Everything was perfect! They were even prepared with a solution for a wedding dress fix for the bustle when a button popped off! The staff brought everything to our cars (gifts, food, etc.) after each event and were so friendly and incredible to work with. I highly recommend Metro Bis for any and all future events you are considering!!! Thank you Courtney and team!!!! read more

Enjoyed the speciality 3 course Easter dinner here today! Service was wonderful - our servers name was Elaine. She was so lovely and very accommodating! She even remembered my grandma who had come here a few months back and knew exactly what she had ordered for lunch! Anyways, the speciality menu for today was great - it had something for everyone. Personally, I enjoyed the crispy thai spring rolls for the app, the pan seared salmon with pea risotto for the entree, and the maple white chocolate bread pudding for dessert - everything was DELICIOUS. The salmon was cooked absolutely perfectly, I don't think I've ever had a better cooked piece of salmon in my life. The only thing I would say is that some of their dishes seemed to be a little heavy on the salt, but my taste buds might just have thought that because I don't use much salt at home. Other than that tiny thing, the whole meal was fabulous! We had mad a reservation for six and we were pleasantly surprised with our own private dining room near the patio! Also pictured here I have my dad's rack of lamb that he ordered along with the Caesar salad. read more

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We chose Metro Bis as a place to celebrate a special occasion because we wanted some top notch food and service. I listen to their chef, Chris Prosperi on NPR, and he has an outstanding reputation, so I came in with very high expectations. I really thought this would be a five star experience, but a few things kept it from getting that rating. First the drinks: The descriptions are beautiful, filled with the trendy descriptions you see in most higher end restaurants. I order a basil vodka drink expecting something tasty, but received something that was completely average. On request, they easily replaced it with an alternate. One of my dining partners was told they couldn't order a Moscow Mule because they didn't have the copper mug. That seems a little strange for a restaurant of this reputation. We order 4 different appetizers. The tomatoes were delicious, as was the tuna/salmon tartare. The chicken pate was just okay, but maybe that's because we were looking forward to ordering the foie gras we had seen on their website, which was not available that night For main dishes, we had the duck, which was outstanding, the steak, the halibut, and the chicken. Overall they were beautifully prepared, but didn't all have that absolute wow factor. We sat outside on the porch,which was quite lovely. The inside of the restaurant had a bit of a strange smell, maybe they had just had some cleaning done, or maybe it was damp? We didn't seem to have one server, many people stopped by our table, which seems a bit unusual. Everyone who stopped by was pleasant. Overall, this was a lovely evening, but just not up to the five star food and service I expected. read more

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This was our second visit to Metro Bis. It's been just under a year since our last visit. It takes us just over an hour to get there that's why we don't go there more often. The only reason I know about this restaurant is because several years ago I used to listen to the Food Schmooze talk show with Faith Middleton on Connecticut Public radio on the way home from work. The owner of this restaurant was always on and would mention his restaurant and ever since then I always wanted to go up there. Metro Bis never disappoints. We started out with the Hartford baking Company bread platter and it came with a red pepper hummus, eggplant hummus and olive oil. We also shared the cauliflower waffles with some sort of sauce, I can't remember exactly what it is but it was excellent. My first course was the beet salad with goat cheese that was also very good. One of us also had a calamari and octopus appetizer that she really loved. My other half had a salad consisting of tuna, poke, and shrimp. He thought it had very good flavor but he wished the shrimp were a little bigger. For an entrée I had the hangar steak medium and that was excellent also. My other half had a pork entrée with some sort of chutney over cheddar grits. He enjoyed that. I had the trifle for dessert and it was just enough and also very good. If you want to treat yourself to a special dinner and a great space take a drive up here, you won't be disappointed. read more

Had another outstanding meal at Metro Bis. Our second time at the new location. Food and service are always excellent and tonight was no different. I like the new 4-course price fix menu. The courses are not huge but you definitely do not walk away hungry. The menu is always changing and always has interesting options. Their cauliflower appetizer is especially good. First time in my life I have eaten cauliflower and liked it. read more

We had a great experience at Metro Bis! The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. We ate out of the deck and enjoyed a beautiful evening in downtown Simsbury. read more

We enjoyed our dinner very much. We both had fish entrees. My dining companion had the flounder and I had the rainbow trout. I liked my trout but the sweet potato bacon hash was too salty for me. I am very sensitive to salt and this is probably why it tasted salty to me. The flounder dish was absolutely delicious. We both had dessert. My key lime torte was very good. My companion had the white chocolate maple bread pudding. If you could have one thing before you left this world, this would be it. Fabulous! All in all, a very nice dinner in a very pretty inn. read more

Metro Bis - New American Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

My daughter picked this restaurant for her 15th birthday. At first I was concerned with the negative reviews, but she wanted to go anyway. The experience was amazing. First off- We love a prix fix menu, so we had no issue with that. Every course was amazing and loved by everyone. We have a child with a nut allergy and another gluten sensitivity. Neither was an issue and easily accommodated. On top of all that, she was presented with a small vase of dahlias and a dessert with candle. She was so glad they didn't sing, but acknowledged her birthday in a subtle but memorable manor. 5 stars tonight and we will be back. No one should hesitate trying it out. read more

Went for Valentines dinner and looking forward to something different than our usual standby Millwrights. The service lacked personality and attentiveness. When asked staff about the dishes on the menu, they seemed less than enthusiastic about the food they were serving. The food was cooked well but lacked flavor. Desert appeared to be store bought and not very fresh. The appearance of the food and location all were nice but the food was underwhelming. Would not recommend this restaurant as appearances can be deceiving as both taste of food and portions were less than acceptable. Very small portions for a very large price tag. read more

Everything about our evening was absolutely perfect. From the timing of each course. Dessert and coffee actually being served at the same time. The staff was on point. The wine list was great. I am gluten-free. Most restaurants plop a white plate down with a piece of salmon and say that's all they can do. Not here. My meal was every bit as wonderful as everyone else's. The desert was inventive and delicious not just a dish of sorbet. I can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. read more

Delicious food / friendly attentive staff /beautiful presentation read more

Metro Bis - New American Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

Untrained staff, overcooked steak, lobster bisque? In and out in 45 minutes! Unforgettable Valentines meal. We will not return.

Went with my family yesterday for dinner. All the food was delicious and the service was great. We had a nice table outside. We agreed that two unexpected things really stood out. The gazpacho was the best We have ever had. And the strawberry shortcake was amazing, it was made with fresh whipped cream and a homemade biscuit. read more

Yuck with a side of yuck. I ordered a Hendricks Martini up, and it was full of ice crystals. I've had both the beef short ribs as well as the pan seared trout, and suffice to say both were lackluster, salty, and just plain shitty food. I'd be surprised to see this place in business in 12 months. read more

Absolutely Terrible food! Boxed mashed potatoes and the driest cake I've ever had. Everything was way to salty! Way too over priced for glorified Applebees! read more

Great place for a relaxed brunch or dinner with family. The ambience is great and staff is attentive and friend. Good choices in a 3 course menu, I would certainly recommend it. read more

Metro has always been exceptional. They still carry this high standard. Food= great To go service= efficient and delicious People = the best read more

Outstanding! Great drinks (the Manhattan and the wine), great apps, great meal, great deserts, wonderful service! Top notch place! Went there again (8/31/2019) - we go a few times per year. Food was good, as always, but not "great". Probably should have ordered the duck again. Went with crab cakes. You just don't get real crab cakes in CT. Even though they claimed it was Chesapeake crab. Oh well. Service was outstanding as usual. Can't remember her name, but "Server ID 22" is on receipt. She's top notch. We'll keep coming back. It's too good of a place not to. read more

This place is awesome. It's in new location that's very large and spaced out. You don't feel encroached upon. The service from Gina was wonderful and everything our party of 7 ate was delicious, including the 7 desserts we tried. Im not sure why this place has gotten so many terrible reviews since it moved, because we had a great experience end to end. I'd highly recommend this joint. read more

We had a great dinner last night. The poke is over the top good! My husband had the short rib, I had their duck. We typically don't order dessert but couldn't resist the creme brûlée and the bread pudding....amazing! I loved the new location, felt like I was in a bistro in France. Please visit, you won't be disappointed! read more

I recommend that people getting married schedule their rehearsal dinner well after the rehearsal--after the wedding, in fact. But that's another story and my real purpose here is to write about how after years of enjoying the food at Metro Bis, I experienced the most amazing customer service from chef/ owners Chris Prosperi and Courtney Febbroriello. Metro Bis has long been considered Simsbury's best restaurant. In the words of the New York Times, Chris Prosperi is "a technical master, an original American chef whose restaurant is worth traveling for." The new location in Simsbury's 1820 House, a beautiful old house on a hill in the center of town (and birthplace of Gifford Pinchot), really showcases the restaurant well. While my family and I had gone to Metro Bis for important occasions over the years--such as graduations and birthdays--I did not originally consider it for a rehearsal dinner because the old space is so small and I assumed it would be a bit beyond our budget. Instead, we planned to go with Abigail's. Except the dining room manager at Abigail's, who had assured us in person that the date would be fine, simply would not respond to my email or phone messages. And then I discovered that Metro Bis was moving to a larger location--the Simsbury 1820 House--within a matter of weeks. So, I sent a quick inquiry email and Courtney got back to me immediately. In fact, we met in the middle of their move and renovation of the 1820 House space. The menu was more upscale than that of Abigail's and practically the same price. And, while Millwright's requires a credit card to book a reservation for a large party (like 8 people, I think), and will charge for cancellations, Metro Bis did not even require me to put down a credit card for a party of 25. I only grew more impressed with Metro Bis's service as time went on. We had planned an early January wedding because, really, what can go wrong in January in New England? So, the expected happened and the meteorologists began to warn of a potentially huge storm to hit on the day of our rehearsal. On New Year's Eve, I called Courtney to discuss rescheduling and she basically told me we could reschedule it for any day, any time. Which is how we ended up having a wonderful post-wedding rehearsal dinner/ luncheon when everyone was slightly rested and no longer frantic with preparations--the perfect mood to enjoy our gorgonzola crusted steak or black pearl salmon and the extremely memorable dessert duo of chocolate ganache and key lime tarts. And yet my story isn't even over. The following day--now two days after the wedding--we were packed up and ready to go to the airport, when our flights were cancelled thanks to the polar vortex. My now husband's parents were staying at the 1820 House and were also stranded in Simsbury. Metro Bis is closed on Sundays--this is Chris and Courtney's only day off. But when Chris saw my in-laws sitting in the parlor and heard they were stranded, he opened the dining room just for them and cooked them lunch. This was particularly kind because my in-laws did not have a car of their own and my father-in-law has some difficulty walking and getting across the street to Peaberry's in the icy cold would have been somewhat hazardous. When we arrived at the 1820 House to pick them up for dinner at my parents', Chris, who was on his way out, even offered to make us supper. After all that, Courtney emailed us on the day we finally caught a flight back to California to thank us and wish us well when, really, I think we have much more to thank her and Chris for. read more

This place was great and had an awesome bread pudding. Very quaint interior. Will come back for sure. A gem set in the country.

My husband and I were very excited for our Metro Bis reservation. We'd heard the chef/owner many times on the Food Schmooze. Unfortunately, it was an extraordinary disappointment. The wait staff was barely cordial; either poorly trained or just apathetic. No smiles and not even the basic of pleasantries extended. I could overlook this to some degree had the food lived up to or been even close to expectations. Appetizers took a very long time to arrive (place was half empty on a Friday night) and were just okay. I had the lump crab cocktail which was overdressed, and my husband; the beet salad he thought was alright. After another 40 minutes our entrees came out and one of them was the wrong dish. They took both plates away and ten minutes later returned with our meals. I cut into my salmon (the one that was newly prepared) and it was raw through the center. I waited a couple minutes for a server to return to the table- didn't happen. I had to get up and find a staff member to to request they take it back and cook to medium. The other dish was beef short ribs which were tender but unremarkable. Not once did a server check back with us, or ever inquire as to how the food was or if we needed anything. We decided rather than order dessert and prolong our time in the restaurant; we'd go to the nearby J Fosters. That turned out to be the highlight of our evening. read more

We were so excited to try this restaurant but then this happened.... seated 45 minutes AFTER our reservation, seemed chaotic, service was slow and not friendly and the food was ok but portion small. We will not be back! read more

Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service but food was too salty.