Perfect breakfast/brunch spot! The restaurant is small in a way that makes it absolutely cozy. The staff from the waitress to the food runner went out of their way to make the meal feel welcoming and friendly. The menu has just about everything you'd want or crave for breakfast or brunch, along with daily specials. Pancakes are outstanding with maple butter and the POTATOES! I am unsure how you get potatoes to be soft and smoked, but they are so unique and so delicious! The prices are proportional to the sizes and quality. Didn't feel rushed on a Saturday morning and that is huge! read more

Metropolis - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a small cute place that's pretty popular so you should make a reservation. We came for brunch on the recommendation of a friend who lives in the neighborhood. It was a good call as the food and service were both good. The menu is fairly small but they have many of your standard breakfast items. I'm not really a big breakfast guy so I had the bagel and smoked salmon which I enjoyed. Others had more traditional breakfast plates and reportedly they were good. Drinks were tasty and we had Bloody Marys and mimosas. It's not cheap but not too expensive considering location and food and drinks. My friend says dinner is also good but I can't personally attest to that. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area. read more

Metropolis - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Such a cute and cozy brunch spot in the charming South End! Recommend getting a reservation because seats are limited. I ordered the Shawmut omelet which had mushrooms and gruyere which was super yummy and rich. On first glance, I thought the portions were quite small but ended up being a filling meal. Some friends got the aperol spritz and the cucumber spritz which were all great. read more

Metropolis - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Service, food, atmosphere was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend coming here. It's a small but a cute restaurant. MAKE A RESERVATION! There isn't a lot of seating so if you don't want to sit at their full service bar make a reservation. The food is sooooo goood. Everything from the French toast, pancakes, cheesy grits, home fries and chicken sausage. Absolutely delicious. Service was very attentive and nice. If I'm ever back in Boston I will be back! read more

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Great staff!! The food was so good, especially considering it was my first real meal right after my hectic trip flying straight to Boston. read more

Metropolis - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Overall Metropolis is a okay spot for both brunch and solid spot for dinner. Brunch: service was kind, but slow. They weren't too busy for a Sunday brunch, but our food took ~30 minutes to prepare. Prices were super reasonable for brunch. I ordered the BBH & eggs and thought the grilled chorizo to be super greasy, the hash to be pretty hard. But oh well, I didn't go in expecting brunch food to blow my mind. I would go back and order something different. Dinner: service was much quicker. It can get noisy because they get so busy, but the servers were attentive and kind. Their risotto is delicious - I'm still thinking about it. read more

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Hidden gem former ice cream Parlor since 1995 - excellent seafoods heavy menu. A charming small treasure for a romantic meal or solo at the bar. Service is friendly and gracious, and everything is well done. read more

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Disappointing customer service, rude waitress. Unfriendly staff! Wouldn't recommend. Not worth it read more

I spend a lot of time in Boston during the winters and Metropolis is one of my all time favorites! I don't normally order soup when I eat out, but at Mikey's suggestion, I tried it one night and it's amazing - nice and creamy, very flavorful, it and a salad can make a meal. Their small kitchen has a great regular menu, with something for everyone, and their daily specials never fail to please. The welcoming and friendly staff make it a perfect place to dine as a 1-top; lovely cocktails, solid wine selection, and the chill vibe keep me coming back repeatedly! read more

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Came here for brunch around 1pm on a Sunday, place was full although there didn't seem to be a wait. Menu did not match the online menu so there were a couple of options I had been interested in that were not offered, probably seasonal. Regardless, still a very satisfying brunch and the home fries in particular were excellent and well seasoned. We only tried their egg dishes but the pancakes they were bringing out looked great as well, will have to come back to try them. read more

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Great brunch! We had a bloody Mary and the Autumn Storm, which were both great. The latter might be a little strong for most people for brunch, but I loved it. For food, we did the grilled Reuben and the huevos rancheros. Both were excellent. The eggs were perfectly over easy, and I loved that they crisped up the black beans and sprinkled some tortilla strips on top to give some texture. read more

Metropolis - Bloody Mary and Autumn Storm - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cute breakfast spot! Checked it out for Mother's Day and the food was fresh and delicious read more

Metropolis - Inside - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The drinks did not come in a wide range of choices, but the quality was very good. The interior was small and neat, without being too much crowded or loud. Service was excellent. Price felt fair overall. read more

Walked in on a rainy Sunday w no reservations but got seated at the bar in 20min. Server was attentive and food was good as well. read more

Metropolis - The shawmut - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great little brunch spot! A group of us came here before a Saturday afternoon show. Definitely recommend making a reservation. This is a small spot and every table was filled when we were there. Didn't feel crowded though, just busy. We got a cozy window table which was lovely. Our server came over and greeted us shortly after we arrived. They are still using QR code menus FYI. The peach Bellini was superb. I love a good mimosa or spin on a mimosa with my brunch. I ordered their brunch special which was duck confit Benedict. If the eggs were poached perfectly, the duck was delicious, and the potatoes that came with it were delicious. The plate may look small, but it was the perfect amount of food. My friends got the kale salad and huevos rancheros. Both looked delicious, but I only tried the huevos rancheros. They had really good flavor again, the eggs were cooked perfectly so that the yolk drizzle all over everything. I think all three of us would recommend any of the dishes that we had. Definitely recommend and will be back for another brunch. read more

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My go to place for risotto. The hacked chicken and truffle shroom risotto never disappoints. So flavorful and not too salty. read more

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Had dinner here on a weekday evening with my wife. We've walked by many times, but never seemed kid friendly, so couldn't pass it up on a date night. It's very cozy inside, nice atmosphere and service. For how small it is, the menu has a lot of choices. I had the risotto with chicken and mushrooms, it was great. My wife liked her salmon. I had the pumpkin tart for dessert, which was incredible. My wife had the orange crème brûlée, which she loved. It's on the more expensive end, even for a South End restaurants, and they add a 3% kitchen fee, which they disclose in the middle of a big chunk of fine print on the bottom of the menu. I was okay with that, but I could see some people being annoyed (it's a fair argument to say just charge more, don't hide it). read more

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A south end gem! Food: Great spot for an elevated meal. We shared 2 appetizers, an entree each and 2 desserts and left full and happy. For appetizers we started with the Sriracha glazed brussels sprouts (crunchy & sweet) and spring panzanella salad (refreshing). For entrees we had chicken & mushroom risotto (agree with the other reviews it's so delicious) and the spring radiatori (also did not disappoint). For dessert we had the warm flourless chocolate cake (absolutely amazing) and blueberry cobler (great dish if you like blueberry desserts). Service: Our server was so kind and professional and gave us great recommendation for a bottle of wine that did not disappoint. We were seated right away with our reservation & other staff were great as well. Our food was brought out in a great pace, and we did not feel rushed at all. Ambiance: This is a small and intimate restaurant. Great spot for a date or a small group dinner. read more

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Had a reservation at 5. We arrived right On time and we're seated immediately. The hostess treated us like she was expecting us. Being from another state, the hostess told us what she liked to eat and what was popular. We took her recommendations and totally died and went to heaven. The food was both flavorful and beautiful. I enjoy a dish where you can taste and enjoy layer upon layer of flavor and spices. The food was served good and hot which added to comfort dining experience. We all need a little comfort during COVID. As an added touch of customer service and safety there was a basket of hand sanitizer, and your personal salt and pepper. We also ordered crab cakes; they were good but the star of the evening were the entrees and the excellent customer service. Next time in Boston this place is a must! read more

Metropolis - Chicken mushroom risotto and sausage rigatoni - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Got the union park omelette and it was pretty good! Had a great time here with a friend but brunch menu was pretty standard. Great location in the south end area. Parking is kinda rough so recommend walking and taking public transportation. The service was great - waitress was very attentive and helpful read more

Metropolis - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Nice spot in the South End. Food and drinks were both good. Space indoors can be a bit tight. Would come back. read more

Got here right when it opened Sunday morning at 10am. The service was friendly and the food came at a reasonable time. I got the BBH AND EGGS and that was delicious! My friend got the omelette and thoroughly enjoyed it. Reasonably priced for a very good breakfast/brunch spot. Would come back & recommend to friends! read more

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Loved my first visit here with friends! They kept telling me I had to come and try the risotto and they were right! I have Celiac and have to eat gluten free, and the waiter was really great at letting me know what my safe gluten free options were. We got the Rope Grown Mussels to start (minus the bread), and I got the chicken and truffle risotto for my entree. Their passion fruit mojito was absolutely amazing and I would honestly come back just for the drink! I had a lovely dining experience, the waitstaff was really friendly, the food was delicious. I will absolutely be back! read more

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This review is for their Dine Out Boston menu ($33/person for 3 courses), so it may not be the most representative of their regular menu. Sadly the Dine Out Boston menu was a big disappointment... The meal started with some tasty bread that came with roasted garlic in olive oil. The bread was awesome-- super soft on the inside with a chewy crust. This made me very hopeful for the rest of the meal, but unfortunately I think the bread was the highlight for me. For the appetizers we tried both the chicories and herb salad and the shrimp & grits. The salad tasted very refreshing because it had fruits (apples and pomegranate) in addition to a bright, tangy vinaigrette. But it wasn't terribly special and I feel like I could get a similar tasting salad at a typical cafe. The shrimp & grits was nicely seasoned. The grits were shaped into a cake and seared, which formed a crispy base. But again, it tasted like something I could easily make at home. The entrees were pretty disappointing. The braise pork osso bucco was extremely dry and came with a heaping serving of equally dry beans. The seared black bass was tender, but pretty bland and came with another excessively large serving of cabbage. The protein-to-vegetable ratio on the two entrees seemed off balance. I probably wouldn't complain so much if the vegetables tasted better, but unfortunately they weren't anything special. We both got the blueberry miso crumb cake for dessert. The serving was pretty big-- each plate came with 3 small slices of cake. The cake wasn't too sweet and paired well with the blueberry compote and creme fraiche. Food-wise, I was pretty underwhelmed and disappointed by my visit. However the servers were very attentive and friendly. If their regular menu items are anything like the Dine Out Boston menu items, then I definitely won't be coming back. read more

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Honestly I would give Metropolis a 1 Star had it not been for the good customer service. My coworker had heard this was a tasty restaurant, so I came in on a Saturday for brunch with high hopes and an empty stomach! I ordered what seems to be quite popular here, the huevos rancheros. As you can see by my picture, the item that came out was really disappointing. There was what looks to be a slice of Krafts single cheese slabbed onto my brunch order.... they couldn't even melt it for me?! Looking back at Yelp pictures, it seems as if the cheese is normally grated and placed on the order, which begs the question of WHAT HAPPENED?? How lazy can you be?! Aside from the cheese slice, the tortilla strips on the top were stale and the meat in the huevos rancheros was hard :( Honestly, everything with the order was just unimpressive. My friends ordered the pastrami hash and they said that item wasn't good either. There were wayyy too many strike outs during my visit for me to return. Unfortunately, Metropolis was a no for me. read more

Metropolis - Huevos Rancheros, with a cheese slice thrown in......... - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place has amazing amazing food for a good price point. Both brunch and dinner are amazing. Their menu offers a wide range of foods, all of which are perfectly executed. Only negative - I will say their reservationists are a bit stuck up which is not super great considering it's "neighborhood vibe" location. read more

Ordered mussels, chicken with Parmesan truffle risotto and trout with spinach. Food was good! Cozy and quaint atmosphere and great service! read more

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Late dinner on a rainy Wednesday on our first night in Boston. Waited for a table that was clearing out. Server was quite busy with a large table for six, and I didn't know the hostess could have taken drink orders! Their loss, because I would have ordered more drinks if the wait for the first wine hadn't been so long! We split a goat cheese salad (iceberg, pepitas, bacon, balsamic) and found the iceberg to be an odd choice here. Tasty but colorless. For my entree I ordered the salmon with shaved root vegetables and a half order of Sweet Pea & Preserved Lemon Risotto. The salmon had an incredible crust from searing on the flat grill. Fantastic flavor and texture. Risotto was tangy and rich, grains all tender. Husband ordered the rigatoni Bolognese with sausage and ate it twice the portion was so large. Very tasty pink sauce. Dessert was Panna Cotta with lemon marmalade and raspberries. Oh my this was fabulous! In the end I did get a second glass of wine, after all. read more

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This is my go to place for a great meal and super cozy vibe. Service is always very good and it's a perfect place to have conversations as the noise level isn't obnoxiously loud as it can be in many restaurants. I always love starting with their mussels app. A favorite for sure. read more

Drinks were good, service was good, but this is a review for the burger they have here. My God, Best restaurant burger I have had in the city so far. So good. read more

We had an amazing brunch today! The food was spectacular and the service beyond fabulous . The bartender made us delicious libations and Anna, our server was delightful. Thank you!! read more

The food is fresh and delicious. Five of us enjoyed the brunch menu and we all loved our meals. Our wait person, Anna, was fabulous!!! Can't wait to go back! read more

The service was ok, the waitress and host were not exceptionally nice. We got the salmon and the chicken mushroom risotto. The chicken in the risotto tasted off, the actual risotto was pretty good. Salmon was ok 6/10. Definitely a more casual, small spot. read more

I've been holding off on writing a review for Metropolis because I'd only ordered take out before. Finally had an opportunity to dine in person last night and I was not disappointed. Ambiance: Metropolis is a cozy space with a U-shaped bar and a variety of small tables and booths. I would estimate you can only see ~40 guests at a time. On a Tuesday night at 7:30 it was fairly busy. We had reservations but there was one other open table besides ours so I think you could get away with showing up without a reservation. Service: Our waiter was great. Attentive and quick to refill the water carafe but definitely didn't hover or make us feel rushed. He had recommendations of his favorites on the menu and checked in with us periodically. The table next to us lingered and chatted over waters and the end of their bottle of wine for a while after paying and no one seemed to mind or rush them out which can be rare at American restaurants. Drinks: we split a bottle of wine so I can't speak to their cocktails but they had a few on the menu that looked tasty. We were very happy with our bottle from the southern Rhone and it paired perfectly with the veal we ordered. I liked that the wine list had a good number of options available by the glass and covered a variety of regions - France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, New Zealand, and California. There was even a Long Island NY bottle but I personally loathe east coast wines so I can't say I'd recommend it. Food: we started the meal with complimentary bread and garlic confit olive oil which was super delicious. If you're a garlic person, it slaps. We split the squash bruschetta to start which in hindsight I maybe wouldn't have ordered if I'd known we were being given bread but also it was delicious so what the heck, bring on the carbs. For entrees we split the truffle chicken risotto and the veal. I thought the risotto was maybe a little too truffle-y (overwhelmed the other flavors) but the texture was perfect. We've tried some of their other risottos as takeout and they're consistently good. The veal was really the standout dish of the evening for me. I recently had the veal parm at Carbone (admitted the Vegas location, not New York) and this one was miles better. I'll definitely be ordering the veal again next time I'm here. We ended with the flourless chocolate cake with ice cream which was good but fairly on par with the same dish I've had elsewhere. I kind of wish I'd gone for one of their more adventurous options like the blackberry crumble. Cost: for the South End in Boston, I thought everything was pretty reasonably priced. A bottle of wine, an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert ran us a little over $200. Thank you for a delicious anniversary dinner, Metropolis! I can't wait to return. read more

I wouldn't change anything. Service was perfect, it was my first time there but felt like I had known the waitress my whole life. The food came out at a perfectly timed manner. Atmosphere was very warm and relaxed. The food was everything I wanted. Get the SRIRACHA GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS! Never thought a plate of vegetables could taste that good. They have a flaky exterior from the batter giving them a fun texture. The sweet glaze adds a great contrast to the savory sprouts. I don't even like ranch but it comes with a buttery ranch dip that makes the perfect paring. Would highly recommend for intimate date! read more

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I took my mom to Metropolis on a cool New England day hoping for a delicious dinner in a cozy restaurant, and that's exactly what we got. I appreciated that the table had hand sanitizer and everything was clean. The server recommended two items on the menu that were fan favorites and they did not disappoint. The chicken and truffle mushroom risotto was delicious. Creamy and flavorful and fresh. It tasted homemade in the best way. The rigatoni was creamy and hearty as well, although I personally could have used more chili flakes and Parmesan flavor. The crumbled fennel sausage was generous and present in every bite. Although the price was slightly high, the portions were large and food was excellent. read more

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I ordered the veal scallopini and my wife ordered the salmon. Both were excellent and the portion sizes were just right. While the food was wonderful, the prices were sky high but considering the south end Boston neighborhood, I suspect their rent is through the roof. read more

This was our Friday night dinner outing. I ordered the Salmon over Pea Puree and my wife had a burger. We paired things with two hefeweissens and a hot tea (since it was chilly outside). The food was excellent, the service excellent, and the overall atmosphere as well. The only thing I would have changed is to turn down the music and have something more chill. We'd definitely return though. read more

Metropolis - The bar. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had an excellent meal here this past weekend. Great service + exceptional food made for a great night out in the South End. All of the following reviews are from the different individuals that ordered each dish: Brussels sprouts - They are tossed in a delicious sauce, combining sweet with a bit of spicy. The ranch dipping sauce finishes them off perfectly! I could do without so much fried batter on them, but it's easy to break off as needed Crab cakes - fried so lightly that they melt in your mouth. The perfect crab cake Butternut squash risotto - a wonderful fall dish. The nuts, apples, and crispy Brussels sprout leaves on the top were the perfect combo with the pieces of butternut squash Chicken and truffle mushroom risotto - WOW! Standout dish of the night. The chicken is cooked and cut to melt in your mouth perrrrfectly. So much flavor in one dish and seasoned so well. Everyone should order this. Oven roasted cod - "tell Yelp that this was possibly the most excellent dish I've ever had" Apple crumble + flourless chocolate cake - two delicious desserts to finish off a great meal. The chocolate cake was served warm (yum) and was incredibly fluffy for a flourless dessert!!! Overall I would give it a 5/5, and would recommend making a reservation ASAP for your next night out in the area! read more

Everything tasted great here! If you're a mushroom/truffle fan I recommend the chicken and mushroom risotto. You also can't go wrong with the rigatoni pasta, soooo good. Pork was really good as well. The Sriracha glazed Brussels sprouts were AMMMMAZZZINGGG. If you're a Brussels sprout fan you have to try them! Our server Mikey was super friendly and kind as well. We had a great experience dinning here and would definitely recommend for a cute date spot or double date! read more

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