From the food to the waitstaff and ambiance this place is perfect for a delicious meal in the south end. We sat inside as it was a little chilly, but they did have a nice patio area out front that was still getting hit by the sun come 5pm which is nice. I got the salmon cooked medium rare (how I requested) which came on top of a pea purée. My husband got the rigatoni with sausage and we shared a potato side dish. All three were so delicious and cooked to perfection. Will definitely be returning to enjoy some more quant meals. read more

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So sad to write this. This places has been our go to for years. Many other times we thought she was just having a bad night, but the hostess is quite possibly the most unkind, rude human imaginable. The rigatoni it it's glory days was really special and always a celebratory meal, but now is a pile of overcooked, over-spiced noodles. We ran up a 200$ bill, left a 25% tip, there was ONE other booth taken and the waiter asked us to leave because they "really needed the table" while the hostess shot us death glares. It's not like we were drunk, discourteous or annoying. We were just causally, quietly and respectfully enjoying a special meal. This place has lost its charm and specialness. We won't be back. read more

Great date spot. My wife and I live around the corner from this place and finally made it over. We were very satisfied. I had the duck breast and my wife had the rigatoni. Both were amazing. The duck was basically perfectly cooked and flavor was awesome. The sauce of the rigatoni was also very good. The service was great and we'd definitely go back with some friends. The place is tiny and reservations were tough. We went really early on a Saturday afternoon and we were okay. read more

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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

This neighborhood gem is perfect for an intimate dinner or brunch with friends. It's perfect for small groups of four or less with cozy booths and small wooden tables. The décor reminds you of an old fashioned French café and the clientele are mostly Boston locals. Our service was very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The food was delicious from the complimentary bread and olive oil to start the meal to the main course. I had the Black Pearl Salmon and it was perfectly cooked and included a nice a crispy skin. My friend had the duck leg special which was also delicious and very savory. Don't skimp on dessert here! Both the flourless chocolate pudding cake and lemon meringue tart were delicious. I had the flourless chocolate pudding cake which was served warm and gooey with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 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

Always enjoy this neighborhood spot. Bread with olive oil & garlic is delicious (and difficult to not fill up on). On our last visit, had the sriracha glazed brussels sprouts - HOLY MOLY. so good. Probably some of the best brussels sprouts I've ever had - make sure to not miss these. Pan roasted chicken with mushroom sauce was delicious, though could have used a bit more sauce. Regardless, chicken was moist and cooked perfectly. Only dish that fell somewhat flat was the salmon tartare - a bit lacking in flavor, though perked up with some added salt. read more

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DELICIOUS!!! Every single person in my friends group that I traveled with to Boston agreed that Metropolis was the best meal of the trip! The srirac brussels sprouts are actually incredible. We placed three orders and I could eat this as my entire meal! I got the rigatoni bolognese for dinner but I didn't snag a photo. It was a so creamy and the sauce was sooo flavorful. The portion was filling with the meat. Pictured are the Rope Grown Mussels appetizer. I don't eat seafood but everyone loved these. It comes with a kinda bruschetta tomato base. We also ordered two bottles of wine from their list which was also good and enough for a group of 6! Service was good, not outstanding, but it was busy as it is a super small place. Highly suggest a reservation! read more

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3 out of 3 times, Metropolis continues to exceed my expectations. I tried this place for brunch with my sister many years ago and was thoroughly enjoyed it. I tried the Metropolis Burger a few months ago, it was absolutely amazing. I'm not a burger person but my friend got it for me so I tried it. Not only did I finished it, I started to like burgers. This is how magical it was. Last night, my friend and I dined at their outdoor seating area. There was a heater next to us to keep us reasonably warm. We ordered the hacked chicken and 'shrooms risotto and rock shrimp risotto. I liked the chicken more. This place just keeps hitting the right spots! Must try if you're in the area! read more

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I went here on a Sunday morning and the wait was only 30 minutes so it wasn't bad. Location: Metropolis is very close to Aquitaine and Gaslight, and they're all owned by the same owner Food: Food was good, but I wish they had a pre-fixed menu or gave more food for the price Price: I ordered the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and that was reasonable at $11.40. However, my friend ordered the special short rib Benedict and that came out to $15. For the size of our dish, I don't think I will come back if the prices remain what it is. Overall, food was good but I was not happy with the portion and the price. read more

Metropolis - The triple deuce - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great neighborhood bar and restaurant. Small, intimate, space. Recommend the risotto highly! read more

I'd never been to Metropolis before but my friend recommended it. When I peaked at the menu I loved seeing all the risotto options. I ordered the asparagus and mushroom risotto and my boyfriend ordered the chicken risotto. I gotta say I should've gone with the chicken risotto, it just had a deeper flavor that I felt was missing in the asparagus dish. Also, I don't know if I'm just cheese obsessed but I would've liked more cheese or the option to add some on to my risotto. Can't leave a review and not mention the roasted garlic that is served with the bread, honestly if I had the choice every restaurant would do this! As for drinks I was deciding between the strawberry margarita and the sweet tea and I'm glad I went with the margarita, it was delish. Finally, don't forget to check in because they were running a special for the beginning of May. read more

Was charged over $100 for cancelling a reservation days in advance, despite having several openings available at the same time.

Great local place with friendly service and excellent food. Went for a few brunch visits, Great omelet suggestions as well as the chance to make your own. Greek yogurt parfait with a side of honey so you can make the sweetness or tartness of the yogurt to your own liking. Friendly staff. Worth the visit read more

Great food and atmosphere. We've been coming here for years. Simple menu, but everything is delicious. read more

Metropolis - Outside perfection! - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of the best meals I've had in months. When you're talking food to eat in Boston, this is it. This is not only a perfect space for small gatherings, but also where to go for the best apps, drinks, and meals in the city. read more

Delicious burgers!! Thank you for an amazing COVID Dining In - you guys are really working hard to keep us fed in the South End. And a great endive salad too! Metropolis sits next to Mela, which is also great. Together, they attract a nice, physically distant crowd waiting patiently for their delicious COVID comfort food. Thank you guys for being so flexible and for sharing your food with us in these trying times. read more

I have been here for brunch on numerous occasions and for dinner a handful of times. I love the chicken sausage at brunch. The Huevos Rancheros and the BBH and Eggs are excellent! The pancakes are very good as well. The roasted chicken is perfectly cooked. My favorite appetizers are the asparagus tartare and the cauliflower and potato gratin. The wine selection is always great! Most of all the atmosphere is cozy and romantic. The bar is also a nice place to sit and socialize with the friendly staff! read more

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The Metropolis Cafe is a rather small restaurant in the South End on the opposite side of Tremont Street just past the Boston Center for the Arts. Upon our arrival, we were quickly seated at one of the five tables for two on the left side of the establishment. And just as quickly, I slipped off the bench seat. For some reason, my pants were unwilling to remain on the bench, so my DC kindly offered me the chair instead. We were here for Restaurant Week, but our waiter alluded to the menu as a whole, even when we inquired more specifically about the three course menu, which here came along with a glass of wine for the same $33.12. In fact, each item on the RW menu was listed with an a la carte price in case you wanted to mix and match with the restaurant's regular menu. Service otherwise was pretty good, and my water glass never dipped below the halfway mark. To start us off, we were presented with two large chunks of chewy bread in a basket along with a plate of olive oil and roasted garlic cloves. Ah, memories of the roasted garlic served at (RIP) Vinny Testa's! I'm not a mushroom person, but still the Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Bisque with Bacon Lardons, Truffled Crouton was pretty good. Tasty and with a good consistency. And the crouton was crispy and garlicky even after floating in the soup for a bit. I knew my DC would like this, and I was right! The Roasted Vegetable Strudel, Petite Winter Greens Salad and Creamy Artichoke Vinaigrette, however, was too smooth and creamy a filling. The vegetables should have been more rough cut to add some texture to the dish. For entrees, I enjoyed the crisp panko crust and the tender fish of the Herb Crusted Trout, Crisped Anson Mills Polenta, Broccoli Rabe & Sauce Romana. The cubed tomato sauce and broccoli rabe were a bit strongly flavored to counterbalance the blander but browned polenta. The Cider Braised Beef Cheek, Celery Root Puree, Rainbow Carrots Glacé & Calvados Jus was tender meat and fork-tender carrots - you could eat it without a knife, and perhaps any teeth. I'm glad that we shared both entrees, as I think I would have gotten bored with the beef cheek dish after a while, despite the tastiness of the beef, because of the lack of contrast of textures. As there were but two choices for dessert, we ordered both. The Classic Apple Brown Betty with Tart Lemon Curd & Whipped Cream looked like dry cubed bread, but was moister and tastier than I expected. The Banana Mille Feuille with Vanilla Ice Cream & Warm Bourbon Caramel consisted of a half of a banana sliced lengthwise and browned with sugar on the sliced face sandwiched with tender, flaky pastry. I liked the caramel sauce. But neither dessert are worth a special trip. Space is tight here. In fact, my chair was gently bumped numerous times. And there is no out of the way spot to wait your turn for the tiny WC (aka bathroom) set just to the left of the bar. read more

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Huevos rancheros yummy goodness! It wasn't what I was expecting to look like, but t was really tasty and I"m so glad I go it. The bean hash was YUM and I loved the crunch tortilla strips on top mixed in with my perfectly cooked eggs. Grapefuit mimosa wasn't that great, next time I"m getting the original. Salmon Benny needed more hollandaise sauce but tasted good and I liked the potato's. Small, cute restaurant with not alot of seating, probably good to make reservations. Although, they only take dinner reservations, not brunch. read more

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***REVIEW FOR BRUNCH ONLY*** What a great experience this was! From food, to service, to atmosphere. I'm convinced I have the worlds pickiest husband when it comes to food. And the South End is no stranger to exotic food. Walking down Tremont you'll see French, Spanish, Thai...among others. So needless to say anything we visit is a gamble. We decided to wander into Metropolis for brunch. The place is small, but we only waited a couple of minutes for a table. We were greeted by a very friendly and personable server who remained prompt and helpful the entire time. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety in the menu. Yes, they had some more adventurous options, but plenty of options that will appeal to anyone with simpler tastes. I ordered the Metropolis breakfast (2 eggs, toast, sausage, potatoes). Although it's about as standard as it gets, it was still delicious! My husband ordered something similar but with pancakes. He said the maple butter was the star of the show. It created a subtle sweetness that brought something different to the meal. He said he could eat it out of a spoon. Needless to say, we will be back again. Great experience! read more

Metropolis - Delicious brunch! Normal food. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Excellent food! I came here with a few colleagues and had a lovely dinner. The setting is quite tight as the restaurant is fairly small, but as long as you are willing to get cozy, it is a fine space. I got the pan-roasted chicken, and it was great-- I will say that the true stars of the show are the mashed potatoes and the mushroom gravy. They are what really made the dish. The potatoes were creamy and decadent and the mushroom gravy was a perfect earthy companion. In a dream world, I would get the potatoes with the short rib, which was also on the menu and was so perfectly tender and well seasoned. The rigatoni is amazing, and has the perfect amount of heat. The creme brulee was just okay-- would've liked for the custard to have been warmer, and the "brulee" a bit less caramelized. Still, the coffee added in was a fine accompaniment. Cocktails are strong, and the wine pours are heavy... which is always nice to me. I am excited to come back. read more

We've been eating here for years and always have a great experience. The food is consistently tasty and the cocktails are delicious. It's a very cozy place with great service. read more

Portions are a little small for the price, even for the south end. Got the hash which was unfortunately mainly potatoes. My partner said the pancakes were awesome though, and they had a decent Bloody Mary! read more

Foods was great, as was the service. Small-ish location was crowded but definitely worth it!

Over ten years later and Metropolis is still a stand out. The menu is largely unchanged - chicken, veal (well, really the cauliflower gratin side) and rigatoni all phenomenal. Salads are all really solid and the Brussels sprouts dish is a sleeper on the app menu. Simple cocktails and solid wine list. And best of all, it's cozy as all heck. Though I no longer live in SoEnd, it's places like Metropolis that make me miss it desperately. Ask any local to the 'hood and it'll be on their top 5 list, trust me read more

On a recent Friday night a small group of friends celebrated Festivus at Metropolis Cafe on Tremont Street in Boston's South End. What a fantastic, hole in the wall type establishment for a casual dining experience. Thankfully, the booth table comfortably fits four diners, or we may have needed to find another location. The central bar is fully stocked and also has an impressive wine list; also highlighted with a chalkboard of specials offerings which were consumed and enjoyed. Each of us started our dinners with a special house salad which featured a mix of greens complimented with avocado and pistachio nuts. The salad was not overly dressed and was served on a clean white plate in a perfect service size to provide the freshness of the greens without ruining an appetite. For entrees they ranged from a rigatoni to salmon to braised pork shank. Our waitress was very friendly, attentive, and helpful. She accommodated the required for a half portion of the rigatoni with pieces of sausage which was still plenty to make a belly full. The salmon was served on a bed of spaghetti squash, cooked medium with a crispy side. The pork was fall off the bone delicious with a tasty bed of butternut and chickpea stew. All were enjoyed and not much was left in our plates. Unfortunately, we didn't have room for dessert, but did have after dinner beverages and coffees. Next, we will have to try out their famous brunch. Metropolis, keep up the great job....we shall be back. read more

This is a true 5-star review. I went to Metropolis last night with my boyfriend and his parents. We were all blown away by the quality of the food. We had the bread and (truffle sea salt) butter and a grilled corn and pea flatbread to start. Our entrees included a pork chop, duck (2 ways), risotto and rigatoni. My boyfriend is a pork chop regular and he said this one was the best ever. My duck was incredible. The folks gobbled up their pastas. We could not stop raving about it. The ambiance is heavenly as well. Small, well-lit, classy like a French bistro. Prices are not low. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Huevos rancheros was amazinggg. A little lighter than a normal Huevos rancheros which i appreciate because they can be so heavy sometimes. My boyfriend got the duck confit eggs Benedict special - also amazing. Great service, reasonable prices and they have fresh squeezed grapefruit and orange juice - sold. read more

Metropolis - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cozy vibe, kind staff, good food. The burger was delicious along with some nice drinks. Highly recommend!

I had this experience almost 2 years ago and I still experience rage whenever I think about it. My mother, sibling, friends, and boyfriend had a reservation here around 7:30 pm for dinner, but upon arrival had to wait 30 to 45 minutes to be seated because there was another party seated at the table we were supposed to get. We asked multiple times if they could let the party know they had to leave or seat us elsewhere and the staff didn't seem to care. After we were seated, the service was fine and the food was too. After paying, our party stood outside for a while waiting for our Ubers. After 10 minutes, my mother and sibling left in their Uber while my friends, boyfriend, and I were still waiting. A woman came out from the restaurant and approached us, telling us she was the manager, asking if everything was okay with our service. Confused, we told her yeah, it was all good. She kept insisting on her question of whether everything went well and then proceeded to tell us that "well, usually people tip 18-20%, and you only tipped 13." We told her we were sorry, but we weren't the ones who paid, as my mother had treated us (a group of college students). She then told us that their servers only make $6 an hour and they really depend on tips and are we sure that everything was okay and if it was why didn't we tip more. She also told us that we took up a third of their restaurant that night and because we were such a big party they were really depending on our tips. My boyfriend eventually gave her a $20 bill to keep her from bothering us further, but after she left I called my mom and she told me that she had tipped 20%. This woman waited until the adult who had paid left to come out and pressure a group of college students into giving her more money by guilt tripping us about her staff's pay and the amount of space we took up. I don't know if this woman still works here but this experience was so horrendous that I tell everyone I know to never come here. read more

The 4 of us ordered 3 appetizers, 4 entrees, and 3 sides. Of those 10 dishes, 4 of them were so over salted that they were almost inedible. We should have returned them, but simply ate less than half of those dishes. We were stupid. I'll try Metropolis again. Hopefully the cooks understand the correct use of salt read more

I tried this place on a Monday evening. It's a very intimate setting. I loved the food and drinks options. I had the Rigatoni and also tried the sweet corn risotto. My only complaint is with the Brussel Sprouts. Though they were tasty...you guys need your ass beat for charging that much money for FOUR Brussels sprouts that are cut into halves, fried and tossed sloppy on a plate with some sauce. read more

Had: mussels, white bean soup, beet salad, and rigatoni. Live around the corner and will be back. I personally had the mussels which were incredible and the rigatoni which was very rich but delicious. I see some people say rigatoni has slipped a little? I wish I had it before then since it was darn good now. Knocking off a star since beer / drink list was a little lacking and service was slow-ish but pleasant read more

Ruben pastrami 80% grisly and thick cut, not a good combo. potatas were and seevice was great.

It was a snowy day when I came to Metropolis Cafe for brunch. The location of this restaurant is kind of far from the train station but I didn't mind walking in the snow. But it would be a problem when it gets really cold with the gusty winds later in the winter. I like how the menu for brunch is simple because I can be indecisive sometimes! I ordered the Traditional Eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was so smooth and creamy! I loved it! The egg muffin also really good. It was slightly toasted and was soft and chewy at the same time. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The yolk was a little runny just how I like it! This dish comes with a side of home fries. The potatoes were seasoned well and it was a good addition to the dish! The restaurant is small so there are limited tables. So there may be a wait depending on the day you come here. read more

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Grant it we were an hour late , however we were rushed out. When it was time for dessert we were told we couldn't because there was an 8 pm party waiting for our table. I wish when we said we were running late another time was offered or the option to cancel was given. Polenta was not the best, table so tiny I wasn't comfy eating my food. Never again ‍ read more