The vibe was really low key and relaxing. Come here for solid preparation of many cafe classics at really fair prices. There's nothing fancy or inventive about their food but the cooking execution is what puts them on top. The space is small and intimate there's a U shaped bar in the middle, the side has some tables and the far left has some booth seating. Seating is pretty intimate here. Lighting is low and there's jazz playing in the background. Rope grown PEI mussels $11.75 with toasted fennel, shallots, crushed tomatoes and sambuca. Good dish to share. Mussels are fresh and cooked perfectly. Pan roasted natural chicken $21.75 with oyster mushrooms, mashed potatoes and savour own drippings. If you want a good homey comfort dish - this is the one. The chicken breast is seared and roasted and has so much flavour while staying very moist and succulent. The gravy and potatoes are exceptional. Black pearl salmon $23.85 - horseradish crusted with warm cucumbers, creme fraiche and salmon roe. I wasn't sure about warm cucumbers but it was very good. The entire dish was fantastic. The salmon was cooked perfectly - skin was seared and the interior was just right. All the flavours worked well as the creme fraiche gave this dish a nice tang. Complimentary bread was great - chewy crusty crust with olive oil and roasted garlic to dip with. Service was friendly and food service was good. read more

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Love this place. I love Brad. He's awesome. What really got me is the cleanliness here. Allow the picture to Express my gratitude. Steam water to disinfect the ketchup tops, that many touch. This is awesome. You got my heart metropolis! S/O TO JAY Btw everyone with me agrees. Try the french toast with grits & coffee! Brad will make an awesome mixed drink. Tequila, grapefruit, and lime. Yummmmmmyyy read more

Metropolis - Cleanliness at its best! - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Thanks to Yelp, I came here for the Beat the Rush special. Three courses plus glass of wine for $29.95? That's better than Restaurant Week! Here's the good: a full glass of wine. To the top. We got a white and red so that meant two full glasses of each. Did I mention they were full? The signature rigatoni is delicious. And I'll be generous and put the vanilla bean creme brulee in this class (though my boyfriend, who is an expert on his opinion of creme brulees around the city, thought it was just okay). The meh: The wine itself. Thoroughly unremarkable, served at improper temperatures. Neither of us thought much of them. Others: banana bread pudding and salmon. Decently cooked with decent flavors. Nothing outstanding, no close-your-eyes-inducing moments of pleasure. Not even for a moment. Just average. The bad: Service. Yeah, you brought me the risotto when I clearly ordered the rigatoni, took it away without an apology and it's been 15 minutes and my entree still isn't here while my poor, hungry boyfriend patiently waits for me while his own entree gets cold. Then, when I finally saw and flagged our lackluster, icy blonde waitress and mentioned the mix-up (the risotto wasn't delivered by her), she just said in a cold voice, "The rigatoni's on its way." No apology, no smile, nothing. I'm glad I got the prix fixe deal. If I'd actually paid a la carte prices, this would not have been worth it at all. As it is, I don't plan to come back here for any reason. read more

Very small and cozy little restaurant in Southend. It definitely has an intimate feel to it, with candles on tables and a small round bar in the middle of the restaurant. The food was average, and is moderately priced. We started with the bone marrow appetizer. Something was missing for me. Maybe I needed more marrow, but I was a little disappointed with the dish. I ordered the stuffed delicata squash for my entree. I loved this vegetarian idea, full of wheat berries and pomegranate seeds. The pomegranate seeds were a huge hit with the crunch. Again, I think the dish lacked in an ingredient that could pull it all together, like goat cheese. It is beautifully presented though! They do offer specials for both drink and food. Our server told us that there most popular entrees were rigatoni, duck, risotto, and the trout, so maybe next time I'll have to try another one of those dishes! read more

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We came here after a matinee and enjoyed a light dinner. They seem to have an extensive wine menu, fewer beer offerings. I thought the food was good but slightly overpriced. The beet gazpacho was tasty and light. Server was attentive and helpful with recommendations. read more

One of Boston's best hidden gems. Superb entrees, warm cozy atmosphere, and the best service. Lina was our server. Very professional, quick, and engaging. Rock shrimp with saffron dinner was one of the best meals I've had in a while. Laid back energy makes everyone feel comfortable and appreciated. Solid team work. Check it out. read more

I came here on Thursday night with our vendor, and decided to give this place a try. The food was so salty, which is crazy. I asked my colleague, and he also said the same thing. The appetizers were good, however, the entree was just not edible. The dessert was great, and the service as well. I hope it was just a bad night when they were making our entrees, because it's a cute little place to go to after work. read more

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My husband and I continuously regard Metropolis as the best restaurant in the South End! Walking by it can look unassuming but the food continues to be fantastic. Breakfast: I'm not sure what they do to the pancake but it is one of the best I've ever eaten. It tastes slightly vanilla-y and with the combination of the syrup it continues to be a favorite Dinner: the roasted garlic olive oil is amazing as is the bread the serve it with. Our favorites are the rigatoni (slightly spicy and delicious sauce), chicken (pan fried on top of delicious mashed potatoes), and the salmon is perfectly cooked. You really cannot go wrong. Service is always friendly too. Our only complaint is you pretty much have to have a reservation in advance to get a table here! read more

Excellent as always, superb food with outstanding service. Very cozy room for 2-4. Not good for a large group, for that go to Gaslight. read more

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Nice brunch place. Interior is very cute and small. You can sit yourselves anywhere you like. Hostess forgot to give us menus when we sat down though... I got smoked salmon egg benedict and my friend got an omelette. Their home fries were really good! I've had better smoked salmon egg benedict, nothing special. Don't get me wrong, food still tasted good. My friend asked if she can switch cheese with spinach. Waiter said that'd be no problem, but charged extra $1 for spinach on our bill. Her omelette also came with two pieces of toast, which she described tasting "like cardboards." Maybe they just tasted too healthy, but she finished them lol. Enjoyed my Saturday early afternoon. Guess just didn't have luck with customer service this time. read more

Metropolis - Smoked salmon egg benedict - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here for brunch and dinner the other day and thought both were quite good. I got the huevos rancheros for brunch and thought it was tasty. For dinner, I started with the Brussel sprouts (very good), the blood orange margarita (it was amazing), and the burger (also delicious). My boyfriend got the rigatoni and I thought it was pretty mediocre. Regardless, I'll be coming back and I'm curious to see what the rest of the menu is like! read more

The Rigatoni With Sausage Is The Bomb!!!Can eat it everyday drooling definitely recommend!!

That is one great burger! A wonderful, intimate setting with an adequate wine list and friendly staff. Brussel sprouts are a must. Lovely space to dine al fresco in the sidewalk out front. Stop in for a classic entree or a few cocktails, or both! read more

I went here with my husband and my parents last night and the reason I'm giving it a 4 is because MY meal was fantastic (others didn't so much agree) but that service was painfully slow. I would like to add that service was painfully slow not for lack of hard work - the waiter was busting his booty and remained friendly and composed. He just looked incredibly overwhelmed - the place was packed, and though it's relatively small I think it was just the one waiter and the hostess. I am guessing the kitchen was a bit swamped too. Despite that, I had two appetizers for dinner - one was the seared sea scallop with roasted corn crema, pancetta and fresno chili oil. Be warned (as the waiter kindly told), this is ONE sea scallop. It's actually quite large (I would say 2+ inches in diameter), that is sliced into 3 discs and seared to perfection. The corn and sauce that accompanies it are also delish. The other appetizer I ordered was the potato gnocchi with duck confit, brussels sprouts, truffle rosemary jus and parmiggiano reggiano. THIS blew me out of the water. It was fantastic - they should really offer it as a full-sized entree. I finished my dinner with the banana bread pudding, which I would say was good but not great. It came with some really delicious coconut ice cream, which was a nice surprise as opposed to getting your typical vanilla. I would likely go back to this place (maybe to try the brunch I keep hearing good things about) but hope that this time they have enough waiters/kitchen staff on hand to make sure things keep moving. read more

Metropolis - Counter-clockwise from the top:1. Seared sea scallop (delicious!) 2. Potato gnocchi (absolutely unreal!) 3. Banana bread pudding - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food is always consistently great. We had their classic Rigatoni which always is superb. Also had the Hacked chicken truffle risotto which is just amazing. The burger is one of the best ever. The wine list is carefully fully of winning choices. We had a great pino gris and Cabernet. Terrific place that always satisfies! read more

If the cozy restaurants of NYC's West Village have a special place in your heart, like they do in mine, you don't have to travel 200 miles south to find one. Warmth and intimacy can be found at Metropolis in the South End. My girlfriend and I had no trouble finding a table on a Wednesday night. With the temperatures below 30 degrees, the risotto dish for her and braised short rib entree for me seemed fitting. Although we didn't partake, the appetizers looked excellent. Overall, Metropolis is an excellent place to get out of the cold and meet a close friend or date. I wouldn't recommend coming with more than two people as seating is limited. read more

Metropolis - Cozy cozy cozy - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

After my initial disappointing dinner at Metropolis and subsequent review, I was approached by one of the owners to give Metropolis Cafe another try. Despite my hesitation, I went ahead to Metropolis again on a beautiful Tuesday night. Upon entering the restaurant, we were seated quickly and given attentive service by the staff. Our server was diligent and placed attention to details in explaining the specials of the night and different items on the menu. We took our time in ordering and were not rushed by our server. We decided to try out different dishes from the menu: asparagus tartare, mussels, a side of bacon braised swiss chard, and an entree of sea scallops (served with quinoa and bacon braised swiss chard). Our appetizer (mussels) came out hot and delicious. The mussels were a good size and the wine and tomato sauce was flavorful and not overly salty. Overall, a 3.5/5 for taste. For our main course, I had the sea scallops. A good test to see if the restaurant can serve quality food is whether they can serve scallops appropriately. I have often found that many restaurants overcook scallops or pair scallops with overpowering sauce/ sides. For this occasion, the scallops were cooked to its best. The scallops were a good size and was not rubbery/ clammy. The quinoa and swiss chard were complementary to the scallops. Overall score would be 4/5. My friend, who also experienced the previous dining experience, had the asparagus tartare and swiss chard as her main entree. The tartare was prepared well and we enjoyed the balance of seasoning and the mix of textures (crunchy asparagus and creamy avocado). The bacon swiss chard was tasty but there was a bitter aftertaste. She rate the combination of the two to be 3.5/ 5. We indulged and order coffee and dessert. I ordered the ricotta cake while my friend had the key lime creme brulee. Both desserts were good but paled in comparison to the dinner. The key lime creme brulee was a tad bit on the sweet side and missed the tart-crisp-fresh taste of key lime. The ricotta cake was more lumpy than other ricotta cakes that I have sampled in the past. The coffee was a weak. We both had our coffee black in which the true flavor of coffee can be tasted and the warmth and taste fell flat. To sum up our experience at Metropolis this time around, I appreciate their improve effort in their customer service and their quality of food. I venture that I would possibly make a repeat visit to Metropolis in the future. Thank you to the management of Metropolis in reaching out and making an effort to improve the quality of service that I initially had from my first visit. The effort and care speak of whether a restaurant wants to create a good dining experience or simply to make money in a trendy part of town. As it appears now, Metropolis is trying to create a positive dining experience. read more

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Warm, cozy neighborhood place with a decidedly Parisian bistro feel. Waitstaff is knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. They now have a full liquor license which is great if you'd like a martini or manhattan before dinner. Prices are on average for similar French restaurants in the city; $22 - $30 entrees. The food is delicious and well executed with courses properly spaced so you don't end up with multiple plates arriving simultaneously which goes a long way towards a relaxing, enjoyable dinner experience. They do have a limited prix fixe early menu that is a fantastic bargain, 3 courses for $30 (40- 50% less than al a carte prices) and a great way to experience Metropolis for comparatively short money. Small but well curated wine list with both old and new world wines, many under $10/glass. read more

My favorite restaurant in Boston. The menu is very eclectic and the ambiance is quaint. I always come here when I'm in town

While perusing the Tremont area surrounding the Cyclorama last night after attending one of the Girls' Night Out events, my friend and I were dismayed that we could not find a restaurant that suited our somewhat-drunk needs: cozy, comfort food, not too expensive. Lo and behold, we found Metropolis, which I had heard about when researching my rehearsal dinner, but had never been to. We were immediately sold when we saw the blackboard sign on the front step: $30 prix fixe menu, including a glass of wine! We liked the options, so we went in. I was a bit pessimistic about getting a table, as this place is SMALL and was crowded, but we waited about 2 minutes before being seated. Our table was a bit awkward, as we were in a corner and sitting on adjacent sides of the table, rather than across from each other, but it was fine. Our waitress was so nice, friendly & funny and the service was great! We both went for the prix fixe and got similar meals: we both went with the yummy carrot soup (loved the pieces of onion in it to give it some texture) and the risotto (my least favorite part of the meal, but still DELICIOUS). For dessert, she got the lemon mousse (YUM) and I splurged on the banana bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce (OH. MY. GOD. Heavenly!). For wine, I got the white (Fantastic!) and she got the red wine. The bread was good - not amazing - but was exactly what we wanted and came with a tasty roasted garlic olive oil. I would definitely recommend Metropolis for a romantic night out or a fun dinner with a small group of friends. read more

The restaurant has a laid back French bistro vibe and was a perfect place for our last evening of our visit to Boston on a Friday. Although ambience was great, the temperature outside was till in the high 30c even at 6pm and the it wasn't much cooler. My partner sweated through dinner. The maitre d kept trying to seat patrons by the window where the sun was blaring through and they had to move to the bar. After a week of eating light and seafood on our vacation due to the temperature and being on the Cape, I wanted something rich with substance so I order a rib eye cooked medium. Disappointedly, part of the steak was quite well done. I ordered rib eye because that's is the only cut of steak I eat because of the fat. There was not much to be found and it was not crispy either. Due to the temperature in the restaurant, we hopped across the street to Starbucks for dessert and coffee. read more

After reading such positive reviews I really expected more. I came for brunch last weekend so I cannot attest to dinner or lunch. First of all let me just say I visually saw the waiters talking about the customers behind their backs. It was VERY off putting and they were doing it the entire time I was sitting down. Not only that, but everyone seemed to care less about the customers. I came later so I'm sure the waitstaff was tired, but thats really not an excuse to be rude. In addition the waitress messed up my friends order and gave her a completely different dish. The brunch was also just okay. There are about 100 restaurants in the south end alone that serve brunch and a better brunch at that. Food was very run of the mill. Also the tables are metal so when they wipe them down they smell SO bad. The entire time I was eating I could not get that gross wet metal smell out of my food. read more

After an extensive taste test, I can confirm: Metropolis has the best Hollandaise sauce in Boston, hands-down. Their eggs benedict is top-notch. This is my go-to brunch destination in the South End. It's classy, comfortable, and just unpolished enough that you can tell that you're not at a chain restaurant. The coffee is plentiful, the menu is small but hits every possible demographic, and even though you may have to wait a bit to get a seat, it's worth it. Or just eat brunch a little earlier and spend the rest of your morning shopping at the great stores nearby! read more

I loved this cute little cafe. The food was delicious and they had great substitutes for breakfast. The only thing is they didn't have milk substitutes for coffee which was a downside for my food allergies but definitely loved this place and would come back when in Boston! read more

The service was amazing, the drinks were amazing, and the crab cakes were TO DIE FOR. I am from Seattle and I have been eating crab cakes my whole life, and these were by far the best I have ever had. I would go back for them alone. On top of that the cucumber twist drink was very tasty. Our uber was running late and they were closing, but the server let us stay inside to wait despite being close. I can not recommend this adorable spot enough. I will 100% be returning. read more

Came here for brunch and it was okay. I'm not so sure what constitutes an amazing brunch place anymore because I feel like the menus are all pretty similar everywhere and you can't go wrong with a smoked salmon eggs benedict unless the yolk is not runny. In addition, I also got the scrambled eggs with cheese and chorizo, but I didn't really see the cheese come through and they were pretty skimpy with the chorizo. I honestly thought the chorizo would flavor the eggs, but it didn't do that either. Kind of a disappointment. The potatoes were not very good either. Not crispy and had a little burnt taste. I'm assuming they were just using a pan with burnt remains because the potatoes were mushy and burnt at the same time. Mimosas were good, but expensive. I think I spent a lot of money for okay diner status brunch. read more

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Metropolis is an incredible experience every time. The food is always on point and the staff are very friendly / great at their jobs, which makes it an incredible experience. The rigatoni is one of the best pasta dishes you'll ever eat. 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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I came here for Sunday brunch. It's such a small place, but fortunately we didn't have to wait too long. Our party of four was seated in about 15 minutes. The menu is pretty standard brunch menu, but there aren't too many options. I ordered the much raved about Huevos rancheros. I was impressed by how quickly our food came out. It was good, but wasn't as flavorful as I hoped it would be. I also got the spicy chorizo on the side, which wasn't spicy at all and definitely need more of a kick to it. I also thought the portion was kind of small, I was still kind of hungry afterwards. The service was subpar as well as we never got our waters filled. Overall, the experience was average, but I'm not sure I will come back given the other options in the area. read more

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I came here on a Saturday and there was no wait at all. It was a good thing as I wasn't prepared to wait an hour for breakfast food. The decor was NYC chic and the menu was pretty solid. I got the roasted granola with Greek yogurt and it was really good. My friend got the roasted kale salad with poached egg. We didn't want anything too heavy so we pretty happy with our choices. read more

Metropolis - Roasted kale salad with poached egg - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Love this place. Cozy and classic breakfast options cooked to perfection. A go to for me!

Waiter was great, food was delicious and the drinks were good also. I will definitely go back when in town.

Came back for an early dinner recently & was pleased to see the many vegetable based offerings. Part of the Aquitaine Group, this very small place has been a favorite over the years. To say that I prefer it to Aquitaine is an understatement. In my experience, Metropolis Cafe consistently outperforms. The small restaurant ambience is a big part of the appeal as are the very reasonable prices. The menu is changed regularly, so be prepared for the possibility that a favorite will be gone the next time. One complaint I have is the disappointingly mediocre Prosecco on the wine list! Mionetto is so plain. read more

I had never heard of Metropolis before a friend scheduled brunch there, so I was surprised to find it was right in the middle of the south end! My main downside is how tiny it was. We waited probably thirty minutes with no one in front of us (which we found out was because there are only about ten tables or so). Anyway, we were able to order in a pretty timely manner but the food took a while. Honestly, when we got our food I wasn't super impressed. I found the portions to be kind of small and there was really nothing special about the food itself (most of us ordered the Triple Deuce) and the only thing that really stood out on the plate was the maple butter. It's a solid brunch option if you have a small group and want something traditional, but I'm not sure I'd go back. read more

Really cute little place in the South end. Went with a few friends and had a few drinks and appetizers. We got the Brussels sprouts, burrata, salmon tartar, and pork belly. All of them were delicious. I'll definitely be back to Metropolis. read more

Nice atmosphere. Went early on Sunday (10ish) and were quick to be seated. The monte cristo was one if the best I've ever had - tasty as hell without being too rich or heavy. This place loses a star, though, because they waitress was inattentive, rude, and obviously hated her job and had no qualms about taking it out on us. read more

What a great brunch spot!! I went to Metropolis on a Sunday early afternoon for a casual brunch with a friend of mine and was beyond pleased with the service, food, and atmosphere. We were seated right away, with no reservation. The staff was attentive and our food came out perfectly (and quickly!). We both got make your own omelettes which came with some of the best breakfast potatoes we've ever had and Iggy's toast. In addition, we were both pleasantly surprised by their Rose selection. Although we didn't have any of the specials, the guests at the table next to us got their special French toast that looked AMAZING! Overall, great spot and GREAT food! read more

It is a nice restaurant with excellent food, cozy environment and good service. We ordered Kale and Brussels Salad, Braised Lamb Shank and Chocolate pudding for share. All cuisines are delicious especially the lamb is perfect. We will return here and try some other dishes more in near future. read more

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more like 4.5 stars this was actually a pleasant meal food: red lentil bisque with butternut: delicious mussels: great watercress salad: great roasted bear with ginger icecream: the best! parking: what parking? service: good, no issues ambiance: the seating is small, rather limited , and a bit uncomfortable, i sat near a window and it was drafty. the bar is right at the entrance and the bathroom is pretty much in the seating area. overall: i thought the food was solid but the dining experience could be improved, by a better venue read more

The food was amazing. I started with the kale salad, which may have been one of the best salads i have ever had! For my main entree, I had roasted carrots... which was great! My two complaints is it would be nice if they had another option for vegetarians/vegans. Also, it is a small place, but their tables need a little more legroom. We were bumping knees the entire time. Would definitely return!! read more