Metropolis Cafe

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

4.8

1560 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Metropolis Cafe

4.8

$31 to $50

American

South End

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 30 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

Metropolis Café, nestled in Boston’s Historic South End with views of lively Tremont Street, combines fine dining and warm hospitality at casual prices. Our dinner menu features favorites like Rigatoni, Pan Roasted Natural Chicken with foraged mushroom crème and whipped garlic Yukon potatoes, Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts served with house-made buttermilk ranch and celery salad, and our creamy Risottos. Join us for a beloved neighborhood brunch on weekends, where locals and visitors enjoy a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Whether you’re stopping by for dinner or a weekend brunch, Metropolis Café offers an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Boston’s South End.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 247-2931
Website
http://www.metropolisboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Dolly Bourommavong

Location
584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118
Area
South End
Cross Street
Between Clarendon St.and Dartmouth St.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Bus stops near our front door at 584 Tremont Street <br />Green Line T stops, Back Bay and Copley <br />Silver Line on Washington Street
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Cucumber and Avocado White GazpachoUSD 11.00
Za'atar Granola, Labneh Yogurt, Lemon Juice and Cold Press Olive Oil
Sriracha Glazed Brussels SproutsUSD 10.25
House Made Buttermilk Ranch and Celery Salad
Maryland Style Crab CakesUSD 14.75
Snap Peas, Shaved Radish, Pickled Bermuda Onion, Sauce Remoulade
Baby Gem Lettuce and Watercress SaladUSD 10.50
Shaved Fennel, Spring Veggies, Jammy Egg, Croutons & Buttermilk Ranch
Spring Kale and Shaved Snap Pea SaladUSD 12.75
Radishes, Orzo, Scallions, Golden Raisins, Feta, Hazelnuts, Citrus Vinaigrette
Asparagus TartareUSD 13.50
Avocado, Tomato Ramp Relish, Capers, Crispy Shallots, Sherry Gastrique
Rope Grown MusselsUSD 15.50
Coconut Ginger Broth, Crushed Tomatoes, Pickled Chile's and Grilled Country Bread

ENTREES

Pan Roasted Natural ChickenUSD 26.75
Foraged Mushrooms Creme, Whipped Yukon Potatoes and Pea Shoot Salade
Asparagus and Morel Mushroom RisottoUSD 24.50
Sweet peas, Favas, Radishes, Preserved Lemon & Crème Fraiche
Rock Shrimp RisottoUSD 28.50
Wilted Lacinato Kale, Spanish Chorizo, Salsa Verde, Parmesan
Hacked Chicken & Truffled Shrooms RisottoUSD 26.25
Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken, Foraged Mushrooms, Perigord Truffle Butter
Idaho Rainbow TroutUSD 27.25
Stuffed with Wilted Spinach, Preserved Lemon, Fennel and Charmoula
The RigatoniUSD 25.00
Crumbled Fennel Sausage, Chili Flakes, Sweet Marsala and Parmigiano
Faroe Island SalmonUSD 29.00
Sautéed Spring Vegetables, Morel Mushrooms, Sweet Pea Purée, Ramp Relish
Loin Lamb ChopsUSD 31.50
Sesame and Mint Orzo, Sugar Snap Peas, Sultanas, Cucumbers & Garlic Labneh
The BurgerUSD 20.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Cheddar and "Special Sauce" on a Potato Bun with Shoestring Fries

SIDES

Truffle FriesUSD 8.25
Wilted SpinachUSD 9.00
Cauliflower Potato GratinUSD 9.25
Melted leeks and Asiago
Sautéed Spring VegetablesUSD 11.50
with Green Garlic and Charmoula

DESSERT

Wild Main Blueberry CrumbleUSD 10.25
Cornmeal & Almond Crumbles, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Mango Panna CottaUSD 9.75
Strawberries, Mint, Crushed Pink Peppercorns
Coconut Layer CakeUSD 10.00
Lime Coulis and Chantilly Cream
Warm Flourless Chocolate CakeUSD 11.75
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

What 1,560 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

1,560 Reviews

J
John
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dinner. Sweet ambience, fabulous service (as usual), and the food was fantastic. Welcoming, comfortable, friendly, and delicious.
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Karen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything. Food and service was outstanding
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Steven
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great being able to make a reservation for Brunch. Food and service was great. Looking forward to having dinner.
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Bee
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food! A bit tightly packed but wasn’t really a problem.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A favorite south end spot. Never disappoints. Can’t miss with fried Brussel sprouts and Chicken. Amazing cocktails and reasonable wine list.
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Angela
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is one of my favorite Boston restaurants. Super cozy, local and amazing food!
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Deborah
Greater Boston
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great experience at Metropolis! Yummy food, friendly service and great brunch cocktails. Thank you and look forward to return.
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Martha
Greater Boston
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love, love, love this place. Our fav. Has never ever disappointed—for dinner, brunch, even take out. ❤️
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Mike
San Antonio
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Literally the best risotto I’ve ever had, and my wife loved the bucatini. We’ll definitely be back.
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Kerin
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Metropolis was such a nice intimate dinner experience. Service was friendly and punctual. Food was excellent! Drinks were average. Highly recommend!
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FAQs

Metropolis Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 247-2931.

Metropolis Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 1560 OpenTable diners.

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

Metropolis Cafe

4.8

$31 to $50

American

South End

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Clarendon St.and Dartmouth St.
Area
South End
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Bus stops near our front door at 584 Tremont Street Green Line T stops, Back Bay and Copley Silver Line on Washington Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dolly Bourommavong
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.metropolisboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 247-2931

Metropolis Cafe

Metropolis Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

STARTERS

Cucumber and Avocado White GazpachoUSD 11.00

Sriracha Glazed Brussels SproutsUSD 10.25

Maryland Style Crab CakesUSD 14.75

Baby Gem Lettuce and Watercress SaladUSD 10.50

Spring Kale and Shaved Snap Pea SaladUSD 12.75

Asparagus TartareUSD 13.50

Rope Grown MusselsUSD 15.50

ENTREES

Pan Roasted Natural ChickenUSD 26.75

Asparagus and Morel Mushroom RisottoUSD 24.50

Rock Shrimp RisottoUSD 28.50

Hacked Chicken & Truffled Shrooms RisottoUSD 26.25

Idaho Rainbow TroutUSD 27.25

The RigatoniUSD 25.00

Faroe Island SalmonUSD 29.00

Loin Lamb ChopsUSD 31.50

The BurgerUSD 20.00

SIDES

Truffle FriesUSD 8.25

Wilted SpinachUSD 9.00

Cauliflower Potato GratinUSD 9.25

Sautéed Spring VegetablesUSD 11.50

DESSERT

Wild Main Blueberry CrumbleUSD 10.25

Mango Panna CottaUSD 9.75

Coconut Layer CakeUSD 10.00

Warm Flourless Chocolate CakeUSD 11.75

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Is Metropolis Cafe currently accepting bookings?

Metropolis Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information