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Metropolis Cafe, Boston, MA

Metropolis Cafe

4.8
4.8
1592 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dolly Bourommavong

What 1,592 people are saying

Metropolis Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Metropolis Cafe is a beloved South End gem known for its "great cozy cafe atmosphere" and "amazing food and drinks." Patrons praise its "wonderful ambiance," "friendly service," and "fantastic mocktails." A perfect spot for brunch or dinner, it consistently delivers "excellent food" in a "charming, intimate" setting.

1,592 Reviews
  1. Gerry VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I hadn't been here for a while, and so I tried two items that I hadn't seen on the menu before: the chicken livers appetizer and the veal scaloppini. Their slogan is "Small kitchen, big flavors". Couldn't have said it better myself! Outstanding.

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  2. glenn VIP

    Greater Boston37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has been around for about 30 years and always extremely busy. There must be a reason! If you want a great meal at a "Boston" restaurant this is the place to go.

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  3. Thomas VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous as always. We love the staff! Food amazing too!!!

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  4. Liz VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal for dine out Boston

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  5. jennifer VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in the South End. Checks all the boxes!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great, but service was very unpleasant. Rude waitresses.

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  7. patricia VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Great atmosphere. Quiet enough to have a conversation without shouting

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  8. Kim

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful staff, food and drinks!! Wonderful restaurant week menu

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  9. Connor VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Great cozy cafe atmosphere and fantastic food and service. I got the cod and it was my favorite meal in a long time, perfectly cooked and very flavorful. Will definitely be coming back!

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  10. Sydney

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the staff was very kind. It had a cozy ambiance

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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 1592 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Metropolis Cafe

584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dolly Bourommavong
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