Metropolis Cafe

Name: Metropolis Cafe
Address: 584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02118
Telephone: (617) 247-2931
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

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4.9

1606 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood 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

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
Neighborhood
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 Green Line T stops, Back Bay and Copley Silver Line on Washington Street
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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

ENTREES

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

SIDES

Truffle Fries$8.25
Wilted Spinach$9.00
Cauliflower Potato Gratin$9.25
Melted leeks and Asiago
Sautéed Spring Vegetables$11.50
with Green Garlic and Charmoula

DESSERT

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

What 1,606 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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
American
Boston
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Metropolis Cafe is a beloved South End gem, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "great service." Guests rave about its cozy, bistro-like atmosphere and intimate charm. The menu offers "big flavors" from a "small kitchen," and the staff consistently delivers a "fantastic dining experience." A must-visit spot!

1,606 Reviews

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Keri VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic. The brussel sprouts were amazing!
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Jen
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful foods, wonderful service, cool atmosphere. Real gem!
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Karen VIP
Greater Boston80 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a tiny place, but filled with charm and yummy food.
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shona VIP
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love it at Metropolis. Just wish that the tables for 2 weren’t crushed up at the windows/front door.
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Deirdre
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely pre-theater dinner there. Every bite was delicious. I appreciated the curated menu. It means that you are not overwhelmed by choices and that all the dishes they serve are done well. We had a very personable server and they also allied us to move tables mid-meal when a lovely corner table opened up. I think the prices are quite reasonable and fair on food and none of the wines were crazy. Overall excellent experience!
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Carrie VIP
Washington DC16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great, the food delicious. It was quiet and a great place for supper. My cocktail was lovely. Thank you.
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Rick VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Metropolis was tecommended to me by a foodie friend. The food was amazing, great drinks (blood orange margarita) the beet salad was excellent and the rigatoni was outstanding! I’ll definitely be back!!
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Annette
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. My favorite in the south end by far.
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Mark
Greater Boston47 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed another wonderful evening at one of our most favorite neighborhood restaurants in the South End! The food, staff and atmosphere were all so great. We’re already looking forward to our next visit.
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Louann VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Metropolis continues to be our favorite place for brunch or dinner. Staff, service and food is consistently amazing! Can’t wait for the warm weather to be able to eat outside.
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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 4.9 stars by 1606 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

584 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

Cross street
Between Clarendon St.and Dartmouth St.
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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

Metropolis Cafe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

STARTERS

Cucumber and Avocado White Gazpacho$11.00

Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts$10.25

Maryland Style Crab Cakes$14.75

Baby Gem Lettuce and Watercress Salad$10.50

Spring Kale and Shaved Snap Pea Salad$12.75

Asparagus Tartare$13.50

Rope Grown Mussels$15.50

ENTREES

Pan Roasted Natural Chicken$26.75

Asparagus and Morel Mushroom Risotto$24.50

Rock Shrimp Risotto$28.50

Hacked Chicken & Truffled Shrooms Risotto$26.25

Idaho Rainbow Trout$27.25

The Rigatoni$25.00

Faroe Island Salmon$29.00

Loin Lamb Chops$31.50

The Burger$20.00

SIDES

Truffle Fries$8.25

Wilted Spinach$9.00

Cauliflower Potato Gratin$9.25

Sautéed Spring Vegetables$11.50

DESSERT

Wild Main Blueberry Crumble$10.25

Mango Panna Cotta$9.75

Coconut Layer Cake$10.00

Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake$11.75

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