Metropolis

A cozy and casual little restaurant overlooking bustling Tremont Street, Metropolis Café is the flagship endeavor from the Aquitaine Restaurant Group, which includes the original Aquitaine in the South End as well as Aquitaine Chestnut Hill. Though its sister restaurants may garner more of the spotlight, Metropolis has been quietly setting the standard and raising the bar for neighborhood dining in Boston's South End.

The intimate, candlelit dining room, with its original tin ceiling, mosaic tiled floor and copper-topped bar, channels old school charm and warmth. The Mediterranean-influenced menu, complemented by a varied wine list and great beer selection, features classic dishes executed flawlessly and enhanced by inventive little touches. The award-winning brunch, served on both Saturday and Sunday, draws a loyal crowd of regulars from the neighborhood and beyond.