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Based on 1810 reviews
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Metropolis
Metropolis is one of the best japanese restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in South End.
Metropolis is a japanese pick in South End in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Rating (Google) 4.6
447 reviews
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4.6
Rating
Based on 447 reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
South End · 584 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
4.6 from 447 reviews
Phone
(617) 247-2931
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What makes Metropolis worth the move
Metropolis looks like a good night-out option in South End in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 447 Google reviews.
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Public rating
4.6 from 447 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
Japanese in South End
Spend
moderate
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Google rating: 4.6 from 447 reviews
Price point: moderate
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4.6 from 447 reviews
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For now, Metropolis holds a 4.6 rating across 447 Google reviews.
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What cuisine does Metropolis serve?
Metropolis is a Japanese restaurant located in South End, Boston. Metropolis is a japanese pick in South End in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
What is Metropolis best for?
Metropolis is best for south end dining, dinner, considered, date night, japanese. Metropolis looks like a good night-out option in South End in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 447 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Metropolis?
Metropolis is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 4.6 from 447 reviews
Is Metropolis worth visiting?
Metropolis holds a 4.6 Google rating from 447 reviews. Metropolis looks like a good night-out option in South End in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 447 Google reviews.
Where is Metropolis located?
Metropolis is located at 584 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Metropolis good for a date night?
Yes — Metropolis is tagged for date night dining. Metropolis looks like a good night-out option in South End in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 447 Google reviews.
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