Metropole

SO SO GOOD. Favorites were the wedge salad, garlic focaccia, and beef tartare, but everything else was so yummy. Very kind staff on a busy Friday night and everything was delicious. Will for sure come back again!

Metropole was an excellent experience. I’ve visited twice in the past couple of months, and the rotating menu made each visit feel fresh and unique. The food was consistently delicious, but the cocktails really stood out. Each one was distinctive, thoughtfully balanced, and genuinely interesting, some of the best I’ve had anywhere in the city.

What a treasure! The restaurant is drenched in subtle beauty, accented by huge yellow penguins, one of which apparently moves around to join a birthday table (or, our server said, "for any random reason"). The bank of windows let's in light and views of downtown. The space is surrounded by art, first and second floors, and the museum is open for viewing 24 hours. I understand the adjacent hotel, 21c, is spectacular. Now we know where to stay if we return. We were in town for a weekend wedding, so we stopped into Metropole for brunch. I had the avocado toast, which seems to be banal words, for this dish was elevated to heights it's never before taken me. My husband got the usual eggs, sausage, etc., all of which were good, but the quiet man I married rarely eats potatoes. There was a side of potatoes. Good Lord; after he tried one, I hadn't heard him talk that much, especially about potatoes. He's now on a quest to try and repeat the recipe. I tasted one and can confirm the hype is legitimate. Our server was a gem. And — here's a bonus — it's a high-ceilinged place where we could actually hear each other speak without shouting.

The restaurant was located in the hotel that my wife and I were staying in. I tried calling to make a reservation, but no one answered. On the voicemail I left my name and number, but I never received a call back. We just decided to go down stairs to see if we could get a table. The hostess told us it would be an hour wait for a table seat. She also offered us a seat at the bar, but we aren’t fans of sitting at the bar. We reserved the table, returned an hour later, and were seated. The waiter was nice and gave us his recommendation on the appetizer and entree. The food and drinks were extremely good! Overall it was a satisfying experience, but I wish they would’ve answered the phone or at least returned my voicemail when trying to make a reservation.

Great service and atmosphere. They were obviously used to accommodating guests before the shows next door. A few options for vegetarians. Just not impressed by the food. My dish (mushroom risotto) was the best of my groups orders. Would likely not return but I hear their brunch is fantastic.

I have been coming to Metropole since 2018. While it's always been a good experience, Chef Cory, the current executive chef, has elevated the dining experience to a level that is on par with Agni in Columbus. The skill demonstrated in his dishes is not commonly found in Cincy and will delight even the most experienced restaurant patrons. The gnocchi is outstanding and gave me pause after every bite. The beef cheek ravioli contains layers of complex flavors that somehow comes together so well. Finally, the cruller is made fresh and so delicious and warm that all of us had to order our own. Every dish we had was memorable and culminated in the best meal I've had in years. Highly recommend checking this place out, especially if you haven't been for a while.

I had dinner and breakfast here with my mom. First and foremost, the service was lovely both days: attentive, kind, and respectful! Both waitresses engaged in conversation with us and were very present. My highlights: the shrimp toast was amazing! So so fresh. The bread had a wonderfully soft texture that paired perfectly with the cold, crunchy shrimp salad. My breakfast was delicious. The potatoes were to die for-crispy skin, lots of flaky sea salt—perfect. They gave me a delicious tart jam to pair with my buttery, toasted sourdough. So fantastic. My mom didn’t love her breakfast as much as me. She had the eggs Benedict and said it was "okay." She wished the coffee was stronger/richer. The homemade lemon cotton candy was creative and refreshing. The salmon dinner didn’t 100% meld for me. I loved the sauce and salmon, but the greens could have used a light vinaigrette. The potato chips didn’t add much to the dish for me. My mom got the gnocchi goat cheese and chicken. So deliciously rich with lots of great flavors and yummy breadcrumbs. We also got the cold asparagus-quite tasty! Overall a must try! Lots of creative and delicious meals.