Metta

Where to start. Approaching the restaurant from the street on a Saturday night, you can feel the vibe from a block away. As you walk through the beautiful iron door you’re hit with the incredible smell of the fire and the perfect busy/packed/friendly/comfortable atmosphere. We sat down at the bar for house made cocktails and spoke with the bartender about the restaurant and the intention behind each element. The drinks were amazing and we shifted over to the chefs counter where we could see the magic happening. The unspoken coordination of these cooks was incredible..super intense but fun and friendly. We got the potatoes and the lamb neck to start, followed by the fluke ceviche. Each dish was perfect and it will be hard to not order the same thing when we go back (which we will). The entrees we ordered (chicken and fish) were less impressive but still superbly delicious by any standards. Everyone from the hostess to the bartender, chefs, waiter and cleaning staff (we stayed late) was so friendly and professional. Would recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy high quality food with incredible execution.

Every dish was surprising. The flavors, while familiar, were combined in creative and unique ways. The heart tartare was an unexpected favorite. The portions are on the smaller side, but that means that two of us could try three small plates, one entree, and three desserts and come out full but not too full. The atmosphere is very romantic, and every corner of this small restaurant a character of its own. We went there early, and the service was quick, but at the same time relaxed and indulged us with conversation and answered all our questions about the food. METTĀ became an instant favorite, and I can't wait to visit again.

Appetizers we’re amazing. Peach salad has a great combination of flavors. Oysters were shacked fresh. But then, the short rib entreé was a disappointment. It’s so tough to chew and a lot of flavor components are missing. The chocolate dessert was good but a little salty. Overall, it was a good experience. Just pay a little more attention to the flavor profiles. It’s a new addition to the neighborhood and I would like to try it once again to see if there are any improvements.