Metsi's centers its kitchen on a custom-built, ten-foot wood-fired hearth, using it for grilling, yakitori, and finishing work under a concept the restaurant calls "regressive cooking" — the idea that Italian food began over open flame and should still be cooked that way.
The restaurant spans two floors. The Ground Level Dining Room is open and bright, with large windows, booths, and a full bar pouring specialty negronis alongside a rotating wine list. Downstairs, the Lower Level Dining Room turns moodier and more intimate, with a chef's counter facing the open hearth. The Parlor, a private room off the lower level, handles larger groups.
Regulars single out the tiramisu and bread, and the downstairs seating has built a reputation as a date-night draw, backed by service that comes up often in local praise. Metsi's is connected to Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, a nearby sister venue.
The restaurant spans two floors. The Ground Level Dining Room is open and bright, with large windows, booths, and a full bar pouring specialty negronis alongside a rotating wine list. Downstairs, the Lower Level Dining Room turns moodier and more intimate, with a chef's counter facing the open hearth. The Parlor, a private room off the lower level, handles larger groups.
Regulars single out the tiramisu and bread, and the downstairs seating has built a reputation as a date-night draw, backed by service that comes up often in local praise. Metsi's is connected to Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, a nearby sister venue.