"Metro Bis restaurant, a 64 seat bistro located in the heart of Simsbury, Connecticut in the western suburbs of Hartford, has been co-owned by chef Chris Prosperi since August of 1998. Metro Bis has been included as one of the best restaurants in the country according to the 2007 United States Zagat Survey. In 2003 Santé Magazine honored Metro Bis with its Restaurant Award for Cooking with Wine or...

"Metro Bis restaurant, a 64 seat bistro located in the heart of Simsbury, Connecticut in the western suburbs of Hartford, has been co-owned by chef Chris Prosperi since August of 1998. Metro Bis has been included as one of the best restaurants in the country according to the 2007 United States Zagat Survey. In 2003 Santé Magazine honored Metro Bis with its Restaurant Award for Cooking with Wine or Spirits – Recipe Development and again in 2007 for Wine Hospitality Excellence. Metro Bis has been recognized by the Chaine des Rotisseurs and has also received local accolades such as being named one of the top thirty restaurants in the state by Connecticut Magazine. In 2004 Metro Bis earned the American Culinary Federation’s Achievement of Excellence Award in the category of Fine Dining. The Hartford Courant ""predicted the restaurant would achieve four-star greatness."" Also noting that ""this tiny bistro…is truly a jewel. Prosperi and his team really flex their culinary muscles at monthly wine dinners that attract a cult following."" Metro Bis has also earned Wine Spectator’s exclusive Award of Excellence for an outstanding wine list and service every year since 2003. Wine Enthusiast magazine has also recognized the Metro Bis wine program with their Award of Distinction since 2005. In August 2002 Metro Bis was one of twenty restaurants selected nationwide to participate in the International Association of Culinary Professionals Foundation's celebration of Julia Child's 90th birthday. At once sophisticated and simple, innovative and classically grounded, captivates locals, lures foodies from afar and garners impressive awards. – Connecticut Magazine Julia Child is smiling down on this gem – and you will too. – Zagat Survey If you haven’t yet made a visit to Metro Bis in Simsbury, get in your car right now and start driving. – Hartford Advocate Metro Bis is a find—an intimate, understated spot in Simsbury, Connecticut, with consistently superb food. – James Beard Foundation In the sleepy burb of Simsbury chef Chris Prosperi has created something lively and vital---a charming bistro serving clever, inventive fare. A wee space, Metro Bis offers big, indulgent flavors, the kind that make you want to pop for that more expensive bottle of wine. The sophisticated dining room is perfect for adults….Metro Bis is one to watch. – Gayot "