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Mele Bistro, Arlington, VA

Mele Bistro

4.8
4.8
1615 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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Mele Bistro

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Arlington

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
"...Our Thanksgiving Day Menu( In additon to our regular menu): Traditonal Wild Black Herritage Turkey with stuffing, All-Natural Roasted Prime Rib, Roasted Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Grilled Pork Chops w/ apples Calvados, and more...

"Our menu is just a reference for you-but in reality, creativity is in our hearts, our minds, and our kitchen, let us give you a different dining experience..."

***Tables will be kept for 15 minutes after the reservation time***

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 522-5222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 1,615 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mele Bistro offers an inviting dining experience with "amazing food," "excellent service," and a charming ambiance. The menu features fresh Italian and Mediterranean dishes, beautifully presented, and complemented by attentive staff. Outdoor seating surrounded by flowers enhances the atmosphere, making it a "reliable choice" for locals and visitors alike.

1,615 Reviews
  1. MARY LYN

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mele rivals all top rated restaurants. Small plate of trout and asparagus featured perfectly cooked items with delicious, delicate, savory, light and creamy sauce with ginger on the side. My husband’s steak was superb and our first-time-at-Mele guests were delighted with their four cheese ravioli, with special kudos to the spinach on top. Carlos is a lovely, skilled waiter, our long time favorite. Mele wins the prize.

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  2. Kari

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, cozy and welcoming, friendly staff, personal attention from the owner, delicious entrees and appetizers. Can’t wait to go back!

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  3. Betsie

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This hit the spot- had two sets of grandparents (my husband and my parents) loved the food, we could talk and visit together. The staff was so attentive and the food delicious- will be back for sure

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  4. Ty

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for Thanksgiving dinner. Hospitality, food and service were great. Tables were a bit small (especially tables for two). Men’s washroom was being remodeled so everyone was sharing the ladies’ room. We will return for the hospitality, food, and service.

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  5. Jerrod

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience today. The food and service was spectacular! Our group had a variety of different menu items and all were incredibly satisfied. Following our meal we sampled a variety of desserts … they were amazing as well. Very comfortable and classy atmosphere and the staff was beyond friendly and welcoming.

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  6. Robert

    Naples

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again we had a wonderful family gathering for out-of-town arrivals at Mele Bistro the night before Thanksgiving. As long as one person lives in Arlington, we will always share a meal here during our visits. All the pasta dishes are divine!

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  7. Natalie

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Mediterranean food. You can really appreciate the fresh ingredients. Good ambience, for small and large groups.

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  8. Karen

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Tasty, everything was perfect. Definitely coming back.

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  9. Jane

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted by the owner and he couldn't have been friendlier. He was so welcoming. The menu is quite extensive. You can get a small portion or a larger portion. Prices were reasonable. I ordered the seafood linguine and it was loaded with seafood. So tender and delicious. Cooked perfectly. My husband ordered the red snapper and loved his dish, too. I highly recommend this restaurant. The parking lot in the front was filled, but the owner said that if you park in the garage directly across the street , they would validate it. It was great because there were no parking spaces on the street. We will definitely go back.

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  10. Melanie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cute little place. I usually head for DC when I want a dinner out, but this was a nice experience with parking on site in the close in suburbs. I didn't expect the food to be as good as it was because the menu was huge and wide ranging. I had the butternut squash ravioli in red pepper sauce and it was excellent. My husband's duck could have been a bit less cooked and cut more evenly, but the flavor was delicious and I would order that if I went back. The sauteed calamari was fresh and the sauce light and flavorful I really judge a restaurant on this dish, because I've had so much rubbery calamari. This was tender and perfectly cooked. Recommend as a great alternative to Ubering into the city if you want a nice dinner in Arlington.

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Mele Bistro

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Arlington

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mele Bistro

1723 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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