Melina

4.7

1487 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Lively

The name Melina is rooted in Greek origin and derives from the Greek word for "honey". "Mel" can be derived from the name Melissa meaning "honey-bee". The restaurant is named after the daughter of Co-Founder Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. “Melina” will honor the strength of the matriarchy in the Greek family. It will lean vegetable-forward with modernized Greek classics from the sea and grilled meats. Greek cuisine is all about freshness and quality of ingredients and that will be on display in a fine casual setting.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 818-9090
Website
http://www.melinagreek.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Cross street
Trade Street + Rose Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
North Bethesda Metro
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Greek
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Service

Review summary

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Melina offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal food" and "excellent service." Known for its creative and delicious Greek cuisine, guests rave about the grilled octopus and lamb dishes. The ambiance is "great" and staff attentive, though the noise level can be high. Overall, Melina is a "wonderful" choice for special occasions.

1,487 Reviews

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JuliaH
Washington DC25 reviews
4.0
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyable lunch with excellent wait staff. I had the lamb burger which was good (although a bit too laden with sauce which overpowered the lamb)and my colleague had a salad. We also enjoyed a cocktail.
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Jay VIP
Washington DC20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Be prepared for the noise. Otherwise, outstanding in every way. Certainly, among the best in Montgomery County.
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SusanS
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had drinks and appetizers for happy hour. Everything was great.
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Alison VIP
Atlanta5 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was phenomenal, ambiance was warm and inviting while still having individualized personality! Would highly recommend and will return if I'm in the area!
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Cynthia VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure and so much so I've been dozens of times and again this Wednesday!
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Stephanie
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were wonderful. We had a great experience!
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CDimmick
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always absolutely amazing! Service was excellent.
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Simone
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only negative was we had just been served our appetizer when our mains came out. We felt rushed.
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Irina
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What amazes me every time we go there is creativity and the way the chef handles herbs and sauces to bring out the flavor of the dish. Special shout out to Manu for exceptional service. Thank you
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Efren
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Washington Post recommendation hit the spot. We were extremely pleased with the experience.
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Melina is rated 4.7 stars by 1487 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

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Cross street
Trade Street + Rose Avenue
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
North Bethesda Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.melinagreek.com/
Phone number
(301) 818-9090

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