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Melina, North Bethesda, MD

Melina

4.7
4.7
1487 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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

What 1,487 people are saying

Melina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Greek

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Melina is rated 4.7 stars by 1487 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Melina

909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
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