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Melina, North Bethesda, MD

Melina

4.8
4.8
1396 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,396 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Greek

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Melina shines with "phenomenal" Greek-inspired cuisine, offering creative dishes and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the diverse mezze, expertly paired wines, and inventive cocktails. The ambiance is vibrant, though sometimes lively. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's commitment to guest satisfaction is evident. An ideal spot for special occasions or a delightful meal.

1,396 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good for lunch. Will definitely return

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  2. Julia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In two recent experiences at Melina, the service has been noteworthy! Don’t sleep on the spinach salad, cauliflower or the tuna crudo.

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  3. Tony

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our third meal there, and everything is consistently delicious. Keep in mind that some things (cauliflower, slow-roasted lamb neck) are MUCH larger than others (roasted carrots, cavatelli with shrimp), and are best shared by a large group. It's easy to order too much food, and much of it does not travel well as leftovers.

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  4. Ariane

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melina excellent dining experience as always. The service was superb (thank you Genesis). There to celebrate my husband’s birthday which the staff recognized with complimentary glasses of Proseco & a lovely card. Food is delicious. Excellent customer service. Thank you.

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  5. Denise

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service. Welcoming staff and atmosphere. Brilliant sauces. The house-made bread is wonderful, as is the baked squash dish. Desserts are divine (the custard and ice cream -wow!). Portions might be a tad bigger, but were delicious (lamb skewer and baked cod). I wish I didn't have to speak without raising my voice (perhaps a bit of sound abatement would help?). All in all, a lovely dining experience.

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  6. Robert

    VIP

    Washington DC

    108 reviews

    4.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The lamb pita was quite good as were the crispy potatoes and slaw. The food was very slow to arrive and we believe the dish was sitting out a while before coming to us as the food was tepid at best.

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  7. Edward

    VIP

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal served by the finest staff. Leave room for dessert! Each bite is worth it.

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  8. Catherine

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melina has become a favorite in our family and we had a wonderful experience celebrating my mom's birthday there. They even gave her a birthday card and made the dining experience enjoyable from start to finish.

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  9. Steven

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All mezze we tried were delicious. The ambient noise level made conversation difficult.

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  10. GinaM

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience… easy to park, seated promptly, excellent service and the food and cocktails were incredible. We left very happy!

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Melina is rated 4.8 stars by 1396 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 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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