Melina

Name: Melina
Address: 909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD, United States, 20852
Telephone: (301) 818-9090
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

796 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 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–11:00 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
White flint Metro
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 796 people are saying

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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Greek

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ShaynuhSloane
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
This was a good experience for me and my guest. The ambiance of the restaurant was very nice for a rainy day. Good for people into greek foods
DC
DCFoodie
Washington DC
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were both outstanding! I love that Melina’s Greek salad includes barley rusks- it is so hard to find Greek restaurants in our area that utilize those. Their food is the closest I’ve found to what is actually served in Greece. We’ll definitely be back!
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Bebop
Washington DC
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We did a dinner of shared small plates that more than satisfied. Stand outs include the octopus, grilled to perfection and beautifully presented, grilled eggplant and chicken thighs. Service was attentive and helpful. My only negative is the noise level, even at one of the "quieter" tables.
JS
JedS
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank for making our eve very special! Food was great! Place was great!
DG
DimitriG
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience3
Nice, creative Greek cuisine, with a modern twist. Loved the branzino crudo, as well the slow cooked lamb. Loukoumades (desert) was fantastic. Wine list is too short, but has some fine choices. Noise level is way high; got better after 8:30pm.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
They were extremely accommodating when we wanted to switch from outside to inside. The food is inventive and delicious, it’s my new favorite place!
J
Jay1
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent and flavorful food! Would def return to try other items!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The patio was sunny and just the right mix of shade and sun. The drink was phenomenal. The food felt light but was filling, very exquisite.
s
sampire
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Dry windy and cold inside because they had the doors open and our food got cold very fast
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience4
I wouldn’t go back again. Too pricey for their mediocre food and even worse customer service! Avoid it, if possible.
JD
JosephD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and really enjoyed having a cold Mythos!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Not a very kid friendly restaurant. No kids menu and dinner menu doesn't really have anything for kids.
SC
ShelbyC
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing spot. Always great food, menu changes seasonally.
S
Susie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty, creative food. Amazing server, very attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Waiter was great! The iced tea was weird and not in a good way. The food was decent but I was not really over the moon about it. The eggplant was nice. The octopus was a bit more rubbery than I expected, maybe a little over cooked? the flavor was decent though. The side of polenta with the capers was creamy and spectacular. The chicken skewers I was hoping for a sauce that would be on the side to dip and the garnish was like a slaw and that could’ve been better or different. I think the food was about a 7/10 the service was great and I was seated almost immediately. Thank you for taking care of my date and I and I hope you guys make a minor change on the chicken skewers.
BB
BBBB
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food I've had in a while. Service fairly efficient on a busy night.
Y
Yummy4
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service outstanding. Noise level is a problem even if sitting in a booth.
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Nico
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
My family had a great time dining at Melina. One diner has celiac and required a gluten free meal. Our server, Arielle, was great in suggesting substitutions allowing safe gluten free dining. Arielle was very pleasant, attentive, and efficient.
CF
ChrisF
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
It’s not really Greek food. A fusion, sure. But not Greek cuisine. Still, everything was very good and we enjoyed it
V
Veronica
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the ambiance right away when we walked in. We enjoyed the food, and our waiter was helpful and responsive. Overall a positive experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place!! Brunch is the absolute best! Will go back
TK
TaeK
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed great food and great service. The ambience was great as well.
MM
MellowMel
Washington DC
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There are few places in the DC area that offer the original style of cooking that Melina offers. It’s not that Melina is the best Greek restaurant in the area, which it is, but that it is one of the top ten eating places that my wife and I have frequented.
RL
RobertL
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Seemed like over-priced Mediterranean food. Service was good. The open-face lamb pita for lunch was $19. Wife liked the lamb salad. Bottle of Pinot was expensive.
5
5sisters
Baltimore
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
No drink nor dish stood out. All mediocre. Nice spade though and staff very friendly. Prompt service.
M
Mariana
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I chose Melina for my birthday dinner because it’s new to me and not far from home since it was a weekday. I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food, ambiance but most importantly service. The service was exceptional and they made me feel so very special. I won’t stop raving about them to everyone.
K
Kathy
Raleigh
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food but I thought the pricing seemed a little arbitrary. You got the same amount of food for a mezze and an entree but the entrees were $10-20 more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience5
Food was delicious but service was slow and not very good. We had to ask for spoons for our meal and he wasn’t very knowledgeable about the menu or attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time been here with family staying from out of town and absolutely loved it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner. Spinach salad bathed in a light vinaigrette dressing with feta cheese. Bronzino expertly grilled atop a bed of summer couscous with grilled veggies total yum. A return visit for sure!!
CH
ColleenH
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
What can I say. It was great. The food was delicious. Don’t miss the tomato salad. Selections of wines was good also. We had a very attentive waiter. A little pricey, but worth it
J
Joel
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience. Food is on point and the ambience is very lush.
N
Nakaura
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
10/10! The food and service is unmatched! I drive from Virginia to enjoy their food and will continue to do so. I had the pancakes and open face gyro this time around both very delicious 😋
L
Luv2travel
Washington DC
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we ordered was delicious: Eggplant, stuffed tomatoes, gem lettuce salad, lamb kofta, lemon custard with berries. Yummy flavors, beautifully plated. Oh yes, can’t forget my blackberry margarita. Very good service as well. We look forward to returning,
DC
DCFoodie
Washington DC
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As expected, this restaurant always delivers. The food is always excellent.
OR
OlgaR
Seattle
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Food was average - Halibut was the fish special but not very special It was dry and tasteless Fresh bread with spicy feta was outstanding Dessert was excellent and large enough to share Service was attentive and efficient Atmosphere is classy and clean Parking near restaurant is convenient
DM
DebbieM
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were outstanding. We were celebrating our friend’s birthday. We could not have selected a better restaurant to celebrate. Kudos to all.
s
steveep
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service impeccable/ design and decor exquisite/ dinner presentations classic/ food was absolutely delicious/ - overall - 10+++
A
Angela
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to Melina for brunch on Sunday, and it was delicious! We ordered the braised short rib & eggs, cheese pie, Melina pancakes, and poached eggs w/ manouri cheese. All dishes were amazing, but my favorite would probably be the braised short ribs, the meat was so tender and the eggs were so creamy. Our server was also very friendly and checked up on us often, and the atmosphere overall was pleasant and lively.
RM
RichinMD
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another amazing Melina dining experience … the food, service, and atmosphere were all top notch!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Melina is rated 4.7 stars by 796 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Trade Street + Rose Avenue
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 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–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
White flint 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

Melina

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What 796 people are saying

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Safety precautions

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Protective equipment

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