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Melina, North Bethesda, MD

Melina

4.7 (1566)
$31 to $50
Greek
909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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 1,566 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Greek

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Melina promises "amazing food" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for delightful dining experiences. Guests rave about standout dishes like lamb neck and octopus, and enjoy the creative mezze options. While it can be noisy and slightly pricey, the "beautiful ambiance" and "attentive staff" ensure memorable visits.
1,566 Reviews
  1. Sharonlee VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland93 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Interesting food combinations! Tasted good - but not worth the $100 per couple we paid for lunch, and not ordering the highest priced items nor any "drinks", only ice tea.

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  2. Louellen

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and cheerful, graceful service. We’ll be back

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  3. dave

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have been to Melina a number of times. Consistently delicious. Our server last night, Justin, was incredible. A walking food encyclopedia. He could go into chapter and verse on anything ... from a tonka berry to Greek mythology. Super impressive. Really personable, too. We'll be requesting Justin every time we go back. What a wonderful experience.

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  4. Ariane

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience last evening was excellent as usual. Melina never disappoints us. The manager (young, dark hair) is always on sight to ensure everything is perfect for customers.

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  5. Adrienne VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area140 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants, food is outstanding, the servers and management are outstanding as well.

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  6. Kay

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Greek food (lamb was spectacular) and excellent service. But you pay for what you get!

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  7. Katie

    Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It seemed like the AC was not working or failing. Hopefully it’s a temp thing…food was amazing.

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  8. Marie

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is attractive, the staff friendly and efficient, and the food delicious

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  9. Ralph

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Way too loud to have conversation just across a table maybe 28" wide

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  10. Michael

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A/C was out that night, but still had a fabulous time!

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FAQs

Melina is rated 4.7 stars by 1566 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Maryland - DC Suburbs
  5. North Bethesda

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 30 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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