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Melina, North Bethesda, MD

Melina

4.7
4.7
796 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek
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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2 people

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

  • 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

    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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Greek

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  1. 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
  2. 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!
  3. 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.
  4. 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!
  5. 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.
  6. 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!
  7. Jay1

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and flavorful food! Would def return to try other items!
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. JosephD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and really enjoyed having a cold Mythos!
  12. 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.
  13. ShelbyC

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing spot. Always great food, menu changes seasonally.
  14. Susie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty, creative food. Amazing server, very attentive.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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!!
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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 😋
  34. 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,
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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+++
  39. 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.
  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 53 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

    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

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