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Mele Bistro, Arlington, VA

Mele Bistro

4.8
4.8
1618 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
"...Our Thanksgiving Day Menu( In additon to our regular menu): Traditonal Wild Black Herritage Turkey with stuffing, All-Natural Roasted Prime Rib, Roasted Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Grilled Pork Chops w/ apples Calvados, and more...

"Our menu is just a reference for you-but in reality, creativity is in our hearts, our minds, and our kitchen, let us give you a different dining experience..."

***Tables will be kept for 15 minutes after the reservation time***

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 522-5222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 1,618 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mele Bistro offers an inviting dining experience with "amazing food," "excellent service," and a charming ambiance. The menu features fresh Italian and Mediterranean dishes, beautifully presented, and complemented by attentive staff. Outdoor seating surrounded by flowers enhances the atmosphere, making it a "reliable choice" for locals and visitors alike.

1,618 Reviews
  1. Larry

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A treasure to be sure! Thoroughly enjoyed the evening from greeting by the owner and a few laughs to very good, drinks, bread and food served efficiently. We had a very good evening out.

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  2. Alex

    VIP

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, great service, great owner. Will be going back!

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  3. MARY LYN

    VIP

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mele rivals all top rated restaurants. Small plate of trout and asparagus featured perfectly cooked items with delicious, delicate, savory, light and creamy sauce with ginger on the side. My husband’s steak was superb and our first-time-at-Mele guests were delighted with their four cheese ravioli, with special kudos to the spinach on top. Carlos is a lovely, skilled waiter, our long time favorite. Mele wins the prize.

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  4. Kari

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, cozy and welcoming, friendly staff, personal attention from the owner, delicious entrees and appetizers. Can’t wait to go back!

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  5. Betsie

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This hit the spot- had two sets of grandparents (my husband and my parents) loved the food, we could talk and visit together. The staff was so attentive and the food delicious- will be back for sure

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  6. Ty

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for Thanksgiving dinner. Hospitality, food and service were great. Tables were a bit small (especially tables for two). Men’s washroom was being remodeled so everyone was sharing the ladies’ room. We will return for the hospitality, food, and service.

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  7. Jerrod

    VIP

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience today. The food and service was spectacular! Our group had a variety of different menu items and all were incredibly satisfied. Following our meal we sampled a variety of desserts … they were amazing as well. Very comfortable and classy atmosphere and the staff was beyond friendly and welcoming.

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  8. Robert

    Naples

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again we had a wonderful family gathering for out-of-town arrivals at Mele Bistro the night before Thanksgiving. As long as one person lives in Arlington, we will always share a meal here during our visits. All the pasta dishes are divine!

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  9. Natalie

    VIP

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Mediterranean food. You can really appreciate the fresh ingredients. Good ambience, for small and large groups.

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  10. Karen

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Tasty, everything was perfect. Definitely coming back.

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Mele Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1618 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for Mele Bistro

1723 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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