Melina

4.7

1488 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

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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Location
909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone number
(301) 818-9090
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,488 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Greek
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Service

Review summary

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Melina offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal food" and "excellent service." Known for its creative and delicious Greek cuisine, guests rave about the grilled octopus and lamb dishes. The ambiance is "great" and staff attentive, though the noise level can be high. Overall, Melina is a "wonderful" choice for special occasions.

1,488 Reviews

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JuliaH
Washington DC25 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyable lunch with excellent wait staff. I had the lamb burger which was good (although a bit too laden with sauce which overpowered the lamb)and my colleague had a salad. We also enjoyed a cocktail.
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Jay VIP
Washington DC20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Be prepared for the noise. Otherwise, outstanding in every way. Certainly, among the best in Montgomery County.
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SusanS
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had drinks and appetizers for happy hour. Everything was great.
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Alison VIP
Atlanta5 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was phenomenal, ambiance was warm and inviting while still having individualized personality! Would highly recommend and will return if I'm in the area!
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Cynthia VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure and so much so I've been dozens of times and again this Wednesday!
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Stephanie
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were wonderful. We had a great experience!
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KaitlynK VIP
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and drinks! Would highly recommend others to try.
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CDimmick
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always absolutely amazing! Service was excellent.
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Simone
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only negative was we had just been served our appetizer when our mains came out. We felt rushed.
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Irina
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What amazes me every time we go there is creativity and the way the chef handles herbs and sauces to bring out the flavor of the dish. Special shout out to Manu for exceptional service. Thank you
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Melina is rated 4.7 stars by 1488 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(301) 818-9090
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Melina

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