Melina

Name: Melina
Address: 909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD, United States, 20852
Telephone: (301) 818-9090
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1044 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

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 37 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
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
Neighbourhood
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

Popular dishes

What 1,044 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

1,044 Reviews

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KarenG
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the second time I've dined at Melina and the service and food have been consistently delicious. Presentation is beautiful.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami - Dade
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friends invited me for my surprise belated birthday brunch. It was unbelievable! The food, the service and the ambiance was amazing! We also got a dessert in the end that was a treat from the restaurant. I would definitely recommend Melina’s can’t wait to visit again!
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JLfO
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience2
Would recommend only on a weeknight bc Saturday night at 8:00 pm the noise level was much too high, making conversation impossible.
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Ayanna
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! These founders have done it again, first with Julii and now Melinda. Both are great spots.
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Lctiger
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing dining experience at Melina! The food was absolutely delicious, and Tom, our server, was exceptionally professional and patient in guiding us through the menu. Kudos to the entire team for a memorable evening!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food and ambiance. Everything was perfect.
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Marti
Washington DC
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
We had a lovely birthday dinner. I got the shiitake mushroom dinner which was scrumptious but it wasn’t more than one cup of food, whereas my meat eating friends got three times the amount of food on their plates. Everyone loved the food and Orlando our server was top notch, always there to fill our water glasses and wasn’t overbearing, let us chat, never rushed us! Orlando was the highlight of our evening. The bread appetizer was scrumptious too!
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JonK
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food and drinks were very good. Nice environment, but overpriced portions. As long as you are aware, it's a good experience.
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COOPC
Washington DC
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Prompt service, excellent menu. The Mezze portions are good size and the best, most creative dishes on the menu. Excellent and creative cocktails. Strong recommendation.
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rtwo5
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a special night celebrating our friends 40th birthday!
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Tutormom
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful food and spectacular service! Fabulous restaurant for special occasions.
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DinerC
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Melina never disappoints. The food is excellent and well presented. Service is quick and staff are attentive. Love this place!
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Tamm
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The menu is very limited to choose from although the food is good.
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DarcyF
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a special restaurant. Truly, the best place in Montgomery County. Each dish has so many layers and is presented so beautifully. We have now officially ordered everything on the menu and we'll be back!
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Mmmm
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Interesting food and wonderful service. Excellent value for money. We'll be back!
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SusanK
Washington DC
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was first rate. The decor is also really nice. It’s my fault for not checking the menu before I went, I assumed traditional Greek food. Instead, the food is for real foodies who like the latest. The food is a little too fancy for me. I had to look up some of the words on the menu to understand some ingredients. The food was good, but not as delicious as Cava, and it’s on the expensive side.
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MG11
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent service, and very worth the money!
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MichelleD
Baltimore
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
The bread was delicious. I liked how the bread was grilled.
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RichardS
Mobile
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location in pike and rose. Excellent service and food. Prices $$$$$ for two no alcoholic drinks ordered. Bread and feta did outstanding. We had the braised ribs and the fish special. Both outstanding
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Sireatsalot
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
One of the best meals my husband and I have had in a long time! Everything was delicious, especially the mushroom saganaki and the cauliflower. They even sent over a free dessert for our anniversary. We will definitely go back! Hopefully sooner than later.
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BeauregardUlysses
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. Great cocktail menu to complement the dishes. Beautiful restaurant. Will be back soon.
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AlCr
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire menu was impressive and the flavors were so transportive. Presentation was equally as amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve dined here numerous times and it’s consistently great food. Always eager to go back.
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luv2eat
Washington DC
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just about everything you want in a restaurant: inventive food, attentive service, creative cocktails, in a stimulating environment. It is not cheap, but the quality makes it worthwhile (although the bread plate could be priced a little lower for what it is). Overall, an outstanding experience.
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xxxz
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A superb place for brunch with family....excellent choice of menu items.
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Countryside1
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely experience. The service was very cordial and timely. The food was superb.
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CarolynM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and great food. Service was wonderful.
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ElenaG
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Melina never disappoints. The service was outstanding as was the food and drinks.
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AmyW
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and the service was wonderful. We were celebrating our anniversary and the end of the meal, our server brought us a delicious dessert provided for free by Melina, a sparkler and a card. It was a lovely way to end the meal.
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ClaiireC
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and beautifully plated. We loved it.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is delicious. Portions are good. Food can generally use a little more salt.
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foodie
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Most dishes we ordered were very good. The Tuna TarTar was a disappointment. Had trouble seeing or tasing any tuna. It was predominately chick peas, which made the dish dry and off tasting.
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JeffL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, especially amazing service from our server, Danny!!!
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Bruce
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner, good service, pretty ambience, Wii go again
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's was a great experience. Our party enjoyed the food, wine and the great service.
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NancyK
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful unique dishes with dreamy sauces. Order the bread basket. Bread is homemade and comes with a yummy spread and olives.
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kkthibeau
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful decor, wonderful atmosphere, perfect cozy size and delicious food. We will be back!
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Jkim
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food with amazing service. Highly recommend!
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Lainey
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Melina never disappoints. I’ve dined at Melina 3 times over the past year. Food and service is great. Reservations are recommended for weekends, especially for dinner. My go-to dishes are the grilled octopus, braised short rib and doughnuts.
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SarahA
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A go to for a great Mediterranean meal in a beautiful setting.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser 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 4.8 stars by 1044 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

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 37 times today

909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Trade Street + Rose Avenue
Neighbourhood
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
Price
$31 to $50
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

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Grilled Octopus

Marinated Octopus

Greek Doughnuts

Menu

What 1,044 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Melina restaurant rated?

Is Melina currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information