Melina North Bethesda

It's louder than I expected in this establishment for it to be on the smaller side. Not sure if the music drove the people talking louder or not. Food was excellent. Feta frittata was enjoyable and the lamb burger was on point. I can see that in the summer the window bars would be hopping so I believe they deserve future trips when the weather is nice.

Had a wonderful time at Melina! Came here for a casual brunch/lunch and thoroughly enjoyed. Here's a breakdown of everything we got: Drinks: Cucumber Basil Martini - a light option for those who don't like strong cocktails. The housemade cucumber cordial was extremely refreshing and went well with the food options we chose. Nectar of the gods - Also another great option for those who prefer more fruity/light cocktails. It had a slight woody flavor from the masitha but the pineapple balanced it out! Food: Crab Shakshuka - I love shakshuka, so there was no doubt I would like this dish. The crab flavor is very subtle but they are generous with the amount of crab meat you get. The feta and peppers added a nice balance of salty and tangy too! The only thing I wished they did was give more bread for me to eat with !! Grilled Half Chicken: Not my favorite option, it was a bit underwhelming and I wished there was more flavor to the chicken itself. However, the crispy potatoes and rosemary aioli that the dish came with were delicious! Overall, great service and a lovely spot for brunch with friends. At night, this is also a great date spot! Servers are accommodating and friendly and I would love to come here again!

A nice casual brunch The room is large and inviting. Everything we had on the brunch menu was creative and flavorful. The house made bread with olives was particularly good. The staff was attentive. There is nearby garage parking available.

5 stars for an outstanding for an outstanding Greek restaurant in Bethesda. My wife and I played a round of golf in the area and were looking to grab a bite. I looked at my Washingtonian Top 100 list and found Melina. Located on the corner of Rose and Prose street, we parked in the nearby garage and headed inside to a beautiful venue with a partially outdoor bar, which we decided would be a great place to sit. After grabbing a couple drinks, we decided to start out with a couple appetizers. I ordered the Melina salad while my wife ordered the roasted squash. While the squash was just ok, the Melina salad was large and delicious. We then decided to order a couple entrees. I ordered the shrimp saganaki (always fun at a Greek restaurant) while my wife ordered the slow roasted lamb neck. We like the shrimp dish more than the lamb in the moment, but there were 2 other factors in play. First, the sides for the lamb came out on a massive separate trey and were all really tasty. Second, the lamb made for some great breakfast sandwiches the next day (always great when food saves well). Overall, Melina provided us with a solid upscale style Greek restaurant experience. The solid food and venue make this a spot to check out next time you are in the area.

I don't even have enough synonyms of delicious in my vocabulary to describe all these wonderful dishes that we ate here. Beef tartare - not sure what mixed in but it was amazing and the best tartare that I've ever had Charred baby gem - a little hard to eat with a fork and knife but all the ingredients complemented each other very well Mushroom trahana - so many different outstanding flavors with each bite Rigatoni lamb bolognese - super delicious Grilled octopus - so tender that my mom had no problems eating it with her dentures Braised short rib giouvetsi - superb Shrimp cavatelli - great taste but a little salty Slow roast lamb - not often does my dad approve of lamb but this one got his stamp of approval