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Mele Bistro, Arlington, VA

Mele Bistro

4.8
4.8
1416 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
"...Our menu is just a reference for you-but in reality, creativity is in our hearts, our minds, and our kitchen, let me give you a different dining experience..."

***Tables for 10 minutes after reservation time***

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (703) 522-0284

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

What 1,416 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Italian

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Italian

  1. Nate

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had a great dining experience, I believe it was the owner who took care of us and was very charismatic, charming and informative. We will definitely be back to try more of their delicious food!

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  2. karsyn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. Awesome restaurant!

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  3. KathleenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Freshest food ever! Huge selection of seafood! Nothing like it in this area.

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  4. LWilder

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The filet mignon and ahi tuna were delicious and cooked perfectly to order. The mushroom risotto was excellent, as were the additional side vegetables. Also enjoyed a very nice Montepulciano. It was a delightful dinner as always, and the decor and ambiance are beautiful.

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  5. SanketK

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were awesome! We really enjoyed dining at Mêle Bistro.

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  6. Drummeral

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding!!!! Excellent all the way around!!! If you are looking for fresh, excellent food, service, atmosphere, value, this is the place. Owner personally checks in with you and offers honest terrific advice on dishes to order. Seafood, fish and all ingredients as fresh and wonderful as you could ever want. Tremendous all the way around. We will be back and very, very soon. Alan and Melanie

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  7. CFroe

    Washington DC

    107 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    I would love to love this restaurant, but the service is so slow I just can’t. We have tried over and over again throughout the years to give Mele another chance, but each time we leave saying, never again. The food is always good, but the service is fair at best. The waiters are easily confused with drink orders and the food comes out at a staggered pace. Would love to hear about improvement.

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  8. LaBiseRW

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our neighborhood restaurant that every time we take people here they very much enjoy and wonder why they have not been there before. Service is most friendly. You will love the owner. We also love that they have two portion sizes of most items on the menu.

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  9. OpenTablename

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening. Charming restaurant. If I lived in the area, I’d definitely be a regular.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was spectacular. Very cool restaurant.

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  11. DavidM

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in all of Northern Virginia

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  12. JackieA

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our family once again enjoyed our meal at this restaurant

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  13. JimDLS

    Washington DC

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always! Our go to table when we have guests, for a special occassion, and especially for local friends that we care enough about to share our special place.

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  14. Woody

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Fantastic food - extensive adventuresome menu, but the fish is the highlight!!

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  15. Sweet

    Washington DC

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Go!!! That’s it. The food, the service, the ambiance, just go! 🩷

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  16. arlingtonian

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Never had a meal meal here. Staff is very gracious and welcoming.

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  17. brewsta

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly service, good value, and great selection of food

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  18. SteveG

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The pasta dishes were fantastic. The fish dishes were also fantastic, but some were a bit on the pricey side. The attention from our various servers was also notable. All were friendly and efficient. We would recommend Mele's Bistro.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was fantastic but service was REALLY slow. It took over an hour to get our entrees. Would definitely go again but don’t be in a hurry.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone enjoyed their meal & the waiter was very attentive to all tables as well as ours.

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  21. DaveS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding dinner experience in every respect. One of many visits to Mele and none have disappointed.

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  22. JoshV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very delicious food and cozy atmosphere for a date night or gathering with friends and family!

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  23. JimDLS

    Washington DC

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mele is our favorite dining room after our own home. Delightful menu, ambiance and perfectly cooked meals with friendly competent service.

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  24. worldtraveller

    Atlanta Metro

    193 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    193 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food especially the fish which is flown in daily from Hawaii. The wine list could use some more variety and include some older vintages

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mele Bistro is a nice place. I had 10 of my close friends for dinner. The food, service and ambience was amazing. The waitress was excellent and automatically split the check for all!

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  26. PaulF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as usual, food is always fresh and well prepared

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  27. RobJ

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    It has long been a sentimental favorite of ours. There was a time (when it was Village Bistro) that as soon as our car was spotted pulling into the parking lot, the bartender would start mixing our usual cocktails. In the decades that have passed, the city has sprouted an abundance of Michelin-starred restaurants. Mele is a welcome and welcoming reminder of earlier times. Service can sometimes be at a relaxed “Mediterranean” pace, but that’s fine with me. I enjoy the nostalgia, the excellent meal, and my usual cocktails.

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  28. phild

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every part of this meal was first rate Great food and the service was incredible

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can I give Mele 6 stars? Table-to-table visits my the owner…fresh and healthy food…fantastic ambiance! Run don’t walk!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down, the best meal we had while visiting D.C.!! The warm welcome, the amaaaazing owner giving detailed descriptions on how the fresh food was procured and prepared, to the staff and ambiance. The cost is higher, but it’s completely worth the little splurge.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    This a great little restaurant with lots of locals dining. We were visiting and picked this restaurant because of great reviews and variety of menu options. It was Friday evening and very busy. The host was very pleasant. We were seated promptly at our reservation time, but service was super slow. When the server finally came to take our order they were all out of the three items we had selected. We had to regroup as no one had told us what was “out” when we were given munis, and it took a very long time for the server to return. There were A LOT of menu items unavailable—-basic things like most of the ravioli options. The food we ordered ended up tasting good, but I would have loved to have tried the things we had actually decided to come to the restaurant to enjoy. We asked for more bread which never appeared and the water glasses were never refilled. Food is tasty, but if you have allergies maybe call ahead to make sure they have the entrees you are expecting, otherwise you might not have many choices.

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  32. BecciD

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the fresh creations from this family owned and operated restaurant. Frank always delivers! Freshest culinary options around and such a welcoming environment

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  33. Stephen

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Mele’s owner and staff are keeping up their high standard of quality food and service. A go-to independent restaurant.

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  34. LocalTeaTaster

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The type of place where the owner comes out to chat and make your meal even more enjoyable. Very good quality pasta and quant cafe seating out front.

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  35. RachelC

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Place is always great. Lovely and attentive staff who walk around and check on each and every table. They remember you when you come back which is such a kind and humble gesture. Food is always amazing!

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  36. Aljen

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A good place to celebrate a special event or just good dinner with fam and friends with the best service and accomodation!

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  37. Catgirl

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience. The staff was outstanding and so welcoming. Food was fantastic and so fresh. We particularly appreciated the fact that there are no televisions in the restaurant. Hard to find places like that today! There were so many delicious things on the menu which we wish to try that we’ll be sure to dine there again the next time we are in town!

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  38. HenkP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. Very authentic Italian feel.

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  39. LynnB

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely meal. Owner was very attentive, clearly wanted to ensure a good experience.

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  40. MarcellusD

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding with a lot of choices on the menu. The ambiance was nice and the decor inviting. The appetizers or Calamari, duck sausage and asparagus soup were outstanding. We followed with a main courses or Steak, fish and 2 pasta dishes with all being very delicious. Highly recommend a night out at Mele Bistro.

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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
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mele Bistro using the Order Online button.

Mele Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1416 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 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mele Bistro

1723 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Arlington

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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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