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Mele Bistro, Arlington, VA

Mele Bistro

4.8
4.8
1608 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood 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 1,608 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mele Bistro is a beloved Arlington gem known for its "amazing food," "super friendly" service, and warm atmosphere. Patrons rave about its fresh seafood, Italian fare, and "wonderful pasta." With a uniquely lit patio and an "exemplary" service team, it's perfect for both special occasions and casual dining.

1,608 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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

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  2. Jane

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted by the owner and he couldn't have been friendlier. He was so welcoming. The menu is quite extensive. You can get a small portion or a larger portion. Prices were reasonable. I ordered the seafood linguine and it was loaded with seafood. So tender and delicious. Cooked perfectly. My husband ordered the red snapper and loved his dish, too. I highly recommend this restaurant. The parking lot in the front was filled, but the owner said that if you park in the garage directly across the street , they would validate it. It was great because there were no parking spaces on the street. We will definitely go back.

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  3. Melanie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cute little place. I usually head for DC when I want a dinner out, but this was a nice experience with parking on site in the close in suburbs. I didn't expect the food to be as good as it was because the menu was huge and wide ranging. I had the butternut squash ravioli in red pepper sauce and it was excellent. My husband's duck could have been a bit less cooked and cut more evenly, but the flavor was delicious and I would order that if I went back. The sauteed calamari was fresh and the sauce light and flavorful I really judge a restaurant on this dish, because I've had so much rubbery calamari. This was tender and perfectly cooked. Recommend as a great alternative to Ubering into the city if you want a nice dinner in Arlington.

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  4. Larry

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I am a regular this Restaurant so it was whatI expected

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  5. Ann

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing fresh seafood, right-sized portions & warm friendly service

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  6. Caroline

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mele bistro serves great tasting, fresh food and drinks. The staff are friendly and the ambiance nice. And, the owner Frank, is pure joy.

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  7. Jean

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mele is one of my absolute favorites-great & welcoming service, great food and varied menu, fresh dish, good wine list! Love it

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  8. Pam

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely authentic Italian gem. I highly recommend this restaurant if you ate in the DC area.

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  9. Sue

    Greater Boston

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Service attentive but not obtrusive. Recommend highly

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice big menu and the food was outstanding! In good weather the patio is lovely with lights and beautiful decor.

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Mele Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1608 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Mele Bistro

1723 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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