Melina Menu

Welcome to Melina, a delightful Greek restaurant nestled in North Bethesda, MD. Here, you can savor a menu that beautifully blends tradition with creativity.

Highlights of the Menu:

• Appetizers: Indulge in unique starters like the Spanakopita Muffin and Greek Pizza, each offering a burst of flavor with fresh ingredients.
• Tartines: Experience the Tuna & Avocado Tartine, a satisfying twist with carob walnut sourdough.
• Dessert Wines: Complement your meal with selections like the exquisite Gavalas Vinsanto from Santorini.

Melina exudes a welcoming ambiance, perfect for brunch with loved ones. With flavors that enchant every palate, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience. Patrons rave about the tender short ribs and the signature Mezze Plate—a true showcase of Greek culinary art. Melina is undoubtedly a gem worth discovering!

Appetizers

• Greek Yogurt

  With marinated blueberries, homemade granola, lime and vanilla olive oil

  US$11.00

• 'Spanakopita Muffin

  With spinach, dill, feta cream and crispy phyllo

  US$13.00

• Greek Pizza

  With roasted tomatoes, onions, oregano and creamy manouri cheese

  US$14.00

• Cheese Pie With House Made Laffa Dough

  Feta cheese, graviera cheese, chili pepper infused smoked honey

  US$14.00

• Melina's Mezze Plate

  With sourdough koulouri, smoked salmon, soft boiled organic eggs, tarama cream, smoked trout roe, house pickled veggies

  US$25.00

Tartines

• Tuna&Avocado

  Carob walnut sourdough bread, tarama cream, pickled cucumbers

  US$24.00

• 'Steak & Eggs' Toast

  Tartare, with spelt sourdough bread, creamy egg yolk, capers and dill

  US$20.00

Salads

• Charred Baby Gem

  Manouri cheese, lemon confit, pistachio pesto, pickled mustard seeds

  US$14.00

• Spinach Salad

  Pickled onions, feta cheese, crispy phyllo, sesame seeds, mint, dill, honey vinaigrette

  US$16.00

Entrée

• Skillet Eggs

  Sunny side up in a skillet with roasted tomato, crispy potatoes, graviera cream and sourdough bread

  US$17.00

• Braised Short Rib & Eggs

  With creamy scrambled eggs 'kagiana', fresh oregano, feta cheese and crispy potatoes

  US$28.00

• French Toast

  With whipped manouri cheese, berries, almonds and evoo

  US$19.00

• Chicken Breast Lemonato

  Charred baby gem, crispy potatoes, roasted garlic lemon sauce

  US$25.00

• Baked Rockfish Revithada'

  Grilled filet, chickpea stew, cured lemon, rosemary, roasted grape tomatoes

• Shrimp Cavatelli 'Saganaki With Feta Cheese

  Spicy tomato sauce, ouzo, nori powder

  US$26.00

• Slow Roasted Lamb Neck 'Kleftiko

  Kefalograviera cheese, roasted peppers, grape tomatoes, parsley, pickled onion salad, sourdough pita, mint ginger tzatziki, crispy potatoes

  US$44.00

Desserts

• 'Bougatsa

  Crispy phyllo, tonka bean custard, hot greek coffee, chocolate caramel sauce, house made cinnamon ice cream

  US$13.00

• Greek Doughnuts For 2

  Herb infused honey, house made vanilla ice cream, walnuts, spiced chilled chocolate milk

  US$16.00

Salad + Bread

• Daily Fresh House Made Varieties Of Breads

  Served with house made spread

  US$8.00

• Charred Baby Gem

  Manouri cheese, lemon confit, pistachio pesto, pickled mustard seeds

  US$14.00

• Spinach Salad

  Pickled onions, feta cheese, crispy phyllo, sesame seeds, mint, dill, honey vinaigrette

  US$16.00

• Roasted Beets

  Yogurt, pickled blackberries, smoked walnuts, carob, basil

  US$16.00

Mezze

• Butter Nut Squash Orzo

  Creamy butternust orzo, smoked walnuts, cured egg yolk, mizithra cheese

  US$14.00

• Crispy Potatoes

  Tzatziki, feta cream, oregano, cured egg yolk

  US$14.00

• Stuffed Onions

  Rice, raisins, pine nuts, ouzo infused tomato sauce, greek yogurt

  US$12.00

• Cheese Pie With House Made Laffa Dough

  Feta cheese, graviera cheese, chili pepper infused smoked honey

  US$14.00

• Grilled Octopus

  Fava puree, caramelized shallots, vanilla, balsamic vinegar, parsley emulsion

  US$20.00

• Roasted Heirloom Carrots

  Pickled raisins, spiced granola, smoked manouri, carrot ginger vinaigrette

  US$14.00

Crudo

• Beef Tartare

  Avgolemono foam, pickled cabbage, dill, egg yolk

  US$18.00

• Tuna Tataki

  Cauliflower 'aliada', caper, raisin puree, balsamic

  US$19.00

• Cured Hamachi

  Smoked tarama cream, grape leaf powder, citrus chili dressing, cured in house

  US$18.00

Skewers

• Grilled Chicken Thigh

  'Greek coleslaw', mint, ginger tzatziki

  US$14.00

• Lamb 'Kofte' Kebab With Yogurt

  Pickled onions, spicy roasted tomato relish mains

  US$16.00

Mains

• Portobello Mushroom 'Souvlaki'

  Miso praline, hazelnuts farro, cured egg yolk, truffle balsamic dressing, smoked graviera cream

  US$24.00

• Shrimp Cavatelli Saganaki' With Feta Cheese

  Spicy tomato sauce, ouzo, nori powder

  US$26.00

• Chicken Breast Lemonato'

  Charred baby gem, crispy potatoes, roasted garlic lemon sauce

  US$25.00

• Braised Short Rib 'Stifado'

  Roasted celeriac puree, braised pearl onions, cinnamon jus

  US$34.00

• Grilled Fish Of The Day

  Grilled filet, chickpea stew, cured lemon, rosemary, roasted grape tomatoes

• Wild Icelandic Cod

  Oven roasted cod with beets, black garlic, sourdough, almonds, potato cream

  US$34.00

• Slow Roasted Lamb Neck ‘Kleftiko'

  Kefalograviera cheese, roasted peppers, grape tomatoes, parsley, pickled onions salad, sourdough pita, mint ginger tzatziki, crispy potatoes

  US$44.00

Greek Liqueur

• Metaxa

  US$7.00

• Star Brandy

  US$12.00

• Mastiha Liqueur

  Sweet, herby, hints of pine

  US$9.00

• Plomari Ouzo

  Anise flavored liqueur

  US$9.00

• Rakomelo Brandy

  Honey, clove, cinnamon

  US$9.00

Dessert Wines

• Gavalas Vinsanto Santorini

  Sun dried grapes from the beautiful island of santorini

  US$15.00

• Grahams 10 Yr Tawny Port

  US$14.00

Coffee House

• Espresso

  US$4.00

• Cappuccino

  US$5.00

• Latte

  US$5.00

• Cortado

  US$4.00

• Flat White

  US$4.00

• Americano

  US$4.00