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Meli
Traditional home style Greek cuisine elevated by classic technique and the finest quality ingredients available. MELI (Greek word for honey) represents a bridge between the must loved Greek classics and a more urbane sophisticated restaurant serving finely crafted Greek cuisine.
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35 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 35 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(17)
- romantic(14)
- good for groups(13)
- neighborhood gem(11)
- special occasion(10)
- great for lunch(7)
Meli Reviews List
Review 1 for Meli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Greek delight
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"New spot - fabulous food
Took a Greek friend who was very impressed!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Meli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful, Comfortable & Satisfying
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding space - very clean & simple, yet comfortable & elegant. The decor certainly recalls Greece. The food was very well prepared and unique. Saganaki, for example, is not set aflame tableside. Rather, it cut into thick sticks, cooked to a golden brown and splashed with honey. The scallop appetizer comes in a pretty nest of phylo dough sticks. I ordered a short rib dish served over a mushroom risotto, and I probably could have selected something better. The beef was tasty but the risotto was outstanding. My companions both ordered fish dishes that looked better than mine. Service did not keep pace with the decor or the food. Not bad, but definitely not the level of professionalism that Meli deserves. Would gladly return."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Meli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great find!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We live in the neighborhood and this was our first time at Meli. It's a beautiful space! Our waiter was very attentive and made the experience even better. The food was delicious and we never felt rushed."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Meli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth a trip to midtown
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The only thing Meli has working against itself is the unfortunate location. Once you are there, you would never guess you are in midtown."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Meli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice greek restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good greek food - octopus and fish are must to take meals"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Meli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good on the express lunch menu as well as the regular. Interesting decor with good service. Felt welcome upon arrival witha warm hello etc."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Meli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We sort of stumbled on this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We sort of stumbled on this place and had very little information about it. We love Greek food and our expectations were pretty high. We loved it. The food was really good. Those in our party who had the Moussaka said it was the best they'd ever had. My pork chop was a bit overcooked, but the flavors were out of this world. The appetizers were outstanding. I would recommend the mixed Greek spreads with whole wheat pita. Service was incredibly good and friendly. We will go again."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Meli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and service in a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food and service in a very pretty space. It was quite empty for early dinner on a Thursday."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Meli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first time at this restaurant. Being Greek, I know all about the food; I was surprised how well everything was prepared. The dolmades were outstanding just like my mother used to make. The service was excellent, and the owner offered us a Greek after dinner drink called Tsipouro (something like a Grappa but much smoother).
I am returning to this restaurant with the family this Sunday, and for larger events in their 2nd floor."
I am returning to this restaurant with the family this Sunday, and for larger events in their 2nd floor."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Meli
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was lovely and unusual
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was lovely and unusual and worth returning, but some aspects of the service were a bit inexperienced and there was a mistake on the bill that seemed amateurish."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
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Review 11 for Meli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had came here for a dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had came here for a dinner with my girlfriends. They were very attentive to us. The 4 of us ordered 3 appetizers, 4 entrees and 4 desserts. The desserts were free! They also brought a candle out placed on top of my dessert to help with the celebration. The food was good. For appetizers we ordered the veggie chips with tzatziki dip, the different types of meatballs with apricot dip and the crab cakes, all of which were delicious. For entrees, I had the braised pork - though that was a little too dry for my tastes. I also had the baclava for dessert, that was great. The nutty almonds, the cinnamon in between the phyllo dough, and the honey drizzle made for a great finish to the dinner."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for Meli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice, very attentive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice, very attentive staff, accomodated changes in preparing food, very pretty place. Went with family and friends from out of town, no problem having dinner conversations."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 13 for Meli
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
very disappointing. not fit
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very disappointing. not fit for foodies. and very expensive for poor food.
wouldn't go back and would not reccomend.
sorry, too many good restaurants out there."
wouldn't go back and would not reccomend.
sorry, too many good restaurants out there."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2008
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Review 14 for Meli
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The place is beautiful with
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The place is beautiful with good food, but the back dining area was freezing and you feel a little claustrophobic as there are no windows."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2010
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Review 15 for Meli
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had lunch and thought service,pr
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had lunch and thought service,price,food great. Returned for dinner on a quiet night. Dinner menu pricey and service lacking."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 16 for Meli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was an excellent experience!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was an excellent experience!!!"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2011
Special Features: hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Meli
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate