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Warm & welcoming find for classic Italian cuisine & Mediterranean eats in an intimate environment
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Address: 1821 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 384-9080
Website: https://www.melotrattoria.com/
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Reviews
Mia Dees (Mia)
Visited from out of town to see family. Went for dinner. Monday evening, not too crowded. Pleasantly surprised to have the same Server who we’ve had in the past for family events in Durham.
The atmosphere was quiet with pleasing decor and artwork giving off a Tuscan vibe as Italian music plays quietly in the background.
Service outstanding as always. Prices are extremely reasonable for how tasty and large the entrees are. Freshly baked focaccia bread is served and went well with the cocktails.Had the Chicken Alfredo and a cosmopolitan to drink . Both were mouthwatering and delicious. This is a small , quaint little restaurant but delivers a great experience. Next time I’ll be sure to get the Server’s name. He’s pictured in one the photos I included. Highly recommend and will return when I’m in Durham again, as this is my new favorite place to eat.
… moreThe atmosphere was quiet with pleasing decor and artwork giving off a Tuscan vibe as Italian music plays quietly in the background.
Service outstanding as always. Prices are extremely reasonable for how tasty and large the entrees are. Freshly baked focaccia bread is served and went well with the cocktails.Had the Chicken Alfredo and a cosmopolitan to drink . Both were mouthwatering and delicious. This is a small , quaint little restaurant but delivers a great experience. Next time I’ll be sure to get the Server’s name. He’s pictured in one the photos I included. Highly recommend and will return when I’m in Durham again, as this is my new favorite place to eat.
Heather House
Enjoyed a nice birthday dinner at Melo. To start, the bread, I think foccacia, was really good. Their mozzarella sticks are huge and some of the best. Two people commented they didn’t need the marinara they were so good. We all shared in some capacity. The hubs got the NY Strip which had beautiful and tasty veggies along with the good steak. I got a few tapas versus an entre. The sautéed spinach with the bacon for salt and an interesting dried cranberries for sweet were great.. not soggy or overcooked. The Shrimp in lemon was amazing! I could have just drank the sauce. Great for bread dipping. And of course the baked cheese was a winner. Service started a little slow because we had 7 folks and I didn’t call ahead to warn them, but when we were finally settled the service was great.
… moreMarianne Ward
Lunch today with our lunch group… our food was delicious…potato soup/caesar salad lunch combo and sausage sandwich with french fries. What disappointed me was the 21% auto gratuity added plus the 3.49% fee to use our credit card. So while we enjoyed the food and the atmosphere, we will probably not be returning here.
… moreShawn Lewis
Nice, quiet, intimate restaurant with good quality food and large portions. My wife enjoyed her lasagna and creme brulee, and I like my spaghetti alla puttanesca with shrimp. Definitely would eat at Melo again!
… moreAndrea Blanco Johnson
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!
Walked into this restaurant today expecting a great meal and experience, and walked out insulted and very disappointed.
I’m immunocompromised due to a medical treatment, I asked the server to please seat me at a table that was not too close or surrounded by other people. The restaurant was not busy at all, they had people but people were scattered. He responded “where is your mask. I don’t want to bear that responsibility” and walked away. His name was Kevin – Extremely rude and disrespectful, I will never ever ever come back to this restaurant.
The owners should be aware of this type of behavior and the fact this restaurant is located minutes away from Duke Hospital and many Duke Health facilities that see millions of out of town patients, and this is NOT how people (or sick people) should be treated. DO BETTER!
If I could give zero stars, I would.
… moreWalked into this restaurant today expecting a great meal and experience, and walked out insulted and very disappointed.
I’m immunocompromised due to a medical treatment, I asked the server to please seat me at a table that was not too close or surrounded by other people. The restaurant was not busy at all, they had people but people were scattered. He responded “where is your mask. I don’t want to bear that responsibility” and walked away. His name was Kevin – Extremely rude and disrespectful, I will never ever ever come back to this restaurant.
The owners should be aware of this type of behavior and the fact this restaurant is located minutes away from Duke Hospital and many Duke Health facilities that see millions of out of town patients, and this is NOT how people (or sick people) should be treated. DO BETTER!
If I could give zero stars, I would.
Adolfo Lambert
This place is makes delicious food
From their salads (berry, berry spinach salad my absolutely favorite) , their dinner plates and tapas are delicious. The meat ball tapas remind me of my grandma’s meatballs. The staff is friendly and professional with amazing service. I am definitely delighted with this restaurant. I will give it 10 stars. Thank you for great food and awesome service
… moreFrom their salads (berry, berry spinach salad my absolutely favorite) , their dinner plates and tapas are delicious. The meat ball tapas remind me of my grandma’s meatballs. The staff is friendly and professional with amazing service. I am definitely delighted with this restaurant. I will give it 10 stars. Thank you for great food and awesome service
Mark W.
Great food, great service, very nice ambiance. Very popular with locals, very attentive servers. Was traveling out of town, would definitely go again.
… moreTanya Peterson
We only are able to come twice a year (Valentines & our anniversary) because we live an hour and 20 mins away but no matter how much we spend or how casual we are dressed (currently tshirt and blue jeans with ball caps) we are treated like a millionaires! Curly and the staff are pleasant and accommodating…not to mention all with a a smile in theirs eyes (COVID…masks). Highly recommend reservations, they usually don’t make same day reservations. This place is the triangle’s hidden gem. Always packed always great food, always good service…always.
… moreAugusto Rojas
I came to town to do an event and was staying at the courtyard Marriott and was starving. Found this place across the street. The staff was very nice specifically Blanca she was my weight staff person. She was fantastic very friendly. Very nice. The food was great and quick and hot and tasty and for the price I paid it was worth what I paid and just a very good experience.
… moreJoni Orcurto
Great food and service. Seated promptly and food arrived quickly. Got 2 tapas; lamb chops are yummy and the mushrooms in cream/ butter sauce are a nice addition to them. Hubby got the lasagna and enjoyed it more with every bite. He was full 3/4 through it but insisted on finishing it cause it tasted so good. Its right off of Rt. 85. It’s worth the stop for a good meal.
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