Greek Restaurant Opening In Pike & Rose, From Cava Founders

BETHESDA, MD — From the founders of Cava and Julii comes a new restaurant, scheduled to open in North Bethesda's Pike & Rose neighborhood on Monday, Nov. 22.

Melina will be a "full-service, fine casual" Greek restaurant that will serve up a variety of menu items including Maitake mushroom “Souvlaki” with smoked Graviera cream and slow roasted lamb neck “Kelftikid."

The name comes from the daughter of Dimitri, one of the owners.

“At Melina we modernized the Greek experience, while remaining deeply rooted in our Greek culture,” said Dimitri Moshovitis, Melina co-founder, in a news release. “We are passionate about our cuisine with fresh, quality ingredients offered in a fine casual setting.”

Julii, their first restaurant at Pike & Rose, opened in 2018 and focuses on French cuisine.

“Ted, Ike and Dimitri are known for their welcoming and exceptional dining concepts such as Cava and Julii,” said Stuart Biel, Senior Vice President Leasing, Federal, in a news release. “Melina will be a delightful and sought after addition to the extraordinary dining destinations at the lively Pike & Rose neighborhood.”

A highlight of the restaurant will be a Koroneiki olive tree, right in the center of the dining room. The restaurant will open at 909 Rose, on the ground level.