Every now and then you come across a restaurant which warrants high marks on service, food and atmosphere. Melito's is such an establishment as I simply feel like I am in the "correct" place and my mood is always elevated while dining there. We try to get there at least once a month. Always a treat. read more

The service was good nothing special unfortunately, i've been here twice and both times i've been underwhelmed with the food and appetizers. Most recent time I got the pesto chicken pasta with garlic bread on the side, the chicken was flavored poorly, dry, just all around not good at all. The pasta was under-seasoned and bland, same with the bread. The ambiance was nice I loved the lighting, and again server was attentive. I just was again disappointed and would not come here again, or at least order anything I have before, although I always enjoy trying something new. read more

Melito's - Pesto chicken pasta with garlic bread - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Enjoyed the ambiance and the food was good. They served our food pretty fast which was great.

Local establishment with a timeless atmosphere, friendly service, and good eats. Solid choice for a casual lunch or dinner outing with friends and/or family alike. Seating is a bit tight, especially during busy times, so carry a small purse and leave the jacket in the car ;) read more

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Time to update this one. Melito's continues to be a go-to neighborhood haunt. They are true to their identity for approachable comfort food. The chili dogs remain a staple, but I also can't say enough about their meatloaf sandwich which comes with a side of spicy red sauce to apply as you will. Fires are hot and well cooked and well seasoned. The soups are generally good -- look at the specials board. Salads are generous (I love whatever Caesar dressing they are using) and desserts remain delightful. Service is always attentive. Three televisions tuned to sports, silent but easily seen. Will continue to be a regular here. read more

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Having lived in RVA for 11 years now, I'm surprised that we've never stumbled upon this place before. This place is great! It's a total local joint...homey, great food, friendly service and reasonable prices. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. The sandwiches were big and had tons of meat on them and the kid's mac & cheese was homemade, not the usual boxed stuff. Their soup of the day was cream of crab, which was great but could have used a little more Old Bay. That's high praise coming from this Maryland native. They even have a few tables outside where you can enjoy your meal on the shaded patio when the weather is nice. Melito's will definitely be a new addition to our rotation and we look forward to our next visit. read more

Great food. Great service. And fantastic ambience... This place has been around for a long time. And for good reason. Support local. read more

Melito's - Crusted salmon salad - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I'll never stop saying how much I love to come here This is my favorite family dinner spot Great food Great price It's everything the Fridays Olive Garden and Applebees pretend to be read more

Just ate there this week The food was awful. Told the waitress she never did one thing . It is a total grease pit with no flavor what so ever. will never go back!!!! read more

3 stars for the food, but the incredible dessert bumps it up to 4! I came here on a whim for a mommy/son date with my 3 year old. He said he wanted hot dogs and so we jetted over to Melito's after school. They're known for their famous hot dogs, so of course we had to order them! My son likes them plain, no mustard or ketchup and I like mine with both. We also got fries and I added a side salad. I was surprised by how big and fresh the side salad was. I always love when any restaurant takes side salads seriously and doesn't skimp out. The ranch was fantastic too. Unfortunately, after the side salad high, things fell flat for me when the hot dogs came. I don't think these are grilled, and that's normally how I like my dogs. The fries were pretty run of the mill also. I was feeling fancy this day so we sprung for their cheesecake brownie which comes with Gelati Celesti ice cream (my fave!). And it was worth the sugar rush and calories. This dessert was sooo amazing. I would go back just for that! We gobbled it up. The best part about this dinner was that it set me back $25 including dessert and a side salad! And for that reason, we will be back! read more

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The club on toasted rye was pretty good. I went during lunch at they were very busy but very efficient in handling my to go order. Friendly and hospitable. Will definitely be trying more dishes. read more

We love Melito's! The restaurant itself is nothing fancy but it's always a perfect place for a weekday lunch! Went Monday afternoon and had a great time! The service is always wonderful and the staff are super friendly and helpful! We all ordered sandwiches and really enjoyed our meals! Pro tip - get a side of sweet potato fries - they're some of the best in RVA! read more

the service here is a+++ we had a wonderful waitress who explained things and lead us to have a great time here. we had hotdogs and tried crab cakes then we also had wings and crab dip for apps - work party of 6 !!!! will be back to try more dishes !!! can't wait read more

A very well established "neighborhood" joint that's always up to expectations. At dinner hours especially, you can tell it's popular as it's always bustling. Nice range of options on the menu and I've never had any disappointing dishes. The fact that it's consistently busy should tell you all you need to know. read more

Absolutely without a doubt the best service I've had dining out. And that was during a decent lunch rush. The meal was fresh and fast. Drinks were never allowed to go less than half full, and dishes and trash were cleared as soon as we finished with a plate. The staff was friendly, rapid (in the best way), and the decor was pleasing and clean. I've always heard good things but had never given this place a shot. That's a missed opportunity. read more

It was a very busy night. Seated quickly. Greeted promptly by our waitress, Sally. She took our order within a couple minutes. We waited for a bit but the other servers looked to see if needed anything before our food was, while Sally was taking hot food out to her other tables. My steak was good perfectly, medium rare. My partner got the BBQ ribs. The meat was falling off the bone, which was a pleasant surprise. It was a dry rub with had a balanced taste and delicious pop! Yes, it's a definite visit on our regular rotation of dinner. Great job! read more

Had lunch here with Husband last week and we enjoyed what we ordered. I really wanted to have some dessert but I think I will save that after I delivery my baby in March. I had the classic burger and it did not disappoint the sweet potatoes fries were a great side! Husband had the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with a side of broccoli and cheese for dipping. I was not impressed with the cheese, too clumpy, if it could be smoother and more creamier that would be amazing!!! Also a great dip for fries! We also order wings as apps and they were delicious! We went during lunch time and it was super busy but would like to go back to try other items on the menu. If you're in the area def. try it out. 4 stars b/c I was not too happy about the seating, all the way in the back! I mean it was not that busy where we could have been seated near the middle. read more

Melito's - a plate of waffles, a sandwich, and a salad - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

It was fine.. convenient location. Food was fair. Our server was not the friendliest but she was attentive. Smaller portions. My party got a wrap, crab cake sandwich (tasted really fishy and not very fresh) and a turkey sandwich. Meh.... Much better places out there. read more

Food and drinks never disappoint. Bar service always prompt, as well. Richard. Let's get some closing times on the door man. read more

Love the club sandwich and sweet potato fries for lunch! Wish they had a better happy hour, but it seems their demographic is more geared towards older people around that time, making it a great spot for an early, casual, dinner./ read more

Has Had the baked spaghetti and it was great. Came with garlic bread and some melted cheese on the top. Wonderful meal. if it wasn't an 8-hour drive to get here from Columbus, I'd be back. If I can talk the wife into going back before we leave Monday, I'll be back. read more

You know those 'go to' places that are your favs cause they have what you like with no surprises? This is one of those. They have terrific daily specials. I met up with my buddy Von for dinner, he had the meat loaf & I had the halibut, you get 2 vegetables included. Really good quality food and portions, excellent service and just a good all around experience. read more

This is the kind of neighborhood hub that you can frequent weekly. It's cozy, friendly and upbeat. There's a nice bar area as well as tables and booths. The tiny tables on the bar side are pretty cramped, good luck if you get seated there. The menu is great! Lots of American fare... the clubs are amazing, and you can't go wrong with the burgers or hot dogs. One of my favorite menu items are the pretzels. And the spinach salad is superb. I've never had bad service here. The staff is well trained and friendly. If you have dietary restrictions, the kitchen is very accommodating as well. Moderately priced good food and decent portions will keep you coming back. Melito's reminds me a little of Cheers... and three cheers for Melito's! read more

My wife and I stopped in on a whim on a rainy Saturday. I lived my entire life up to 18 years of age in Richmond and had never eaten here. It was an interesting place that reminded me of how places would have been years ago. Several places to set at a bar to order and eat and several two seat booths- which is where we sat. We werent overly hungry so we split a cheese steak sandwich. It was quite good. I liked the old style atmosphere and the food was good. Our waitress was very nice and did a good job. THe place was very crowded.. i was honestly surprised how crowded it was. If we end up in that part of town again, i would not hesitate eating lunch there again! read more

Just a take it or leave it kind of restaurant. Nothing exceptional about food, service or ambiance. Limited menu options.

This was our first time visiting Melito's and we'll be back! Had an appointment close by and we always try to find a local establishment to eat lunch or dinner. We hit the jackpot! Service was great, food was delicious and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Prices were very reasonable for the quality & quantity of food. Highly recommend. read more

Pretty good food. Service is alright... not much to say about it. Ambiance is loud and cold. Great desserts though!

Staff was really nice and attentive. Food was good. The outside looked a bit fancier than the inside but the food was what you would find in any diner and really really good. They had music from the '60's playing which was refreshing. It was a tad cold. I'm normally not cold, so I was surprised by it. read more

The Julienne salad is amazing!! I got cucumbers as my only veggie. I'm not a fan of tomato or mushrooms but it was good! I was kinda bummed it's not "julienne" cut as previous pictures and the name described but I cut it up enough to satisfy that disappointment. Their in house Turkey is SOOOO GOOOD!!! I'm going back today to grab a few sandwiches! read more

My sister and I had a nice time. Clean. Waitresses were very friendly and worked well as a team. Following COVID restrictions. We were able to dine in. The menu had several menu items that sounded good that i'd go back to try. The baked spaghetti was ok, i asked for meatballs to be added. I would have liked more sauce on it. Garlic bread was good. My sister enjoyed her bbq sandwich, fries and soft pretzel. The hotdog was pretty good!! They have an option to order gelati celesti ice cream , it was delicious! I'll definitely be returning to try their other menu items. read more

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Nothing fancy but also nothing messed up. Good simple sandwiches and simple pastas, Place is public and cozy, not a lot.of.privacy but a great.place for a fun low key date night read more

This is a fun place that I hadn't been to in years. I'd like to give this a higher rating but my food came out cold. I mean all of it - chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables. Same with my husband's dish. Our waitress was very sweet but in the weeds and never asked how our food was once delivered to our table. I think they would benefit by having an owner or manager check on patrons on busy nights. I decided I was better off taking my food to go and reheating in the microwave. Yes, i was polite and tipped the waitress well. But not sure I'll be returning. read more

After many years was excited to try out. Ordered a simple Philly Cheesesteak sub. Not sure how they could screw that up, and yet . . . Meat was tough and hard to chew, felt like I eating beef flavored chewing gum. Very disappointed. Nice place but would not return. read more

Please bring back the tortellini Alfredo!!! So sad! Been eating it for years and now it's gone! Was sooooo good

As always the food was great. Went there twice on this venture home. Great food and great service. Crab cakes were awesome.

"IT ORDERS THE CHILI DOGS AND EATS THEM OR IT GETS THE HOSE!" Although I've enjoyed several items on their menu, the chili dogs are a must try and call me weird, but even after eating 3, I don't wind up feeling like the angel of death is at the door and my intestines are imminent to self-combust. This may speak to the quality and love that obviously goes into their chili as well as the snappy-skin dogs I've enjoyed. "IT WASHES THIS ALL DOWN WITH A NICE DRAFT BEER," and they have fine choices for beer. read more

Melito's - Excellent homemade beef & veggie soup - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We aren't from this area. We drove over a hour and a half to shop in the area and found nothing that interested us. So before we drove home we looked for a local mom and pop place for dinner. This wasn't exactly a mom and pop place (it was a bar) but it was different and good. They had a bunch of stuff to chose from and the food tasted good. My husband ordered one of their world famous hot dog (ketchup, mustard, relish) and we both liked the taste. He also got a club sandwich. I ordered a plate of spaghetti and garlic bread. Describing the food? We got A LOT! Amount and cost totally even out. Food tasted good. About the service? It looked like only three girls working the room but DAMN did they do a good job. Reason for 4 stars? We were full when we left and while on the drive home I we both ended up (at different times) saying "Find a bathroom NOW!!!". We ended up pulling off and finding the first gas station we could. The only thing we shared was that hotdog. read more

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Our old standby for 15 years, Melitos, was a total disaster this evening. Arrived at 5:20 pm. Ordered dinner at 5:40 pm. Dinner finally arrived at our table more than one hour later. Ordered brussels sprouts as a side. Got five skinny and limp asparagus. Dinner special advertised wild rice with the entree. Got white rice. Asked for a replacement. Server took my plate away and returned with nothing changed other than now my meal was cold. Husband's chicken entree was maybe five bites worth. Server was unable to open our bottle of wine. We showed her how to do it. Restaurant was freezing. Music was so loud it was near impossible to have a conversation since everyone was trying to be heard by their tablemates. Will we ever return? Very doubtful and it's a pity since we live in the neighborhood and have visited at least 50 times prior to tonight. read more

Have been here twice now and loved both experiences. The atmosphere and service are great, the food is fantastic, and the prices are hard to beat. Can't wait to come back! read more

What happened to this place ?? Got 2 dogs and fries off door dash , order one Chicago style and one chili cheese hotdog . Fries were a bunch of end fries that were soggy and stale at the same time . Absolutely awful. The first dog I ate was the chili dog and the cheese on top tasted like a type of soap........and as for the chili it's literally just ground beef . No sauce no beans no nothing . Then the Chicago style dog, which I ordered by topping came out to an extra 5$! And they only put Sauerkraut which was dry and awful . I paid for onions , relish , tomatoes , peppers and pickle . How do I get one topping which one topping is free on Togo ? Place used to be amazing. Paid 26$ for 2dogs fries and a drink delivered 6 min. 3.5$ for a small fountain soda (flat), 12$ for 2 horrible dogs with a topping on each 4.5$ for extra toppings . A the skimpiest side of fries you'll ever see as a side . Should of gotten the small bag of chips as the side read more