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Melo Trattoria & Tapas

4.4

1821 Hillandale Rd
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 384-9080
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Here, there's drool-worthy Italian cuisine with Spanish influences tucked away in a strip mall. You'll find classics like bolognese and spaghetti alla puttanesca, along with a globally inspired tapas menu.


Google Reviews

Photo of Graig Boyd Graig Boyd
Mar 20, 2025 3

I ordered the Pesto Creama with Shrimp. The shrimp were not cleaned out, and the sauce was more of a soup. One person took our drink order, another our food, another brought the food. One person brought the check and then we waited like 10 minutes for someone else to come pick it up, and then the first person then brought it back. Also not too sure about what the theme of the place was supposed to be.

Photo of Jennifer Duvall Jennifer Duvall
Feb 14, 2025 5

My husband and I dine here often. Everything is fantastic. The rosemary bread, the amazing potato soup, and don’t get me started on the tapas. The lamb chops are incredible. I have never been disappointed here. Be sure to make a reservation since it’s a small restaurant.

Photo of Bcort Corval Bcort Corval
Jan 31, 2025 5

The waitress and service are so friendly kindly and very well attended.. the food 😋 omg you have to try it best in town

Photo of Augusto Rojas Augusto Rojas
Oct 6, 2024 4

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.

Photo of Kevin Hall Kevin Hall
Sep 8, 2024 5

With food this good you're bound to have returning customers. Pollo Inamorato was outstanding. Garlic mash potatoes and mixed vegetables (could have used more) were just as good as the chicken. I'll be back.

Photo of Hong Zhang Hong Zhang
Aug 23, 2024 5

We eat here all the time now. It’s very affordable for a quick meal and I love their small plates, especially the lamb chops and shrimp. It was absolutely amazing. The service is very nice and friendly.

Photo of Renee Dito Renee Dito
Jul 26, 2024 5

I had the baby lamb chops with veggies. It was amazing. The Caesar salad and bread they serve were delicious. We have been here a number of times. Recommend!