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    Mello Bistro

    4.9 (47 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Mello Old Fashioned and a passion fruit bourbon drink I forgot the name of, but both delicious
    Andrew R.

    Easily the best restaurant on Staten Island. There are a lot of great ones on the north shore, but Mello Bistro goes beyond perfection. The gist: The food is Italian with French touches, so the menu has a lot of Italian classics, but the fusion creates wonderful dish variations unlike anything you've tried before. And the best part is that the food exceeds any expectations you might have from the descriptions. It's not some cheaply done mish-mash of cultures, but rather a thoughtful and nuanced blend. I'm also impressed particularly that the menu has multiple dish variations for both tuna and salmon, respectively, instead of having the basic and obligatory "the Tuna" or "the Salmon" dishes that a menu often requires. The food: First of all, their house made bread is incredible. Be careful, you might fill up on it, it's practically a delicious appetizer in its own right. We started with the calamari and fried zucchini. I never eat calamari because it is often bland or chewy, or both. It always feels like a vehicle for the and sauce. But this is the first time I couldn't stop myself from eating it. The rings are thin, yet filled with meat and instantly melt in your mouth. It's a texture I've never experienced with calamari before and it is a must try at this restaurant. The fried zucchini is also such an impossibly light and delicate favorite, and the additional truffle flavor adds some wonderful earthiness to it. The portion is also huge and we couldn't stop shoveling these onto your plate. We also had complimentary burrata as it was our first visit and of course it was as perfect as you'd expect. For my main dish I had the duck a l'orange, which was cooked to the perfect temp and oh so crispy on the outside. The plate was beautiful, and the butternut squash and sauce just complemented the duck excellently. I also tried someone's vodka chicken parm, which I know sounds like a generic dish at an Italian restaurant, but this was the thinnest, crispiest, and largest pieces of chicken I've ever had. Trust me you've never had a crunch like this on your chicken parm anywhere on the island before. And the sauce was so good I wish I saved some bread for the meal! The desserts were also lovely and made in-house, with the panna cotta being a remarkable highlight. And don't forget the cocktails; they're all thoughtfully crafted and everyone at the table was blown away by the combinations. We didn't experience a single menu item that was just "fine". Everything excels, and the owners are friendly and passionate about their food. They told us we would love everything, which most people usually say about their food, but they truly mean it here. They were excited to see us enjoy our food so much and you can feel the love in their food. Go here, it's incredible.

    Olivia B.

    We ordered pick up and food was ready in a 15 minutes. Chicken vodka parm is SUPER SUPER GOOD! Portions were big. Only thing I don't understand why pasta was with marinara sauce. Also we ordered burgers. They been very good also with medium rare patties (that I like). Will definitely order again.

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    Went here for Valentine's Day with my wife and 1 1/2 year old. Very old school, mom and pop feel. Subtle decorations, very classy not corny. Service was good no complaints. Had calamari and Ceaser salad for appetizer. Calamari was crispy and well seasoned. It wasn't gummy, immediately the top 5 calamari I've had In NY. Ceaser salad was Ceaser salad, solid execution. I had the steak Frits, medium cook on the steak. Again, excellent execution. My wife's lasagna was to die for. The place is fine for a well behaved child *pats self on back* but the restaurant is very very accommodating for children and nobody seemed annoyed at all. Can't wait to go back and try other menu items!

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    John K.

    INCREDIBLE!!! This is the definition of a hidden Gem - was in staten island and hungry. Found mello bistro by accident so good. Very nice owners come over and welcome you. Incredible chicken parm vodka sauce. Glad i found this place!

    Pecan crusted, salmon, amazing
    Tonilynn C.

    I just wanna take a minute to let everybody know they really need to experience this beautiful family and they're beautiful restaurant. We have been here a few times now and I Absolutely love this place from the family to the food to the atmosphere to the attention you got it's top notch. We love all you guys and hope you continue so much success.

    Blackened Salmon over quinoa
    Patricia Z.

    Tried a new restaurant. Food was excellent and made with care. Everything was fresh. No liquor license yet but it is coming any day. Would definitely go back. Owner was so nice.

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    Mariana O.

    The food was spectacular! Authentic and fresh ingredients make a whole difference. The bruschetta is a MUST! I didn't even have time for a picture because it tasted so good. I'm mouthwatering just by thinking about it, can't wait to order it again. The fish and the rigatoni pasta were authentically cuisine staples. I ordered my favorite desert and it was light, fresh and the cappuccino was the finishing touch for the most amazing bistro experience. The ambiance is intimate and still absolutely beautiful. The atmosphere makes you live in the moment and forget about your mundane and immerse into the European-style restaurant. What a gem in the middle of staten island. The Mello family serves wholeheartedly and the service goes above and beyond for their customers. The cleanliness of this restaurant amazed me. The owners have gone above and beyond to make this restaurant the amazing place it is today. This family-owned business is the epitome of bistros. We will be back for more!!!

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    Food was excellent. The service was unparalleled. A family run restaurant that treats you like family.

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    Talk about bang for your buck! Fresh off the plane, my cousin recommended we eat here since they…read morehave healthy food and great portion sizes. We walked in and were greeted promptly. I was surprised at the amount of space there was considering it's in a strip mall. Scouring the menu, I noticed they had tons of healthy options. I debated between the shrimp and chicken, but ultimately decided on #28, blackened chicken breast with brown rice and veggies. I asked if I could substitute the veggies for peppers and they were happy to accommodate. We went to Walgreens so she could pick something up and our order was ready by the time we came back. When I opened my bag, I was shocked at how big the platter was. If portioned correctly, you could easily get 3-4 meals. Kudos to them for not skimping on the protein because there was plenty abound. Before I left, they asked if I wanted any sauces. I told them I'd like teriyaki and they gave it to me in this large container. I took two bites (before I put it on) just to see if it was seasoned. The chicken was but the rice was plain, so I decided to go ahead and add it. I noticed the consistency was more of a liquid and it tasted like soy sauce. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my meal and the generous portions. I'll for sure be back next time I'm on the island.

    The food and juices were just okay.. saw the prices on yelp, ordered a pick up order, and was…read moreshocked that the prices almost doubled from what was online. The gal inside explained they were old prices. UPDATE 6 hrs LATER: I got food poisoning

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    Balsamic chicken with low-fat mozzarella and red peppers on spinach wrap! My morning go to wrap!
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