The quality of food is consistently delicious. Today was my 3rd visit. We had Pork souvlakia, Village Salad(Horatiki), fried cod with skorthalia (garlic mashed potatoes) and beets. An order of Mousaka with oven fresh bread. The mousaka is definitely worth ordering. It is prepared in an individual iron skillet and served piping hot. We had Baklava & coffee for Dessert. This is definitely one of Bergen County's hidden gems. I highly recommend this food establishment as authentic Greek Cuisine!! By, Peter J Koulikourdis read more

- Large restaurant with two dining sections and plenty of outdoor seating: the indoor space features cushy booths, well-spaced tables, and floral garlands hanging from the ceiling and along one side of the wall, creating a relaxed, cozy vibes - Service was good: our waitstaff was attentive and checked in with us multiple times throughout the meal without being intrusive - Food was good overall: the gyro pita portions were quite generous, and the meats were well seasoned, but were a tad on the dry side, especially the pork; add-on fries portion was a bit skimpy; the salad was light and nicely dressed, though only comes with one piece of stuffed grape leaves; the complimentary baklava at the end was a nice touch and a sweet (but not overly sweet) way to finish the meal read more

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THE FOOD ---------------- + Greek Salad - Solid salad. Lots of ingredients - greens, large slices of tomatoes, sliced red onions, olives and lots and lots of feta cheese sprinkled in. Dressing was just right as well - not overwhelming, but enough to definitely taste it. + Beef and Lamb Gyro Pita - Tender and tasty gyro meat. Pitas were stuffed pretty well. Had some tzatziki sauce mixed inside along with onions, lettuce and tomatoes. Definitely the best of the 3 gyro meats we ordered, but also could have used improvements too - like being juicier and warmer. + Chicken Gyro Pita - Decent. Once again, stuffed with gyro meat. Chicken gyro was good, but not great. Could have been a bit more juicier and warmer. - Pork Gyro Pita - The worst out of the 3 pitas we ordered. The pork gyro was dry and could have used an abundance of tzatziki to offset the lack of moisture in the meat. + Baklava - Staff was nice enough to give small pieces of it on the house and it was good. Most baklava tend to be overly sweet, but not this one. Was just enough of a serving size to crave more! THE SERVICE ------------------- + Employees, specifically the maître'd, were friendly and greeted us on entrance and exiting of the restaurant. + Waiters were efficient in taking our order, bringing out the food quickly and clearing our table of finished plates. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Spacious interior. Plenty of tables and seats. + Like most Greek restaurants, a lot of white and blue colors inside. - No private parking lot. Street parking only. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Visited on a warm, summer Friday evening at 6 PM and it was busy inside, but there were still a lot of open tables, so resys really aren't needed here. read more

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Was dying to try this place for a while and was so happy I did! The atmosphere is just beautiful- between the restaurants decor and the charmingness that is Ridgewood. Unfortunately, avoided lettuce and tomato, which limited some of my options. I went with the Avgolemono soup and Greek fries with tzatziki. Both were delicious and I can't wait to come back for some chicken souvlaki in the near future. read more

Meltemi - Avgolemono Soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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The Bronzino was very cooked and delicious- but I can't say that for the rest of the meal. The grilled octopus was chewy and smelled fishy. The lamb chops were just okay. The waiter didn't remove the charge for the octopus even though it really wasn't edible. The place is cute but we won't be back. read more

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I found Meltemi through the inKind app because we had some inKind credits expiring and were looking to have a Sunday lunch in Bergen County. We came shortly after they opened at 11:30 and there was only one other family dining there the entire time we were there. We had: -Assortment of three spreads - hummus, tzatziki, and skordalia (potato, garlic, olive oil). We originally wanted to get the roasted eggplant but they said they hadn't made it yet. All the spreads were fine - nothing special about it. It comes with some pita bread for dipping. Next, we had some grilled halloumi -Avgolemono Soup - comforting on a cloudy day. Even my toddler enjoyed it and she doesn't usually like meat but ate a few chunks of the chicken -Grilled Halloumi (with fig jam) - this was a little oily and very salty. I did like the fig jam with it but $17.95 for a chunk of cheese is pretty pricey -Gyro Combo Platter (pork, chicken, and lamb gyro served with fries, pita, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki) - I missed where the menu said it's served with tzatziki because then I probably wouldn't have ordered the assortment of spreads. The pork was chewy, and the chicken was dry, but the lamb was good. They did have a nice flavor though. Again, my daughter who doesn't like meat even ate some of the chicken and the lamb. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back here, especially since there were really only two things we really liked. But if you do visit, I'd recommend just getting the lamb gyro. Tip - BYOB read more

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Loved it! Sitting right on East Ridgewood Avenue and having lunch was absolutely excellent. The ambience was great. The staff was super friendly and it was great to have our son there as well. Everyone was very friendly and the meal was delicious. My son got the Gyro plate and I couldn't even believe that he ate the entire thing himself! Everything was very tasty. We also had the calamari as an appetizer and I really liked it. It's a little bit of a different take and that it's the whole calamari instead of cutting into strips, but it was pretty good flavor and consistency wise. Our family also got the bifteki and the grilled chicken and they were both absolutely incredible read more

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I had a great time at Meltemi! I'm preventing the 5th start for a little bit of a miss on my main dish. Still a GREAT time and really good food. I'll start off by saying, our waiter was awesome. Very personable and great service. I went to order a regular seafood item on the menu and was convinced to go with the special fish filet. Normal protocol and makes sense, it's a special item that won't be avail next time so go for it!? Right?!... mmm... wrong. It fell flat for me and was merely only "ok." I felt like I missed the opportunity to really enjoy my main course and should have went with my gut. But it begs the question, why a special if it was basically flavorless? The appetizers were awesome, we did a potato spread and it was delicious and textured and wonderful. I'm hopeful I'll return and love the next main course I do, but had to give the reality of my experience that I was longing for our main other Greek spot's food while I was eating here, little bit of a flag! The atmosphere is gorgeous, and the vibes are great. We may even be back this weekend, but they need some more flavor punch in the next main dish I try for sure! Check em out though, you may feel otherwise. read more

Meltemi - Date night - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Lovely new Greek spot in town! The patio seating area is really pretty. I loved all the art in the restaurant to make it feel like you're in Greece. I loved my Aegean shrimp pasta! Super yummy. One thing they are missing here when you order gyro platters is rice. It would be amazing if they could add that to the sides. The service was great and food was tasty. Rounding up from 3.5 due to the decor. read more

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Food / service is amazing I been going here since forever they just renamed lol but its still good and reasonable price for Ridgewood

We decided to enjoy a Monday night dinner with some family friends at Meltemi, and from the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was inviting and friendly. The space features a beautiful semi-private room that feels like you've been transported to a Greek island -- the decor is warm, coastal, and authentic. We started with plenty of appetizers, but the highlight of our meal was definitely the fried and grilled calamari. Being 100% Greek and traveling to Greece every year, I can confidently say this is the best calamari you'll ever have in America. Lightly fried, fresh, and served with just a squeeze of lemon -- absolute perfection. We ordered a variety of dishes, and every single one was delicious and prepared with care. It's also worth noting that the female chef is from Greece, and it truly shows -- everything tastes just like a traditional homemade meal from your grandmother's kitchen. We can't wait to visit again! read more

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Good food, great service, very loud We had a nice first time at Meltemi, beginning with how we were greeted to the server bringing bread/oil and olives with pickled veggies. The menu has a mixture of platters, gyros, salads, appetizers and more traditional Greek dishes. Most of the main dishes are $25+ except for the apps and gyros that don't come with a side. The chicken souvlaki gyro was good for me, with not dry chicken and not oversauced ($13.5) though i wished it came with something else like a cole slaw, salad or fries. Getting a side will cost another $10. The spanakopita appetizer had very good filling and a nice crust. The zucchini chips were ok...kinda hard to wow, and the chicken lemon soup was also quite good with a strong lemon taste. We were full by the end but they did bring us complimentary baklava which was tasty but pretty sweet. You won't be impressed by the serving sizes but they were fine for us. The server was attentive and very much a people person. Food also came out rather quickly. There's two seating areas and If you're seated by the windows area it gets very loud and it's hard to have a conversation. That was surprising given the space wasnt all filled. It may be better in the inner room area. There's also outdoor seating on the sidewalk but no views. There's also a 3% surcharge for credit cards. read more

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Came here for a late lunch with my girlfriend and it was nice and quiet. Love the interior. Definitely felt like I could've been sitting at a restaurant in Greece if I think really hard about it! Servers were nice and attentive, even with only a few patrons for the afternoon. We started off with the three hummus sampler spread and chose the Greek caviar, spicy roasted red pepper hummus, and the roasted eggplant garlic hummus. All three were delicious and the pita bread that came with it was SO good. Crispy edges and super soft when you bite down into it. It paired perfectly with the hummus. I was boring and ordered the Parsini salad with grilled calamari but it was a salad that I would order again. It was soooooo good and the grilled calamari was cooked to perfection! Charred on the outside and really tender on the inside. It wasn't overly cooked and wasn't too chewy. It paired so well with the dill dressing and the feta and cucumbers in the salad! My girlfriend ordered the gyro which was an extremely generous amount. There weren't any complaints on our end! I would love to come back on a weekend when they're busier to see if the service aligns with the service we received on a slower late afternoon. Would definitely come back read more

Meltemi - Three spread hummus sampler from left to right : Greek caviar, spicy red pepper hummus, and eggplant garlic hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Came here on a Friday night thinking it would be busy, but there was as absolutely not bad in the restaurant. Food came out super fast and everything seemed super fresh. We ordered the whole fish, seafood pasta, lemon potatoes, gyro platter, zucchini fries and calamari . The calamari didn't seem too rubbery and not cut up like other restaurants where it's only the circular part of the calamari. These were actually big pieces of calamari. The gyro platter had diced pork which was amazing. I also definitely recommend the whole fish. Lemon potatoes I could've done without. Besides the food, the staff great and the atmosphere was nicely decorated. We did feel a little rushed since we were the last table, but they eased our thoughts with some baklava on the house. Great experience. Would go back again, but maybe not 1.5 hour before closing. read more

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Visited on a whim this spot that replaced "Greek to Me" and was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is very attractive with indoor/outdoor seating and comfortable setup. The service was friendly and attentive from the host to waiters. We ordered the lentil soup and chicken souvlaki platter, but had we been a bigger group we would've definitely tried more. Both plates were scrumptious, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. I wish the platter came with one more side and offered a sauce. Would also love being able to get halloumi added on. Overall, this was a great experience and I felt the price and portion was fair. read more

Meltemi - Chicken souvlaki platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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I'm confused by the previous comments because we just had dinner here for the first time and it was stellar. We had the 3 spread assortment (tzatziki, eggplant, potato), zucchini chips, main dishes were whole Branzino, and pork souvlaki platter. The food was excellent, waiters and owners were very attentive, water was always refilled without asking, everything was great and they topped it off with baklava that blew our minds, it was sooooo good. We will definitely be coming back here 1000% read more

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Hubby is Greek and we visit Greece yearly! I shouldve known to just turn around and walk out when I smelled a foul fish/garbage smell as i passed the kitchen to go to the ladies room.... 2nd sign switz's were 1/2 the size(means left over from previous days) 3rd prices insane($18) for a 1/2 a piece of saganaki melted paper thin 4th gyro meat was so dry that it looked like sliced leather and tasted of that as well 5th as you can see I ATE NOTHING! Chicken was of pure orange color and loaded i mean loaded with garlic, yiayia wouldve been sad with the lemon potatoes they were old very old that they were sweet tasting with this garlic wet seasoning as if they scraped the pan and poured the drippings on it. 5th $8 for water they refill in a glass bottle and call it mineral water! The waiter didnt ck on us not once and didnt even ask when he saw my plate not touched! This placed opened in april it shall close april 2026 My predictions are 9/10 Lets see! read more

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Excellent service with delicious, high quality food. The environment is very relaxing and we were there for a birthday dinner, where we received free baklava at the end of our meal. We will absolutely return here. read more

Delicious Greek food. Still in the soft opening phase and working out some kinks I think. Excited to keep coming back and trying everything. Looking forward to nice weather and the outdoor dining options. Looks like the front windows open for an inside outside dining room. Service could use some improvements. They didn't clear the dishes then came to clear the dishes prematurely. read more

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This is an absolutely delightful and charming restaurant with fabulously fresh Greek food. No matter what your taste there is certainly something here for you. The salad was phenomenal and everything was absolutely impeccable. read more

Great location and great service. It's cute and definitely feels like a Greek vibe. Menu needs a little tweaking and I think the restaurant does fish better than meat. Will happily come and visit again! read more

What a let down this place was. The atmosphere was its only strong point to be honest. It's situated in lovely Ridgewood with a cute dining area. So let's talk about the food. The saganaki was made with Kefalotyri cheese which is the traditional way. However for $18 they charge, it's a sad small piece of it. Not lit on fire like traditionally served either. The gyro meat is another sad excuses. The chicken was way over seasoned especially with garlic almost intentionally to cover up its age? Not sure but it was gross. The beef-lamb meat was a tad better but it was very dry and that processed meat you would typically get from a diner, but sadly a diners would have been better. This one was sub par to that. The service was also lacking as well as no follow up once the food was served and no asking how everything was or if any issues. Just sad for a newer Greek restaurant. I don't predict they will do well if serious changes are not made. read more

Meltemi - Dining area - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Wow, I felt like I was in Greece having dinner at Meltemi tonight. The food was delicious. You know you are eating authentic Greek food when you are surrounded by fellow Greeks. The Greek salad, pork souvlaki, moussaka and fish were delicious. The bread was fresh and the dessert was delectable!! The owner George is so nice and friendly. The staff and service were great. We are planning to celebrate my son's 16 birthday here with our family and friends. read more

We enjoyed an excellent dinner at Meltemi, including outstanding whole crispy calamari; pastitsio (a little dry); whole grilled branzino; spanakopita; eggplant chips; and baklava. The owner was very warm and welcoming, and stopped by to see how we enjoyed our meal. There is a beautiful room up front that faces the sidewalk, and the windows fully slide across during warmer weather, to let in the breeze. read more

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Order some gyros from Meltemi via DoorDash. The DoorDasher gave us the wrong order. Tried to contact him but ended up calling the restaurant. They were so nice and apologetic (even though it wasn't their fault). They remade the order and got it to us as soon as possible. The gyro was delicious. Reminded me of being back and Greece. I highly recommend this place and have already told friends and family about it! read more

this place was excellent! I had the Greek meatballs that comes with tzatziki sauce and that was really good! The meatballs are very soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. I also got the halloumi cheese with fig jam and that was really good too! You get big pieces of cheese and the jam just complemented it very well. I love that they give you bread for the table with some pickled veggies on the side and olive oil. Staff was very friendly. I would definitely come back here read more

Five of us tried Meltemi when it first opened. We are Greek. Typically we head to Ramsey to "Greek City" for Greek food. Since Meltemi is local we gave it a try. The food was good. Appetizers were good, and the everyone's meal was good except mine. I ordered Mousaka. Terrible. They should go to Greek City and try theirs. Regardless, with one exception the rest of good and the service during the dinner rush on a Saturday was good. We will be back. read more

Authentic Greek food best branzino I ever had great service guys are great my favorite Greek restaurant in NJ

We only enjoyed appetizers,but very nice atmosphere service and food very pleasant evening

Came here for dinner last night and had the most delicious food! It's semi-al fresco, with feelings of being in Greece. Grilled octopus and fried calamari was our appetizers - then we ordered for our entrees: gyro platter, octopus special and the seafood orzo dish. The plates were very aromatic and tasted amazing! We had leftovers it was so much food! To top it off we had the most amazing baklava. Would love to come back again! read more

Had quite a few things on the menu and was very pleased. Friendly service and a lively ambiance kind of a family vibe. Go and enjoy!

Felt like I was on the islands of the Mediterranean. Most authentic Greek food I've had in a while with a great welcoming atmosphere. read more

The food is delicious, I am not Greek but enjoyed the food very much. They give you bread and olives for the table. The Avgolemeno was so good , generous serving and not overly salty.The shrimp souvlaki was my main and the shrimp were huge. I came in on a busy Friday night and did not feel rushed. All the waiters were very attentive and made sure our waters were always full. We were given complementary baklava that tasted homemade. I will definitely be going back to try other items on the menu. read more

Amazing authentic Greek food! My husband is Greek, and said this tasted like Yia Yia's cooking, and I totally agree! We ordered takeout...Patsitsio, spanakopita, and avelemono soup. ALL so delicious! Next time we'll dine in, it's beautiful..looking forward to it! read more

The food and service here or mediocre at best. The ambience was stale and uninspiring. The lamb chop was overcooked. The branzino was tasteless and overcooked as well. You're better off going to a Greek street fair and having a Gyro and a slice of spanakopita as far as traditional Greek fare. As Village residents, we wish "Meltemi" the best but we will not be returning. read more

Exactly what Ridgewood did not need, another mediocre restaurant. It's shocking how many low budget restaurants come into this town. The food here is very basic- most dishes lack real flavor and don't have that authentic taste. Food feels mass produced with little attention to preparation and quality. For example, grilled octopus for $25 comes on a plate with nothing. Generally, it's incredibly flavorful with diced red onion, peppers and capers. Grilled calamari is prepared the same way. Just thrown on a plate. The rice is the most bland I've ever tasted- it was bizarre... so disappointing because we desperately need some sophisticated food options in town. The larger issue, and elephant in the room, is town leadership. Our downtown has deteriorated over time- lackluster retail, subpar restaurants, empty store fronts. Buildings exteriors aren't maintained and we're allowing in countless barbers and unimpressive coffee shops. Nothing attractive about town anymore. Clearly we need better leadership in town who know how to attract businesses- we should be on par with Summit, NJ, and there's no reason we can't be. We are a town surrounded by other towns that have NO downtown. We should be a major hub for shopping and eating. I've personally heard of many businesses considering Ridgewood and passing because we're not a "pro business" town. The old guard needs to move on- they are stifling our town. read more