Mello Bistro

We had dinner there last night for our 37th anniversary. All I can say is wow! The food was amazing! Cannot say enough about how warm and friendly, the staff is. You can tell how much thought went into designing the room. And imagine a restaurant where You can actually hear yourself talk. A lost concept these days. Overall, it was a great experience and we cannot wait to go back.

A cozy, family-style Italian restaurant with an amazing atmosphere and truly exceptional food. Everything is handmade, and you can really taste the authenticity in every dish. Chef Melo is incredibly warm and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even more special.<br><br>Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for authentic Italian food in Staten Island 🤍🍝

Food was outstanding... Service was great... Parking was way too easy. Had the new Pasta Rodizio menu... Plan on going back very soon...

I had dinner with good friends at small family-owned restaurant, Mello Bistro, in nearby Rosebank.<br><br>We started with the mussels and fried zucchini; we had the filet of sole almondine and the chicken parm, along with a bottle of Nero D’Avola.<br><br>Both the food and service were very good!

Wanted to try a new place and so glad we did! Everything was delicious and the staff was so nice! Will definitely be back!

Great cozy restaurant with a warm atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious — the fried calamari was very fresh, the grilled octopus was perfectly cooked and served at the right temperature, and the stuffed pork chops are a must-try — very tender and full of flavor. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place worth visiting! 😊

I selected Mello Bistro based on its reviews and they were spot on! The quaint restaurant whose owners are the chef and manager, was just lovely. I chose them because of their location to the St. George theater as we had tickets to a show. There were 5 of us and we loved everything we ordered! The appetizers were great, especially the grilled octopus - one of the best we've ever had! The entrees were excellent and good size portions. The chicken parm was the size of the platter and the braised short ribs everyone had to try! They fell right off the bone! The desserts were divine! Especially loved the apple tart! We live over 1 hour away, but we would definitely go back and visit! I highly recommend!

We celebrated our Valentine Day dinner at this restaurant. Everything was wonderful. Excellent food and service. Wonderful choices from grilled fish to homemade lasagna with everything in between. For dessert we ordered the tartufo, something we get at many restaurants, however, the quality of the chocolate coating and gelato was better than anywhere else. We’ll definitely be back!

The atmosphere is wonderful with perfect service, the food is incredible, and the dishes and flavors are the best in NYC. I highly recommend it because the chefs are true culinary artists.

My first visit to Mello Bistro. We had a nice get together for a bday for about 14 people. The atmosphere was pleasant, cozy and very welcoming. Everyone enjoyed their dishes from appetizers to main courses. A full bar with exotic drinks.<br>The family that owns the place is very pleasant and accommodating.<br>If you're looking for a nice dinner and or a get together spot on the island this is a pleasant place to do it at.<br>They do have a party room in the back for 40 ppl as i've learned later on. So you can have a bigger get together as well.<br>Enjoy this find on staten island.

Mello Bistro is truly a hidden gem in our quaint Staten Island. The family operated venue lends an intimate, cozy, familiar old school ambiance. You feel transported to authentic times of the past when restaurants were owned by families and you were treated as one. The restaurant no frills decor focuses in customer service and superb, quality food which is hard to come by today. One glance at their menu and you know by each dish description it will be delicious. Zuleyka with her husband Chef Romulo, their sons, Felipe, do not miss a beat welcoming customers, making suggestions, tending with care to each patron. The food is spectacular, from their warm bread, to appetizers, main courses, a culinary orchestra of harmony. Their espresso Martini one of the best we've had. We keep coming back for more and grateful to have stumbled into this authentic place, V&M.

I recently hosted a party in the back room, and everything was absolutely amazing! The team was so organized and easy to communicate with leading up to the event. Setting up and decorating went incredibly smoothly, and the dinner itself was phenomenal. The chef and wait staff were extremely attentive and incredibly kind. Everything turned out even better than I could have imagined. i wish i had more pictures to share to show about nice the back room was. I will definitely be back and will be recommending this place to everyone!

Mello Bistro can be described as a hidden gem in Staten Island. We drove in from Brooklyn to try out a place with 5.0 stars (which seemed almost too good to be true) This place did not disappoint. I cannot say that every item was bursting with added flavors, but I can say that every single bite was fresh and delightful. I did not feel at all thirsty after the meal which means they did not put a crazy amount of flavor enhancers in their food. This is a family owned business that makes their customers feel at home. Shout out to Romulo for successfully serving all the tables at once, and making drinks in the midst of all of this!

I just discovered Mello Bistro on Staten Island — a cozy and charming little restaurant with seating designed mainly for 2 to 4 people. The food was good and the service was friendly and attentive. A perfect spot for a casual date or quiet meal with a friend..<br><br>If I had to deduct any points, it would be for the room temperature. It was quite warm during my visit (early June), and the A/C hadn't been turned on yet. Hopefully that gets addressed soon, especially as the weather heats up. I definitely will come back again!

Came across this lovely bistro while searching for a new place to try. They may be new to the Island but clearly they are not new to the restaurant industry! Everything we ordered was not only perfectly prepared but beautifully presented, as well. Appetizers, dinner and dessert...everything was delicious! Even the drinks were amazing!!!<br><br>The staff was very pleasant, gave great recommendations and checked on us often without being overbearing.<br><br>Definitely, looking forward to visiting them again and trying some of the other dishes on the menu! They sounded delicious!!