Melo Trattoria & Tapas

1821 Hillandale Rd, Durham
(919) 384-9080

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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Pesto Cream Pasta
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Parmesan
Baby Lamb Chops
Carbonara Pasta
Calamari Fritti
Caesar Salad
Cheesecake
Crab Cakes

Menu

Starters (Lunch)
Garlic Bread
Bruschetta
Fried Calamari
Mozzarella Sticks

Salads (Lunch)
House Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, sundried cranberries.
Chicken Salad
Served with romaine lettuce and tomatoes.
Caesar Salad
Spanish Salad
Lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, mandarin-oranges, olives, sundried cranberries, tomatoes, walnuts, orange-Ginger vinaigrette.
Very Berry and Spinach Salad
Berries, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette.
Greek Salad
Lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, olives, bell peppers, onions.
Insalata Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, pesto, and EVOO.
Tuna Salad
Served with romaine lettuce and tomatoes.

Sandwiches (Lunch)
Pork Loin Sandwich
Mayonnaise, pickles, onions, lettuce, and tomato.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Tuna Salad Sandwich
BLT Sandwich
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Mustard, lettuce, and tomato.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Grilled Bacon-Tomato and Cheese Sandwich
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Sauteed onion, peppers, and mustard.
Croque Monsieur À L'italienne Sandwich
Grilled ham, cheese, sun-dried cranberries, and honey mustard.
Steak Sandwich
Peppers, onions, mayonnaise, and lettuce provolone.
Veggie Sandwich
Peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomato, provolone, and pesto.

Gyros and Wraps (Lunch)
Black and Blue Chicken Wrap
blackened chicken, fresh spinach, and blue cheese dressing.
Traditional Wrap
Beef and lamb gyro meat, lettuce, tzatziki, tomato, onion, balsamic vinaigrette, and on pita.
Chicken Wrap
Beef and lamb gyro meat, lettuce, tzatziki, tomato, onion, balsamic vinaigrette, and on pita.
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
Chicken Salad Wrap
Veggie Wrap
Lettuce, mushrooms, feta cheese, bell peppers, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad

Dinner
Chicken Parmesan
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Penne, marinara, garlic, and onion.
Salmon
oven seared in a lemon, white wine, and EVOO sauce. Served with shrimp, parmesan mashed potatoes, and sauteed vegetables.
Ravioli
Bolognese sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
Spaghetti, lemon-butter, and caper sauce.
Very Berry and Spinach Salad
Berries, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette.
Lasagna a la Bolognese
Meat lasagna.
Garlic Bread
Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, pesto, and EVOO.
Pollo Inamorato
Grilled chicken, lemon-butter parsley sauce, served with sauteed vegetables and parmesan mashed potatoes.
Caesar Salad
Greek Salad
Lettuce with balsamic vinaigrette, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, olives, bell peppers, onions.
Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomato
Penne, broccoli, sun-dired, fresh tomato, italian herb, parmesan cheese, add shrimp.
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Spicy tomato sauce, onion, capers, black olives, oregano, garlic, add shrimp.
Tortellini
Vodka bolognese sauce.
Veal Scallopini
Marsala-mushroom sauce. Served with parmesan mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Spanish Salad
Lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, mandarin-oranges, olives, sundried cranberries, tomatoes, walnuts, orange-Ginger vinaigrette.
Meatballs Spaghetti
Marinara sauce.
Crab Cakes
Sauteed asparagus, fresh diced tomatoes, and lemon-butter sauce.
Carbonara
Spaghetti, pancetta, and creamy parmesan sauce.
House Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, sundried cranberries.
Bruschetta
Calamari Fritti
Mozzarella Sticks
Alfredo Chicken
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
Seasoned beef with marinara.
Shrimp Alfredo
Greek Pasta
Baby Lamb Chops
Balsamic au jus, mint jelly, parmesan mashed potatoes, and sauteed vegetables.
Tilapia
Oven seared in a lemon, white wine, and butter sauce. Served with shrimp, parmesan mashed potatoes, and sauteed vegetables.

Tapas
Grilled Baby Lamb Chops
Served with balsamic au jus.
Spaghetti al Olio,Aglio, Parmeggiano and Pepe (Piccola)
Provoleta
Melted provolone in cast iron pan in the oven with EVOO, diced tomato, oregano, and a little peperoncino in pezzi.
Conchitas a la Parmesana
Baked scallops in a lemon-lime juice & parmesan cheese.
Sauteed Spinach
Served with crispy bacon and sundried cranberries.
Grilled Sausage
Marinara and sour cream.
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Breaded chicken, marinara, provolone, and parmesan.
Mashed Potatoes
Parmesan, garlic, and bacon.
Shrimp Mojo Al Ajo
Garlic, peperoncino, cumin, olive oil, and a touch of lime.
Albondigas
Homemade meatballs, marinara, and red wine au jus.
Sauteed Mushrooms
Creamy parmesan garlic sauce.
Carne E Funghi
Seasoned beef, mushrooms, and tomato-cream sauce.
Pure Di Patate and Carne Di Manzo Macerata
Mashed potatoes and sauteed ground beef with red wine.

Desserts
Tiramisu
Creme Brulee
Cannoli
Cheesecake
Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie A La Mode
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Cake A La Mode

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Recent Reviews

Melo’s is a pleasant place with decent food, but I’ve always felt their prices were higher than their food quality. The last time I was here, a tapas plate with two lollipop lamb chops was $14; today one larger but fatty chop was $17.95, and on top of that, they now add 3.49% if you pay with a credit card. I know this is a tough time for restaurants, but this seems somewhat excessive, especially when a nearby bistro has similar prices and better food. I won’t rule out returning,...
September 2025
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.
March 2025
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.
March 2025

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Melo Trattoria & Tapas

1821 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 27705
(919) 384-9080