Mello Bistro

We took my mom here for her birthday and we had a wonderful time. To start, the food was amazing, everything we had was phenomenal. Octopus and tuna appetizers were so fresh and tasty. Calamari was perfectly cooked, and the marinara dipping sauce it came with was soooo good. Not many places have a good marinara sauce. Buffalo burrata appetizer was delicious, the basil infused oil was a beautiful touch. Onto the main course, the chicken parmigiana had the perfect crispy breading and delicious creamy vodka sauce, 10/10. My mom had the duck al’orange which she loved!! Mello penne vodka was really good too! Dessert just topped off this amazing meal, crème brûlée, Panna cotta, and chocolate cake were equally delicious and was a fantastic end to a wonderful meal. The owner and his wife were serving us, they are friendly and kind people. Amazing service and food. Definitely add Mello Bistro to your list of restaurants to try in Staten Island. We will be back!!

Every dish we had was amazing. Leo our waiter was attentive and friendly. We have eaten there five times before and they have never disappointed. Lemon, pistachio crumble scallops as an appetizer. Stuffed pork chop Al Dijon & Chicken Parma vodka sauce. Desserts are outstanding. I suggest a reservation.

My husband and I lived in Rosebank for most of our lives and to be honest we are so happy Mello Bistro opened. We’ve been here for brunch and it was amazing. But the dinner.. to die for. Zu and Leo were amazing. Their customer service was on point.. from when we walked in until we left. We started with sangria which you can tell Zu made with love. We started with the French onion soup and ceasar salad. For dinner we had the stuffed pork chop and the short ribs and all I can say is..you will not be disappointed!! The BEST we have ever had. The chef came out to ask us and other tables how the food came out which was delightful. Not only for us to share how much we enjoyed the food but also pleasant to know that he wanted to ensure we enjoyed it as well. We were so full that unfortunately we couldn’t make it to dessert, but we finished off with an espresso martini. It’s hard to find a good espresso martini. Some restaurants I go to.. you can tell they use coffee because it’s watered down.. not this martini. Overall, Mello Bistro is the new hot spot and if you haven’t visited this location yet.. you need to make sure it’s your next date night. Oh, and make sure you get the bourbon passion drink! I’m not one to drink bourbon, but you’ll be pleased. Thanks Zu and Leo for your great hospitality and thanks to the chef for an AMAZING dinner!!

Where do I even begin? From the delicious food to the great staff to the cleanliness of the restaurant and to top it off getting to personally give compliments to the talented chef himself Romulo! The energy was so welcoming! What a delightful experience! As soon as we entered the restaurant we were greeted with such kind smiles and seated right away. We were taken care of by one of the owners herself Zuleica along with her sweet son Leo. The food was just so delicious especially their burrata!!!! A must have!!!! We started out with their home made bread and French onion soup, so good! The entrees were so unique and mouth watering and finally the desserts were made to perfection. I was in the mood for a cold drink but something with fruit but since I don’t drink alcohol Zuleica created the perfect drink for me. Can’t wait to go back! Thank you for having us Mello bistro!

My husband and I have dined at this restaurant three times and we can confidently say that it is the best dining experience on Staten Island, no contest! I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food.

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!!! The staff was very pleasant, gave great recommendations and checked on us often without being overbearing. Definitely, looking forward to visiting them again and trying some of the other dishes on the menu! They sounded delicious!!

Astounding. Italian / Brazilian fusion by a world class chef. We rode from mid-town west all the way to the island for this experience. It was better than we imagined. Impressed by the rustic location & ambiance, & privileged to actually meet the chef, a second visit is necessary for me to truly comprehend & complete this review.

This is the first review I ever written I felt it necessary for the food was extraordinary . I say this because everything was properly prepared to perfection and made to taste like I never knew thing I have eaten 100 times could Possibly be made. I eat restaurants about once a week and have my favorite places for different dishes . This one moves right into the top spot . The creativity and magic that I experienced was second to none. Thank you chef Mello for the gift of dining pleasure . I do not say these things lightly as I said this is my first time writing a review in my 60 years . Thank you thank you thank you.

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!

Delicious food and attentive service, but the wine by the glass is a limited selection and they were out of the albarino I wanted. I was seated at a wobbly table in the corner until I told them that the table wasn't steady and I was moved to a better seat. As a solo diner I think I was getting inferior treatment, since it was early on a Wednesday night in July.

We went to Mello Bistro for our 30th anniversary. It was recommended by friends in Manalapan, NJ. The service was superb, the ambience lovely and peaceful, the music was so appropriate. The food was outstanding. The meal was great from the very beginning till the very end. The owner welcomed us. We would definitely consider having a private party in their party room. A hidden gem on Bay Street.

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!!!

Speechless. We were left speechless last Saturday night while we dined to celebrate a late Valentine's evening. We were skeptical coming in because we loved Bin 5 which was the original restaurant however Mello Bistro swept us away. Romantic atmosphere with live music and kind staff. We ordered dirty martini's and I was already won over because it came with stuffed olives which makes the drink in my opinion. Fresh warm bread with olive oil and herbs was brought over immediately while we scanned the menu. It was extremely difficult to make a decision because every option sounded amazing. We finally picked the seared scallops with tomato remoulade as an appetizer which we thought was very different and delicious. For our mains I ordered the red wine braised short rib with creamy mash potatoes and rainbow carrots while my fiancé ordered the duck Al"orange with butternut squash puree. Let me tell you those plates were licked clean. We didn't want the experience to end. Everything was cooked to perfection and was so beautifully executed. Absolutely delicious hands down. We eventually asked for dessert menus but decided that our meals satisfied us exceedingly. While we waited for our check the bartender brought over two shot glasses of limoncello on the house for us to end the night. We cannot stop raving about Mello Bistro to our friends and family and are planning our next visit sooner than later. What a gem of a place! Xoxo

We dined here for my birthday and we were blown away by the food. We tried the vodka chicken parm, the blackened salmon, and the risotto with salmon. We also had the panna cotta for dessert. Everything was presented beautifully and tasted great. The service was exceptional as well. I highly recommend Mello for your next dinner!

I had my birthday dinner here last night with 20 people. It was wonderful, the food and drinks were delicious and the servers and bartender were all amazing. Chef Romulo went out of his was to make it a really special night for all of us. Thank you so much! I will definitely be back again soon.

Amazing service drinks and food . Staff couldn't have be nicer .Service was excellent as well as the food.

Mello Bistro is a French restaurant with Italian flare. It's cute and cozy inside! The waiters were on point making sure our water glasses were full & our table was clean. To toast I had the potion drink which had a little too much rosemary for my taste so for my next drink I switched to a Green Gin & Tonic. My other half had Sauvignon Blanc. We started off with the crab cake & lasagna. Both were delicious! For our mains we enjoyed the vodka chicken parm & the homemade spinach fettuccine alla nonna. The apple tart was a sweet ending! Would highly recommend this little magnificent bistro! Xoxo

An amazing gem for Staten Island. I frequent places in the city every weekend, but Melo is now a weekend staple.it won't disappoint.

You are invited in by a warm staff, seated and offered a delicious cocktail... Appetizer and dinner were light and very tasty to say the least. A birthday pana cotta and a cognac rounded out a very lovely experience. We all enjoyed our evening at Mello Bistro!

BEST DATE NIGHT EXPERIENCE! Vibes were immaculate, some of the best service I have ever had. Food was delicious. Family owned, s friendly. A must go!

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.

My favorite restaurant on the Island. Have been here twice, and can't wait to go more and try different things on the menu! So far I have had the tuna tar tar (both visits) , grilled octopus (both visits), truffle fries, endive salad. All so so amazing. Staff is great. I'm already planning my next visit.

Came in on a Friday expecting to possibly be turned away because we didn't have a reservation. The restaurant was almost full. We both ordered water and then waited a really really long time for someone to take our order. It wasn't clear who was a waiter and who wasn't. The hostess actually took our order since she saw us looking around. Then waited another long period where the hostess told us twice that our food was coming. In between the wait we did get bread and oil with herbs which was good. I ordered the chicken pillard and my boyfriend order the lasagna Bolognese with a side of truffle Parm fries. My food came out exactly as the menu described. I like my chicken very thin and they did exactly that. Everything on the plate was good. The lasagna Bolognese comes in vodka sauce which is doesn't say on the menu but wasn't an issue for us because it tasted good. The receipt said it was gluten free but the menu hadn't said it. My bf didn't taste a difference. We ordered the chocolate tissimo for dessert. The cake tasted burnt and had a rubber texture. Not pleasant at all. Not wanting to have to wait a long time again I called over the bus boy for the check. When we were about to depart the chef came out and introduced himself. He offered us drinks but we kindly refused and left. The food was good and the staff was nice but the service lacked.

We enjoyed an incredible dinner last evening. . . From the start the mussels in red sauce were outstanding and the homemade focaccia bread warm and delicious. Everyone's main meal delicious and my sole almandine a home run. The chef p/owner and his sons were very welcoming. . . Might be my new favorite Staten Island spot. The live music was an added delight.

Lovely new spot on Bay Street. Sweet comfortable room. Delicious food. Warm and friendly service by Romulo and Christopher. Will try to go back often. A great value..no need to go over VZ bridge for great dining experience. Keep local.

Wonderful experience at Mello Bistro this evening. Delicious food, lovely presentation. Santiago, our server, really added to the wonderful experience. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and was very attentive to us. Very cozy atmosphere.

What a wonderful place. The food was superb with special attention to presentation and taste. A family run restaurant that makes you feel part of their family. A hidden gem.

Absolutely delicious! Everything from the cocktails to dinner and dessert was incredible. We had the steak special, mussels, and lasagna bolognese. Chocola tissimo and panna cotta was excellent. Service was great and staff was super friendly. Family owned business too! Highly recommend.

What an amazing new restaurant ! The food was incredible !! Everything was so fresh, so colorful, + so many flavors! The octopus was incredible, crab cake was so fresh and delicious! Bronzino so fresh + flavorful ! & an amazing crème brûlée ! The waiters and owners were so friendly and accommodating ! We cannot wait to go back!

Stopped in last night for a drink and a bite. It was casual, relaxing, yet upscale, all at the same time. I'm so excited to have this establishment on Bay St. as I live in the neighborhood. I can't wait to go back and try different things on the menu. A friend went recently and raved about it. Please support this business, they so deserve a loyal following. My recommendation....run there, you'll love the ambiance and the thoughtfully cooked and well presented delicious food. My extended family will love it when they visit. Thank you, Mello!

First time at Mello and was very impressed. Atmosphere was cool with a downtown Brooklyn vibe. The food was excellent, great appetizers and I had the pecan crusted salmon and it was cooked to perfection.