Located in Durham, North Carolina Melo Trattoria is a casual European dining experience.
In Heaven:
The police are British,
the cooks are Italian,
the lovers are French,
the mechanics are German,
and it is all organized and run by the Swiss...
Phone
(919) 384-9080
Location
1821 Hillandale Road # 3
at Croasdaile Commons
Durham, NC 27705
Hours
Lunch: M-Fri 11:30am–2pm
Dinner: M-Sa 5pm–Last Sitting 8:30 pm
Sun Closed
If you pay with a Credit Card, the Merchant Credit Card Company
will charge a $ 3.49% FEE.
That Fee does NOT go to the Restaurant or Employees. They take it directly to their accounts!
WE SHOULD PUT THEM IN HELL!
In Hell:
The police are German,
the cooks are British,
the mechanics are French,
the lovers are Swiss,
and it is all organized and run by the Italians...
LUNCH
Starters
7.25
Bruschetta
7.25
8.95
Fried Calamari
8.95
6.25
Garlic Bread
6.25
7.25
Mozzarella Sticks
7.25
4.95
/
$6.25
Daily Soup
4.95
/
$6.25
Salads
$6.95
/
$8.95
Caesar Salad
$6.95
/
$8.95
$8.95
/
$10.95
Spanish Salad
lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, mandarin-oranges, olives, sundried cranberries, tomatoes, walnuts, orange-Ginger vinaigrette
$8.95
/
$10.95
$7.50
/
$9.50
House Salad
lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, sundried cranberries
$7.50
/
$9.50
$9.95
Insalata Caprese
fresh mozzarelle, sliced tomato, pesto, EVOO
$9.95
$9.95
/
$11.95
Very Berry & Spinach Salad
berries, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette
$9.95
/
$11.95
$9.95
/
$11.95
Greek Salad
lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, olives, bell peppers, onions
$9.95
/
$11.95
$4.50
Add Chicken
$4.50
$6.95
Add Shrimp
$6.95
$5.95
Add Gyro Meat
$5.95
$9.50
Add Salmon
$9.50
Sandwiches
$8.95
Chicken Salad
$8.95
$8.75
Tuna Salad
$8.75
$8.75
B.L.T
$8.75
$8.75
Turkey & Cheese
mustard, lettuce, tomato
$8.75
$7.95
Tuna Melt
$7.95
$7.95
Grilled Bacon-Tomato & Cheese
$7.95
$10.95
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
lettuce, tomato, mayo
$10.95
$10.95
Italian Sausage
sauteed onions, peppers, mustard
$10.95
$8.95
Croque Monsieur a L'Italienne
grilled ham, cheese, sundried cranberries, honey mustard
$8.95
$11.25
Steak Sandwich
peppers, onions, mayo, lettuce, provolone
$11.25
$9.95
Veggie Sandwich
peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomato, provolone, pesto
$9.95
Add: Fries (2.95), Chips (1.50), Cup of Soup or House Salad (3.50)
Gyros // Wraps
$9.95
Traditional or Chicken
beef & lamb gyro meat, lettuce, tzatziki, tomato, onion, balsamic vinaigrette, on pita
$9.95
$9.50
Chicken Salad Wrap
$9.50
$9.50
Veggie Wrap
lettuce, mushrooms, feta cheese, bell peppers, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
$9.50
$9.50
Black & Blue Chicken Wrap
blackened chicken, fresh spinach, blue cheese dressing
$9.50
$8.95
Soup & Salad (House or Caesar)
$8.95
DINNER
$7.25
Bruschetta
$7.25
$8.95
Calamari Fritti
$8.95
$6.25
Garlic Bread
$6.25
$7.25
Mozzarella Sticks
$7.25
6.95
Breaded Zucchini Sticks
6.95
$4.95
/
$6.25
Daily Soup
$4.95
/
$6.25
$6.95
/
$8.95
Caesar Salad
$6.95
/
$8.95
$8.95
/
$10.95
Spanish Salad
lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, mandarin-oranges, olives, sundried cranberries, tomatoes, walnuts, orange-vinaigrette
$8.95
/
$10.95
$7.50
/
$9.50
House Salad
lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, sundried cranberries
$7.50
/
$9.50
$9.95
Insalata Caprese
fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, pesto, EVOO
$9.95
$9.95
/
$11.95
Very Berry & Spinach Salad
berries, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette
$9.95
/
$11.95
$9.95
/
$11.95
Greek Salad
lettuce with balsamic vinaigrette, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, olives, bell peppers, onions
$9.95
/
$11.95
Add: Chicken (4.50), Shrimp (6.95), Gyro Meat (5.95), Salmon (9.50)
$18.95
Meatballs Spaghetti
marinara sauce
$18.95
$18.95
Italian Sausage & Peppers
penne, marinara, garlic, onion
$18.95
$16.95
Alfredo Chicken
$16.95
$16.95
Tortellini Marinara
$16.95
$18.25
Tortellini with Bolognese (meat sauce)
$18.25
$18.25
Tortellini with
vodka bolognese sauce
$18.25
$18.95 Add Shrimp $21.95
Tortellini with Parmesan Cream
$18.95 Add Shrimp $21.95
$17.95
Tortellini with Vodka Sauce
$17.95
$19.95
Shrimp Scampi
spaghetti, lemon-butter & caper sauce
$19.95
$18.50
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
seasoned beef with marinara
$18.50
$17.95
Carbonara
spaghetti, pancetta, creamy parmesan sauce
$17.95
$18.95
Shrimp Alfredo
$18.95
17.95
Greek Pasta
penne, olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, EVOO. ADD gyro meat (20.95 ) or shrimp (20.95)
17.95
$18.95
Chicken Parmesan
$18.95
$16.95 add shrimp $19.95
Ravioli Marinara
$16.95 add shrimp $19.95
$18.25
Ravioli Bolognese (meat sauce)
$18.25
$18.95 Add Shrimp $21.95
Ravioli with Parmesan Cream Sauce
$18.95 Add Shrimp $21.95
$17.95
Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
$17.95
$18.25
Ravioli with Vodka-Bolognese
$18.25
spaghetti $ 19.95
Pesto Cream with Shrimp
spaghetti $ 19.95
$16.95
/
$19.95
Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato
penne, broccoli, sun-dired, fresh tomato, italian herb, parmesan cheese, add shrimp
$16.95
/
$19.95
$17.95
/
$20.95
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
spicy tomato sauce, onion, capers, black olives, oregano, garlic, add shrimp
$17.95
/
$20.95
$17.95
/
$19.95
/
$20.95
Garlic Cream with Mushrooms
penne, add chicken or shrimp
$17.95
/
$19.95
/
$20.95
Lasanga a la Bolognese (DONE RIGHT!)
$18.95
Pollo Inamorato
grilled chicken, lemon-butter parsley sauce, served with sauteed vegetables and parmesan mashed potatoes
$18.95
$27.95
Baby Lamb Chops
balsamic au jus, mint jelly, parmesan mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables
$27.95
$19.95
Salmon
oven seared in a lemon, white wine & EVOO sauce, served with shrimp, parmesan mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables
$19.95
$25.95
Crab Cakes
sauteed asparagus, fresh diced tomatoes, lemon-butter sauce
$25.95
$17.95
Tilapia
oven seared in a lemon, white wine & butter sauce, served with shrimp, parmesan mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables
$17.95
$18.95
Chicken Marsala
marsala-mushroom sauce, served with parmesan mashed potatoes, vegetables
$18.95
Sides (5.25): Mixed Vegetables, Broccoli, or Asparagus
Daily Steak & Special (m/p)
TAPAS
$13.95
Gambas al Ajillo
SHRIP in a white Wine, Garlic, EVOO, red pepper flakes, touch of lime, Paprika & Parsley
$13.95
$14.95
Grilled Baby Lamb Chops
with balsamic au jus
$14.95
$10.95
Gamberi a lla Parmigiana
baked scallops in a lemon-lime juice & parmesan cheese
$10.95
$9.95
Provoleta
melted provolone in cast iron pan in the oven with EVOO, diced tomato, oregano, and a little peperocino in pezzi
$9.95
$8.95
Sauteed Spinach
with crispy bacon, sun-dried cranberries
$8.95
$9.50
Albondigas
homemade meatballs, marinara, red wine au jus
$9.50
$7.50
Spaghetti al Olio,Aglio, Parmeggiano & Pepe (Piccola)
$7.50
$7.95
Mashed Potatoes
parmesan, garlic, bacon
$7.95
$9.95
Grilled Sausage
marinara, sour cream
$9.95
$9.95
Sauteed Mushrooms
creamy parmesan garlic sauce
$9.95
$11.95
Carne e Funghi
seasoned ground beef, mushrooms, tomato-cream sauce
$11.95
$11.95
Pollo alla Parmigiana
breaded chicken, marinara, provolone, parmesan
$11.95
$7.95
Cauliflower Florets
Sauteed with EVOO, Garlic & Peperoncino
$7.95
DESSERTS
$7.95
Tiramisu
$7.95
$7.95
Cream Brulee
$7.95
$7.95
Cannoli
$7.95
$7.95
Cheesecake
$7.95
$7.95
/
a la mode add $2.00
Pecan Pie
$7.95
/
a la mode add $2.00
$7.95
/
a la mode add $ 2.00
Chocolate Cake
$7.95
/
a la mode add $ 2.00
$5.95
Ice Cream
$5.95
$11.95
Coffee & Dessert Cocktails
$11.95
Irish Coffee
Irish whiskey, hot coffee, whipped cream
Baileys Coffee
Baileys, hot coffee, whipped cream
Amaretto Coffee
Disaronno, hot coffee, whipped cream
Kahlua Coffee
Kahula, hot coffee, whipped cream
Frangelico Coffee
Frangelico, coffee, whipped cream
coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte, mocha, macchiato, cafe au lait
limoncello, grappa, moscato, bellini, negroni
CATERING
Starters
Our small pans are sized for 6 guests; large pans are sized for 10-12 guests.
To deliver we have a minimum of $350 and $35 delivery charge (10 miles )
$48
/
$78
Assorted Fruit Tray
$48
/
$78
$59
/
$99
Assorted Cheese Tray
$59
/
$99
$79
/
$129
Selection of Italian Cured Meats
$79
/
$129
$49
/
$79
Vegetable Crudites
$49
/
$79
$34
/
$64
Bruschetta
$34
/
$64
$29
/
$44
Garlic Bread
$29
/
$44
Salads
$48
/
$78
House Salad
lettuce, tomatoes, julienne carrots, sundried tomatoes
$48
/
$78
$59
/
$89
Very Berry Salad
berries, gorgonzola, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette
$59
/
$89
$59
/
$89
Caesar Salad
lettuce, croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese
$59
/
$89
$59
/
$89
Spanish Salad
lettuce, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, mandarin oranges, olives, sundried cranberries, tomatoes, walnuts, orange vinaigrette
$59
/
$89
$59
/
$89
Greek Salad
lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette, feta, cucumber, tomato, olives, bell peppers, onions
$59
/
$89
Sandwiches
$8.95
Chicken Salad
$8.95
$8.75
Tuna Salad
$8.75
$8.95
Croque Monsieur a I'Italienne
$8.95
$10.95
Grilled Chicken & Cheese
$10.95
$8.75
Turkey & Cheese
$8.75
Gyros // Wraps
$9.50
Chicken Salad Wrap
$9.50
$9.50
Chicken Caesar Wrap
$9.50
$9.50
Black & Blue Chicken Wrap
$9.50
$9.95
Beef & Lamb Gyro (traditional)
$9.95
$9.95
Chicken Gyro
$9.95
$9.50
Veggie Wrap
$9.50
Entrée
(for 6 pp $135)
/
(for 10 pp $195)
Atlantic Salmon
oven seared in a lemon, white wine, EVOO sauce, served with shrimp, parmesan mashed potatoes, and sauteéed vegetables
(for 6 pp $135)
/
(for 10 pp $195)
(for 6 pp $105
/
(for 10 pp $165)
Tilapia
oven seared in a lemon, white wine, butter sauce, served with shrimp, parmesan mashed potatoes, and sauteéed vegetables
(for 6 pp $105
/
(for 10 pp $165)
(for 6pp $99)
/
(for 10pp $149)
Pollo Inamorato
grilled chicken in a lemon butter sauce, mashed potatoes, and sautéed vegetables
(for 6pp $99)
/
(for 10pp $149)
Pasta
$109
/
$169
Meatsballs Spaghetti
with OUR marinara sauce
$109
/
$169
$109
/
$169
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
seasoned beef with OUR marinara sauce
$109
/
$169
$109
/
$169
Italian Sausage & Peppers Penne
marinara sauce, garlic, and mild onions
$109
/
$169
$105
/
$155
Alfredo with Chicken in Penne
cream sauce with parmesan and grilled chicken
$105
/
$155
$109
/
$169
Carbonara
spaghetti with pancetta in a creamy parmesan sauce
$109
/
$169
$99
/
$149
Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato in Penne
mixed with fresh tomatoes, italian herbs, parmesan cheese
$99
/
$149
$105
/
$155
Greek Pasta
feta cheese, black olives, fresh tomatoes, olive oil
$105
/
$155
$109
/
$169
Pesto with Shrimp on Spaghetti
basil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese sauce
$109
/
$169
$99
/
$159
Stuffed Ravioli
with our parmesan cream sauce or marinara
$99
/
$159
$99
/
$159
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
spicy tomato sauce, onions, capers, black olives, oregano, and garlic
$99
/
$159
$109
/
$169
Garlic Cream Penne
with fresh mushrooms
$109
/
$169
$119
/
$179
Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti
lemon, butter, and capers sauce
$119
/
$179
(for 6pp $109)
/
(for 10pp $169)
Chicken Parmigiana on Spaghetti
with OUR marinara sauce
(for 6pp $109)
/
(for 10pp $169)
Dessert
$63
New York Style Cheesecake
12 slices
$63
$59
Chocolate Cake
12 slices
$59
$48
Pecan Pie
8 slices
$48
Beverages
$3.75
Soda, Assorted or Bottled Water
per 16 oz. bottle
$3.75
$5.75
Snapple or Fruit Juice
$5.75
$5.95
Red Bull
$5.95
$6.95
Pellegrino
per 700ml bottle
$6.95
YOUR NEXT VISIT
Call (919) 384–9080 to make a reservation.
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