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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7
4.7
19563 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 321 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 638-0800
  • Website
    https://www.zaytinya.com/location/washington-dc/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Terry Natas
  • Private party facilities
    Zaytinya offers special menus and private party spaces of any size and style to suit the needs of you and your guests. From our soaring mezzanine space, to the intimate bar and “blue room,” to the spacious but secluded terrace, we have the ideal space for you.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Gagne: (202) 638-0800
  • Location
    701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    9th and G Street NW
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 19,563 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mediterranean

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zaytinya in DC offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and attentive service. Their Mediterranean menu features "exceptional quality" dishes like lamb kebabs and mezze options, perfect for sharing. The atmosphere is lively, though at times "noisy," making it ideal for those seeking a bustling environment. Despite occasional service inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a "must when visiting DC," impressing guests with its inventive cocktails and delightful tasting menus.

19,563 Reviews

  1. Jane

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails and food is always perfect. Excellent service.

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  2. Bing

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mezze style dining is great for large groups, and Zaytinya has a fantastic menu of drinks and food. The house made vermouths on ice were great compainions and pairings with the smokey foods. Mennwa was an amazing host for my party of 8. The roast lamb shoulder platter was amazing. The Htipiti spread, and the breads, will always be a favorite of mine.

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  3. Panta

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish I could order everything on the menu. It is outstanding!! Full of flavor, portion sizes are great for sharing and warm freshly baked bread keeps coming to your table. I can’t wait to be back next time I’m in DC!

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  4. Robin

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zaytinya never disappoints—my favorite restaurant. The food is incredible, with an excellent staff and a winning ambiance. The tapas-style plates of Mediterranean cuisine are a welcomed and healthy way of eating.

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  5. Meghan

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the Chef’s Tasting and every dish was incredible. Highly recommended!!

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  6. Alpa

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place with great food. But expensive for the amount of food you get, very small portions.

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  7. Sadaf

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish (BABA GHANNOUGE, HALLOUMI PIDE, TURKISH STYLE PASTIRMA, SMOKED BEET SALATA, SEA SCALLOPS, GARIDES ME ANITHO, KOFTE KEBAB, HUNKAR BEGENDI) that we tried was devine! The spanakopita we ordered had way too much salt and when I provided the feedback to our server, he was not only kind enough to share the information with the chef, he did not charge us. In addition they gave us 4 complimentary desserts. We probably would not have tried dessert this time due to how full we were. And that would have been a missed opportunity!!! The desserts, especially the Greek yogurt with apricots (I don’t even like Greek yogurt), by far, was one of the best desserts I have ever had!

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  8. Cathryn

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious Greek food, presented in a way that made it easy to share.

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  9. Leslie

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great. Food, service, price. It's just very noisy so you have to know that when you go.

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  10. Susanne

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints. Great food every time.

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FAQs

Zaytinya - DC does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Zaytinya - DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 638-0800.

Zaytinya - DC is rated 4.7 stars by 19563 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 321 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zaytinya - DC

701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    9th and G Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Terry Natas
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.zaytinya.com/location/washington-dc/
  • Phone number
    (202) 638-0800
  • Private party facilities
    Zaytinya offers special menus and private party spaces of any size and style to suit the needs of you and your guests. From our soaring mezzanine space, to the intimate bar and “blue room,” to the spacious but secluded terrace, we have the ideal space for you.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Gagne: (202) 638-0800

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