Zaytinya - Culver City

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   i’ve now been here twice. so good. will be in the rotation and for sure on my list for out of towners
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Service is a bit slow, and the kale salad was very mehhh
   

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   Jessica VIP

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Not sure if it was an off night for the restaurant but overall we felt that ambiance was a bit odd as it’s super bright inside — almost felt cafeteria like. The food was good but there wasn’t any one dish that I’d run back for. Most dishes came out warm rather than hot. Sadly, underwhelming.
   

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   stella VIP

   Los Angeles12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service were both amazing! I loved the ouzo cocktail—it was so good. For food, the babaganoush was super tasty, the chicken kebab was great, and the pastrami and egg pide was delicious, though a little salty. If you’ve never had pastrami before, it might taste a bit too salty, but I knew what to expect, so it was perfect for me. The pita bread was seriously amazing! Overall, such a great spot to enjoy good food and bring friends or guests. Definitely recommend!
   

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   Cindi

   Los Angeles12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 10 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were so pleasantly surprised with everything about our lunch. I had seen so-so reviews and was a bit apprehensive, however it did not disappoint. The food was exceptional, as was the service. Can’t wait to come back.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Greta place and we will return soon with friends to celebrarte other events
   

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   Julia VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was so slow. We were given wrong orders multiple times throughout the dinner. Food ended up being cold when it was dropped at our table.
   

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   WillN

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Very good, just not great. Not sure we would travel up from the South Bay to go again.
   

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   Amber

   Chicago356 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great vibe for LA and really nice flavorful food as well, at fair prices. The dry aged whole fish is excellent and there are plenty of delicious veggie options for anyone who doesn’t eat meat.
   

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    Katelyn

    St. Louis1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    This was my second time at Zaytinya. The first time we waited, despite having a reservation, for 30 minutes for a table. But the food and drinks were excellent, so I booked another reservation for my mom’s birthday. This time we waited an hour for a table, on a Monday, even though we again had a reservation. I noted it was my mom’s birthday to both the front desk and server, and received a well-meant apology, but no offer to comp a portion of the meal or even offer a dessert despite the extraordinarily long wait. Great food, but won’t be coming back.
    

    Zaytinya - Culver CityResponded on 7 March 2025

    Thank you for sharing your feedback and for giving us another chance to serve you. We sincerely apologize for the extended wait times you experienced during both visits, especially as a guest celebrating a special occasion. As a newer restaurant, we are actively working through growing pains to streamline our processes and improve guest experiences. We take your concerns seriously, and your input helps us make important adjustments. While we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, we deeply regret that the service did not meet expectations. We hope you'll reconsider and allow us another opportunity to make it right in the future.
    

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