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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7
4.7
19625 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 318 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 11:30–22:00 Tue–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri 11:30–00:00 Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 638-0800
  • 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
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    9th and G Street NW
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 19,625 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

NoiseModerate

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 "absolutely tasty" dishes and a stunning environment. Its Mediterranean tapas are "phenomenal" and served in a lively atmosphere. While the service is generally excellent, some guests noted occasional lapses. The outdoor seating is a favorite for quieter meals.

19,625 Reviews
  1. BConner VIP

    Las Vegas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was absolutely incredible. The ambience was lively and energetic and the food was DELICIOUS. We shared a bunch of dishes as a table and our favorites were the hummus, Brussels sprouts, chicken skewer mezze, and cheese platter. The cocktails were also very tasty. Highly recommend this place and will DEFINITELY be back again in the future!!
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to hosting you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  2. EC03 VIP

    Washington DC14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food and attentive service. Very difficult to hear dining companions.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    We greatly appreciate your feedback and always strive to provide the best guest experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and hope to host you again soon.

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  3. ScottS VIP

    Washington DC27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Dependably delicious with great and friendly service. Everything we ordered was very tasty and the waitstaff paced the meal well. Outside “dj” could make more pleasing selections and turn down the volume when the space is relatively empty.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    We greatly appreciate your feedback and always strive to provide the best guest experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and hope to host you again soon.

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  4. Helenad

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great even for our larger party. We had enough food and were able to have a great lunch.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to hosting you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  5. Jeff

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having had our first date at Zaytinya, we decided to sign our marriage certificate over lunch three years later. Still just as good as ever. Delicious food with great, friendly server! We keep coming back and are never disappointed.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    Thank you for all the support. We are so glad you had a wonderful experience. We loved hosting you and look forward to welcoming you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our dinner, good food with a great ambiance and service for a reasonable price
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to hosting you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  7. Hannah

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was outstanding, and the service was excellent. But good god, the noise level was absolutely unbelievable. It is mostly tile and there is literally nothing to absorb sound so it is an absolute cacophony. Forget about having any kind of conversation; I repeatedly had to ask our lovely server to repeat herself. I got maybe 30% of what she was saying and my dining companion gave up on asking her anything at all. It's not like we went expecting a library, but this is seriously one of the noisiest places I have ever eaten, and we decided that as awesome as the food was, we won't be going back. We just don't feel the need to go to a place where we have to spend the evening screaming at each other just to have a basic conversation. That said, if noise doesn't bother you, then I do recommend it for the food and service. The food was as wonderful as you'd expect, and the service was a very well-oiled machine, fast, efficient, and attentive. My companion had the mujadara meze and loved it, and then the lamb wrapped in homemade phyllo dough and it was fantastic (I had a bite). I had the dolmades which were very intense with sumac, and then the lamb kebab plate, perfect portion, not too large or skimpy, and perfectly cooked. I also want to note the bread and olive oil that were brought out to us before the meal, and may have even been the best part. The bread was some kind of pita, dusted in cornmeal and puffed up with steam like a football, and absolutely incredible. The olive oil laced with some kind of vinegar was top notch; seriously, we could have made a meal of just that. Neither of us drink, so I can't be much help with the cocktail menu, but people around us seemed to be enjoying theirs. I would love to give this place a higher rating, but honestly, the painful noise level is a real dealbreaker for me (and my companion). Maybe if they someday install some kind of sound dampeners I would come back, but for now, no.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    We greatly appreciate your feedback and have passed this along to our team. We take our guests' needs seriously and always strive to provide the best overall experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and hope that we can host you here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant in the future.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waiter was not interested in serving us. We had to get his attention for everything including drink refills while he just stared out the window. Was not interested in explaining the menu either. Called me his friend when he brought the check. We would never be friends. BTW - I asked for a receipt and never saw him again. Food was great…
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 1 day ago
    We regret to hear your expectations were not met and greatly appreciate your feedback. We always strive to provide the best guest experience and have passed this along to our team. If you'd like to send us an email at info.dc@zaytinya.c.., we always welcome additional feedback. We hope you'll join us again at Zaytinya so we can exceed your expectations.

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  9. Florence VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as usual! I’m a repeat customer, and this is my favorite restaurant.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for all the support. We are so glad you had a wonderful experience. We loved hosting you and look forward to welcoming you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  10. Robert VIP

    Dallas17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was unique. Service was very attentive. Only downside was the noise level was a bit high.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 2 days ago
    We greatly appreciate your feedback and always strive to provide the best guest experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and hope to host you again soon.

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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 19625 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 318 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
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 11:30–22:00 Tue–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri 11:30–00:00 Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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