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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7
4.7
19308 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 233 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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–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
    John Heineke
  • 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
  • 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

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    USD 95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    We’re thrilled to invite you to a two-hour tasting menu experience that promises to elevate your celebration. Begin your evening with an exquisite caviar starter, followed by four savory courses that showcase the finest ingredients and creativity, and conclude with a sweet indulgence to mark the occasion. To enhance the experience, we offer optional wine pairings, a curated cocktail journey, and sparkling bubbles from around the world. Join us as we toast to the New Year in style—your unforgettable culinary adventure awaits.
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Menu

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What 19,308 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 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 an exquisite Mediterranean dining experience with "amazing food" and "beautiful ambiance." Renowned for its diverse menu, the restaurant excels in small plates that are perfect for sharing. Although the noise level can be high, the "fantastic service" and "wonderful atmosphere" make it a must-visit destination.

19,311 Reviews

  1. swetank

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was overall a wholesome and worth it experience. The ambience was great, the food options were great, especially as we are vegetarian, we had lot of healthier at the same time unique flavours to try. The service was overall good but could have been better

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  2. Torey

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were Very nice and the service was amazing and fast.

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  3. Tara

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional as always! Great food, ambience. Our go to place everytime we think of dining out .. We enjoy all the veg options especially the Mujadhara … such a welcoming place and needless to say great drinks!

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  4. Darren

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great choice. Service has been lacking a bit the last few times I have gone…but it still is a great place.

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  5. Saniya

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great. The food was fresh , there were very meticulous about food preparation in regards to food allergies. That was very considerate .

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  6. Judith

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service. The atmosphere was welcoming.

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  7. Eleanor

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always superb, and the service is great. They take food allergies seriously, which made for an even better experience.

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  8. Barry

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner with a wide selection of dishes. Liked the small portions as we were able to try different things.

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  9. Natalia

    Fort Lauderdale

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    French but easy place, loud and joyful atmosphere. Very friendly and efficient staff. Food, unfortunately, didn’t meet our expectations.

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  10. Jennifer

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food never disappoints. This has been a favorite for more than a decade and continues to be.

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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 19308 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 233 times today
Experiences are available.

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–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 Parking
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Heineke
  • 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
  • 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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