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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7
4.7
19559 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 343 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 Lot
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 19,559 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.
19,559 Reviews
  1. Cathryn

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Leslie

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Susanne

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  4. Henriette

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zaytinya DC never disappoints, had a delicious lunch and will go back soon again!

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  5. LUIZ ALBERTO

    VIP

    Cancun

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I live in Bethesda, and I recommended Zaytinya to a couple of friends from Brazil visiting DC because I knew it. Unfortunately, I could not have the Chef Experience because all guests in the table needed to take it, too. Even though I explained to Diego D, our server, that one guest doesn't eat meat, he was rude and inflexible with our choice. I felt bad and uncomfortable because my friends were disappointed with his attitude. I admire José Andrés and this sad incident will not change my fidelity to him.

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  6. Allison

    VIP

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special ‘chef’s experience’ menu was a welcome surprise on this visit. Food was excellent and the staff were exceptionally attentive and kind.

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  7. ray

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALWAYS excellent with great service and yummy food. Great for a date night, lunch or big group.

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  8. Erin

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch was wonderful. Every bite was delicious. Thank you. We will be back!

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  9. Kim

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Always very high-quality and delicious. Excellent service as well. This is definitely one of my favorite places to eat. 

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  10. Marysa

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner and service. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Servers were always ready to refill glasses and to bring bread. We could not recommend highly enough! Fantastic ambience!
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 4 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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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 19559 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
19:00
Booked 343 times today

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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 Lot
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Terry Natas
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • 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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