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Zaytinya - DC

Name: Zaytinya - DC
Address: 701 9th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 638-0800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

19567 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 336 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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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
Neighbourhood
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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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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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 exceptional dining experience with vibrant atmosphere and delightful mezze-style dishes. The "chef's tasting menu" is highly praised for its variety and flavor. Guests appreciate the "impeccable service" and "outstanding food," including standout desserts. While noise levels can be high, the energy adds to the lively ambiance.

19,567 Reviews

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Tania
VIP
Washington DC
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous. Especially enjoyed imam bayaldi. Baba ganoush. Shish tabuk. Love inkind tie in
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Jane
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Bing
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days 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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Panta
Greater Boston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days 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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Robin
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 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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Frost
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place never disappoints! Amazing food paired with excellent service every time. We loved everything at brunch and got some favorites to add from the regular menu. A+++
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Meghan
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days 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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Danielle
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was really looking forward to going here for my birthday, but sadly was quite disappointed. The food was all subpar. The chicken soup had way too much salt, the Kale salad was soggy and bland, the scallops were tiny and we sent the anchors back because they were overcooked and had ZERO seasoning ($30 for 2 tiny pieces). The service was good, but it’s so loud in there. Also, we were told that the outdoor area was covered, and it is not. There are heaters, but don’t reserve out there if you get cold easily.
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Alpa
Baltimore
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 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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Sadaf
Baltimore
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 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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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 19567 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 336 times today

Order delivery or takeout

701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
9th and G Street NW
Neighbourhood
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

Zaytinya - DC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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