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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7
4.7
19320 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 280 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
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    US$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 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.
    New Year's Eve Celebration photo

What 19,320 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

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 is a vibrant Mediterranean gem, offering "wonderfully scrumptious food" and a "fantastic" atmosphere. Guests rave about its diverse small plate menu, perfect for sharing. Service is generally attentive, though occasionally inconsistent. The lively ambience complements the expertly crafted dishes, making Zaytinya a "must go" spot for both locals and visitors.

19,320 Reviews
  1. Lynne

    Washington DC

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb dining experience. Excellent service - friendly and pleasant, but not at all intrusive. Always there if we needed something, but not interfering at all. Nice pacing of food. Two of us shared seven small plates - beet salad, kolokitokeftedes and shrimp dish were standouts, but everything was quite good. We were so full we hesitated on dessert, but were glad in the end we chose to share the warm chocolate cake with mastic ice cream. A nice Greek take on vanilla ice cream that really complemented the cake. Turkish coffee was excellent and delivered in style. We weren't rushed, we loved the dining experience and ambiance and will be happy to return.

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  2. Barbara

    Northern MI

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were assured setting out side was enclosed and well heated. It is except the table we had was at the edge of the enclosure and was only had one heater to cover 4 people and the whipping 40 mile an hour winds coming right over our table, we had our coats gloves and hoods on. Food is extremely small portions even though we asked if they were sharable, wait staff was slow. Food was delicious but the experience was bad.

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  3. Edward

    Cleveland

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Noise level was only thing detracting from an exceptional meal. I do appreciate an “energetic” environment, but only up to a moderately high sound level.
    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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  4. William

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food used to be good. This time everything was average. There wasn’t a single dish that stood out as being really excellent. Perhaps the octopus the vegetable dishes were drowned in sometimes tasteless purées, there was a pasta dish that tasted as if it were made from a packet And the walnut ice cream dessert option was completely bland. I think the quality control has gone down.

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  5. Barbara

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Interesting spicing and textures. Exceptional choices that worked well together. Great assortment of wines by the glass.
    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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  6. Ronnie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very mediocre and overpriced. None of the dishes I had were memorable or worth ordering again. Overall, very subpar experience - there are much better places for Mediterranean food.

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  7. Zarina

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints , always so tasty, fast, best service, great quality
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 2 days 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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  8. Antoinette

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food but note that tasting menu is a lot of food
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 2 days 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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  9. meg

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful meal. The chicken soup really hit the spot on this cold winter day!
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 2 days 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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  10. swetank

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 2 days ago
    We are so glad you enjoyed your meal, and regret to hear about any service issues you experienced. We always strive to provide the best guest experience and have passed this feedback along to our team. We 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 19320 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 280 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 Lot
  • 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, Takeout, 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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