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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

19392 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 307 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

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
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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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.

What 19,392 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 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.

19,392 Reviews

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kara
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time eating here. Fantastic food and drinks. Great services.
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Rachael
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Excellent food, very busy so service a bit slow tonight - very drafty with doors continuously opening to patio.
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Ben
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was good, food was great. Only complaint is the table couldn’t fit too many “small” plates and everything came out at once. Definitely breakup your ordering.
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Susan
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! One of the best places to eat in DC!
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Heather
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent chef’s tasting menu. We had a great time enjoying a lot of different mezzas.
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Wongel
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, good service, excellent ambiance! We had an excellent experience.
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Cherie
VIP
Phoenix
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable! Cannot wait to go again to try some more of the menu. We had baba ghannouge, fries with labneh, smoked beet salad, mujadara, imam bayildi, garides me anitho, lamb baharat and lamb kelftiko. Every single dish had a perfectly- balanced complexity of flavors that made want to sing. The food has inspired me to attempt some of these dishes at home.
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Marvin
VIP
Mexico City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ambiance, dishes are so extremly original and hold the true nature of them. Wine list is impecable. Only suggestion, the Dolmas were extremely dry , but that doesn’t change my overall rating.
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Renu
Houston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I wanted to say I loved it, but I was only happy about a few of the bites I tried. To be fair, we had reservations for outdoor on a cold evening with little children. Food was cold as soon as it was on the table. But this would have been different had we ate indoors. We tried babaganoush which was on point for flavor but lacked texture as it was creamy. I like it slightly chunky. The pita bread was soft and warm and delicious with the olive oil and balsamic. Crispy Brussels was okay, had a nice coriander flavor but lacked seasoning. Crispy eggplant dish was great on texture but the piece of eggplant inside the tempura didn't have salt. Chicken kabob was flavorful but four tiny pieces. Octopus was good but slightly rubbery. Dolma was the best of all, the best I've had. Fries were well seasoned. So it was a nice restaurant but could have been better given the price point. But service sucked, the lady didn't refill water, wasn't paying attention to us like you'd expect with fine dining places. May be im too picky, but just giving my honest review.
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ULAS
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best venues in DC to eat Mediterranean food. Service was great as well. Will come back later.
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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 19392 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 307 times today

Experiences are available.

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–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

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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What 19,392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Zaytinya - DC restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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Additional information

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