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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7 (19995)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 267 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Under the direction of celebrated Chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José'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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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What 19,995 people are saying

Zaytinya - DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 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 impresses with its "excellent Mediterranean taste" and "great selection of interesting and delicious small plates." Diners enjoy the "superb food, cocktails, wine, and service," making it "perfect for a pre-event date." The contemporary decor and lively atmosphere enhance the experience, though it can be "very noisy" at times.
19,995 Reviews

  1. Scott VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favorite places, but tables are too close together making it very crowded and very difficult for the staff to walk around without bumping into seated customers. On edge about staff holding trays of food, drinks, or dirty dishes directly above my head. Rather uncomfortable.

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  2. Bailey

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place! Sat outside, and the environment and ambience were perfect. I will say our service could have been better; I felt slightly rushed at times. However, the food was delicious. My favorites were the grape leaves, Brussels, lamb kebab, and octopus. Something to note is that portions are pretty small - I came with three friends, and we each got a couple bites out of every plate.

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  3. Natalya

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice outside way too loud inside. Service is just ok food is good

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  4. Pablo

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food but air con a bit too high which made it cold

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  5. Gemechis

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brian was fantastic. I had the Chefs Experience Menu. Amazing flavors from every item, but the Garides Saganaki surprised me with its unique delicious flavor. Left nourished and happy. Great ambiance and an even better staff. I will be returning.

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  6. Michelle VIP

    New York City66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    2nd time to restaurant. First time was upstairs and hard to get service. This time by front window in table for 2. Tables are WAY too close together. Over a dozen times we had the waitress move between tables on either side of us and her butt was literally over our food. This is not her fault- there should be only 3 tables where there are 4. The waiters cannot get to customers. Food is delicious. Small plates are really small- 4 bites of chicken. Desserts amazing. Water and bread service very prompt. The decor would be pretty if place was cleaner. Clean the floor please- look at the floor by walls. All issues I have are not the cook or servers fault but ownership. Place is too loud, too cramped in, and assembly line feel- not fine dining. Have less tables quieter music and better cleaning staff. Keep the menu.

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  7. David

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great! Everything came out at a good time. Service was also good, server was always checking in to make sure we were ok. However, the tables are placed very close together and it makes it hard to have a conversation with the person in front of you. The place is noisy!

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  8. Larz VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area234 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely dinner for 4. As usual with a Andres restaurant, a great variety of dishes with distinct and vivid flavors Decent wine list with multiple price points. Good attentive service,

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  9. FABIO

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a late dinner with kids after watching sunset at the National Mall. The restaurant was packed and noise, but food and service were excelent. Their mediterranean food is a must in DC. If you like mediterranean food (in this case more Turkish/Greek/Lebanese) this is top noch. Everything was freshly prepared and with perfect seasoning. We ordered a few Mezzes and shared. It was delicious. Their Fatouch salad is Amazing, don't miss it.

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  10. Fernanda

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. Friendly staff and food and they were quick to bring the food out.

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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 19995 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Penn Quarter

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 267 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • 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

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