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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7 (19944)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 274 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 19,944 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 offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The vibrant atmosphere and "superb" tasting menus are highlights, though the noise level can be high. Diners appreciate the "beautiful outdoor space" and "friendly staff." It's a "highly recommended" spot for special occasions.
19,945 Reviews

  1. Dan VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We arrived on time for our 5:30pm reservation. The restaurant was about half full. They chose to seat us adjacent to the ground floor serving station, so we asked for a different table. They then assigned us to a table on the all-but-empty second floor - adjacent to the serving station again. This was at the top of the steps where all food and drink orders for the whole area had to pass. We had one server pass with a tray of food over my head! IMHO, there shouldn't even be a table there. I asked to speak with a manager - and he immediately moved us to a comfortable table on the second floor. After that, we generally had the type of dining experience we've come to rely on from Zaytinya after half-a-dozen visits. We had 12 different dishes and all were excellent. The best were the Htipiti, Cauliflower Tiganites, Bone Marrow Kibbeh and Beef Soutzoukakia. Drinks seemed to take a long time to get delivered...we had to ask for two of them twice. All-in-all, this was our least memorable visit to Zaytinya. We won't be running back...but we'll likely be back.

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  2. Terence

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed our brunch a lot. The food was well presented and tasty. My dish, chicken shakshuka, however was dry and overcooked. I think the chicken was cooked separately and added to the sauce. Otherwise we enjoyed the starter and desserts very much.

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  3. Laura

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Service was amazing. Definitely recommend.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the warm review, Laura! We're delighted you enjoyed the flavors and hospitality at Zaytinya. We hope to host you here at Zaytinya, or another José Andrés Group restaurant soon.

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  4. Amy VIP

    Philadelphia County54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was absolutely amazing. Every single dish we got was better than the next. Highly recommend didn’t even take pictures. We just dug in. Go here!!!
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Amy, thank you for sharing your vibrant experience with us at Zaytinya! We're delighted you enjoyed the flavorful mezze and welcoming hospitality from the José Andrés Group team. Please join us again soon!

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  5. Edward

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Small plates. Expect to order 3 plates per person. Patio was nice even in July.

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  6. Alex

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dishes. We had two of the spreads, one of the veggie items and two of the meats. Also a cocktail off the menu and a classic cocktail. Everything was delivered with expedience, perfect temp, amazing flavors and great service. Most definitely going again!
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Alex, the José Andrés team appreciates you taking the time to share such wonderful feedback! We're delighted Zaytinya delivered a vibrant and flavorful experience. Your enthusiasm fuels our passion for warm hospitality and mezze.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The flavors in the food went from subtle to WOW! But, when I read a description that states, "... lettuce and herbs ..." I expect more than just a couple of sprigs of chives. That would be herb, singular. Same with "Kalamata olives." It implies more than ONE. That said, the food, although somewhat skimpy in portion size, was delicious. The service was top notch and I'd return for another meal.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for visiting Zaytinya and sharing your thoughtful feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality from our team. Your comments help us continue improving our welcoming ambiance and flavorful mezze. We hope to have you join us again soon!

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  8. Terry VIP

    Greater Boston75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb food, cocktails, wine, and service. Perfect for a pre-event date in Penn Quarter.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Terry, thank you for your vibrant and welcoming review! We are delighted you enjoyed the flavorful mezze, cocktails and hospitality at Zaytinya. Our team takes great pride in creating memorable experiences and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Sunny

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and accommodating as always , food service all 5 star
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Sunny, thank you for visiting Zaytinya! We're delighted you enjoyed the vibrant flavors and welcoming hospitality of the Jose Andres Group. We hope to host you again soon.

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  10. Miguel

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our second time in Zaytinya and was wonderful. The food was very tasty and the order arrived very fast. People were kind with us
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Miguel, thank you for your vibrant review! We're delighted you enjoyed the mezze and warm hospitality at Zaytinya. Your feedback helps the José Andrés Group team continue providing welcoming, flavorful experiences.

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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 19944 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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 274 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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