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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7 (19932)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 303 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 6:30 am–10:30 am Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:30 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–10:30 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 19,932 people are saying

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

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 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.
19,932 Reviews

  1. Lindsey

    Columbus5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall i found zaytinya disappointing. The server did a great job, however the food was unmemorable. I was excited by the concept and thought the menu looked great, but in execution nothing stood out. We tried many dishes and at the end i couldn’t really say any one thing was stellar.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Scranton / Poconos1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first experience at a Mediterranean restaurant and they did not disappoint. Quality across the board. We had the rosay brunch for 2 and we could not eat it all. The fresh made pita and the hummus stole the show. We visit DC often so we will be back.

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  3. Ali

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food . Make sure that you made a reservation otherwise you will have a hard time to get a table.

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  4. Liesl

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Why has it taken me this long to experience Zaytinya! This is now my favorite restaurant! We sat outside and the noise level was perfect - lively but we could still have a conversation. Everything we ordered - olives, labneh, halloumi life, and branzino - was perfect. The best part? The 3pm in Istanbul cocktail. Perfection!!! I can’t wait to go back. The bill was reasonable for a DC restaurant - $120 including all the food and two cocktails (2 people).

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  5. Amish

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for our anniversary. Had the tasting menu and wine pairings and it was so much fun. Zero rush, very relaxed and a perfect spot. Amazing staff who were quick with water on a hot day. Food was stellar as it always is. My third trip there of many more to come. Oh, and Chef Andres is just good folks— always good to support people who are doing good work I think!

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  6. Judith

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are superb. Tables are very close together; conversations generally must be conducted sotto voce.

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  7. Abby

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was really delicious ! Had a great time there enjoying Mediterranean food with my fiancé

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  8. stephanie

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining in your restaurant. It was also my daughter's birthday. Everything was perfect and it was a wonderful night.

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  9. Frederick VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent food but that place is LOUD. All hard surfaces and they were pumping rock music in at a substantial volume. Tough to hear dining companions and servers. Plus our server was soft-spoken and had a heavy Spanish accent. Also she may have been new. She seemed nervous and rushed, but she did a nice job. We got the family-style kabobs which were excellent. One minor complaint: they serve their delicious puffed pitas in bowls of three for a table of four. Are they hoping for table fights?🤣

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  10. Cathy

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed every bit of the tasting menu! Service was superb. The place was packed and very noisy.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 3 days ago
    Cathy, thank you for visiting Zaytinya and enjoying our delicious tasting menu! We're so pleased you experienced excellent service. We look forward to your next visit!

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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 19932 OpenTable diners.

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

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 303 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 6:30 am–10:30 am Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:30 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–10:30 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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