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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7 (19918)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 290 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 19,918 people are saying

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

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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 vibrant Mediterranean dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "crisp and fresh" dishes and "beautiful outdoor space." The restaurant consistently provides a "wonderful atmosphere," though it can be a bit noisy. It's a top choice for memorable dining in DC.
19,918 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great lunch! They made sure to acknowledge my birthday multiple times and gave me a free dessert that was super delicious!

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  2. Raven VIP

    Los Angeles41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food is always amazing and a great buzz in the restaurant.

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  3. VikasMG VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's been many months since we've been to Zaytinya and we were glad we went again. The food tasted a lot better than the last few times we were there and the service was excellent as well. The menu has evolved a little and is even better than before though we wished that the vegetarian options had also been improved as much. We were a large group of seven varying in age from 3 to 70+ and the experience was pleasant and delicious for all.

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  4. LauraG VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zaytinya is one of my favorite restaurants in DC. It never fails to please.

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  5. MargaretD

    Phoenix / Arizona32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, everything about this restaurant demonstrates great organization and class. From the maître d' to the bus staff delivering warm Mediterranean bread, to the friendly and knowledgeable wait staff are perfectly, almost balletically coordinated. Hussein was super friendly and helpful. Our choices were carefully prepared and brought out in a comfortable sequence so that everything was the optimal temperature. Artful presentation of even the simplest items. Wine choices were superb. The Greek apricot yogurt topped off a marvelous meal. I've been coming here since it opened, and it's 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 in my book!

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  6. Chris VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley436 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants anywhere. Staff is super helpful in selection of dishes and masterful in spacing the meal so that the small plates come at a good pace. The three of us had ten separate dishes and all were spectacular. Our favorites were the Spanakopita, the Sea Scallops, and the Adana Kebab...and of course the Brussels Afelia. Just can't say enough about this wonderful place.

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  7. CarolM VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived at 7:32 - it was a rainy night, traffic was horrible and we were coming cross town from my daughters graduation. My reservation was posted to my calendar as 7:30, but the hostess said it was for 7:15 and dismissed me. Since the calendar gets posted directly from Open Table I don’t know how this occurred. She was rude and indifferent and seemingly not interested in helping. Thankfully the other hostess resolved things. We’ve been to your restaurant many times…We selected Zaytinya because it’s her favorite. The initial hostess put a damper on the evening because of her attitude.

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  8. Jose VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is a mixture of Greek, Turkish and Lebanese cuisines. Hummus with lamb and Babaganoush were delicious, as well as octopus and branzino. Good service and great ambience, just a little too noisy.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the better restaurants in downtown DC. The Mediterranean cuisine is outstanding

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  10. EleanorH VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pre-pandemic menu of pan-middle Eastern tapas is inching back--a combination of old favorites and innovative new dishes. Definitely good for groups, so that you can order lots of little plates and share. Nice wine list for the regions represented on the menu; excellent craft cocktails. Outdoor patio is much quieter than the exuberant indoors.

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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 19918 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 290 times today
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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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