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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7
4.7
19690 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
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7:30 PM
Booked 327 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 19,690 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

NoiseModerate

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 - DC offers an extraordinary dining experience with "phenomenal food" and a lively atmosphere. Known for its creative Mediterranean cuisine, the restaurant features tapas-style dishes perfect for sharing. Guests praise the "wonderful service" and "delicious" menu items, including the chef's tasting menu. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.
19,692 Reviews
  1. dale

    Washington DC21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice restaurant. The food was so good and the service was great
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to hosting you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  2. Rosemary

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great—a bit loud but not sure what can be done with that—it’s amazing that Zaytinya manages soooo many diners so well. The food was great and the service was fabulous!! Thanks

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  3. janalyn

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. Busy restaurant. Inside dining is loud. Stylish restaurant.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    We greatly appreciate your feedback and always strive to provide the best guest experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and hope to host you again soon.

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  4. Bianca

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Each with unique flavors. Loved the drinks.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to hosting you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We went for a later lunch during the weekend. While we got sat right away, we didn’t even know who our waitress was until they came in 15 minutes later with our water. We were still looking at the menu, but when we tried to order she was no where to be found. We waiting for over 30+ minutes and couldn’t wait any longer so we had to order our food with another waiter. The food was overall good, but we will not be back. The service was extremely slow and lacking. Our original waitress didn’t come check in on us until after we were done eating. We asked for a refill on both of our water and the check, yet she only filled up one of our cups and didn’t fill the other. We got the check and gave her the card, and we couldn’t get her attention for another 20 minutes. When we asked for our card back so we could pay and leave, she brought the machine to pay instead of handing back the card we already gave her. We then had to wait for her to find my card/check before we could officially pay and leave. We came here to celebrate a birthday but left extremely disappointed.

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  6. Ramesh VIP

    New York City199 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    One of many Jose Andres restaurants in DC (also in New York and Las Vegas) that’s always packed and bustling. We had the Chefs Tasting menu with multiple appetizers, mains and two desserts. Cocktails and wines (mostly Greek and Turkish) are excellent and affordable. The food is Mediterranean hits, like at Ottolenghi. Highly recommended . Also see the Zaytinya cookbook and Jose’s podcast Longer Tables. Please consider a donation to World Central Kitchen, a Noble pursuit of the Chef.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    Thank you for all the support. We are so glad you had a wonderful experience. We loved hosting you and look forward to welcoming you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  7. Dan VIP

    Washington DC147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good and Anwar, at the bar, is great. Treats customers like family and is always helpful with my gluten allergy! He is the best !!

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  8. Shelley

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Second time coning here. Love the flavors
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    Thank you for all the support. We are so glad you had a wonderful experience. We loved hosting you and look forward to welcoming you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  9. danielle VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service , our first time but won't be our last.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to hosting you again here or at another José Andrés Group restaurant soon!

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  10. Douglas

    Unspecified2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very lively, and energetic. The staff was excellent The atmosphere was energetic itself to. I recommend coming here. Gluten free bread like your nyc locations and would be all 5 stars.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    We greatly appreciate your feedback and always strive to provide the best guest experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and hope to host you again soon.

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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 19690 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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Booked 327 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, 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
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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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