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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7
4.7
19425 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 217 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’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, DC.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 638-0800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Heineke
  • 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

What 19,425 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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 in DC is a vibrant Mediterranean gem, offering "wonderfully scrumptious food" and a "fantastic" atmosphere. Guests rave about its diverse small plate menu, perfect for sharing. Service is generally attentive, though occasionally inconsistent. The lively ambience complements the expertly crafted dishes, making Zaytinya a "must go" spot for both locals and visitors.

19,425 Reviews
  1. Brandon

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very helpful staff and the cheese platter was so good!
    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. Natalii

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High-quality dishes. A wide range of things to choose from, tapas style
    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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  3. lesley

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent customer service from the entire team not just our server. The bus staff were on it! The quality of the food was amazing and worth the price. I have not been in years, and it was the perfect spot for my anniversary, and we included our 3 kids! Great memories. Thank you!
    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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  4. Erin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun and delicious dining experience. Giancarlo’s was our server, who is full of great energy and fun. It is great to look around to the busy bar and restaurant and see all of the employees having a great time with their customers. Food and wine, always perfect in José André’s establishments.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    Thank you for visiting! We loved having you. We made sure to let Giancarlo know about your kind words, and hope to host you again soon.

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  5. Gail

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting DC over the weekend and I made reservations a few days prior to our visit. We got there early and were seated right away. Super fast service and the food was delicious! I would highly recommend this place.
    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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  6. Blake

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Servers were very well meaning and nice, but multiple dishes did not come out at all or had to be requested 2-3x. Food and flavors were very good when the food was delivered, but it was stressful and completely unacceptable for the price point.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    We regret to hear your expectations were not met. We always strive to provide the best guest experience and have passed this along to our team. If you'd like to send our team an email at info.dc@zaytinya.c.., we always welcome additional feedback. We hope you'll join us again at Zaytinya or at another José Andrés Group restaurant in the future.

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  7. Florence

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spend our date nights here every week. We love it!
    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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  8. Gustavo

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I loved our visit to Zaytinya in DC! If you’re in downtown, you’ve got to check it out. They specialize in Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish food, and everything is meant to be shared, which makes it even more fun. The flavors were amazing, and the vibe was relaxed but still classy. Definitely try their mezze dishes—they’re so good!
    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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  9. Andres

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    La experiencia de las tapas después de muchos años de vivirla en España ha sido satisfactoria es chesse pied, los champiñones y el pan resultaron una buena combinación para la cena de inicio de año 2025. Se recomienda que las mesas reservadas esté mejor aseadas se veía en el piso muy sucio

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  10. Kishorejit

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall it was a great experience to be there with family on the first day of 2025. Food was good, ambience was amazing.

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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 19425 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 217 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    John Heineke
  • 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
    (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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