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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7 (19894)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 331 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 19,894 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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.
19,894 Reviews

  1. Antonio

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Delicious food, courteous, professional, prompt staff, and very kindly accommodating requests. I had a reservation for three, then changed it to five people, and no problem. I asked the restaurant if I could bring a cake from The Cakeroom. And they accommodated that with a very modest cake-cutting fee, and presented the cake beautifully. I am glad we went to Zaytinya! Highly recommended!

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  2. Annaliese

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had high expectations that were not met. Despite having a reservation and having noted that this was for a special occasion (our anniversary), we were seated in what was objectively the worst table in the restaurant - right by the bathrooms, the kitchen entrance, and practically on top of another two top. I realize that we made the reservation earlier in the day, and that may have impacted our seating options, but to put us in this terrible table, right on top of another couple, was not the move. The space in question is not able to comfortably sit two two-tops. When we let the hostesses know we would just sit at the bar, they were passive aggressive and waved us over. Our bartender was lovely, but there was clearly some confusion about who was supposed to be helping us. For example, our dishes were never bussed - we had to move our own dishes aside when our next course came. We got the tasting menu, so this happened a lot. It was poorly timed and felt like our first dishes came out all at once and then we were waiting a long time to get the final courses. The food was fine, but nothing exciting. Nothing special was done for our anniversary - no one even mentioned it, despite the fact that we put it on our reservation. We weren't expecting to be comped for anything, but it would've been nice to have it acknowledged. All in all, our experience was not worth the money we spent. The service has dropped considerably since the last time I was here and I doubt I will return unless the menu is reinvigorated or they improve their service.

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  3. Juan VIP

    Miami - Dade8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    La comida no fue muy buena , no llenó las expectativas que vimos en el MENÚ

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  4. Wanda

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Going back next week, it was so good. Service staff, absolutely the best. Yes, ……I said it.

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  5. Scott

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite dishes were their versions of spanikopita, pita bread (free) and sishtawook. Fast service and great Mediterranean vibe. Limited dessert choices so passed

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Some stuff was good, some stuff was fine. It was extremely loud in the restaurant. It was two people's birthdays which we'd demarcated in the reservation and this was not recognized. There was a rainstorm so I think staff and kitchen were overwhelmed.

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  7. Tom VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way. Highly recommended. Go here.

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  8. Claire VIP

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful interesting and delightful food. Great service. Interesting cocktails. It’s a beautiful, happening place, but quite loud, so not the place for conversation

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  9. Kimberly

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasant experience. Great food, service and ambience.

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  10. Donald

    Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They had great lunch specials and service was attentive.

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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 19894 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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 331 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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