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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7 (19832)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 309 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 06:30–10:30 Mon–Wed 11:00–22:30 Thu, Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 07:00–23:00 Sun 07:00–22:30
  • 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
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    9th and G Street NW
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 19,832 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

    Mediterranean

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zaytinya in DC offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "flavorful and beautifully prepared" dishes. The ambiance is vibrant, though sometimes "incredibly loud," and the service ranges from "excellent" to occasionally inconsistent. Highlights include "delicious" small plates and attentive staff, making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.

19,833 Reviews
  1. Tim VIP

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly wonderful dining experience. All dishes we ordered were delicious, appropriately timed and the perfect size for sharing and tasting many items.

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  2. Georgianna

    Washington DC14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always good here. My one quibble is that the noise level is so high, it can make conversation difficult, though they did try to seat us in a place that was 'relatively' less noisy.
    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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  3. Gerald VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Outdoor seating didn’t have any heaters for 50 degree weather. The umbrellas did not provide sufficient protection from the rain. They originally tried to seat me in an area that wasn’t even covered by an umbrella and seemed annoyed that I asked for a different table.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded today
    We regret to hear that your experience did not live up to expectations. We take our guests' needs seriously and have passed on this feedback to do better in the future. We hope you were able to enjoy your meal and that we can host you again soon.

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  4. Kieran VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zaytinya is a go-to place for a business lunch or happy hour or a nice dinner. The menu is exceptional and you’ll want to return for sure.
    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. Jill

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Here for a learning conference. The food was incredible. We tried multiple dishes along with desserts. Service was lovely and Alex went beyond expectations to provide excellent service to the table with his recommendations. Highly recommend!
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for visiting! We loved having you. We made sure to let Alex know about your kind words, and hope to host you again soon.

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  6. Michele VIP

    Washington DC92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zaytinya was amazing. One note we celebrated and my friend brought 4 cupcakes and we were charged $15 ($2.50) a person to serve it. Not very friendly for celebrations for a $300 bill and $45 in take out.

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  7. Muzahid

    Unspecified2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was okay but ambiance and vibe was great maybe next time I’ll order something different
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 3 days ago
    We regret to hear your expectations were not met, but we hope you'll join us again in the future to taste more of our menu. We also invite you to share more with us over email so we can exceed expectations when we welcome you back. Please email our management team at info.dc@zaytinya.c..

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  8. Katia

    Switzerland1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Sehr laut, unpersönlich, Servicepersonal im Dauerstress…keine schöne Erfahrung
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 3 days ago
    Wir bedauern zu hören, dass Ihre Erwartungen nicht erfüllt wurden. Wir sind sehr stolz auf die Qualität unserer Zutaten und unseres Service und haben dieses Feedback an unser Team weitergeleitet. Wenn Sie uns eine E-Mail an info.dc@zaytinya.c... schicken möchten, freuen wir uns immer über zusätzliches Feedback. Wir hoffen, dass Sie uns im Zaytinya oder in einem anderen Restaurant von José Andrés in Zukunft wieder besuchen werden.

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  9. Manuel VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of four and had an unexpected experience at a José Andrés restaurant. We ordered similar dishes — two of them exactly the same — yet the first two entrees arrived 10 minutes before the third, and the last one came another 10 minutes later. While some of us were eating, others were still waiting. Very disappointing for a place of this level.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 3 days ago
    We regret to hear your expectations were not met. We take great pride in our quality of ingredients and service and have passed along this feedback to our team. If you'd like to send us 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 restaurant in the future.

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  10. Grace

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to Zaytinya with my family for my graduation from college and it was amazing. Service was incredibly attentive and food came out quickly. Would absolutely go again!
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for visiting! We loved having you. We made sure to let Leticia know about your kind words, 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 19832 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 309 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
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Mon–Wed 11:00–22:30 Thu, Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 07:00–23:00 Sun 07:00–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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