Zaytinya - Culver City

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   Cindi

   Los Angeles12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were so pleasantly surprised with everything about our lunch. I had seen so-so reviews and was a bit apprehensive, however it did not disappoint. The food was exceptional, as was the service. Can’t wait to come back.
   

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   Julia VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was so slow. We were given wrong orders multiple times throughout the dinner. Food ended up being cold when it was dropped at our table.
   

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   Amber

   Chicago356 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great vibe for LA and really nice flavorful food as well, at fair prices. The dry aged whole fish is excellent and there are plenty of delicious veggie options for anyone who doesn’t eat meat.
   

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   Katelyn

   St. Louis1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   This was my second time at Zaytinya. The first time we waited, despite having a reservation, for 30 minutes for a table. But the food and drinks were excellent, so I booked another reservation for my mom’s birthday. This time we waited an hour for a table, on a Monday, even though we again had a reservation. I noted it was my mom’s birthday to both the front desk and server, and received a well-meant apology, but no offer to comp a portion of the meal or even offer a dessert despite the extraordinarily long wait. Great food, but won’t be coming back.
   

   Zaytinya - Culver CityResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your feedback and for giving us another chance to serve you. We sincerely apologize for the extended wait times you experienced during both visits, especially as a guest celebrating a special occasion. As a newer restaurant, we are actively working through growing pains to streamline our processes and improve guest experiences. We take your concerns seriously, and your input helps us make important adjustments. While we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, we deeply regret that the service did not meet expectations. We hope you'll reconsider and allow us another opportunity to make it right in the future.
   

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   LucilaM VIP

   Los Angeles9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food and outstanding service. The never ending delicious pita bread was different and sooo good. We will be back.
   

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   Felicia

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   10/10 experience! Everything Was amazing; the food, the service, and the vibe/atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back.
   

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   David

   Los Angeles8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Great room. Service was spotty. At the bar, I wanted Arak and the bartender didn’t know what I was talking about until I showed him on the website. Table service friendly, but disjointed. Our server was late taking our order because of a “miscommunication” between him and another server. We got tzatziki when we ordered flatbread and our table was cleared by mistake before we could box up the left over dip. I will definitely come back because I support Chef Jose and WCK and I want to try other dishes. I’m sure service will be ironed out.
   

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   Sunil

   San Diego8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful cuisine, ambience & equally remarkable service
   

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   Laura VIP

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent but the service was Poor. We had to get our own water a few times. The dishes that were used were not routinely cleared. No serving spoons were brought with shared plates. Also the food was not paced well nor brought out hot. The restaurant had a lot of promise but it needs to get a better staff to live up to the hype!
   

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    eric

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Average food at high prices. Lamb shoulder was very dry
    

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