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Zaytinya - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Zaytinya - DC

4.7
4.7
19271 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 267 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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
  • Website
    https://www.zaytinya.com/location/washington-dc/
  • 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
  • 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 19,271 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 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 an exquisite Mediterranean dining experience with "amazing food" and "beautiful ambiance." Renowned for its diverse menu, the restaurant excels in small plates that are perfect for sharing. Although the noise level can be high, the "fantastic service" and "wonderful atmosphere" make it a must-visit destination.

19,271 Reviews

  1. Anne Marie

    Pittsburgh

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, good vibes, and not so loud as to make conversation difficult. Great place!

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  2. Shaun

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best food I’ve had in a while in DC. And I work in customer service and that was a 10/10. Mr. Jose Andres, my good sir! 10/10 overall, will def be coming back soon for sure!

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  3. carol

    New York City

    161 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    161 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and pleasant atmosphere.. will come again

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  4. Alan

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Table was not ready 10 minutes after reservation time. Restaurant was over-crowded and so noisy it was impossible to talk . We decided to leave rather than wait to be seated!! Expecting much better.

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  5. Eric

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Zaytinya (DC) many times and it is my favorite restaurant in DC. The food is always outstanding. I had the lamb and hummus, grilled halloumi, falafel, and octopus and they were all amazing.

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  6. Robyn

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service! Everything we ordered was just delicious. Highly recommend!

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  7. Robert

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was AMAZING! Hector, our waiter, was PHENOMENAL! The decor was perfect! But, the music was AWFUL! The constant and monotonous thumping bass beats were JARRING, and disruptive to our glorious meal. Every beat felt like an electrical shocking jolt. It was like we were dining at a rave. This was our second visit to a Jose Andres restaurant, within a relatively short span of time. Both Jaleo and Zaytinya played musical selections that, for us, were glaring distractions from our dining experiences.
    Zaytinya - DCResponded 1 day ago
    We greatly appreciate your feedback and have passed this along to our team, especially the culinary team and Hector. We take our guests' needs seriously and always strive to provide the best overall experience. We hope you were able to enjoy your meal and that we can host you again soon.

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  8. Nathaniel

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was extremely and unreasonably salty. Saying this as a salt lover, but if if “salt” is the the primary flavor of any dish, something has gone wrong. And that was the case for a full half of the dishes we got. The service was very pleasant. But the server didn’t show up nearly frequently enough. We were left with long swaths of time without any check-in. I was a frequent patron, loved zaytinya, but tonight —- eek. I was really disappointed.

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  9. Vilma

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, delicious food and excellent service from the waiter!!!! Highly recommend 👍

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  10. phillip

    Alabama

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Food and a very good selection of whiskey. What more could you ask for?

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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 19271 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 267 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
  • 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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