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Zaytinya
Mediterranean Restaurant, Greek Restaurant, and Turkish Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Bon Appetit Magazine
"My favorite Jose Andres spot in the DC area."(9 Tips)
"My favorite restaurant in DC!! Go during lunch - 4 courses for $25."(7 Tips)
"Absolutely amazing, creative and flavoursome mezze."(12 Tips)
"The lamb kleftico is overrated."(5 Tips)
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MohrahFebruary 19, 2019Everything tasted perfect but the service is slow although the place wasn’t that busy! Portions are kinda small 🥺🥺
Katurah ToppsMarch 21, 2014Oh, the lamb thing that's kinda like an empanadas is meh, not bad but nit great. But he dessert tht has CUSTARD underneath a shell type thing with sorbet on top- AMAZINGGG - seriously soo friggin good
N ~August 13, 2015Might be the best Mediterranean restaurant in the district. Love the food so much.
Get the Turkish Delight with walnut ice cream, yogurt mousse, honey gelee, orange caramel sauce and caramelized pine nuts. It is SERIOUSLY good.
Harry WAugust 15, 2012As of my posting, and as a former regular, the good bartenders have quit and complacency has settled in. No longer a prime HH spot in DC Chinatown.
Rachel ShifmanApril 5, 2016Delicious, fresh, and light Mediterranian food made expertly. Get the 3pm-in-Instanbul cocktail too!
absolutely amazing. we ordered all the small plates from the lunch menu and every single one was to die for (and the bill wasn't that expensive for a party of 4).- Reagan BarbosaFebruary 24, 2017Lamb Bahar, Brussel sprouts, and stuffed grape leaves were all divine.
If I could bathe myself in their olive oil, I would. Nonstop piping hot pita all the way.
AlexaJanuary 3, 2013If you like Flavor, you Have to try HTIPITI & the LAMB KLEFTICO. Trust! They're AMAZING!!!! <3 nom nom nom
Zafar HasanOctober 3, 2012you cannot go wrong here, but i have to say the lamb in particular is strong. and the place has great ambiance.
Lynn MillerMarch 20, 2011If Pipe Dreams is on the special menu, try it! Goat cheese wrapped in grape leaves w zatar spice (delish) & tomato olive jelly (tomato kalamata).
christina zouSeptember 26, 2013Try the bronzino (grilled boneless whole fish Santorini style) .. smoky and delicious!
Michelle C.September 26, 2012Jose Andres place: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich was voted one of the best sandwiches in the US by Food & Wine
Bernadette DavisApril 17, 2014If you do not have a reservation, do not rely on waiting. After waiting for over 90 minutes for a table that never came, we ate at the bar. Wish we had done that sooner, Jameson was excellent!
Divya MoolchandaniOctober 22, 2013Don't eat all day and order every single thing you can. This place is worth all the hype. Also, they're really accommodating of allergies.
Coşku ÇobanoğluMarch 12, 2019Hunkar Begendi is good, avoid dolmas. And of course drink lion’s milk 🦁🦁
Yael SilversteinMay 11, 2013Everything is great! Especially loved the beet salad as well as the branzino special
Neel HajareMay 26Chicken skewers portion was a lot smaller than we expected. Those, hummus, and brussels sprouts were decent but not spectacular
Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012A mezzanine dining area puts you above the crowds, but sometimes it’s more fun to mix it up below, particularly at the long communal table.
Nurgul ErdoganDecember 24, 2012This is Turkish Food, not Greek :) Delicious Turkish Food ! Always !!!!! The best of best ...
Roger SchonfeldDecember 28, 2014Fun bar with appealing Turkish options along with all the standard fare.
Maggie PierceOctober 25, 2013Love the atmosphere, energy, and food of this place. Spectacular bar space!
Food & WineJanuary 11, 2012Help support Chef José Andrés’s charity World Central Kitchen through FOOD & WINE’s “Chefs Make Change” program! Click to donate www.foodandwine.com/donate
Madhu VulimiriJune 20, 2014All of the dishes were great, but the scallops were melt-in-your-mouth divine.
Javier RodriguezJune 23, 2012Make reservations, the place is awesome , hommus , shrimp or sausage, don't be afraid to try anything here...
Gustavo CamachoJuly 30, 2013The squid and the octopus are excellent. The meatballs are just ok although they look tempting in the menu.
Behrad EatsAugust 11, 2011Order the Clean Monday to drink, it's cucumber & mint-infused gin, St. Germain, cava, and you can order by the carafe!
Laura G AdamsSeptember 25, 2011If you can go here during restaurant week (and bring at least three other people) you can try almost everything on the menu. And there wasn't a bad dish on the whole thing.
Faisal MajidAugust 2, 2014Very delicious middle eastern food in DC. I wasn't expecting such a rich taste in America.
M Squared Real EstateAugust 19, 2011This place is a party. Tapas style servings are great for groups of 3-4. The food is dynamite, and almost healthy. Every dish here is a gem.
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Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
(202) 638-0800
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
No
Parking
Street, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"my favorite is the pita with chicken kabob and extra cous-cous and rice!"
Natalie K. - 9.4
"The service is phenomenal. Try to order a good variety from the menu to get the full experience. The brown rice bread, rabbit sausage, pastas and lamb ribs are incredible!"
Lindsay D. - 8.7
"Cozy little place... small and family style sharing plates makes it ideal for a couple or a group. Outside patio is great too (heaters and rugs essential in winter)."
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