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Zaytinya

Mediterranean Restaurant, Greek Restaurant, and Turkish Restaurant$$$$

Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

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Zaytinya

9.1^/10

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Ranked #4 for tapas in Washington
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and Washington Post
"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)

391 Tips and reviews

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jose andres
healthy food
good for groups
mezzes
restaurants
desserts
lamb
Turkish coffee
bar
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spacious
prix fixe menu
beet salad
great value
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Ben HundleyDecember 27, 2014
Lamb and kale.
Walburga A MarderFebruary 19, 2013
all small plates menu - ideal to share
KC C.March 16, 2010
The puffed pita is amazing. Go for the trio of dips or try them all!! The tzatziki was excellent.
Bethany HuberJuly 15, 2014
Food is actually good. Good date place.... so I've heard😀
Amelia 😃🐢October 28, 2013
Everything is amazing here!
Nasir....May 31, 2016
Lamp thong is not bad, but ain't good! The Turkish's bread actually is only good thing her!!
Paul CunninghamMarch 14, 2015
Excellent Greek tapas
OMAR MukhareshAugust 7, 2013
Take the mixed grill good for 2
MarcosJanuary 5, 2013
Approved! Try the cheese selection!
Maan RafaahJuly 27, 2015
Everything
Margaret PorterJanuary 20, 2015
Great food on all aspects!
Mayank MahajanAugust 12, 2018
Flavors were good, but not as good as Maydan. Portions were a bit on the smaller side.
Aneesh DSouzaJuly 4, 2015
Seafood is awesome
Kristen RApril 29, 2018
Lamb, hummus, white beans
Nasir....May 31, 2016
It quite average place! Don't really worth the given rating at all! Food ain't Turkish at all! Not even Lebanese. Over seasoning and salty! Don't go there.
Vanessa PierrardDecember 5, 2011
Order everything! You can't go wrong!
Juan SanchezSeptember 4, 2016
Nice Mediterranean restaurant!
Matt BernsteinAugust 22, 2014
The octopus is amazing
Sevtap Karaoglu FrantzSeptember 21, 2013
One of the best Mediterranean restaurants!
Lena LAugust 12, 2018
Manty! Hidden secret:)
RitaMarch 1, 2012
The lamb kleftico is overrated. Pressed caviar and fried mussels were fabulous!
Sophia HDecember 30, 2018
Great chicken shawarma
Brad MonroeNovember 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The Brussels sprouts are the best!
Enes OzbayogluOctober 27, 2018
Great taste in DC
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Spring Vegetable Saganaki
Oya YukselJune 27, 2017
Food and service is very good. Portions are small. Desserts are terrible.
Ann BayNovember 23, 2012
Octopus santorini was really good!
Kelly BarrettAugust 3, 2011
The Brussels sprouts. Get. them. Best tapa on the menu.
Mahsoon HussainJune 4, 2015
I liked everything
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Seared Halloumi Cheese
Aj BautistaOctober 23, 2016
Yummy med food in downtown DC.
Tim FApril 20, 2013
Try the tzatziki! It's fantastic.
Jorge ChavezNovember 14, 2017
Bourbon and beef crudo
luke reynoldsMarch 4, 2012
Try the carrot/fig fritters in the vegetarian section
Feyyaz O.March 28, 2014
There is a huge line and they keep you waiting more than what they say
Sally SquiresJuly 5, 2013
Try the watermelon with feta
Alexandra MilderJune 27, 2013
Try the scallops! To die for
AubreySeptember 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great, but way too busy for happy hour.
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Asparagus Salata
Maryem MJune 7, 2014
The food was amazing
Mark HunkerAugust 16, 2014
Night out with the girls!
Jim MaloneJune 21, 2009
cretan snails skordalia & sea scallops & swordfish kebab for mezze & greek yogurt and apricots for dessert do it right.
Chris LNovember 26, 2013
Ice creams and sorbets here are better than the food...
Nayha PatelOctober 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The kebab platter is awesome.
Marcus HenryMarch 14, 2010
This place can be quite pricey, but the lunch menu is an affordable $22. It's four courses of Mediteranian delight.
Kristen PeiranoNovember 19, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Amazing staff!
Carlos OliveiraSeptember 20, 2014
Vegetarian and vegan options
Shana CarpMarch 25, 2011
The hukar something was superb. Perfectly creamy meaty.
Deborah BeckmanApril 24, 2013
Best Baba Ghanbouge I've ever had
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Seasonal Mushrooms

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