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Zaytinya

Zaytinya

Mediterranean Restaurant, Greek Restaurant, and Turkish Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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    Benjamin B.
    "My favorite Jose Andres spot in the DC area."(9 Tips)
    Sheila L.
    "My favorite restaurant in DC!! Go during lunch - 4 courses for $25."(7 Tips)
    Suzanne L.
    "Absolutely amazing, creative and flavoursome mezze."(12 Tips)
    Rita
    "The lamb kleftico is overrated."(5 Tips)
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  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Guillermo Pernot, chef of Cuba Libre, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Avgotaraho . Read more
  • Brian N.
    Brian NunnerySeptember 14, 2013
    The ouzo... you have to have it. On the rocks.
  • Ben H.heart icon on user image
    Ben HundleyDecember 27, 2014
    Lamb and kale.
  • B
    BJune 26, 2010
    I LOVED the restaurant. I recommend getting the $22 lunch special. That way you can share with every one.
  • KC C.
    KC C.March 16, 2010
    The puffed pita is amazing. Go for the trio of dips or try them all!! The tzatziki was excellent.
  • Amelia .
    Amelia 😃🐢October 28, 2013
    Everything is amazing here!
  • OMAR M.
    OMAR MukhareshAugust 7, 2013
    Take the mixed grill good for 2
  • Nasir....heart icon on user image
    Nasir....May 31, 2016
    Lamp thong is not bad, but ain't good! The Turkish's bread actually is only good thing her!!
  • Marcosheart icon on user image
    MarcosJanuary 5, 2013
    Approved! Try the cheese selection!
  • Bethany H.heart icon on user image
    Bethany HuberJuly 15, 2014
    Food is actually good. Good date place.... so I've heard😀
  • Maan R.heart icon on user image
    Maan RafaahJuly 27, 2015
    Everything
  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BernsteinAugust 22, 2014
    The octopus is amazing
  • Margaret P.heart icon on user image
    Margaret PorterJanuary 20, 2015
    Great food on all aspects!
  • Juan S.heart icon on user image
    Juan SanchezSeptember 4, 2016
    Nice Mediterranean restaurant!
  • Sevtap K.heart icon on user image
    Sevtap Karaoglu FrantzSeptember 21, 2013
    One of the best Mediterranean restaurants!
  • Vanessa P.
    Vanessa PierrardDecember 5, 2011
    Order everything! You can't go wrong!
  • Kristen R.heart icon on user image
    Kristen RApril 29, 2018
    Lamb, hummus, white beans
  • Aneesh D.heart icon on user image
    Aneesh DSouzaJuly 4, 2015
    Seafood is awesome
  • Nasir....heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Lena L.heart icon on user image
    Lena LAugust 12, 2018
    Manty! Hidden secret:)
  • Tony C.
    Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
    Try the Spring Vegetable Saganaki
  • Rita
    RitaMarch 1, 2012
    The lamb kleftico is overrated. Pressed caviar and fried mussels were fabulous!
  • Ann B.
    Ann BayNovember 23, 2012
    Octopus santorini was really good!
  • Mayank M.heart icon on user image
    Mayank MahajanAugust 12, 2018
    Flavors were good, but not as good as Maydan. Portions were a bit on the smaller side.
  • Brad M.
    Brad MonroeNovember 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Brussels sprouts are the best!
  • Kelly B.
    Kelly BarrettAugust 3, 2011
    The Brussels sprouts. Get. them. Best tapa on the menu.
  • Sophia H.heart icon on user image
    Sophia HDecember 30, 2018
    Great chicken shawarma
  • Tim F.heart icon on user image
    Tim FApril 20, 2013
    Try the tzatziki! It's fantastic.
  • Enes O.heart icon on user image
    Enes OzbayogluOctober 27, 2018
    Great taste in DC
  • luke r.
    luke reynoldsMarch 4, 2012
    Try the carrot/fig fritters in the vegetarian section
  • Mahsoon H.heart icon on user image
    Mahsoon HussainJune 4, 2015
    I liked everything
  • Jorge C.
    Jorge ChavezNovember 14, 2017
    Bourbon and beef crudo
  • Tony C.
    Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
    Try the Seared Halloumi Cheese
  • Aj B.heart icon on user image
    Aj BautistaOctober 23, 2016
    Yummy med food in downtown DC.
  • Sally S.
    Sally SquiresJuly 5, 2013
    Try the watermelon with feta
  • Oya Y.heart icon on user image
    Oya YukselJune 27, 2017
    Food and service is very good. Portions are small. Desserts are terrible.
  • Alexandra M.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra MilderJune 27, 2013
    Try the scallops! To die for
  • Feyyaz O.
    Feyyaz O.March 28, 2014
    There is a huge line and they keep you waiting more than what they say
  • Tony C.
    Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
    Try the Asparagus Salata
  • Aubreyheart icon on user image
    AubreySeptember 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great, but way too busy for happy hour.
  • Jim M.
    Jim MaloneJune 21, 2009
    cretan snails skordalia & sea scallops & swordfish kebab for mezze & greek yogurt and apricots for dessert do it right.
  • Maryem M.
    Maryem MJune 7, 2014
    The food was amazing
  • Nayha P.
    Nayha PatelOctober 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The kebab platter is awesome.
  • Mark H.
    Mark HunkerAugust 16, 2014
    Night out with the girls!
  • Shana C.
    Shana CarpMarch 25, 2011
    The hukar something was superb. Perfectly creamy meaty.
  • Kristen P.heart icon on user image
    Kristen PeiranoNovember 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing staff!
  • Carlos O.heart icon on user image
    Carlos OliveiraSeptember 20, 2014
    Vegetarian and vegan options
  • Mindy R.
    Mindy RomeroFebruary 15, 2012
    Whatever you do, get the Brussels sprouts!
  • Chris L.
    Chris LNovember 26, 2013
    Ice creams and sorbets here are better than the food...
  • Deborah B.
    Deborah BeckmanApril 24, 2013
    Best Baba Ghanbouge I've ever had
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