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Zaytinya

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

Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

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Zaytinya

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

392 Tips and reviews

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mezzes
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beet salad
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brussel sprouts
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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.
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Seasonal Mushrooms
James BonTempoJuly 3, 2014
Very accommodating to a gluten-free wife.
Ashley MancheniSeptember 28, 2011
Try the garides me anitho. Shrimp to die for.
MonyJune 22, 2013
Good food and nice environment !!
Becca GoodmanNovember 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
So damn delicious. Eat here.
Robert ManuseAugust 8, 2013
Wonderful food and atmosphere!!
Jeff GApril 5, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Try the octopus!
Krista PapacJanuary 16, 2012
The best Brussels sprouts on earth!!!
Jonathan CoffmanMarch 11, 2011
Go family style and enjoy the fantastic cocktails at the bar.
Lynn MillerMarch 20, 2011
Try the mezze desserts - delicious, tiny desserts!
Joe SokohlJanuary 6, 2012
The Greek sidecar is really fabulous!
BravoNovember 29, 2010
Kevin Sbraga loves this place! -Kevin Sbraga, Top Chef
Kathleen BumpJune 28, 2013
Yummy Pom, wht wine, vodka drink!
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Crispy Brussels Afelia
Patricia WheelerApril 22, 2012
The octopus is to die for!
Maxwell ZMay 31, 2010
Anything with Lamb, but more specifically the lamb shank is delicious.
Antonello LoddoAugust 9, 2015
Nice also for lunch
DariMay 18, 2010
Always excellent food...lunch and dinner. The Htipiti spread is a can't miss. Read more
Natasha BavolarSeptember 24, 2011
Order the crispy eggplant, its incredible.
mspixi08August 11, 2014
Best lamb tongue!!
Frank YuvancicMarch 13, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Try everything!
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the roasted cauliflower
Robert WillisJune 25, 2023
Back after maybe 15 years.
SULLY BONNELLYMay 27, 2016
The food is good but the service a bit sloppy
Jen BissettFebruary 29, 2012
The Brussels Sprouts are Amazing!
Kim K.December 5, 2011
Nice place to stop in for a snack and a drink.
AprilJune 4, 2013
The quality of the food is great but quantity is horrible. We ordered "family" sized meals that literally could not feed a family.
Lorna GonzalezOctober 2, 2018
Fabulous food.
Lelik BolikApril 26
Great cousine
MA FarinaSeptember 19, 2010
The Turkish Coffee Chocolate dessert: out of this world!!
Turki YNovember 20, 2015
Lebanese with tweak
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Baba Ghannouge
Tory LauterbachMarch 13, 2010
Go to the bar and order the dirty vodka martini--best in the city I've had yet (bonus for hot bartenders)!
Mike BehmoarasDecember 22, 2013
Great.... experience
KrystalFebruary 13, 2011
Do yourself a favor and order the falafel! Orgasmic!
Lynn MillerMarch 20, 2011
Try the mezze desserts - tiny desserts!
Ryan KearneyJuly 18, 2013
These are not 16 oz drafts. How do you say "ripoff" in Greek?
Aaron RalesMay 4, 2013
Awesome food, lousy service
Anna JohnApril 20, 2009
Been here 10+ times
The Patates Tiganites Me Yaourti (french fries with Greek yogurt and caper salt) are so delicious, you might sheepishly order seconds. Yum.
Alan AbramsMay 26, 2013
Lamb with tabouli
Judy CohallAugust 27, 2010
ask for shrimp saganaki - not on the menu - delicious!
Kyle DelaneyApril 29, 2010
Brussel sprouts are amazingly delicious. Great place!
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Sparangia Me Moustarda
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Loukaniko Me Aginares
Istvan HrichakApril 4, 2011
The brussel sprouts are amazing
Mitch EaglsteinJuly 5, 2013
The Fatoush isn't very good.
Ken StewartJuly 21, 2013
Awesome food
Bill BarrickFebruary 15, 2011
Ouzo crusted black cod. Melt in your mouth.
jjconnors ConnorsAugust 12, 2014
Tini's and meatballs. Cha.

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