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Zaytinya

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701 9th St NW (at G Street)
Washington, DC 20001

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(202) 638-0800
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Zaytinya - Washington, DC
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My favorite restuarant in D.C. The food is always so good and flavorful. The spanikopita is outstanding.

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The middle eastern restaurant itself looks gorgeous, and everything they serve looks gorgeous, but even I am middle eastern, and some of their cuisine is just not understandable. ...

Editorial review from Citysearch 8/21/2013

It's a little overpriced for the food in my opinion. I grew up in the middle east and you would assume that a restaurant with these prices would have some comparable food. Not the case in this case. I'd suggest going elsewhere for arabic food. It was way more about the atmosphere than the food. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 7/8/2013

Great combination of Greek, Turkish and Lebanese food. The ambiance is pleasant and the staff friendly. The portions are rather small, but who could complain with such delicious options. It is really like being in a Tapas place but with Middle-Eastern food served. more
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Great lunch spot 5/18/2010

Zaytinya is a great lunch option if you happen to be in Penn Quarter around noon. It is also good for dinner, but the restaurant can get loud and the bill can add up pretty quickly. My favorite lunch option is the cerkez on toasted olive bread - a tasty shredded chicken sandwich with roasted red peppers and feta cheese, served with their tasty potates (fries) with yogurt. The htipiti is also great, lunch or dinner. Whenever you go, make sure to get the greek yogurt dessert with apricots and honey. To die for! Pros: good vegetarian options, and menu Cons: can be loud more
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Great Tastes of the Mediterranean 5/17/2010

If you've been to any of Jose Andres' restaurants in DC, then you know he'll deliver, even though Zaytinya breaks away from his usual Spanish flair. I've been here for brunch and for happy hour and loved both experiences. Their brunch dishes are excellent - you'll find many of the restaurant's lunch and dinner staples like kibbeh but also many delicious breakfast items like omelets and french toast. Drinks are excellent here as well; the pom fili has the right about of alcohol and sweetness to get you through the night, and the bar offers many of their delicious tapas (get the shrimp!). Pros: excellent brunch, nice service, outdoor seating Cons: small dishes = cost adds up more
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Fantastic tapas 4/25/2010

Seriously??? The delectable incredibleness that is Zaytinya is almost beyond words. YES! YES! YES! From the housemade phyllo, pitas, ice cream & sorbet (cherry & hazlenut were out favs) to the decor... the service... everything. An incredible evening was had by all... I think we split 12 courses and had the ice cream/sorbet trio for dessert. They are indeed small plates... but mama was STUFFED by the time we left. Truly delicious... wish i could've tried one of their specialty cocktails but i was heading to work right after the meal... we will DEFINITELY be back... try AS MUCH as you can on the menu... you will NOT be disappointed!!! The options are plenty and exotic! Pros: great locale and food Cons: long lines and loud at times more
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Zay Yes! 10/23/2008

When my friend asked us to go out to Zaytinya, a chic Middle Eastern tapas (they call them mezze)... more
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Zay Yes! 10/23/2008

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When my friend asked us to go out to Zaytinya, a chic Middle Eastern tapas (they call them mezze) restaurant in the China Town area of DC (9th and ... more
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Great Mediterranean mezze in downtown DC 9/17/2008

I had a wonderful dining experience at Zaytinya. The food is great and the menu has a wide variety of... more
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Great Mediterranean mezze in downtown DC 9/17/2008

Meg Provided by Partner
I had a wonderful dining experience at Zaytinya. The food is great and the menu has a wide variety of vegetarian and seafood options - I really enj... more
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My favorite restuarant in D.C. The food is... 4/18/2008

My favorite restuarant in D.C. The food is always so good and flavorful. The spanikopita is outstanding. more
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My favorite restuarant in D.C. The food is... 4/18/2008

lisalj Provided by Partner
My favorite restuarant in D.C. The food is always so good and flavorful. The spanikopita is outstanding. more
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Probably the most misspelled restaurant name... 1/29/2008

Probably the most misspelled restaurant name in DC! I love the large menu full of interesting meze. Tonight... more
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Probably the most misspelled restaurant name... 1/29/2008

jenniferk4 Provided by Partner
Probably the most misspelled restaurant name in DC! I love the large menu full of interesting meze. Tonight we kept it simple with baba ghannoush... more
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I really liked most of the dishes but I loved... 10/3/2007

I really liked most of the dishes but I loved the "Havuç Köftesi" which is a carrot fritter but way... more
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I really liked most of the dishes but I loved... 10/3/2007

KavithaS Provided by Partner
I really liked most of the dishes but I loved the "Havuç Köftesi" which is a carrot fritter but way better than it sounds. I thought the service w... more
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Good mix of Mediterranean food. Love the lamb... 9/12/2007

Good mix of Mediterranean food. Love the lamb and pork sausages. Small portions perfect for sharing. But be... more
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Good mix of Mediterranean food. Love the lamb... 9/12/2007

LianaPrieto Provided by Partner
Good mix of Mediterranean food. Love the lamb and pork sausages. Small portions perfect for sharing. But be warned that the price of those littl... more
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Great, innovative Mediterranean cuisine -- the hummus is ... 6/19/2007

Great, innovative Mediterranean cuisine -- the hummus is a must, as is any lamb dish -- with a hip... more
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Great, innovative Mediterranean cuisine -- the hummus is ... 6/19/2007

kateeliz24 Provided by Partner
Great, innovative Mediterranean cuisine -- the hummus is a must, as is any lamb dish -- with a hip atmosphere. Zaytina loses one star for less-tha... more
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Zaytinya is great 3/22/2006

This is the greatest restraunt I have ever eaten in, very good food, exellent service. However, the food does cost a lot, so be sure to bring lots of money. Also, dress nicely, it is very fancy and upper-class. Pros: Good Food, good environment, good service Cons: Costly, bad parking more
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Editorial

  • Another culinary creation from the mind of chef/restaurateur extraordinaire José Andrés, Zaytinya brings Andrés’ signature tapas-style flair to Mediterranean cuisine. Here, classic Greek, Turkish...

  • 12/10/2009 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Mon 11:30am-10:30pm Tues-Thu 11:30am-11:30pm Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Northwest, Northwest Washington
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