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Zaytinya

Zaytinya

Mediterranean Restaurant, Greek Restaurant, and Turkish Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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    The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and Washington Post recommend this place
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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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  • Kara A.
    Kara AllanNovember 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Shrimp with Dill, Escargot, Crab Cakes and Scallops are the best!
  • Natalie S.
    Natalie SuarezNovember 11, 2011
    Anthony Bordain was here on the same night as I was. Made the meal THAT much better!! Would definitely recommend! Good food!
  • megan d.
    megan dunnJune 4, 2013
    The brunch plates are small, perfect for sharing and if you want a lighter brunch.
  • Ghada A.heart icon on user image
    Ghada AlhayazaAugust 24, 2017
    Everything is tasty and the service is so good!
  • Simon O.
    Simon OwensOctober 9, 2013
    The Brussel sprouts live up to the hype. The fried eggplant is also good.
  • Maria Sara R.heart icon on user image
    Maria Sara RobertsJuly 28, 2015
    Get The brussel sprouts and the octopus! To die for!
  • Cindy C.
    Cindy ChengAugust 15, 2012
    Great restaurant week dinner menu selection. I'll be back for more!
  • Taqwa R.heart icon on user image
    Taqwa R.April 7, 2014
    "Lebanese" French toast from the brunch menu.
  • adam s.heart icon on user image
    adam shaneApril 20, 2015
    Hummus, octopus, eggplant. Love the tapas!
  • Brian G.
    Brian GreenJanuary 20, 2014
    I love the sauce on the Brussel sprouts. It's tastes like liquid Trixxx!
  • Juan Manuel A.heart icon on user image
    Probably the best mediterranean food I've ever had.
  • M. A.
    M. AlshammarySeptember 24, 2018
    Amazing Turkish food, comes in minimal quantities
  • IS K.heart icon on user image
    IS KLEMay 28, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Salmon shawarma sandwich. Hummus. Outside!
  • Roy A.
    Roy AndersenJuly 6, 2013
    This Greek themed menu is fantastic! Great everything!
  • Burcu K.heart icon on user image
    Burcu KaragözApril 13, 2017
    I strongly recommend Istanbul 3pm cocktail!
  • Lynn M.
    Lynn MillerJuly 5, 2011
    If they have the cucumber soup special, try it! Pom Fili drink was great, not too strong, despite the vodka & triple sec.
  • Erin C.
    Erin CushingOctober 17, 2012
    Delicious Mediterranean-inspired small plates. Particularly good seafood-centered dishes!
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SidleJuly 30, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Baba, wine, baklava ice cream
  • John T.heart icon on user image
    John TackeffMarch 12, 2013
    The soujuk pide is one of the most amazing things I have ever had.
  • Carlos S.heart icon on user image
    Carlos SessaJanuary 2, 2014
    So far, the best restaurant in dc. Amazing food!
  • Irma M.heart icon on user image
    Irma MejiaFebruary 13, 2014
    This shrimp is to die for!!! And their tomato soup...delish!!!
  • Aya F.
    Aya FSeptember 16, 2012
    Turkish restaurant week menu was delicious! Worth more than the $18 they charge!
  • Hannah M.
    Hannah MApril 29, 2013
    Service was great! Get the octopus and Brussel sprout dishes!
  • Dan F.heart icon on user image
    Dan FoyFebruary 20, 2015
    Great setting with delicious Mediterranean food
  • Kathryn Y.
    Kathryn YuSeptember 17, 2010
    Loved the falafel, crispy eggplant, sauteed shrimp with dill, and ground lamb and tahini in a crisp pita.
  • Kevin Z.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ZhangSeptember 6, 2014
    Come here during restaurant week if you get the chance !
  • Antonello L.
    Antonello LoddoJune 29, 2015
    It is usually full, so make a reservation or be prepared to wait
  • Diana J.
    Diana JonesAugust 15, 2012
    Their bread & red pepper spread is awesome!!
  • Nicole K.heart icon on user image
    Nicole KyleAugust 9, 2014
    Great deal for restaurant week if you're a group of 3 or more
  • Anthony D.
    Anthony De LamarterApril 2, 2013
    Really good food. Highly recommend getting the kebab platter.
  • Souma M.heart icon on user image
    Souma MFebruary 22, 2015
    Everything is good. Order EVERYTHING!!
  • Su G.
    Su GaoDecember 8, 2012
    The bread and olive oil is amazing
  • Amalheart icon on user image
    AmalSeptember 5, 2018
    It’s the best in the DC area!💙
  • Lisa
    LisaJune 17, 2015
    The grilled octopus is to die for!!! 🐙🐙🐙
  • Linda G.heart icon on user image
    Linda GardelsJune 29, 2018
    Middle Eastern specialities with modern twists
  • izziheart icon on user image
    izziAugust 26, 2016
    Dirty glass and napkinBread arrived 4-5 minutes after hummusShish Tawook dish has very small four pieces of chicken (kids meal?) for $10Location is good Won't come back on purpose
  • Alexandra
    AlexandraJune 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Brussel sprouts you'll ever have in your life.
  • Samantha L.heart icon on user image
    Samantha LynnMarch 4, 2017
    BLT Sandwhich, friendly customer service, and lemonade
  • Ricky
    RickyMay 2, 2014
    Perhaps the only fabulous place in D.C. Superb.
  • Shahid R.heart icon on user image
    Shahid R.August 9, 2013
    Great food and excellent company. Thank you for my Birthday dinner, Shani!
  • Claudia H.heart icon on user image
    Claudia HutagalungOctober 27, 2012
    Must try: Turkish Coffee Chocolate :9
  • Janaheart icon on user image
    JanaJune 17, 2018
    The lamb dishes are amazing!
  • Otávio D.heart icon on user image
    Shrimps and hummus are awesome!
  • Meshalheart icon on user image
    MeshalJuly 26, 2019
    Great food, atmosphere and friendly staff
  • Leigh F.
    Leigh FerreiraDecember 4, 2010
    grape leaves & spanakopita r sooo yummy. order the Turkish coffee sweet. i may be up 4 a week after drinking it. :-)
  • Frances G.
    Frances GreenleeJanuary 5, 2012
    Try the goat cheese! My dad makes it fresh on our farm, Pipe Dreams Fromage, from Greencastle, PA.
  • Jared C.heart icon on user image
    Jared CampbellDecember 12, 2016
    Great food, but extremely noisy. Better for large groups than first dates.
  • Linda K.
    Linda KesslerMarch 13, 2013
    Retsina, beet salad, spinakopita, lamb were delicious!
  • Gaird S.
    Gaird SchlesingerDecember 2, 2012
    Try the Dessert Special - Turkish coffe cake & rice pudding
  • Caroline F.heart icon on user image
    Caroline FrenkenAugust 27, 2014
    Atmosphere and seafood are so good!
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