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Zaytinya

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

Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

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Ranked #4 for tapas in Washington
The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and Washington Post recommend this place
"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)

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Juan Manuel Arrigunaga RosasDecember 1, 2015
Literally everything is delicious.
R KOctober 9, 2018
Good but there, Their meals are small keep this in mind
Sandra RubinchikSeptember 25, 2015
Don't you dare leave without trying the kibbeh.
William AlvarezJanuary 14, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Great bar staff the food is amazing
Chris PSeptember 5, 2018
Great dips with crunch bread
Chris SweetMay 13, 2015
Brussels Sprouts were excellent.
Mark HillMarch 17, 2012
Cauliflower is amazing, even for people who don't usually like cauliflower.
Tim FApril 20, 2013
The Turkish Storm was a great blend of rum & ginger beer.
gautam singhNovember 1, 2013
Best Greek restaurant in D.C. A must try!!
Burcu ÖzgünAugust 15, 2015
Grape leave dolmades is really good!
michael solaJanuary 6, 2010
awesome food, ate at the bar / lounge. It was quick, liked how they brought out the tapas in waves, great idea - Mike Isabella is head chef, he was on Top Chef Read more
D SicApril 11, 2016
All of the plates & the Greek wines
Shawn CookOctober 5, 2017
Delicious food and great atmosphere.
Tim FSeptember 29, 2013
Best Mediterranean place we've been to in DC
Orlando FerreiraSeptember 4, 2014
Great food, the bread is addictive
Lauren SpiesNovember 4, 2020
Excellent! One of my DC go tos.
David GarciaMarch 15, 2017
So good! #tapas
Holly CliftonJune 20, 2012
Everything was incredible, but the octopus was to die for!!!
Candice BarnesJuly 6, 2011
Get the sautéed mushrooms. Ask for Mike when you're at the bar. Sometimes he comes out to schmooze.
Kara AllanFebruary 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Shrimp with Dill, Escargot and Crab Cakes are my favs!!!
Chris ReardonMarch 28, 2010
Food is excellent. The KishKash Srimp are suberb, as is the Greek Yogurt & Pistachio dessert. Fantastic. A+ overall.
Scott CallensJanuary 11, 2019
Delicious food and great location!
Tom MooreMay 18, 2017
Great Mediterranean wines and food
Me7snDecember 22, 2015
The lamb chops is just gorgeous
Ugur KanerMay 5, 2019
If I were to judge the Turkish food, it’s “meh” at its best
Lia AlkadriSeptember 19, 2021
Seafood was amazing.
Hamad AlHosani 🇦🇪🇺🇸October 21, 2017
I didn’t like the way they serve the food, and it is not authentic middle eastern
Seyda CaglarJuly 1, 2015
Adana kebob and turkish coffee cake 😍
Andrew MarshallJuly 11, 2015
Great place for a nice dinner and drinks
Andrea BrownNovember 1, 2015
Food is super good! Portions are small though
Ben HundleyDecember 28, 2014
The Brussel sprouts.
Maggie ChowApril 2, 2010
The spanikopita is damn good but it looks like a hot dog?? There's something really good about the olive oil too, very sweet. Yum!
Sharonda JacksonJune 15, 2014
Loved out great food and great atmosphere
Tina TannerOctober 22, 2014
Everything. Cardamon cooler wad insane
sparkMarch 10, 2017
Lunch special
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Spanakopita - Unconventionally and intriguingly shaped...
Michelle SOctober 17, 2015
BEST FOOD EVER! This was one of the best dinners I've ever had. Waitress offered great choices. Will definitely be back! Tried 12 plates least favorite was lamb chops, everything else was great!
Zoe LeoudakiMay 25, 2013
Octopus with fava is to die for.
ᴡ mcgeeMay 29, 2010
Small plates, share, tapas style. Food over-hyped. Fried squash blossoms were good and Scallops too sweet with the yogurt dill sauce.
The FeastJune 10, 2011
Be sure to schedule a meal during their Easter special, which features several Greek Easter-inspired dishes.
Paul CunninghamMarch 14, 2015
Excellent Greek tapas
Clau RNovember 13, 2014
Great place to have Mediterranean food
caze wrightJuly 6, 2014
Must try the lentil patties
Walburga A MarderFebruary 19, 2013
all small plates menu - ideal to share
BC 😎🎶February 8, 2013
Shrimp with Dill...a must eat!
Mike SchafferSeptember 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Sit outside on a nice night. Top it off with a glass of vino for a perfect evening.
Anna WNovember 10, 2015
Try the crispy eggplant!
Va_MacgirlMarch 12, 2012
Baba ghanoush w Pita bread n beet salad... Yum! Excellent service!
Tracy StewartSeptember 7, 2015
Everything!!
Brian NunnerySeptember 14, 2013
The ouzo... you have to have it. On the rocks.

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