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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
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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jose andres
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mezzes
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lamb
Turkish coffee
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prix fixe menu
beet salad
great value
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brussel sprouts
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Brian NunnerySeptember 14, 2013
The ouzo... you have to have it. On the rocks.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Guillermo Pernot, chef of Cuba Libre, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Avgotaraho . Read more
NajlaMay 30, 2019
Authentic middle eastern food.
Ben HundleyDecember 27, 2014
Lamb and kale.
BJune 26, 2010
I LOVED the restaurant. I recommend getting the $22 lunch special. That way you can share with every one.
OMAR MukhareshAugust 7, 2013
Take the mixed grill good for 2
KC C.March 16, 2010
The puffed pita is amazing. Go for the trio of dips or try them all!! The tzatziki was excellent.
Matt SFebruary 9, 2016
The food is delicious.
Amelia 😃🐢October 28, 2013
Everything is amazing here!
MarcosJanuary 5, 2013
Approved! Try the cheese selection!
Bethany HuberJuly 15, 2014
Food is actually good. Good date place.... so I've heard😀
Nasir....May 31, 2016
Lamp thong is not bad, but ain't good! The Turkish's bread actually is only good thing her!!
Maan RafaahJuly 27, 2015
Everything
Matt BernsteinAugust 22, 2014
The octopus is amazing
Vanessa PierrardDecember 5, 2011
Order everything! You can't go wrong!
Sevtap Karaoglu FrantzSeptember 21, 2013
One of the best Mediterranean restaurants!
Margaret PorterJanuary 20, 2015
Great food on all aspects!
Juan SanchezSeptember 4, 2016
Nice Mediterranean restaurant!
Aneesh DSouzaJuly 4, 2015
Seafood is awesome
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.
Kristen RApril 29, 2018
Lamb, hummus, white beans
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Spring Vegetable Saganaki
RitaMarch 1, 2012
The lamb kleftico is overrated. Pressed caviar and fried mussels were fabulous!
Brad MonroeNovember 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The Brussels sprouts are the best!
Ann BayNovember 23, 2012
Octopus santorini was really good!
Kelly BarrettAugust 3, 2011
The Brussels sprouts. Get. them. Best tapa on the menu.
Lena LAugust 12, 2018
Manty! Hidden secret:)
Tim FApril 20, 2013
Try the tzatziki! It's fantastic.
Mayank MahajanAugust 12, 2018
Flavors were good, but not as good as Maydan. Portions were a bit on the smaller side.
luke reynoldsMarch 4, 2012
Try the carrot/fig fritters in the vegetarian section
Sophia HDecember 30, 2018
Great chicken shawarma
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Seared Halloumi Cheese
Mahsoon HussainJune 4, 2015
I liked everything
Sally SquiresJuly 5, 2013
Try the watermelon with feta
Jorge ChavezNovember 14, 2017
Bourbon and beef crudo
Enes OzbayogluOctober 27, 2018
Great taste in DC
Aj BautistaOctober 23, 2016
Yummy med food in downtown DC.
Alexandra MilderJune 27, 2013
Try the scallops! To die for
Oya YukselJune 27, 2017
Food and service is very good. Portions are small. Desserts are terrible.
Tony ChangMay 18, 2013
Try the Asparagus Salata
Feyyaz O.March 28, 2014
There is a huge line and they keep you waiting more than what they say
AubreySeptember 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great, but way too busy for happy hour.
Jim MaloneJune 21, 2009
cretan snails skordalia & sea scallops & swordfish kebab for mezze & greek yogurt and apricots for dessert do it right.
Maryem MJune 7, 2014
The food was amazing
Nayha PatelOctober 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The kebab platter is awesome.
Mark HunkerAugust 16, 2014
Night out with the girls!
Shana CarpMarch 25, 2011
The hukar something was superb. Perfectly creamy meaty.
Carlos OliveiraSeptember 20, 2014
Vegetarian and vegan options
Kristen PeiranoNovember 19, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Amazing staff!
Mindy RomeroFebruary 15, 2012
Whatever you do, get the Brussels sprouts!

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