Zaytinya

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   StephanieH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Zatinya is a perennial favorite that never disappoints. Even after all these years the quality of the cuisine never waivers.
   

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   MLBi

   Washington DC

   19 reviews

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   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Delicious as usual. Chouaib, our server, made us feel like VIPs.
   

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   JohnJ

   Philadelphia

   7 reviews

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   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Beautiful atmosphere and food was amazing. Well worth it.
   

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   susano

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   fun and accomodating, very professional and helpful
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Delicious food and unlimited bread! Im so glad I found out about this place! The people that work here are so lovely as well
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on June 1, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Our food was amazing. It’s a tapas/shared plate type of restaurant. Between two people we shared hummus and a cheese plate and each got our own meat. The portions were great for two to share or one solo. They also are constantly bringing you fresh pita bread so it’s hard to go hungry. The Maia and Minthe cocktail was very refreshing and not at all heavy for a pre dinner cocktail. The restaurant was loud and hard to carry a conversation but overall that was one of the only negatives.
   

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   Missy

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 30, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Zaytinya always delivers. I try to introduce my friends who have t been there to the restaurant and they always love it. 2 thumbs up.
   

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   JodiB

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 29, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   I love this Mediterranean restaurant as they have wonderful service and small plates so my friends and I could try many dishes. The eggplant dish is awesome!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 29, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent. The food was delicious as always and the service was great. Very good experience.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nearly perfect meal. But be careful not to over order!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great lunch! They made sure to acknowledge my birthday multiple times and gave me a free dessert that was super delicious!
    

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    Raven

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    the food is always amazing and a great buzz in the restaurant.
    

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    VikasMG

    London

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    It's been many months since we've been to Zaytinya and we were glad we went again. The food tasted a lot better than the last few times we were there and the service was excellent as well. The menu has evolved a little and is even better than before though we wished that the vegetarian options had also been improved as much. We were a large group of seven varying in age from 3 to 70+ and the experience was pleasant and delicious for all.
    

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    LauraG

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Zaytinya is one of my favorite restaurants in DC. It never fails to please.
    

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    MargaretD

    Phoenix

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, everything about this restaurant demonstrates great organization and class. From the maître d' to the bus staff delivering warm Mediterranean bread, to the friendly and knowledgeable wait staff are perfectly, almost balletically coordinated. Hussein was super friendly and helpful. Our choices were carefully prepared and brought out in a comfortable sequence so that everything was the optimal temperature. Artful presentation of even the simplest items. Wine choices were superb. The Greek apricot yogurt topped off a marvelous meal. I've been coming here since it opened, and it's 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 in my book!
    

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    Chris

    Sacramento

    389 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    389 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of our favorite restaurants anywhere. Staff is super helpful in selection of dishes and masterful in spacing the meal so that the small plates come at a good pace. The three of us had ten separate dishes and all were spectacular. Our favorites were the Spanakopita, the Sea Scallops, and the Adana Kebab...and of course the Brussels Afelia. Just can't say enough about this wonderful place.
    

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    CarolM

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    We arrived at 7:32 - it was a rainy night, traffic was horrible and we were coming cross town from my daughters graduation. My reservation was posted to my calendar as 7:30, but the hostess said it was for 7:15 and dismissed me. Since the calendar gets posted directly from Open Table I don’t know how this occurred. She was rude and indifferent and seemingly not interested in helping. Thankfully the other hostess resolved things. We’ve been to your restaurant many times…We selected Zaytinya because it’s her favorite. The initial hostess put a damper on the evening because of her attitude.
    

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    Jose

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Food is a mixture of Greek, Turkish and Lebanese cuisines. Hummus with lamb and Babaganoush were delicious, as well as octopus and branzino. Good service and great ambience, just a little too noisy.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the better restaurants in downtown DC. The Mediterranean cuisine is outstanding
    

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    Chris

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    I love Zantinya. That said, it is very frustrating calling the restaurant. The phones are rarely answered. I have called prior to the restaurant opening and during nonpeak hours, there is no answer. I was finally able to get my call answered when I called on a Saturday at 11 pm. Totally unacceptable. It appears that more staff is needed. I was also kept on hold for 30 minutes when I tried to place a carry out order. Suggest making your reservations on Open Table to reduce your anxiety. Restaurant does not have handicap buttons on the doors opening up into the restaurant. I am currently using a walker after breaking my leg. Safe to say, it was a challenge to open the door. Luckily, a waiter from outside saw me struggling and came over to help me.
    

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    arthur

    Washington DC

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Great meal, great service. Would definitely go again.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    Waiter had hard time to understand our order. Food was OK; Mediterranean brunch and in particular Turkish breakfast is notorious; not sure why there were not more selections. It was an ordinary menu.
    

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    Adelle

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always love this restaurant. It’s actually my 8-year-old daughter’s favorite restaurant for fancy mommy-daughter luncheons. She’s been addicted to the brussel sprouts since she was 4. :) We love it and keep coming back any time we happy to be in the city for a day. It’s consistently excellent, kind servers, and a comfy setting. We love the little corner tables with banquettes and pillows.
    

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    Turtle

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best side car in town. The food is delicious. It comes out of the kitchen quickly so considering that when ordering. The quieter tables are in the bar area due to the lower ceiling.
    

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    bluewave

    Washington DC

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We ate outside, so the noise level refers to the outdoor covered patio, which was a really appealing area. The food -- grilled octopus, taramosalata, scallops, asparagus special, crispy brussels sprouts, imam biyaldi (eggplant), sweet Turkish coffee, and Turkish coffee chocolate cake -- were all fantastic, as were the Turkish Storm and Persepolis cocktails. A totally enjoyable birthday dinner. Made even better by finally using the gift certificate the Jose Andres Group gave in return for contributions to their efforts to support restaurant workers at the beginning of the pandemic and, right before dinner, a coincidental first sighting of the large painting of Jose Andres on exhibit at the Portrait Gallery.
    

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    Michael

    Detroit

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    I had dinner with my daughters for my grandson We had a wonderful time.
    

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    JoeT

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was all good. The service was very efficient.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    My food was cold and tasteless. I was very disappointed.
    

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    jsak

    New York Area

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Zaytinya is a wonderful find in DC. The Mediterranean flair is great. It's nice to be able to taste different things with the small plate servings. The atmosphere is wonderful.
    

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    Bill

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2

    Food was great and the service staff was very nice. Was awkward sitting at a table essentially in the lobby about 5 steps away from check in. They stacked the tables not just next to each other but two deep as well so wait staff held trays above your head to reach the table behind you. Service was efficient to a fault as it felt like they wanted to clear you out asap. But the food was great and we would love to try more.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5

    They didn’t clear our plates. Server seemed very distracted. When we asked for dessert menu, they gave us just one menu. We had to ask for the plates to be cleared. Everything had too much cheese. Fried fritters were mushy For how well rated this place is, it was a huge disappointment.
    

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    BridgetC

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Especially enjoyed the chicken youvetsi, the crispy brussels afelia, and the cauliflower tiganites
    

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    worldtraveller

    Atlanta Metro

    193 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    193 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Perhaps one of the best restaurants in DC (for me tied with Rasika).. the food is Mediterranean with Turkish and middke eastern flavors. Everything is delicious although they are world famous for their Brussels sprouts! The restaurant is extremely accommodating for food allergies and staff are patient. Chris the chef came out to make sure everything ordered was safe! The only criticism is the wine list is unnecessarily overpriced. But definitely eat here you will love it
    

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    AnnaE

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

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    It was all fabulous but the ambient noise is quite high in there.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an amazing dinner. Nothing we did not like. The Maia minthe cocktail is so refreshing and delightful. The crispy eggplant was cravable with the crispy outside and soft warm inside.
    

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    Mary

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Not having the bar available due to private party caused many to wait for their tables outside in rain and in very noisy crowded entrance. Noise level seemed to be higher than usual
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My best friend and I love Zatinya and hadn’t visited each other in a long time. This was the perfect place to celebrate our weekend together.
    

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    DaisyC

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great vibe n tastings with fab drinks. Always a fun place with crowds n light fare
    

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    DianeS

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Love this place. Try to come every time I’m in DC.
    

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    AC0619

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious! Great flavors! Service was impeccable and our server did a great job accommodating food allergy. Highly recommend!
    

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