Zaytinya
701 9th St NW
Washington DCWA20001
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Description
Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Shared small plates, creative cocktails and unique Mediterranean wines make this spot one of DC’s top dining destinations.
Tips
The Extras: Head chef Mike Isabella of "Top Chef" fame often frequents the dining room in the evenings. Order the spit-roasted lamb shoulder (serves six-12) and hell carve it at your table himself.
Fun Fact: Zaytinya means olive oil in Turkish.
Member Reviews
It's a little overpriced for the food in my opinion.:
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.
Editorial Reviews
Another culinary creation from the mind of chef/restaurateur extraordinaire Jos? Andr?s, Zaytinya brings Andr?s? signature tapas-style flair to Mediterranean cuisine. Here, classic Greek, Turkish and Lebanese dishes get the small-plate… Read More
Food27 Decor24 Service23 Cost$40
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José Andrés’ “one-of-a-kind” Penn Quarter Med hot spot, featuring “exceptional, not overly...
Zagat calculates ratings on a 30-point scale based on periodic consumer surveys
* 26 - 30
* Extraordinary to Perfection
* 21 - 25
* Very Good to Excellent
* 16 - 20
* Good to Very Good
* 11 - 15
* Fair to Good
* 0 - 10
* Poor to Fair
José Andrés’ “one-of-a-kind” Penn Quarter Med hot spot, featuring “exceptional, not overly...
Zaytinya Restaurant Review:
Zaytinya takes its name from the Turkish word for olive oil, perhaps because there is no Middle Eastern word for melting pot, which is a better descriptor given the variety of meze on the menu. The array of small dishes from the kitchen of noted chef José Andrés includes bites from the cultures of Greece, Lebanon and Turkey. The meze create the drama and the happy guests create the buzz that...
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As I am sure many of you are aware, the northeastern States have endured quite a few battles with Mother Nature this summer – including some blistering hot heat waves, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake, and Hurricane Irene. Fortunate for me, I was only around for one of those events and managed to get safely in and out of the nation’s capital, and enjoyed some good eating along the way....
As I am sure many of you are aware, the northeastern States have endured quite a few battles with Mother Nature this summer – including some blistering hot heat waves, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake, and Hurricane Irene. Fortunate for me, I was only around for one of those events and managed to get safely in and out of the nation’s capital, and enjoyed some good eating along the way....
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