I was in Washington D.C. for the weekend and tried this amazing Mediterranean place for lunch. My friend who recommended this place has been obsessed with the food here and I can totally see why. We ordered mushroom kapnista, Halloumi pide, zaatar pide, htipiti and everything was so delicious. I'm not sure if I enjoyed the combination of dates and mushrooms together but really loved the smoky mushroom by itself. I was also very impressed with the Zaatar pide, it was cheesy and delicious. For desert we ordered greek yogurt with apricot and it was probably the best thing we tried here. The ambience is classy and they have ample of seating space. The overall meal didn't cost us as much as I thought it was, the prices were fairly reasonable! read more

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Came here on a Friday early evening with a friend, got the: - soujouk pide: tasty soujouk sausage and a good amount of it, chewy pide crust - scallops: 3 scallops on the plate with yogurt, quite tasty! Scallops were cooked just right. - kebab platter with lamb, kofte, chicken and adana kebabs served with tomato, onion and garlic toum: super tasty meats, really enjoyed every single one of them. Juicy and flavorful! So much food too, and the toums were delicious too. The ongoing free hot, fresh pita was amazing as well. Great service, sat outside under heat lamps which was awesome. Really enjoyed the experience here! Quite pricey though. read more

We wanted to try something we don't normally eat. If you love Greek food, I would guess this is some of the better Greek food. We don't love Greek food, but we're pretty impressed. Lots of flavor with the different sauces and spreads. The meat kebabs were good too. I loved the pickled onions and the tomatoes and couscous that came with it. All in all it's a really yummy flavorful healthy tasting dish. Loved the fried cauliflower and the yummy green sauce it was on. Beet salad was good too. We didn't love the baba ghanoush or the bread they bring to the table. It's pretty bland and lacking in flavor. Would've preferred some naan. But everything else we enjoyed. Chocolate cake was yummy too. I'd recommend giving this place a try. For us it was a 3.8. read more

Zaytinya - Greek Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Not Michelin Star but Zaytinya has The Bib Gourmand distinction which means the restaurant is recognized by inspectors for offering fantastic food at a reasonable price point. I'm getting better at this! LOL Service was great from the moment we walked in. The ambiance at Zaytinya is exactly what you want from a José Andrés restaurant: light‑filled, contemporary, and buzzing with life. High ceilings, blue‑and‑white tones, and a chic Mediterranean aesthetic make it feel like a getaway in the middle of D.C. It's vibrant, social, and perfect for lingering over mezze crafted under Chef José Andrés' vision. I met another Yelp foodie here so that was a real treat! I love my Yelpies! Let's get into it with one sentence.... Come try this place out! It's taken me months to post this because this girl eats out way too much. For my fellow Yelpers if you haven't already tried, you're missing out! Thank me later! Cheers! read more

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A trip to DC isn't complete without visiting one of chef José Andrés many delicious restaurants. This time around I had to return to Zaytinya, which I haven't visited in a few years. The space is always open and inviting, and service was fantastic from the hostess to our waitress. The food and fresh pita didn't take long to come out either. We got the hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel, and lamb baharat to share. We went for lunch so all of this was perfect and fulfilling for just that. Every dish tasted fresh and the lamb was cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely. Overall, another amazing visit to Zaytinya. Long live José Andrés. read more

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Excellent value for money, truly fantastic. Compared to similar dishes like ilili, it might be more palatable to a wider audience. Pita: Pure wheat flavor, substantial texture, and even more moist and soft than ilili. It didn't dry out even without a cloth covering it. More suited to Chinese tastes. The accompanying simple vinaigrette was complemented by a particularly fragrant olive oil. Hommus: The hummus was smooth and creamy, with a perfect balance of acidity and a hint of garlic. A splash of chili oil added aroma and richness while preventing it from drying out; the vegetables were fresh and crisp, perfect for dipping. These two combinations were new to me, showing attention to detail compared to the usual simple dish of hommus. Shish Taouk: Tender chicken, with sumac giving it a distinct smoky flavor, and a refreshing, slightly acidic garlic sauce. The combination was both fragrant and light, truly deserving of its signature dish. Unfortunately, the onion salad was mildly sweet, offering limited relief from the richness; the roasted tomatoes, coated in spices, had their sweet and sour flavors overshadowed, resulting in a slightly weird taste. Lamb Baharat: The lamb leg was a bit dry and tough, and the tahini sauce and hommus were somewhat repetitive, but the Tabbouleh salad won me over from the first bite! The fresh aromas of parsley, mint leaves, and onions, the bright sweet and sour notes of tomatoes, and the wheat crumbs reminiscent of couscous and quinoa, with their hearty wheat flavor balancing the raw taste. Overall, it was restrained, light, and comforting. Crispy Brussels Afelia: The barberries, and garlic yogurt were all sour, making the overall dish too acidic and monotonous. It wasn't as good as ilili's system, built with grapes, walnuts, and mint yogurt, which achieved a balanced sweet and sour flavor, layered texture, and a smooth mouthfeel. Greek Yogurt and Apricots: What a beautiful dessert! The top layer was the rich, sweet aroma of apricot sorbet, with sprinkles of pistachios that enriched the taste; the middle layer was the tartness of apricot pectin and the fermented tang of yogurt; just when starting to feel a little disappointed by the monotony of the bottom, I discovered sweet, slightly crunchy diced muscat-soaked apricots at the very bottom. Its elegance, refinement, and meticulousness left me only with awe and admiration, and a sense of blissful ecstasy. The restaurant's decor features classic Greek blue and white tones, with natural light creating a clean and comfortable atmosphere; the tableware was decorated with traditional Greek patterns, making it both distinctive and exquisite. read more

My husband and I had a fantastic time trying Zaytinya! We love inKind and found out they were a partner with them. I grew up in Arlington so loved Jose Andres restaurants and was excited to try this one. First, lots of love to the endless bread they serve you. It's warm, fresh, and perfect. We mentioned we just got married in our reservation and while the seating wasn't the most romantic, our server was extremely charismatic and friendly. We ordered the htipiti, piyaz, grilled lamb chops, and octopus Santorini. These were so incredible. I almost bought the cookbook they were selling I loved these dishes so much. My favorite was the htipiti. It was a refreshing dip for a hot summer day. We ordered cocktails that I'm blanking on right now, but they were expertly crafted. I really loved all our dishes. It's hard to find spots that make octopus well and this spot did it WELL. They surprised us with the galatopita and sorbet since we mentioned we were celebrating just getting married. I had a lovely time here, I'd highly recommend this spot. read more

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Visiting after a few years...and not disappointed. Jose Andres restaurants are never a miss. Service is amazing, the decor is beautiful and matches the cuisine, try all of the dips, the seared halloumi with sour cherries, spanakopita with home made phyllo, can't go wrong with fries topped with garlic yogurt, and while i would typically order the octopus.. i recommend the lamb shoulder. Order the Lamb Kleftiko - tender smoked lamb shoulder with salad wrap and spreads. Lamb is particular and this was just so delectable - not gamy, not too smoky, and paired nicely with a recommended beverage. The creative menu options will not disappoint. The culinary genius, the well informed staff and immediate service are all wins. Whether you are a local, or tourist - this is a must to stop by! read more

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I've had good meals at Zaytinya over the years, and I've had not so good meals. So maybe it's best to focus on the high points when they come. This time it was the apricot ice cream that is part of the apricot and yogurt dessert. Something special and worth recording. Also good: babaganoush. Smoky like it's supposed to be. I had been looking forward to the baharat lamb, which had been so outstanding on my previous visit. Sadly, not so much this time. The bread - thin and insubstantial tasting. Tabbouleh - pretty good but I prefer how they do it at my local place. And so it goes. read more

Casual dinner here. Started off a bit disappointing on the service, but as the evening went on, he did a good job. Small plate service. We got about 10 plates between 3 of us and a needed boxes to the food home. Every dish was flavorful and fresh. Our bill was around $225 without tip also included a bottle of wine. Parking is hit or miss. There is street parking available read more

I've been visiting Zaytinya for about 20 years and the food has never disappointed. The only bad thing about it is it's hard to get a reservation, but if you drop in during happy hour and snag a seat at the bar, you're set. The happy hour menu (M-F, 4-6pm) includes drinks, pides, and other shareables. During this particular visit, I shared hummus, halloumi pide, as well as the branzino and the tzatziki (these last two are on the regular food menu). For a quick bite and a drink, this is perfect! The vibe is always super super lively and busy, so be sure to make friends with your bartender if you sit at the bar! read more

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Zaytinya must be resting on their laurels since I really did not feel the Jose Andres aura during my visit. Came during lunch and sat at the bar. While I was handed a drink and food menu pretty promptly, it took forever to flag someone else down to place my order. Fortunately, I was given some olive oil and pita to nibble on as I waited. Unfortunately, the pita was stiff and dry - reminiscent of chewy cardboard. I decided to go with a few things off their brunch menu: Chicken Shakshouka, Za'atar Pide, and a Hommus because how can you not try it whenever you're at a Mediterranean restaurant. Pretty much all of these were middling. Shakshouka was super watery with two sad pieces of chicken, and the cheese on the Pide overwhelmed the za'atar seasoning and undersalted egg. I was hoping the Hommus could compensate for the underwhelming pita, but it was a similar match in terms of flavor and lackluster gritty texture. Only the chili crisp and peas in the center gave it any sort of personality. The dishware was pretty to look at, which I had plenty of time to admire while the waitstaff ambled around looking like they'd rather not be there. At least prices were not horrific and I left full, but would not recommend to anyone who actually enjoys eating Mediterranean food. read more

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This restaurant from Jose Andres is Mediterranean elevated... by an amazing chef (must be his name). It's tapas style (typical of this guy) so it means you get to try a bunch of things, which is my favorite. Who wants to eat the same thing every meal, or even in the same meal? I met a friend here for lunch and we tried a variety of dishes. The atmosphere was perfect on a sunny day to really get the Greek Vibes going. Everything was delicious with one exception... the salmon which was a little dry (hence the loss of a star). But the scallops, shrimp, fattoush salad, crispy eggplant, lemon soup, and bread made up for it. Pro Tip - Eat the bread first as it gets too chewy at the end of the meal. It's like a magic trick. The cocktails were good too. I had a few and mixed it up with those as well. They need a flight of each of their specialty cocktails. I'd totally get that! Service was also amazing with checking on things and making sure we had enough food and drinks. Reservations are definitely recommended but you could get lucky and snag some bar seats or a table. It's a tad pricey, but you're worth it, right? read more

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Just shy of 5 stars. Like a game of horseshoes. Close, but ... We dined outside near the sidewalk. Great for people watching and the weather was perfect. The table opted not to do the chef's tasting menu. Amongst the dishes we ordered were hommus, tzatziki, crunchy vegetables, artisanal cheese pikilia, tabbouleh, karpuzi me feta, adana kebab and shish taouk. A few had lemonathas. Service was good. The waitstaff worked well as a team. Lots of complimentary bread. My favorites were the karpuzi me feta and tzatziki. Recommend read more

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Food - Hunkar Begendi, Bone Marrow Kibbeh, Shish Taouk and Branzino. All were good! Service - was decent but in fairness, we came in at a busy time as well so I guess it was to be expected. Ambiance - very good upscale rockin' place. Bar, indoor dining, outdoor dining. Overall, a fun lively experience with good food to boot! read more

This place is in a great corner location, the food was delicious, and the staff were friendly overall. We had a reservation to make sure we got a table, and the restaurant was completely full when we arrived. The only downside was that after being seated outside, we felt a little forgotten for the first 30 minutes or so. No one came by with water or to check in, and it seemed like the staff may not have realized a new table had been seated until we flagged down the outside host. There were also swarm of flies hovering around the outdoor tables, which another table pointed out and then we started noticing too. Aside from that, the experience was good overall. The inside dining area definitely had a dressier vibe compared to the patio seating, and once we were helped, the food made up for the slow start. read more

Zaytinya - Greek Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I made reservations for Sunday Brunch and was looking forward to experiencing another Jose Andres restaurant. We were seated immediately by the matra-dee before our reservation time slot. The decor is open and airy and there's a large patio if you prefer to dine alfresco. We wanted a variety of items and began with Hummus, smoked beet salata and baba ghanoush. Followed by Crispy brussels afelia, Chicken shakshouka, Soujouk pide and shish taouk. For dessert we enjoyed Greek yogurt with apricots and olive oil cake with champagne. The presentation of all the entree's were plated professionally, tasted outstanding, and service from our waiter was on point. I highly recommend this restaurant by Jose Andres. read more

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Whoa. Horrible outside host for outdoor seating and even worse experience with the indoor host for indoor seating -- this was not an okay experience at any level. Zero professionalism, no hospitality, and probably way too over their head with how popular this restaurant is for Middle Eastern cuisine. Completely not cool as to how they treat those who try to patronize their business. Note to management: we understand your establishment has great reviews but please don't take that for granted. Please train your staff to treat every single guest regardless of party size with respect, professionalism, and hospitality. Not mad about not being able to dine here because y'all were "fully booked" but more disappointed with how your outdoor and indoor hosts handled the messaging. P.S. There were plenty of tables left unoccupied for "7:30pm reservations" but it was already 8:00pm -- so I take it the grace period for reservations is 30+ minutes?! read more

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Located across from the Portrait Gallery with easy access to the metro. This is a great place to have shareable items that is delicious and flavorful. Had dinner here with friends and ordered several shareable plates, and two desserts. I also ordered the Turkish coffee though a bit disappointed that it was cold by the time it got to my table. Service is great, friendly staff. The place has a lot of indoor standard seating and outdoor seating as well. read more

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Shared two orders from their pre-theater menu as a group of three and felt it was just enough food for all of us. As a group, we tried: the hummus, baba ghannouge, gardies me anitho, beef soutzoukakia, Adana kabob, imam bayildi, & greek yogurt and apricots and olive oil cake for dessert. Most of the dishes were nothing special but I thought the gardies me anitho stood out above the rest with an exceptional buttery lemon sauce, and the olive oil cake -- though dry-- also stood out. Would go back solely for the gardies me anitho though read more

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It's just a step below the other Jose Andres restuarants here in DC. FYI: it's all small plates/small portions. And actually, that FYI is one of my knocks, there's just less bang for your buck portion wise here. Everything is very flavorful and well done though. My Chicken Kouvetsi, while tasty seemed to have not that much chicken. Many bites were just orzo and tomato sauce. I needed more chicken. The bread is complimentary and very tasty; hilariously, after we asked for more, they just kept bringing our group 2 baskets. This review sounds very negative for 4 stars, but Zaytinya is niceand the food is tasty. Just know all the above going in. It's also very noisy,to the point where it was hard to hear everyone at our table and our server had a hard time hearing us. They probably need to update their soundproofing or just have fewer tables. That actually led to some confusion about the "for the table" lamb dish we ordered, which seemed to come out as sliced lamb, seasoned as described on the menu, on a plate. Frankly, for the price it didnt seem like enough for our group of 6. Also, there were 2-3 flies around our table before we sat down. They eventually left, but that probably should signal there's more mess there than just wiping down the table takes care of. read more

Zaytinya was excellent and a place I most definitely will visit again! My hubby, parents and I went on 2/7/2026 and enjoyed our experience. We had a reservation, so we were seated quickly. I asked our server for some recommendations and although he was nice, he didn't give us recommendations vs. reviewing the menu in its totality. We opted for - Hommus Ma Lahm (delicious), Fattoush (amazing), Mushroom Kapnista (yummy), crispy brussells afela (yummy), branzino (good, not my fave) and a chicken dish I can't recall that was also good, but not my fave. We also got a rice dish that I can't recall the name of that was very good. Generally speaking, we were all quite impressed by the food and felt it was all delicious. Service was good and friendly, but we did have to ask for things more than once, otherwise it was all good! read more

Visited here for brunch and I was quite impressed with this place! My friends and I decided to do the Chef's Selection for brunch and its $70 for 2 guest which is quite reasonable! They offered a wide variety of plates to try such as dips, meats, and veggies. Everything was delicious but my top favorites were the brussel sprouts and soujouk pide. My least favorite item was the olive oil cake because it was dry. Service was excellent and they made sure to refresh the pita bread basket when it was running low. I would definitely come back to this place if I was planning a trip in the area! read more

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Solo diner review (3/24/26): I came to Zaytinya for a pre-theatre dinner on a Tuesday evening. I had reservations at 5pm and was surprised at how busy the restaurant was for that early hour -- come to find out, there's a huge concert at Capital One that night and they are stacked with reservations and walk-ins. The restaurant is full of natural light and reflects the Mediterranean colors of cobalt ocean blue and bleached wood. I sat in a reserved booth in the bar area and had a great view of the comings and goings. It seems like a great spot for small and large groups. It was my intention to do the chef's tasting menu for $85 and I specifically asked my server if I could do that in the time I had (5-7pm would still get me to my show with curtain at 7:30pm). He said yes. I did not. I'm not sure how much of the service lags were standard and how much was due to the overwhelming number of patrons there on a Tuesday night, but I was disappointed to have to take my desserts to go. Highlights of the meal were the Squash Hummus with toasted pumpkin seeds, Wheat Berry Kisir salad, Lemon Potatoes with the amazing roasted garlic yogurt, and Moshari Me Kastano with an delicious chestnut puree and super tender steak. I do feel like I needed some different textures to the meal as it went on - there were a few too many hummus and purees for me. However, I will give amazing credit to my server and the kitchen for adapting this menu (as much as reasonable) for my allium sensitivity -- taking the onions off the plates if possible. Verdict: I probably won't be back, but this was nice to try. And bring your appetite! (When I mentioned that it was "a lot of food" to my server, he quipped back with a grin that it was "a healthy amount of food.") read more

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I went with a friend to try the restaurant week lunch menu. The good: I loved the flavor of the shrimp for the third course, the scallops (non restaurant week dish) , the falafel, and the garlic sauce from the chicken dish of the third course. The restaurant is pretty and spacious. The bad: Most of the dishes unfortunately were pretty bland. The chilli oil did nothing for the hummus, the chicken with orzo (?) lacked salt, and the cake was extremely small with little flavor as well. Regarding service: they were kind, but it was a long while before we received bread and had to flag someone down. The lack of flavors and minuscule portions are what prevents me from returning read more

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It had been a moment since I had dinner in Chinatown ... between a fast-paced lifestyle and balancing that with a little more intentionality on home cooked meals where possible, I had not been over to Penn Quarter for a bit. Friday evening found me at Zaytinya for a girl's night out - where the weather and cuisine made for a perfect and memorable evening! Eggplant is usually a difficult dish to liven up - and Zaytinya does it to perfection! try the imam bayaldi and disk up the tomato sauce with their signature fluffy bread, or the bantijian bin laban (crispy - wow)! Parking is available in lots (street parking is pretty tight) - however the metro is literally opposite the restaurant - so it's always accessible & sustainable. read more

I got the lamb baharat, cauliflower, and imam baylidi-- these are the top favorites off the menu. I dont like other jose andreas restaurants in the area-- this place is 100% worth it though. The restaurant was my staple for consistency and effort. It was genuinely refreshing. Not a fan of the Turkish coffee, despite being a coffee fan. Service is good indoors, but they could do better. Ambiance inside is expensive and beautiful. read more

Zaytinya - Turkish coffee - Greek Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is our third time in this restaurant. Zaytinya is one of those restaurants in DC that people talk about a lot, and after dining there, I can understand why. The restaurant, led by the team of chef José Andrés, focuses on Mediterranean mezze inspired by Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese cuisine, with dishes designed to be shared. We went for dinner and decided to try a variety of plates across seafood, vegetables, and traditional mezze. The whole fish was the highlight of the evening. It was beautifully presented and tasted fresh, with delicate flavors that let the seafood shine without being overcomplicated. It's definitely a dish worth ordering if you enjoy Mediterranean-style seafood, and you eat a lot. It can serve two. The octopus was another strong plate. It had a nice grilled flavor and tender texture, which can be difficult to achieve with octopus. The char and seasoning complemented the dish well and made it one of the more memorable items we tried. The Brussels sprouts were excellent--crispy on the outside with a flavorful seasoning and yogurt-based elements that balanced the dish nicely. I strongly recommend it and seem to be one of the restaurant's standout vegetable plates. The spanakopita was solid: flaky phyllo dough filled with spinach and feta, a classic Mediterranean combination that worked well as a mezze-style starter. For dessert, we had the Greek yogurt with apricot, which was light, refreshing, and a perfect way to end the meal. The yogurt's creaminess paired nicely with the sweetness of the apricot, making it a satisfying but not overly heavy dessert. To accompany dessert, we ordered lavender mint tea, which was fragrant and calming--an excellent palate cleanser after several savory dishes. read more

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From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere and overall vibes were great. It is such a welcoming and lively spot, and the presentation of the food was beautiful which made my experience better. We ordered the whole fish which came with a fresh salad, sun dried tomatoes, and skordalia. Everything paired so well together and tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. For dessert, we had the Turkish coffee chocolate cake and it was absolutely delicious, the perfect way to end a meal! Make sure to have a reservation because it gets busy. Overall it was a great experience and I cannot wait to be back! read more

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Great ambiance and service, and nothing to really complain about, the none of the food stood out to me. I came here with a friend we ordered 3 dishes each, with a flatbread and hummus to split. The best thing here in my opinion was the flatbread. Everything else sort of fell flat. read more

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I'd been to Zaytinya years ago, but couldn't remember what the food was like. We were visiting DC this weekend, and decided to try it out. We started with house made pita bread - or 'puffy pillows' as they're called. They came with a small dish of olive oil. Aesthetically, they look amazing! However, they have no flavor or taste- I know they're meant for dipping into various mezzes - but the olive oil didn't exactly adhere to the pita. We were disappointed we didn't have a solid, flavorful pita bread to begin our meal. Next up, the Spanakopita. I'm somewhat of a spanakopita aficionado. I worked downtown (DC) back in the '80s, and there was a cafeteria near the office that made incredible spanakopita-every day! I had it at least once or twice a week. I was expecting a square of crispy, flaky phyllo filled with a mixture of spinach, feta, onions etc. Instead they served what look like a little hot dog - a fried roll - that had a hard exterior (didn't even resemble phyllo) from being deep fried - it had a mostly spinach stuffing, with feta sprinkled on top, and a green sauce which was probably spinach as it had no flavor either. It was, to say the least, below average. Next, the Scallops with sweet corn and turmeric yogurt. I love scallops - my favorite had been at Aqua Grill in NYC. I know it's not easy to cook scallops - they must be dry - high heat and a very hot pan to sear them sufficiently. These scallops were 'seared' on each side for what appeared to be a few seconds - they had no char whatsoever on the outside and appeared almost raw inside. A good scallop has a deep brown sear on both sides and is cooked medium - the interior should be an opaque white color. See the attached picture - it's the saddest example of seared scallops I've ever seen. Well, we had one dish left - Lamb Chops. They brought the Lamb Chops and we each had one. Surprisingly it was very good - it was a very flavorful chop that was lean and juicy with plenty of meat! Luckily, the lamb chop 'salvaged' our meal. Based on its reputation, I expected much more from Zaytinya. read more

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This was the first restaurant we hit on our DC trip. What a way to start things off. From the complementary thin and light pita to the Turkish Chocolate Cake, everything was a delight. They serve small dishes for sharing (mezze). Think tapas. So we got a variety of plates: Baba Ghannouge, Santorini Octopus, Bone Marrow Kibbeh, Hunkar Begendi, and a special they had that I can't remember the name. It was basically a tartare with lettuce cups. And of course the Turkish Chocolate Cake. Everything was a smash. The highlights for me were the tartare, baba ghannouge, and the crispy Brussels afelia. This cuicine was new territory for our son, so our server recommended the cheese pide. It was basically a cheese pizza, which he liked. Speaking of service, our server was attentive and helpful. read more

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It was a nice museum day at DC, we were taking a friend who was from out of town around. We postponed lunch because we were very focused on the exhibits at the Natural History museum, and before we knew it, we were so hungry! We walked into Zaytinya at around 4pm with no reservation, and luckily it didn't look too crowded. However, we were told they needed the table back at 6. Perfectly fine, we were happy to be seated and weren't planning on taking that long. There were a good number of folks sitting at the bar socializing, but wasn't super loud in the restaurant, so it was nice to be able to hear each other. It took quite a while for someone to come check up on us... nobody asked if we wanted drinks, and and there weren't already water cups on the table either. There were waitstaff at the PoS waiting around, but either didn't see us raising our hands, or didn't bother because we weren't part of the tables they were in charge of. Eventually someone came to take our orders, must have taken about 7 minutes. After the order, they took off and... missed our ask for water again. It wasn't until our first dish came out that we managed to catch someone and ask for water. As for the food, we got the Tirokafteri goat cheese, smoked beet salad, bantijian bil laban eggplant, seared halloumi, Egg pastirma pide, brussel sprouts, the lamb leftiko, shish taouk, branzino, and Galatopita. The food was good, a little on the pricy side - the biggest disappointment was the halloumi.... we got just two pieces of halloumi. Crazy. It was a bummer that the olive oil cake was only part of the chef tasting menu, because we've had it before and it's incredible! A shame the service was quite slow, because we intended on eating and getting out of there before 6pm but it ended up taking that long before we could finally leave. read more

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Awesome experience here last night! Our company meeting was in DC this week and our team arranged to dine here. What a great choice. You walk into the restaurant and feel the energy. The spices and aroma fill the room. The staff were friendly, attentive and highly efficient. Love them! We have a bunch of small plates that were served family style. I think I counted 12 courses at least. Everything was sooo good. I loved doing dinner this way because I got to try so many new, delicious foods. Often it can be intimidating to order dishes you don't know, so this solved and removed that stress. I honestly don't think I had a bad bite. I definitely recommend this spot. I come back here next time, except next time with friends. read more

Zaytinya - Greek Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was such a nice place for my final dinner in DC! It's a tapas concept, so I loved that I could try many different things. My personal favorites were the brussels sprouts and the goat cheese dip. The place was packed on a Monday night! It had beautiful interior design, and my personal favorite was the bathroom. The waitstaff was constantly coming around with more water and pita and to ask if we wanted anything else. They also recommended the chocolate cake, and it did not disappoint! read more

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Amazing Mediterranean food made at scale. We didn't have a reservation and went by after visiting the national portrait gallery and found a great high top at the bar. Even though it was rush time, our server was attentive and helpful. We had a guest that had a gluten allergy and they offer a full allergy menu and our server made sure that they could modify fried foods to make in the pan and avoid any cross-contamination. The shish taouk was the star, the halumi a close second, with its nut and syrup pairing. Inside was tidy and great austere decor. It looked like eating outside on a nice night would be ideal. read more

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In case you didn't know - this restaurant is under the James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés and has won the Bib Gourmand. I came here for restaurant week 2026 Jan , party of 4 so we ordered 1 of each on the menu so that we could do family style and try everything. The quality of food is so delicious and because we came during the lunch menu, it was $35 per person. You will be full sharing all these meals and the warm pita is so fresh with all the different dips. Overall, I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean tapas. Definitely try everything! read more

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Exceptional service. Clean and bright atmosphere and amazing food. I've been to a few of chef José Andrés' restaurants and this is my favorite! Who doesn't love free pita? And boy did they keep them flowing! I split a few things with my friend: Branzino: 7/10. The salmon was moist but the cold potato spread threw me off. I wish it was warm. Cauliflower: 9/10. Delicious! Ask for extra sauce! Pita: 10/10. It's complimentary! Add meat and sauce to it for the ultimate bite. Htipiti: 10/10 yummy roasted red pepper sauce. Pairs nicely with chicken and pita. Labneh: 10/10 goes great with everything!! read more

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Went in for a quick lunch and it was so good! Parking is available street side and parking garage. The place was crowded for lunch we had a bit of wait but it was worth it. Our sever was really nice and gave us the lunch specials, we settled on the chicken and salmon durum and they were so flavorful! And so was the Greek salad. I would definitely go back. The interior is also very lovely. read more

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An awesome New Year's Day dinner to kick off 2026 They have a pre theater menu that's a great deal & we had for apps, fattoush & the trio spread. For entrees, we chose crispy brussel sprouts & grilled octopus Santorini which was I believe the best grilled octopus we've had in a long time As there were 4 of us, we also ordered from the a la carte menu. Kofte kebab, Lamb kleftiiko ( our fave , scrumptious! ), shrimp & grilled chicken skewer. For dessert, we shared the olive oil cake & the Greek yogurt with apricots. We totally enjoyed everything as they were all very, very tasty! Service was quite attentive and those wonderful fresh and warm Greek pita just kept coming ! The restaurant is nicely bright and spacious with high ceilings and very comfortable. Phenomenal experience! They also gave each of us a take home treat- mini butter pound cakes read more

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