Zaytinya - DC

“Chef Terry came out and catered exactly to my unique allergy. Made dishes perfectly for my needs and it was a great experience. Typical octopus and lamb are so hard to flavor well. Mine being grilled with very little on it was still the best I've ever hard. The lamb was tender and practically tasted like beef, absolutely no game flavor. The octopus was grilled to perfection and the pickled onions where a nice compliment. The bread during your meal and dessert where perfect too. The vibe and service isn't slacking either. The music and seating where really nice outside. I would recommend a reservation if you want to come here.”

“We had reservations, but still had to wait about 10 minutes before getting an outdoor table. Overall we had a fantastic experience with great service and delicious food. We tried the chicken soup, beef kofta, chicken kabob, and shrimp in a garlic butter sauce. All were very good, even the pita bread with the olive oil and pomegranate sauce. For dessert, we chose the Turkish coffee cake. Fantastic. You won't be disappointed.”

“Had a wonderful experience at Zaytinya. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The freshly baked pita bread was warm, soft, and absolutely delicious it paired perfectly with the dips and mezze. Every dish had a great mix of Mediterranean flavors, and the service was attentive throughout the meal. The atmosphere was lively yet comfortable, making it a perfect spot for both casual dinners and special occasions. Definitely a place worth visiting again!”

“Jose Andres does it again! Was so excited to check out the original location after having eaten at the NYC one. The restaurant itself is gorgeous from the beautiful pots to the serene lighting. There was a bit of a wait given the lunch work crowd that was streaming in. Was seated by the bar that is well stocked. Service was quick especially when it came to serving drinks and more bread. Be prepared to carb out when you eat here as the bread truly is delicious when warm. Ordered the humus for an app which was super tasty. The best bang for your buck is the lunch special where you can choose from an assortment of sandwiches. Enjoyed the lamb pita sandwich that was beyond filling. If you are craving a bite sized branzino there is a plate you can order for $18. It was super fresh, skin crisp all over a bed of veggies. Didn’t have any room for dessert but they all look very refreshing.”

“The desserts we had here, walnut icecream and apple sorbet- absolutely divine and the best I have had in a long time!! The creaminess of the o dreams and the walnut flavors with a touch of salt, spot on. The apple sorbet - tasted like actual apples, with a crunchy cracker in it -YUM and kudos! The fresh flat bread with olive oil and pom vinaigrette, was much appreciated and very good! The Greek yogurt cocktail was very good with lots of subtle flavors! The rest of the food we ordered were ok, not mind blowing - hummus, cauliflower (needed a lot more sauce), eggplant - was good! Chicken (garlic toum was good), salmon (the sauce was a miss) and lamb - meh. The service was very good and made our day! Thank you!”