We actually ended up sitting at the bar inside instead of outside. It was pretty good. The octopus was excellent
Annette
Our waiter, Tony, was amazing! He knew the menu and made great recommendations for us to try. The food was incredible. Although we were outside, there were plenty of heaters and we were never cold. The wine selections were amazing as well!!
Rachelle
The food was delicious and I appreciate them having discounted options for government employees impacted by the shutdown. That was very thoughtful. I also loved the ambience. I will return for sure!
Jason
The food and service were outstanding. I will not forget the kindness and generosity shown by the proprietors. Thankful that the special promotion allowed me to discover this gem for myself. I will definitely be returning.
AJ
The food was delicious, and the portions were tapas-style. However, the service was utterly unacceptable. Our table went unnoticed for over an hour, and we never received our last two lamb dishes. The server never checked on us after we had our drinks and a few plates, and they never asked if we wanted another round of drinks. They did compensate us by giving us the two missing dishes to go and an appetizer spread. But there's no excuse for a server and restaurant to not only fail to notice two plates that never showed up, but also to not check in for over an hour and not even rush the food out.
Jonathan
The restaurant is beautiful upon entering. We were seated at a table in a corner and immediately noticed the noise level. The acoustics in the restaurant are horrible so everything is amplified. Our server addressed us and filled our waters. After that bread was served, which is amazing, and we had to call over a different server to take our order because our server disappeared. My guest had a dairy allergy and she was given a specific menu for those with allergies. We struggled to find things that fit her restrictions. The octopus was phenomenal, the branzino melted in our mouths, the scallops were delicious but the presentation on them was lacking. We finished with grilled lamb which was a great way to finish off our meal. Unfortunately having a dairy allergy is conducive to the dessert menu.
Faith
Food was good. Small portions for the prices. Slow at refilling the drinks. Only saw our waiter when ordering and for the bill. We sat outside but when using the restroom noticed how loud the inside is so if sensitive to loud rooms I would recommend sitting outside. Overall a good place for a nice dinner
Eric Morgan
Food was excellent and authentic. We really enjoyed it. However, not a good place to catch up with friends - it was very very LOUD!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy
Fabulous dinner for four. Lively and loud. Table needed a bit of light to read the menu and they brought us a candle. So helpful. Delicious meal. Highly recommend!
Chloe
We always have a great time here The service, top notch Food, delicious Vibe, on point The entire staff takes great pride in this location and it shows from beginning to end
Gosh what’s not to love about this place. Really really lovely vibe, great service, outstanding cocktails, amazing food. We took my cousin who was visiting from out of town and he couldn’t stop raving about the food, and we couldn’t stop eating. I could eat that puffy bread and dipping oil endlessly….! Great place for sharing plates and trying out a little bit of everything on the menu. So so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ari Wilder
The management at Zaytinya epitomize hospitality. And the organization, detail and consistency is unrivaled. Farsad and Allen are wonderful. The new menu is my favorite yet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sofia Georgiou
They made us feel like regulars instantly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rhonda Ladig
I dined solo at the counter for an early dinner. Even during a government shutdown, it was packed but staff were friendly and helpful. Everything was perfectly executed a d delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark
We come to DC every year on business and every year we visit Zaytinya. The food is always delicious and the service is impeccable. It is our favorite DC restaurant.
We actually ended up sitting at the bar inside instead of outside. It was pretty good. The octopus was excellent
Our waiter, Tony, was amazing! He knew the menu and made great recommendations for us to try. The food was incredible. Although we were outside, there were plenty of heaters and we were never cold. The wine selections were amazing as well!!
The food was delicious and I appreciate them having discounted options for government employees impacted by the shutdown. That was very thoughtful. I also loved the ambience. I will return for sure!
The food and service were outstanding. I will not forget the kindness and generosity shown by the proprietors. Thankful that the special promotion allowed me to discover this gem for myself. I will definitely be returning.
The food was delicious, and the portions were tapas-style. However, the service was utterly unacceptable. Our table went unnoticed for over an hour, and we never received our last two lamb dishes. The server never checked on us after we had our drinks and a few plates, and they never asked if we wanted another round of drinks. They did compensate us by giving us the two missing dishes to go and an appetizer spread. But there's no excuse for a server and restaurant to not only fail to notice two plates that never showed up, but also to not check in for over an hour and not even rush the food out.
The restaurant is beautiful upon entering. We were seated at a table in a corner and immediately noticed the noise level. The acoustics in the restaurant are horrible so everything is amplified. Our server addressed us and filled our waters. After that bread was served, which is amazing, and we had to call over a different server to take our order because our server disappeared. My guest had a dairy allergy and she was given a specific menu for those with allergies. We struggled to find things that fit her restrictions. The octopus was phenomenal, the branzino melted in our mouths, the scallops were delicious but the presentation on them was lacking. We finished with grilled lamb which was a great way to finish off our meal. Unfortunately having a dairy allergy is conducive to the dessert menu.
Food was good. Small portions for the prices. Slow at refilling the drinks. Only saw our waiter when ordering and for the bill. We sat outside but when using the restroom noticed how loud the inside is so if sensitive to loud rooms I would recommend sitting outside. Overall a good place for a nice dinner
Food was excellent and authentic. We really enjoyed it. However, not a good place to catch up with friends - it was very very LOUD!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous dinner for four. Lively and loud. Table needed a bit of light to read the menu and they brought us a candle. So helpful. Delicious meal. Highly recommend!
We always have a great time here The service, top notch Food, delicious Vibe, on point The entire staff takes great pride in this location and it shows from beginning to end
Restaurantji Recommends
Gosh what’s not to love about this place. Really really lovely vibe, great service, outstanding cocktails, amazing food. We took my cousin who was visiting from out of town and he couldn’t stop raving about the food, and we couldn’t stop eating. I could eat that puffy bread and dipping oil endlessly….! Great place for sharing plates and trying out a little bit of everything on the menu. So so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The management at Zaytinya epitomize hospitality. And the organization, detail and consistency is unrivaled. Farsad and Allen are wonderful. The new menu is my favorite yet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They made us feel like regulars instantly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I dined solo at the counter for an early dinner. Even during a government shutdown, it was packed but staff were friendly and helpful. Everything was perfectly executed a d delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We come to DC every year on business and every year we visit Zaytinya. The food is always delicious and the service is impeccable. It is our favorite DC restaurant.
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