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You'll Be Impressed From The Moment You Walk Through The Door!
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Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish, Middle Eastern
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Zaytinya in Washington is a four star Mediterranean restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. Try this popular spot for cheap eats in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an energetic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar, brunch, valet parking, and fine wines. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
We had a terrible service experience here but great food so I give this place three stars. We went here on a Saturday night so we knew there would be a wait but the guy behind the desk was downright...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here today and overall the experience was pleasant. I went for the four course lunch special ordering the hummus, a lamb stuffed pita, a spinach and feta pie, and an apricot tri-fold thing that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch today and it was amazing! Mike Isabella was actually in the kitchen this afternoon. Regardless of how you feel about him because of Top Chef, it is nice to know the head chef is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Zaytinya many times, and love it despite yesterday's somewhat off lunch. I went with a friend on the early side, a mixture of tourists and Penn Quarter workers on a holiday meant that it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanted to post before I forgot the name of our server- Jason - who was so genuine, attentive, and helpful... and deserves props. We loved everything, as usual, and whatever you do, don't skip the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We (4) went to Zaytinya's on Saturday night based on a recommendation from a friend. The restaurant is bright and airy and gave you the feeling that you were in Greece. Obviously it was our first time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! The first time I dined here I couldn't believe how delicious it was so I had to check it out a second time. Still delicious.The only reason it's not a 5 is because we arrived 45...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took 4 very hungry teens to Zaytinya's in August. This was an incredible meal. We did order some of the tasty tapas but the crowning glory here was the roasted lamb with hazelnut and date sauce!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grilled octopus = amazing. Dress the part though, no shabby-ass fools allowed*. I would have given it 5 stars, but it's a bit pricey so the good quality food is expected.*I think I looked ridiculous...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The reason Zaytinya gets only four stars from me is because the only time I've been there was for a quick drink and dessert before heading home. As soon as I walked in I loved the place. The people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since this is nearly the 400th Review of Zaytinya, I wont go on and on about the restaurant, giving you information you can find 100 other times. However, I will say the following, in summary:1)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a friend in town and I thought why not try Zaytinya for the first time! The food was great, the service was quick, and the variety of meat, vegetable, and seafood dishes was great. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went for restaurant week this fall with a group of friends. we ordered everything on the restaurant week menu to share. great experience. our server was awesome, answered all our questions about every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a classy place to stop in at after a show at the theatre or any event at the Verizon Center. As angela n. said, the space is stunning. It is not a place for those looking for a cheap meal or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a trendy place--somewhere you go when you want to feel like you're out with the movers and the shakers, for whatever that's worth. Typical wait for a table is an hour on a busy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Zaytinya for dinner, Restaurant Week, as well as New Years Eve. Each time was fantastic! I love their mezze, especially the falafel and hummus. Their New Years Eve deal was great--six...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a fan of this place. It is a great date place and group dinner restaurant but if we are rating it based on food, yeah, then no! The servings are tiny and I'm always confused when groups come for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met a new friend here for dinner on my last trip to DC. My friend claimed that Zaytinya was his favorite Lebanese restaurant...which of course made me feel very wary. I think I set him back a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite Jose Andreas restaurant. The head chef is currently on TV and seems to be a bit of a douche. Perhaps he uses some of his own vinegar to make his food taste awesome. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can see the appeal of Zaytinya--it's trendy, it's DC. There was nothing particularly offensive during my dinner at Zaytinya, but I had high expectations after reading the reviews about the Jose...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seeing as there are already almost 400 reviews of this place, I'll just touch on a few highlights that may strike a chord with a reader or two...1. Super friendly service. Thanks to the woman with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing brunch! Bring a lot of people so toucan try everything
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omg omg omg. this place is amazing. the shrimp scampi, the eggplant, the mushrooms, the hummus, the pomegranate sangria. Seriously. Everything I had was so good I was like "PUT IT IN MY FACE". I had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Greek style tapas! A wee bit pricey for me to make it a regular thing, but not over-priced next to comparable hot spots in Washington DC popular neighborhoods. Very busy during happy hour...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Summary: delicious and well proportioned mezzes in an attractive environment; good cocktails at the bar; fun place for people watching.This is an equally fun place to grab a quick bite or to sample...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my experience here. We tried that tasting menu that we had their cocktails were good... Our server said wat i had was similar to a sangria but i cant remember wat it was calledFor my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Working only a few blocks from Zaytinya, some coworkers and I took advantage of restaurant week and headed here for lunch. Our server was attentive and laid back which was refreshing since it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of small plates restaurants. This place has a good location, nice atmosphere, and quite a few good selections. Great to be able to try a few dishes. The food was quite good....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great mezze restaurant. Plenty of small plates of Mediterranean cuisine. It is easy to overdo it, though. The fried squid is excellent. If you like lamb, I recommend lamb bahar. The drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! And so much fun with a bunch of friends. The fresh, hot bread never runs out. I had roasted cauliflower, hummus, scallops, and much, much more. It was awesome. The lamb hanging from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps I didn't order the correct dishes, but for the price of the Mezzes I was not impressed. The food was not bad, but I expected it to be extraordinary, and it was not. The one exception was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a few times, and had to return my entree because the plates were dirty. Heard similar stories from friends. Plus, after watching the chef Mike on "Top Chef", I'm even less inclined to go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pom-Fili need I say more? Get a pitcher of this stuff! Its white wine, vodka, triple sec and pomegranate juice. Its so good. I would go here on a week night after work. It tends to be more happening.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place for a light lunch! I don't really care large meals, so this place was perfect. For our first course we got the Spread Pikilia which is 3 different types of spread for you naan. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SETTING: Friday night con una amiga.SERVICE: Friendly, but a bit spotty on timing for making orders. It is always busy there, but someone is usually somewhat easy to flag-down.ENTREES:The Restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my dad during Restaurant Week, but opted to order from the regular menu, since this was our third visit and we had particular dishes in mind.We started with a trio of spreads -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I wouldn't call this traditional Turkish food but who cares? I love this place! Great food, great setting and a good bar. What else did you want? The sweetbreads, veal cheeks and lamb are spot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When RW comes around I think I get filled with greed; I think that I need go the most expensive restaurants that I usually wouldn't go to. That is true but Zaytinya is within my budget and I had such...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I've been many times and I came in again for lunch during Restaurant Week, which can be a real let-down at many DC establishments. Not so at Zaytinya--the food and service were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yer making mezza hungry!This is a fun place to go with friends or on a date. As with any tapas/mezzas place, sharing is a must. The food was surprisingly simple, and everything was prepared well. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went for Restaurant Week this August. First of all, it's tiny plates, so plan on ordering 3-4 per person (around 30-40 bucks). Their special "cheaper" menu was $35.09/head and in my opinion not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was the big thing when it opened several years ago, although it seemed pretty normal/standard to me, now in its mature years. They do have a few greek beers you won't find at many other places,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya has become one my recent happy hour haunts. $4 for red or white wine or their pomegranate cocktail. $4 each for a variety of their mezze dishes: hummus, labneh (amazing tangy and thick yogurt...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food, but expensive. The service was adequate. The food service was fairly good, the "bar" waiter-not so much. My friend ordered a traditional daiquiri. The waiter came back 3 times to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High ceilings and a clean blue and white decor make this an attractive restaurant with a trendy vibe. I could gripe that it is a bit overpriced, but I think it is comparable to Cava or any other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually HATE waiting to eat at places. But, somehow, after a pitcher of Pom-Fili (white wine, vodka, triple sec, pomegranate juice), I was more than happy to wait!Besides the delicious beverage,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bottom line: Trendy, tasty bites, crowded (and loud).In the evening (I haven't been for lunch), the white open space is packed, yet not uncomfortable. For the height of the ceilings, though,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mister insisted we go to Zaytinya after I expressed a love for small plates, and I can certainly see why. This place is a little over-rated and expect it to be crowded any night, but the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best happy hour menu, ever! I had four drinks (yum) that were a concoction of vodka, wine, pom juice and other stuff for $4 each, kind of what they called a Greek sangria plus hummus, stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the hummus and bread here! The atmosphere is great and the food is pretty decent. They change their menu every once in a while, which will throw you off when you go back and try to order the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya has some of the best food in DC. The drinks, the atmosphere, the food, the service-- just don't get much better. The scallops are orgasmic, trust me. Perfectly cooked every time and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.Back to back mezze reviews! Anyway. I have to say that despite my high expectations, I was somewhat disappointed with Zaytinya. Let's start with our visit to the bar. We were early for our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since moving down from NYC a few months ago, I've had a hard time adjusting to the food choices (or lack of) in the DC metro area. I think Zatinya is one of the first few restaurants I've been happy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fancy Mediterranean. Good service. Unique dishes.We were able to eat outside on the terrace. We preferred the quite more relaxed atmosphere under the trees. Too much hustle and bustle of inside.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom was in town visiting and we had just walked out of the National Portrait Gallery in need of lunch. I work in the Chinatown area so I listed off a number off choices, Zaytinya was right across...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was amazed by the crispy lamb chops. The vast and bright dining room creates a glamorous vibe, it's beautiful inside and out. The drinks are good but wine is at the top of the list. It's always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE how light and lovely everything was. I don't even like Mediterranean food and this was amazing. Such a beautiful space too. Everything echoed the meal. I have to say after going to Bazaar I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved every dish that we ordered, so I went back twice within a week visiting! Modern decor, great service, and beautiful food. The lamb in eggplant puree was sublime. The crab cakes had the biggest...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My very favorite restaurant.. at the moment! Zaytinya is a bit hard to get into on the weekends.. but seriously, wait it out at the bar! Awesome wines and martinis .. and good people watching...Ive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I give up. I thought I would give Zaytinya ONE MORE TRY since I used to love this place so much. Arrived at Zaytinya last night without a reservation, but I got seated right away. (bad sign #1)The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So...a first date. I don't know how I feel about him. He's handsome and gentlemanly, but is he right for me? Can he deal with the fact that I'm neurotic and shy and possibly a lunatic?It was with this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After an afternoon of meetings and not being quite satisfied with the sliders from Spy Diner, we decided to get a quick bite to eat at Zavtinya. The waiter explained the restaurant was Grrek,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
During our recent trip to DC, we ate at Zaytinya's several times. Every dish was exquisite and there's a limitless supply of fresh, hot pita bread. Yummy! Service was excellent. There is outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for a semi-formal Mediterranean lunch/dinner. The small plate concept is new to me, but it was nice to be able to try many different entrees....4 of us shared 8 plates and were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm broke. Even the essentials are out of my price range.* Please keep that in mind when I tell you that the $22 prix fixe lunch I had at Zaytinya was a GREAT deal. For this amount of money, you get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
still good after all these years but the place needs an update.. it's beginning to look worn down.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food!! Beautiful ambiance! Kind and attentive service!! Gluten free menu (I am a celiac)! I can't wait to go back!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to give this a 4 1/2 out of 5, but it's closer to a 5 than 4, so we'll go with that. I don't even know that there's much to add, based on the fact that there are 342 reviews (now 343), but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is highly overrated. I went there with my boyfriend about a month ago for a late lunch. I had heard really great things so I wanted to give it a try. It was fairly empty that time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was delicious as I always like a tapas style meal. I like quality over quantity and it is a great place for drinks with friends. I would go back again for the food. On the other hand, if it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazinggggg.Beautiful decor. I've never been to Greece but I imagine it is similar to Zaytinya. Only gripe is it was a bit warm inside, though that could be part of the atmospherics.My boyfriend and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What more could I loathe than a bloated rating?Perhaps scores of loaves of airy nothing.Yes the bread is tasty but it's deceiving,like what you read about your plate, but lack receiving.The paltry...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't think of one bad thing to say about this place. I went for Father's Day with a party of 7. We ordered about 20 dished and we all liked every one of them. This has never happened before. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's Meh but is worth more than 2 stars, plus I spent 6 weeks in Greece once and realized midway that aside from the yogurt and honey, I just didn't love Greek Food so I feel like I have to qualify...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the atmosphere Zaytina's has to offer. It is beautiful. The menu has something for everyone's taste. I went with a large group, for a friends birthday and the service was excellent. They didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went back last night, my first time outside of restaurant week. We had a nice seat on the patio, and while the hummus and the scallop was really good--I wasn't overwhlemed by everything else we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best restaurant Ive ever been to (certainly top 3). Went for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. I would have to recommend going during the brunch, as the menu items added on during that time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in DC!! I have repeatedly been wowed by Zaytinya. All of the food is amazing, and the servers are knowledgeable and friendly. I'm not ashamed to say the bread is one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go for a tapas like eating experience (although technically, this place serves middle eastern style mezze not tapas...). Not everything on the menu is good, but there are a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went a few weeks ago and the food is good but not remarkable, the service is fine again not remarkable. I really think it's over priced for what you get and for the overall experience. My group got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't suggest going here with a big party. We went for a girlfriends birthday (about 10 of us) and they did a great job of giving us a huge table, somewhat private. However, we had little to no...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is a beautiful space with plentiful seating inside as well as a lovely outdoor patio in nice weather. The menu contains all manner of delicious mezze and small plates of food perfect for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful restaurant with lovely food. Stand-outs include the mixed mushrooms with dates, the stuffed squash blossoms and the little kibbeh. Also good-- the grilled octopus, sweetbreads with fennel,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like Jose Andres on Made in Spain, and was excited to try a bite of the hype. Turned out that hype has a let down, bitter taste that just doesn't make a meal.First the decor is a pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second time visiting Zaytinya. My first time was about a month ago in May. The bar has a large variety of mix drinks and an interesting wine list. The large variety of tapas from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great meal!We were visiting DC and chose Zatinya because we could get in. The Meditteranean Tapas were a pleasant surprise. The fresh out of the oven Pita was great and they kept bringing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in DC. The menu is so diverse and the cooking is always reliable. The shish touk is to die for!The cocktails are delish!
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the most overrated restaurant in DC. I have been dragged here by friends for birthdays, bachelorette celebrations, happy hours and what not. It seems to be the "go to" place for many...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Zaytinya numerous times and I've tried the majority of their mezze. Their falafel is decent but not anything special. The Shish Taouk, Hunkar Begendi, and the Chicken Zatar are the best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It gets a 3 only because of the hot steamy bread basket perfect for dipping in hummus. There is nothing inventive with this restaurant except that it's introducing hummus/doner kabeb and other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like Kotobuki, here's another case of... I've been here a number of times, but pretty much all of my prior experience have predated my discovery of Yelp...As much as I love the space and I enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this place a 3.5 if I could. It wasn't quite yay but more than A Ok.It is a very beautiful swanky, almost hipster-ish Greek place which is kind of unique. They seem to have a decent happy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars overall.It was okay. That's right, simply "okay." The drinks were unique and service was friendly. What didn't impress me were their hit or miss dishes. Too greasy, too fishy, too this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE Zaytinya. Delicious, well-executed dishes with just the right diversity and extent of tapas-options (not enough to be overwhelming, enough that you can keep coming back and trying new things)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If this is all that DC can come up with for a new culinary hotspot, I'm surprised. The minimalist blue and white decor doesn't quite manage to banish the basic 1980s federal office block nature of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My, my... how times change! Sure, every restaurant has its off night, but hell hath no fury like a Yelper scorned.Went here with a group of four on a Sunday night and our service was TERRIBLE. Words...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a DC favorite...everyone knows that. I'm just adding this to my list of reviews so that people in the town where I am currently and temporarily living (for the last 2 years and for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Zaytinya twice during the past few days. The first meal was a dinner on Mother's Day. The food was so-so and the mezzanine area we dined in was pretty dirty. Assuming they'd been slammed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we went as a large party and had a sampling of many different entrees. i was so happy with the food and the service was very, very good. everything had such a great flavor to it, not over seasoned,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great surprise! I was not expecting much since other places in the area have offered very little food or flavor for very high cost in the past. Ken was the bartender, and I told him that I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya advertises itself as Greek Fusion and they are making a big effort to offer hip cuisine. While the menu is vast and varied, I felt my orders were small and underwhelming.They do serve an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of Jose Andres's restaurants, and every time I'm in the area, I like to go either Jaleo or this place (I tried the Minibar concept at Cafe Atlantico once, which was fun, but probably...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you walk into this place, you know you're about to experience dining at it's best. The atmosphere is stunning. The cuisine is Greek/Mediterranean and the serving style is mezze. There are so many...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't a whole lot I can add that the other 311 reviews haven't already covered, but I was impressed. What a great place to share small plates! I give it high marks for atmosphere, good food and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed a family meal at this place. As a middle eastern with a picky father who only enjoys middle eastern food and hamburgers and a brother who only eats chicken breast and protein shakes this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was hit or miss. Some dishes were decent, and some were awful (could not even have more than a few bites). The ones that were decent were nothing to call home about. The service was quick at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few chic-y DC spots with great food backed up by beautiful atmosphere rather than beautiful distraction from mediocre cuisine.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
got off the red line exit 9th & G..and bam the restaurant was right in front of me. wahoo- score- still trying to find my way around dc so bare with me for the little things that get me excited....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came for lunch when it was completely empty. Empty it did not stay for long..this place is buzzing and the food is the reason. Medi-Greek tapas is the specialty here and a great opportunity to try...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, look it's an office building with colorful metal crap crashed in front of it Nope, it's a restaurant. Fabulous little Greek dishes like tapas in a Spanish restaurant. Plus you get to wash it down...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Basically, if you want to know what I thought, read Jamie M.'s review.We went together and thought the same thing--excellent food that satisfied the entire table, albeit in a noisy environment.300...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for a big group or a date night! Be sure to make reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place. Great tasting small plates, lots of choices. Try as many as possible, it's all delicious. Fun atmosphere and great decor.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With nearly 300 reviews already I don't have a lot to add. We ordered the hummus, baba ghannouge, falafel, spanakopita, adana kebab and kotopoulo youvetsi. This is one of the only "small plates"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plenty of reviews that are far more witty and helpful than mine could ever be. Stop hemming and hawing and just go here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for lunch, should have done dinner! Nice ambience and cool bar. We had hummus, tzatziki and hptiti (best red pepper spread I've ever had!...I want that recipe~) with warm pita. The bahar...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I had a special lady friend come in from Colorado and someone told me that Zaytinya was a great place. We got there for a late dinner and were seated promptly even though it was sardine packed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been dying to go to Zaytinya for a while, so this past weekend I made reservations to bring my parents who were visiting. Absolutely delicious! We ordered several mezzes... our favorites being...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, fun, pricey
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum! yum! yum!this place has it all!the food is delicious, and i am a huge fan of the "tapas-style" servings (where you get lots of little dishes). its a little bit pricey for the portion size, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small plates are the best and they tantalize my taste buds. I love them all, dim sum, tapas, mezze, even banchan. I have been to Zaytinya twice, and I have to say every vegetarian small plate there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya's magnificent mezzes and incredible atmosphere (floor-to-ceiling windows, be still my heart) have always made it one of my favorite restaurants in DC. The service has been a hit more often...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a group of friends that were visiting DC to this restaurant...and yet another excellent meal with great service. This place rocks - from the Pomfili, assorted mezze, to the last drop of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hit this place last night, second time in about two months. I'm beginning to agree this place is one of DC's best group dinner spots. I'm still wick-id jet-lizaged so I'm not going to reinvent the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was blown away by Zaytinya. I knew it was pricey and seemed to have a lot of hype about it, so I was keeping my expectations low because often places with those 2 qualifications end up being a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mike and I came here on a Thursday night around 9pm and the place was still packed! The hostess told us the wait was about 45 minutes (that's how long I waited last time) so we were pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place while in DC last week on vacation. It was fantastic. Was referred here by a friend who lives in DC.We tried the snails, crab cakes, calamari, lamp special, zuccinni cakes, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was a starving university student in Germany, cheap Turkish Imbisse were my favorite and only semi-affordable way of stuffing myself when going back to the dorm for lunch wasn't an option....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here for happy hour. the happy hour was a lot better than the lunch i had here a few years ago. obviously we got the beet salad. and the drinks were good. they really need to fix the sinks in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good - chic, trendy atmosphere, braised short rib, fried eggplant, seasonal mushrooms, warm chocolate cake, warm bread, mini crab cakes,average - scallops, pom fili(sangria like drink), humus spread,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What everybody else said (the good stuff). I hadn't been in a few years, but it exceeded the expectations set by my memories. Particularly excellent for vegetarians.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
god i love this place - been overly excited about it since i first heard of it in '01 or '02. and somehow it hasn't gone downhill at all since then, thank god.the portions are small, which is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dont understand what is the fuzz about this place. True, the food is good and the place is nicely decorated. However there are many things that will take me to other restaurants before coming here....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Small portions, but what you do get tastes good at least. Modern atmosphere. Good bread. Nice place to eat if you're around Gallery Place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, after 30 minutes I thought I was gonna hate this place and was seriously considering walking back out. We had a 6.45pm reservation, received a pager and after 30 minutes (when my husband...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in dc. Have had almost everything on the menu and it's all great.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow - I went here years back not long after this spot opened. It continues to be a hot spot, particularly packed and noisy on weekend nights. Lively ambiance; decent for both a night out with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its a lovely place, but the food was alright. I thought it was a bit pricey as well although i went for restaurant week lunch but I did not think they offered the best foods..It's good for summer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Zaytinya for the first time today and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My server was kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. The decor is nice - blues with white (duh, Meditteranean), giant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*** 2.5 stars ***This place is very good - especially if you feel like you're missing some European accent in your life.If you sit at the bar, be prepared to be approached my many a men in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant seems to be a must for people living in the district. Frankly, I wasn't very impressed by the food. It's overpriced and small, but then again (I think) the ambiance make up for this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a terrible experience at Jaleo, I was a bit nervous about trying another one of Jose Andres' restaurants but numerous good reviews including a couple from a good friend and my mother were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not for the underdeveloped palate, the food is enhanced by the warmly modern atmosphere and cordial staff.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was fantastic! I never would have checked it out on my own, but I was lucky enough to have a friend's parents take me here. They gave me some faith that DC grub might be able to hold a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really enjoyable Restaurant Week dinner here. Their RW menu provides a wide variety of choices and doesn't skimp on seafood and nice cuts of meat (like some RW menus do). There are also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the cheaper restaurants in DC that I actually do like.Obviously, I'm grading this by tougher standards than applied to Chipotle. It's good mezze. I don't think they do salmon well. They do...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I visited Zaytinya for restaurant week and a friend's birthday dinner. I had been eager to try Zaytinya after hearing so much about it, and I am generally a fan of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Zaytinya twice now and was thoroughly impressed both times. The ambiance and service are both great. The food, though, is the real star. The lamb in nearly all forms is fantastic, and we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went to their Sunday brunch with a friend... it was fantastic. They offer the regular menu as well as a small brunch menu. My friend and I decided we would eat off the brunch menu. There...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Restaurant Week and had a nice enough time. I thought the service was good and the food was fine. I wasn't overly impressed though. Of the 8 things my husband and I tried, I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the first of my many visits to Zaytinya couple weeks back! Very contemporary decor but very elegant. The menu is HUGE so if its your first visit order a quick appetizer and take time to look...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is my top go-to spot in DC. After numerous visits (my Opentable account will vouch for that) I can't help but to say this is my Favorite restaurant in DC! Prices are manageable unlike most...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mixed review here. Pros: Generally tasty mediterranean fare in a naturally lighted and whimsical mediterranean colored setting. Warm pita bread is a nice touch, though sometimes the olive oil/vinegar...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, both lunch and dinner. Don't fill up on the bread. Coffee is yummy. Cocktails are ridiculously expensive, esp because they are not mixed well. This is one of my top choices for a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a bunch of times. Every time it's been great. What a monster of a place, first of all, and everything is always right on. We headed there Thursday night before a show. At the bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The most wonderful thing about Zatinya is it's authenticity. They have a wonderful range of small plates of delicious Mediterranean fare and a beautiful, breezy decor that really make you feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
well sized portions, great variety, nice interior decor
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After eating here for a number of times, I will upgrade my rating to 5 stars. This establishment has moved up my list of top preferred restaurants not just because they offer a great ambiance,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Zaytinya,Thank you for never doing me wrong.Through the first dates, parents coming in to town, entertaining out-of-town friends, grabbing dessert after a meal, having drinks with friends,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Going to Zaytinya always seems like a better idea before the trip than it does while I'm actually there. Maybe I'm just not a fan of the whole 'small plates' thing in general, as I feel much the same...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is excellent. The concept is good. The service is top notch. I didn't absolutely love what I had. They do have vegetarian options but they are not as interesting or as plentiful as the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the pleasures of the pita pita pita, then there was the barbounia skordalia essentially a beer battered white fish with this insanely good orange and potato garlic puree...another side of the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit like a guy I dated once: Attractive looks. Smells nice. Excellent background. Fairly pleasant manners. Some bits are tastier than others... Then on tasting... everything is sort of lukewarm, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya in some ways is the quintessential DC restaurant, chic, international and sophisticated. The bright white interior with the dramatic staircase leading to the mezzanine, the multilevel ground...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great experience here last Friday night. Went with the lamb, kafta, falafel and some awesome shrimp.Will definitely be going here again. Great date spot, but it was rather loud.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand how Jose Andres is so celebrated in this town other than the fact that most people that live in town have bad tastebuds??? Food is over salted (and I eat salt licks I love salt so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really has become a favorite of mine in DC. The food is just amazing and the staff is great too. Making a reservation is a must if you are planning on going on a weekend evening. They had a terrific...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this 3 1/2 stars. Went with a friend , luckily we were sat right away. Had a nice decor, multilevel restaurant. We decided to shared a couple of small plates, although none of which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
zaytinya is not really my cup of tea. more club than restaurant and i do not go to restaurants for a clubby atmosphere. the mezze are not that bad, but at the same time not that extraordinary. yet,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite DC restaurants. Dress to impress! The food is delicious! Traditional middle eastern-Greek favorites with a twist would best describe the mezze here. Out of this world...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing against the restaurant but the highlight of my evening was the mass quantities of hot delicious pita bread, mmmm... Growing up in DC and coming back from NY for the weekend things have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is always a great go-to for a nice dinner out with friends or family. I have constantly been impressed with the food and service. It's easy to spend a chunk of change here, but the warm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its fabulous for vegetarians! The pita bread is delight! Loved it. I am giving it four stars as the roasted cauliflower and the falafel that we ordered could have been better! You should try this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upon reconsideration, one great lunch doth not a restaurant make. See below for details of one of the most memorable meals I've had here. However, I've had too many utterly forgettable meals here as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Food. Loud ambiance. It's kind of like eating at a club. Maybe I feel this way b/c my table was right below the bar, so my view was of single men and women frolicing up and down. I must admit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my fave of the Jose Andres empire of DC Restaurants. It's all been said before so I'll spare you the details... just know this... the food is great... it's perfect for groups...and for my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A contemporary, Mediterranean restaurant w/ light decor and flavorful dishes. The staff was rather friendly, and our punk rock waitress was quite attentive. Their hummus had good consistency and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thursday night is girl's night. Two of my best girls and I go out every Thursday - usually to try a new place or re-visit a favorite. One of these girls is leaving for India for 5 months. So this past...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Jaleo you'll like Zaytinya.We had seasonal mushrooms, potato kibbeh (best dish today), zucchini & cheese patties, and cauliflower with pine nuts. For dessert we had Turkish delight....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great tapas, trendy atmosphere, expect trendy people, particularly later in the evening.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Hot Pita bread were delcious. I used the bread to make mini tacos out of various dishes. We had Fried zuccinii cheese friters that we thought were decadent. We also liked the gigante beans for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing three friends separately rave about Zaytinya, I finally got to try it. I'm not a big fan of tapas. Probably because big crowds need more than teenie plates of food. But Zaytinya's tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed this place - it's loud with a trendy vibe. I thought the food was tasty and unique (tapas style mediterranean). The price was average for tapas, but since the portions are small, your bill...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a rule of thumb, Washington DC food sucksZaytinya however stands tall and gives me hope that good chefs do exist in the District. Let me begin with the decor, its ultra modern looks like something...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Noisy, really noisy. Hard to hear conversations. It's not the kind of place you can really go for anything except for large group dinners or happy hours. The food and alcohol were good, interiors...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful tapas-style mediterranean and middle-eastern food. Best to order lots of things to try! They're always tasty.It's a little loud, but definitely a fun place!
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ashta:Its supposedly a Lebanese French toast. It was OK, not good, not great but OK. I found it to be a bit rubbery and lukewarm.Omelet Horiatiki:Much better than the ashta. It was fluffy and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Noisy but fun - probably better for a 20-something who doesn't get annoyed by crowds or loud talking.Really fun date place (not first dates) because of the tapas. Pita bread is heavenly.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's the middle-eastern take on La Tasca... everything is in small portions (tapas-style) which is a lot of fun w/ large groups. It's always the best way to encourage conversation for small to large...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You also must try the scallops and the kibbeh. I can't remember the name, but the goat cheese dish with the sweet onions is delicious.As always, save room for the yogurt and cherries dessert....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was on a trip with my wife to DC and we wanted to try some good food. My wife had been hankering for some good Middle-Eastern food for some time now (ever since we moved to New England from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey, but stylish and tasty.Large selection of vegan & vegetarian food. Great pita bread that is served copiously and hot. Go often & enjoy.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mediterranean food with a selection across the various cuisines (Turkey, Greece, Lebanon) - excellent preperation and presentation. Focus is on small plates (mezze). I got a Visne Suyu (a sour...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was wonderful. We literally had a three-hour meal, and not because the service was slow, but simply because there was so much great food to choose from. It came in moderate but shareable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, Urn and I went to Zaytinya for restaurant week back in August of 2008 and then we took my sister the following December. On both occasions, our overall impressions of the food, drinks and service...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the restaurants I go to most often in DC, and I've brought along all kinds of out-of-town guests, all of whom really enjoyed the food. Whatever you order, the food is reliably superb....
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Incredibly hit or miss--- sometimes I have been blown away and other times I have had experiences that make me forget all about the good times.Of note-- some of the bartenders are great: attentive,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the summer of 2002, I began working as an intern in DC and noticed a new restaurant under construction very close to the building I worked in. When they finally put the signage up, it said Zaytinya...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food = mediocreService = Horrible!We went there last night and all i can say is, "meh." Also, don't enjoy burping up middle eastern spices 12 hours later. Here's a run down of what we had.Rum and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I have been here before. Multiple times. I am usually asked to go with friends or a group of some sort so I go but it is not my first choice by any means. First off, with a drink or two, two...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food. I used to go here all the time with a friend (who has since moved away), but I still make the occasional trip to Zaytinya. Great tapas-style food that you can share with your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on a Monday and there were 17 of us- it was difficult to coordinate as I didn't know what everybody liked and we were from CA- so I read others and absolutely agree. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd describe Zaytinya as a place that benefits from its great location and trendy clientele. The interior is cool, sleek and sexy, reflecting characteristics of its patronage. I'd recommend this spot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has some of the best food in DC. The food is consistent and the service is excellent. This is one of the few restaurants here in DC I continue to frequent again and again.Definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
8 years I've lived in DC. 5 years ago when I worked at Chef Geoff's in Uptown DC, Zaytinya beat us for the RAMW award for best Neighborhood Restaurant. 2 years ago I moved to the Shaw/Mount Vernon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We loved this place.Tried all sorts of food, the smaller plates mean you can sample.All good, tried everything from hummus to some little hot red sausages.The service was great, empty plates were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty happy with each of the 9 small dishes I ordered. It was just good, solid quality food. And the portions were generous. I'd definitely check it out if you are in the China town area.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here once, about a year ago. LOVED everything about it--location, scene, ambiance, crowd, food, wine. I was a bit tipsy when we ate there, but I remember ordering several tapas (probably 8...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in DC for almost three years, I've spent a fair amount of time eating and drinking at Zaytinya. I love the space inside the restaurant, and I have always had a great meal here. My...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Another LOSER restaurant in DC courtesy of the questionably acclaimed Jose Andres. Zaytinya is set up like all the rest of Jose's restaurants splattered throughout the DC region. You order a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why am I writing about a place that has 206 freakin' reviews. Well, because this is a sentimental review for me, and I want to review it for those reasons alone. So consider this my most selfish...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here once a week since I work down the street. They serve mezze's, small plate dishes, from the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. The food menu is prepared by James Beard award-winning...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to go, especially in the chinatown area. I do, however, have a hard time trying to find friends to go with me because most of them really don't like the place. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many reviews I will just say the food was pretty delicious, the service pretty nice and the inside is very modern and neat, but I felt absolutely fine in jeans.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alas, I must confess I am in love with the maitre'd. Red hair plus Tina Fey glasses even pre-Palin season is a definite everlast to the cheek. OK, so my parents and I went here after a day at the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I don't know why everyone likes this place. We ordered a number of small plates and everything was just mediocre.Save your money and pass on this place. And honestly, you'd be saving a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the concept of small plates (tapas, dim sum, mezze) but I always leave hungry. However, this was not the case at Zaytinya. Ordering 3 plates per person was more than enough food, which was all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here twice. Each time with a large group of friends.Food:The food here is great. Each time I have enjoyed everything I ate, and shared the food amongst 5-6 people. The food you order is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate lunch here today, my first experience at Zaytinya. In fairness, dinner seems like their main event, but if they are going to serve lunch, they should do it right. In short, this seemed like one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I REALLY don't get the appeal here. Is it because there is a large portion of the DC population that hasn't had Mediterranean food? Doubt it. Where is this phenomenal decor people talk about? Looks...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went there I thought the food was amazing, so I was eager to come back. The second time I was, decidedly under-whelmed. The service definitely have more to be desired, as we had to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just went to Zaytinya for my husband's birthday. I was so excited, because I'd heard such great things about this place, but I have to say that it found it to be good, but not great. And definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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These Greek/Mediterrenean dishes are pretty good. A little expensive. Could use some more flavor (maybe I'm spoiled because my BFF is Greek) but hits all the right notes for making decent Greek quick bites.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
[ ]a/ good Food friendly serviceb/ good ambiance[-]a/ long waitb/ can be expensive
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Zaytinya. The decor is minimalist and contemporary, yet still very comfortable. The cuisine is excellent - every tapa-type dish we've ordered has been fabulous. The fresh puffed pita...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's something to be said for ambiance, and I loved the vaulted white interior, but somehow the lighting and colors didn't play well. I'm just nit picking. It's a very nice space; we went early...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pita & olive oil alone is worth the trip. I'd recommend going for happy hour rather then getting a table. Food is great. The place is extremely loud and echo-y--not a place for an intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As one who could eat only appetizers for dinner, but tire of traditional Spanish tapas, this is a winner. Zatinya is a great Mediterranean tapas restaurant just outside the hub of Chinablock (commonly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with some colleagues of mine for lunch. They paid for it because they wanted to get to know me outside of work and I am new at my job. Is it possible to be overwhelmed and underwhelmed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I've been here probably 30 times...and I'll definitely keep going back, but it does kind of blow my mind how busy this place continues to be. I can't stand the service. I usually sit at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, I liked Zaytinya. I wish I could give it 3.5 stars. I thought the food was pretty good and they had a big menu. I really liked the ambiance more than anything. It's a good place to grab a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've been here several times, and just had the pleasure of going back last night with some good friends for Jose Andre's Greek Modern Festival. There are some special additions to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People get SO EXCITED about this place - hooray!! I'm a big supporter of excitement, but I don't really get it when it comes to Zaytinya. The wines were interesting and the food was pretty tasty,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Zaytinya last night as part of the Greek Modern Festival. This was my first time to the restaurant so I cannot really compare to its business when not celebrating the festival. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, definitely seem to be some disagreement on this place. Some think it's THE spot for a cool dinner of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, others think it's overpriced. I think they're both right. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some lovely yelp folks recommended I go here when I visited DC last weekend. I'm glad I did - the decor is young and funky, the food is delicious and the service is fabulous. We stuck to the veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a fan of appetizer style meals similar to Tapas and Izakaya I'd certainly recommend trying Mediterranean "Mezza". Lots of smaller dishes guarantee that there is plenty of variety to go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must when in DC. They have great service & awesome dishes. Its perfect for a small group. I have been with a group of 4 & 8. I think it best worked when we only had 4 folks. The dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wanted to sit outside on a Friday night. The wait was long but worth it except for th elack of lights out there which makes it hard to read the menus. The wine list was ok. The food was not too tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Zaytinya is one of my favorite places to go in D.C. The food is always amazing and there are endless choices of tapas ... all delicious! Great place to go with friends for a long relaxing dinner and drinks.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading Amber's review, I had to give it a try. And, I was very happy with the experience. The service was mediocre, since it was really busy, but at least they kept on giving us fresh pita....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here during restaurant week for lunch. We didn't make reservations so we had to sit at a bar table...unsure if you always need reservations or just during restaurant week. We had the rabbit,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited during Restaurant Week and was not disappointed. I thought that 5 plates for the price was great. I went with a friend and we did not finish all of our food. They let us mix and match with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in DC! I love the "tapas" style of the restaurant where you order a bunch of plates and they are ALL GOOD! You really can't go wrong! It's a place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant Week, Shmestraunt Week....Good: Hummus, SCALLOPS (the best.)Bad: Zucchini/Cheese Patties, Chicken Salad mushy stuff.My overall opinion is a definite "eh." I have heard great things, though....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At last, Restaurant Week came, and for most--has passed. It didn't take long for my friends & I to quickly decide on Zatinya as our RW pick.We chose Friday evening & after a long day at work, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific all around. I chose this place because it's a couple blocks away from where the Bolt Bus to New York picks passengers up (as for Bolt Bus, it sucks...see...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun, but you have to read the descriptions carefully on the menu, or you might end up eating something you don't like!!!The bar gets too crowded, but the food makes up for it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
**Restaurant Week Review**We chose Zaytinya for the Wednesday night slot of our Restaurant Week schedule, and couldn't have asked for a milder August evening to dine on the terrace. After enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the concept of dining mezze style. You get to sample a number of different tastes, instead of having to settle with just one item from the menu. The tastes you will find at Zaytinya are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like small-plates venues, because you can try to many different dishes in a single visit.Their tzatziki didn't have nearly as much garlic as i'm used to, but it was still pretty good. We did a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my fave restaurant's in DC. This is as close as it gets to high end Greek food (as well as Lebanese and Turkish dishes) The food is always great and I love their creative twists on classic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great time at Zaytinya. The chef is James Beard Award recipient Jose Andres, and the menu is a melding of Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish flavors. Everything we tried was outstanding, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is a beautiful, huge restaurant located right around gallery place. They specialize in mezze (aka Mediterranean tapas.) Mezze is fun but can also get pricey. We ordered the mushrooms, carrot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many better kabob shops around town. So many good middle eastern restaurants in DC (I like mama ayesha, afghan grill, moby dick, lebanese taverna, tabaq). This tapas version is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The only draw is the wait, since they don't do reservations on busy nights. The bar however, is a place where i don't mind waiting for my table. Great drinks, crowd, decor....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During our brief stay in DC, we went to two Jose Andres restaurants (Jaleo and Zaytinya.) Jaleo seemed mediocre to me, but I did enjoy Zaytinya. We had:- tzatziki- hummus- dolmades- rabbit stifado...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm.... I loved, loved, loved Zaytinya. Amazing food, great wine, awesome atmosphere. Too bad I have a hard time convincing friends and family, and particularly my boyfriend, to dine at tapas-style...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a Philly cat I view Jose Garcia as our version of JosA� AndrA�s. While they both design gorgeous tapas, having multiple quality joints, and are getting national accolades, perhaps what really sets...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome greek/turkish tapas place! The place was PACKED (on a thursday evening?) .. I mean PACKED to the extreme. Though we had to wait for almost 30 minutes, they had a great bar to pass the time....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice post-National Portrait Gallery dinner 7/7/08. Split five mezze and a dessert between two people. Everything good, a couple dishes very good:(HavuA� KA�ftesi) carrot-apricot fritters with pine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My other fave DC restaurant. Jose Andres does it again with impressive Turkish/Middle Eastern Tapas...Oyamel outdoes this place but not by much...if you want good food (and amazing dessert...some of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is a good mix of Turkish and Lebanese food, with the tapas style mixed in.My wife and I split five plates, and it was more than enough food. The Adana Kebab(lamb) was probably my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is one of my favorite places to eat in DC. It's really a great experience and I have enjoyed every dish there.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
well the stuff i ordered wasn't great.i wanted to be adventurous and ordered all the exotic species and spices on the menu.my friends' dishes were all fantastic!!so 10 years from now when i got to DC...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy Tasty Turkish TapasHow about that for alliteration, eh????And that really does explain this place pretty well! They say it is turkish tapas, but really it is a Mediterranean fusion of tapa...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for restaurant week a while back...and got a cool 4 course lunch for $20. I absolutely love the ambience of this place! It kind of reminded me of Greece with the vibrant blue and white...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. It is consistently good. Everyone I have brought here has enjoyed it as well. The mezze are good portions to share with another person. The zucchini-cheese patties are good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a committee totaling 13 people. Service was very attentive and prompt, restaurant was a gorgeous piece of architecture...though the arched ceiling created a strange echo of the noisy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here several times and it is always wonderful. Loud, crowded, hard to get a table - but if you walk in the door knowing these things and have the right attitude, you'll quickly discover the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in DC for ten years, and recently just moved to NY! Loving it!!I can not count the number of times I've been to this place...as there are limited restaurant option in DC...this was always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive, tiny portions of delicious tasting dishes (a.k.a. 'mezze'), and oddly confused service (first one person, then another..). I love that the design of this restaurant reminds me of being on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in DC. They have excellent tapas type dishes. Good place to go for a date, birthday celebration, or taking out of town friends. Their pom-fili is so delicious but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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A fabulous and creative menu. The hummus is delicious and each item is better than the last. Be sure to save room for dessert to try the pistachio and olive oil ice cream.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the ambiance and the small plates offered here. Great for after work drinks with friends or sit down dinner. The portions are rather small, so be sure to order several. Love letting the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are plenty of good reviews on this place, so I'll comment on a few things:- on a Thursday night, I was able to be seated for 2 people in less than 30 minutes- the olive oil/pomegranate...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An indecisive person like me lives for small plates and Zaytinya does not disappoint. The outdoor area was the draw for us as we tried to decide where to eat after a bball game. It was lively, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Without a reservation on a Thursday night, we came into Zaytinya and got a seat in about 15 minutes....which was rather painless, especially since we were able to get some drinks at the bar. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zatinya was the perfect place for a graduation dinner celebration (for four). The food was easy to order, and provided us with an excellent variety. Most importantly, everything tasted good.If you're...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Mediterranean cuisine. Went for a friend's birthday - it was a surprise and her former boyfriend set it up. Her ex was Lebanese and I think one of the restaurant staff was too b/c he was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We kept ordering, not sure what happened, but everything we tried was amazing. Just stay away from the zucchini cheese patty things, that's my fault. But be sure to try out the Spanokopita -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends of mine from Canada arrived this weekend in honor of Canada Day in Washington, DC. I took them to Zatinya. We rocked this place hard and smooth. The food was excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome awesome awesome. Such a fun place to go, loud, vibrant, good crowd. Definitely a good place for a group, not so much for a date as it's not the intimate setting conducive to romance.Went with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really a 3 1/2, but I'll round up. I enjoyed my experience, but I do have to say based on things I had heard and read, I was not as impressed as I expected to be. I think in fairness I would have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I ate at Zaytinya with a couple friends a while back. We had a great time. We ordered literally everything off the small-plates menu, had a lot of wine, and then shared a flight of ice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC. Zaytinya serves mezze (small plates) influenced by Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese styles. Last time I was there we all ordered the entire vegetable mezze...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mezze, tapas, it is all the same to me. With that being said, Zaytinya is a fun place to grab an eccentric array of foods. Everything we had was good, but nothing blew me away, though the walnut ice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's not much that I can add that hasn't already been said in past interviews. This place is top-quality - if you like food, you will like Zaytinya.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmkay, know what? This place could serve friggin' gold nuggets on a bed of 2-karat diamonds and I'd still give it one star. I can't give more than one star - and, really, I'd give it zero if I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in my top three faves in DC after Al Tiramisu and Acadiana. (Disclaimer: my top three is subject to change at anytime.)I have never before experienced flavors like those at Zaytinya nor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Zaytinya on two different occasion - the first with a friend of mine and we sat at the bar, and the other time with a group of 10 people for dinner. I enjoyed the former much better -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard a lot about the place, so had pretty high expectations. It was great that we got sat on a Saturday night without reservations; however, our waiter was a complete jerk. He never brought...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't listen to any of the reviews for Zaytinya (including mine)......It's a no-brainer.......you gotta go eat at this restaurant!!!!Fantastic ,fantastic food...by the way did I say the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mediterranean and wouldn't really consider it Middle Eastern, although there are a couple of dishes thrown in...contemporary Greek, Turkish and Lebanese cuisine...to be more specific, Eastern...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service, and great drinks. Coming from SF, I was a little hesitant about the DC food scene, but I have to admit this place was just damn good. And they have Dogfish Head Midas...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time ever having tapas and I was impressed. I liked the cross between Greek and Middle Eastern. Not too spicy just enough for you to appreciate the taste. The tapas comes in small...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food : Love the food there... especially the "wild mushrooms" and "chicken Muhammad". The naan was the best part of the restaurant. Drink: Cocktails are pretty good Decor: Nice and clean Would def...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cross between Middle Eastern, Balkans, and Tapas. It's a fantastic place to go if you're a big fan of eating small portions of a lot of different things, and Zaytinya certainly has lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here this past weekend for my birthday. I had been wanting to go here after hearing lots of good reviews. Im a fan of tapas and small plates so I thought it would be a good choice. I made...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a Turkish/Greek/Lebanese Restaurant. My friend and I walked in and were immediately greeted with several warm smiles. We were taken to a posh seat facing the restaurant's floor to ceiling...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is to die for~~every dish, i tried, are amazing!! favorable and so tasty!!the bread is not too thick, not too light ....so good with the mezze i hadsirloin: there is a citrusy kick, tender...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I had plans to go to another restaurant but Zaytinya's was highly recommended to us by one of my friend's friend that lives out in DC. The bar area was super packed but it was a great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my co workers heard about this place so we decided to check it out. One of the guys was meeting us there and he was late as always, so they wouldn't let us even put our name down on the list...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED!!!! Not worth the hype or the price. The food is just not that good. I know because I knows my Mediterranean food, ya'll. This leaves soooo much to be desired. 2 stars cuz at least the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is amazing for those that dare to be adventurous to their taste buds (hummus, feta cheese, yogurt sauce...). The first thing I noticed about this restaurant, aside from the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An interesting Greek tapas restaurant. I give this spot only 4 stars since we waited and hour and a half and then got stuck in the corner of the restaurant. We knew about the wait, apparently this is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place attracts an interesting crowd. Everyone from young and old come to indulge in trendy small plates and lounge at the modern bar (this mish-mash of ages seems to be characteristic of many DC...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually like the food here, although some dishes are inconsistent and maybe imbalanced with their olive oil to vinegar ratio. It's usually a good mix of choices and reasonably affordable. Veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful restaurant and I would of given it five stars in an instant if our reservation was upheld and our server was more attentive. The space is beautiful.....high ceilings, long bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The designer of this restaurant did a great job. It's modern and clean without being cold. The bathrooms could be considered rich if they were kept cleaner and if the sinks ran hot water. Hello....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiancee and I ate here tonight and I was pleased with it, but it wasn't the greatest place in the universe like the hipster crowd there would have you believe (we were seated next to a guy wearing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Such a strange place. The decor was beautiful, the service was immaculate, the food was delicious, if overpriced... but dear god the noise! I don't go to a restaurant that claims to be high-end to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a treat! Delicious, fresh, and INTERESTING food here. Restaurant week here was truly a pleasure. Our waiter was patient and accommodating, the choices varied and extensive. When I inquired...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, what can I say that hasn't already been said about Zaytinya? Well, to start, I just recently had the joy of trying this place for the first time. That's right - for years I heard about how fun...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I've had better Mediterranean/Turkish/Lebanese food for much cheaper -- even in the DC area. You could order the whole dishes elsewhere of these tiny items for the same price and feed an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gracious, this place is amazing. Fun, exciting, new food that you certainly don't see, even at your neighborhood falafel/pita shop. You are meant to order a number of small-ish dishes -- a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a place known for it's high volume and great bar, I happened upon it for a nice quaint meal, high recommandations on wine and food. I would not go here for the bar scene, but the food (which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's 3pm and my friend and I were craving Tapas after roaming the plethora of museums and rich histories of the capital. We find ourselves looking for something that still open. Luckily we found...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a failed attempt to go to Proof and have a drink or two with friends, we ended up at Zaytinya and as shocking as it may be, this was my first time and definitely not my last. Being a big fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we went to zaytinya after working out at the gym, we were pretty hungry.it was brunch time.hubby got turkish coffee, i got the cherry juice. the waiter looked at me like "what?" but it came,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in DC.They serve warm bread with olive oil/pomegranate molasses to start. Service is great (we originally got a table by the door - the place was packed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love this place... I've tried about 20 different things on their menu and was not disappointed with a single one... on the contrary... I was fully amazed and satisfied.Everything is really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I walk into this place, I feel the way I feel when I walk into a Whole Foods (at least, in the SF Bay Area): a million bucks- I feel like a million bucks at Zaytinya's b/c it's such a great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in DC and trust me I do not say that lightly. If you go, make sure to go with a bunch of people so you can share. The only downside is the noise. Zaytinya, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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I think the food is phenomenal and the selection is amazing. I happened upon this place by accident several years ago and now make it a point to visit every time I'm in DC. I love the pomegranite citrus salad...
menupages.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very convenient location just outside of the Gallery / Chinatown metro stop.Came here with a friend on a Thursday night for dinner and drinks. No reservation and wait time was 45 minutes. This was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go now. Order the htipiti. Thank me later.Fabulous. I think I could eat some of those mezze every day and not get sick of them. In particular, the htipiti (a spread of marinated roasted red peppers,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was excellent and it was a great value because of their tapas-sized portions. Even the bread that they brought to our table was delicious - warm, fluffy pita pockets that were perfect for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best meal I've had in DC so far. I went with 4 other friends for lunch on Saturday, and we each ordered 3 dishes. Every dish had a lovely presentation and was absolutely delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love my mezze. This restaurant has it all. All dishes are prepared using olive oil. To begin, they have both Efes and Efes dark (this is the Turkish national pilsner). If you haven't had it yet,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is amazing Mediterranean food but, more than that, it's a bargain because of the tapas-style menu. I was surprised that a meal for three where we ordered six tapas came only to about $40...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this restaurant. Yes, the acoustics are terrible and if you get stuck in particularly noisy spot you'll have to yell over the table to be heard. But the food by far makes up for that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Concept: Greek/Middle-Eastern tapasExecution: Excellent!I was definitely annoyed by the 45 minute wait to get a table for 2. My friend and I walked around Chinablock a couple of times...avoided the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dining at Zatinya was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Washington. I was excited that they extended their restaurant week specials and I was able to enjoy a prix fixe meal.The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The mezzes here are wonderful; especially the falafel, Havu Kftesithe (carrot-apricot balls), sea scallops, and midye (fried mussels). We had dinner here while the restaurant was running its 5th...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, really good food. Hummus---amazing! Other stuff---also amazing! Design---kind of typical but still amazing! On the downside, they were really unfriendly to us at the hostess counter, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here for like the 10th time in 2 years last week for restaurant week (Jan 08). Restaurant week is a good deal...if you're REALLY hungry because it is ALOT of food. We had the fried calamari, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had been here a couple times with friends for drinks, but never bothered to try the food until a couple weekends ago. we came for a late dinner, around 10 pm on a saturday night. i was surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here the past 2 Fridays for dinner and both times had an excellent meal. Last night was for my birthday dinner and I must say it was incredible. We had the fried potatoes with yogurt sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hands down my favorite restaurant in DC. i always had a good time here. the setting was great, very sleek decor. the food was always wonderful, and the service great, and it was moderately...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been back to Zatanya recently. I was willing to give this place another chance. It scream "Hey I could be really fun." But some how has come slightly short of expectations in the past.When...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just can't get into this place! Lunch today was my third time there. The last two times were for dinner. Dinners are busy. Today was lunch with some girlfriends. Initially, I tried to lure them...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unexpectedly delicious! We had the hummus (had to order 2 b/c it was so good), falafel, seared salmon, beer battered cod, spice rubbed sirloin, grilled pork and orange rind sausage, and sauteed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times and each time I leave with my wallet considerably lighter wondering what I got in return. The service is inconsistent, the food is average, the "belly dancers" are laughable.If...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mother is Armenian and every time my parents visit DC she gets giddy about visiting Zaytinya. I can understand why. Having grown up eating kibbe, grape leaves, other Armenian staples and drinking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya's that place where a lot my friends had their birthday dinners for like a year straight. It's been a year or so now since I went there...but I remember having some really great martinis and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found Zaytinya to be very mediocre. If you're looking for a beautiful classy restaurant to impress a date or look stylish, this is the place for you. If you're looking for a good meal, go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This greek/lebanese/turkish restaurant delivers high quality and authentic mezze. All the mezzes are probably tasty but some of my favs are the crispy fish - so fresh and crunchy it's like eating the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is probably my favorite restaurant in the city. The staff is knowledge and attentive, the food is incredible, and that atmosphere is very chic and stylish.Some of my favorite menu items...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Extended review w/pix available at: http://baconandbakin.blogspot.comI decided to let the man, my friend Jeremy, do the ordering. He decided we'd get two meats, two veg, one seafood, and three cheeses...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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If you have some cash to burn, check out Zaytinya. The menu features a lot of delicious items, presented well. There's a great vegetarian selection (not always true in Mediterranean places) and the yogurt is...
menupages.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is one of my favorite restaurants in DC. I absolutely love Middle-Eastern food, and this place has never let me down.On my first visit, I was a little startled by the lack of familiar names...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Absolutely LOVE this place. I don't know much about Greek, Turkish or Lebanese food, but I'm a huge fan - thanks to this restaurant. The seasoning is perfect. I don't know how they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The main reason I was excited to return to Washington was simply that I could once again enjoy a meal at Zaytinya; I have been dreaming of the delectable Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese mezze served here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another fantastic restaurant by Washington's premier chef, Jose Andres. I've been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. After taking my mother there once, she asked me if I would get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If it wasn't for our snotty server and the $$$ I'd give this place 5 stars. The food was sooooooo good. Best to go to this place with a big group of people, have each person get 2 mezzes and share...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Turkish-Greek-Lebanese fusion and perhaps my favorite restaurant in all of DC. Decked out in sheeshy modernist marble and glass, this place is great for a date or a classy outing with friends - even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a number of times now, and it's always been good. This is a good place to go with a couple of other people, to order a bunch of different things and to share all around. They bring...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ehh. That's about the best I can say. We had positively ODD service. The server was hardly around, seemed disappointed in what we did order. Half of what we did order didn't show up and then the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice and loved it both times. I highly recommend the lemonatha (drink), hummus, braised lamb shank, grilled asparagus, olive oil ice cream, and the Greek yogurt dessert.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a visit to the National Portrait Gallery, Mom, my favorite Washingtonian and I had lunch here. The weather was mild so we took a table outside which ended up being a great idea. We began with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I take out of town guests to Zaytinya to "wow" them. Everyone I have taken there has loved it. One time we were there and Rachael Ray was there filming a show! But don't let that stop you from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went through a phase last Spring/Summer that one friend's boy friend called our "sex in the city" phase. For like 3 months, we went out to drink and/or eat at least twice a week at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to Zaytinya last weekend for the second time this year. It is a great place for vegetarians. And I disagree with many of the posters that it's overpriced. I think you get what you pay...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food was incredible. Beautiful decor. Was not expecting the belly dancers. Seemed odd in this modern environment, but I'll go with it. The only problem with this restaurant is that it is so incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, because this is my friend's favorite restaurant, and she somehow manages to take me here when I come visit. I was never impressed. The food is just bland, and if its not bland,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
zaytinya like jaleo is overrated.super crowded. semi-ok service.tasty food. don't believe it when people say this place is cheap, especially if you're drinking. it's not.if you want to be full by...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I very much enjoyed this restaurant. We were surprised to be able to get a table for six people without a reservation on a Saturday evening about 6pm or so.We got a table up on the small second...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my more fave restaurants in the district. It has been around for years, even before the Penn Quarter bloomed into what it is now. The only unfortunate to this venue is that they do not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool, reliable spot for group dinners and drinking. Mezze selection is just ok, but great considering the dearth of quality competition in DC. You can either come here dressed up for a date, dressed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although my food was absolutely fabulous, and the service deserved an A , I am taking one star away because I had such a hard time getting a reservation. I had been trying for months to get a time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My brother took me here for our little tour of hot spots in the D.C. Metropolitan area and for some sibling QT. I loved the openness of the space and how clean, modern the design was, but it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent. Girlfriend came up to the city for a weekend and we went on recommendation of my brother. He swears by the place. I am a HUGE fan of modern design. This place was a good example of it....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants while I was in Washington DC for a project. The bread that they give you while you wait is really good and the selection of Tapas is wonderful. The only downside is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya may seem a little pretentious and stuffy to some, but I started going here in 2005, and they're fantastic. I only ever sit in the bar area for a few drinks and to pick at a few small plates...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We requested to go to a restaurant that wasn't something we could get at home, which isn't really hard to do when you live in a valley consisting of less than 10,000 people .. but this place more than...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A stunning space, open and soaring. The menu has a wide variety of small Mediterranean dishes. What I love most are that there are terrific vegetarian options! My favorite dishes tend to be the old...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food and ambience is pretty good. My only recommendation is to not go with more than 4 people. They bring out the dishes as they are ready and it becomes a huge clusterf*ck with 20 dishes on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was visitng DC with some friends and we were trying to decide where to eat. One of the girls had a 'recommended' list and Zaytinya was the closest restaurant within walking distance of where we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do you love spending way too much money for small, uninteresting plates of overcooked food? Can't get enough salt on your dishes? Enjoy crowds and slow service? Do you pine for overly expensive drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here with a friend over the summer. Tasty food & pretty good service! Nice open air patio! (something you can't get alot around Gallery Place/China Town) Nice decor! A tad expensive if you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, ok, I'm a poser. I like to dress nicely, appreciate sophistication in food, drink, and conversation, I act like a professional most of the time, but bottom line, I live in Pittsburgh. For those of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun atmosphere. Tasty food which blends traditional cuisine and creativity. Great drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in DC. Every dish we ordered we enjoyed and every dish I saw going to other tables I wanted to eat it...DESPERATELY!!!! Needless to say the dishes were very tasty and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Capital of the Free World (despite its many enviable attributes) is no Manhattan, in terms of style and sophistication. Nor, in general, should it pretend to be. Nevertheless, if you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food yet again from Jose Andres. Love the architecture and lighting, belly dancers, food and wine list. Refreshingly classy and a fantastic place to go with a group of girlfriends for a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya--if you can pronounce it--was pretty lame. I didn't actually eat here b/c my friend was too cheap so this review is only applicable to the environment. There were way too many yuppified...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went for Tapas with 10 friends and very disappointed!!OK, the interior is amazing and nice ambiance, but the food was a different story. And we went for the meal not the view.We tried HALF OF THE...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytinya is excellent. I agree with Nish N.; the lamb shank is mmm mmm good. They also serve a very traditional Greek white wine called Retzina (sp ?). It is white wine with a tinge of pine (some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well-deserved popular Eastern Mediterranean near Chinatown. The extensive menu of Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish small dishes, mezzes, is consistently good. I've never really been disappointed the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant has a very minimalist decor. However I was very impressed the food. Once again I'm in love with tapas style restaurants. We ordered a variety of dishes and I particularly enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My first impressions of this place: Cold, loft-like atmosphere with a healthy and lively bar and tables galore filled with a chic (it's not NYC or SF, but will do) and young crowd. Needless to say...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Tapas! Why would I want to spend $30 on a meal and still be hungry?" I always think of that quote when I think of tapas. But Zaytinya is not your average tapas. Yes, the portions are small and it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could eat at Zaytina every day. THREE times a day. From the pomegrante infused bread dipping oil, to the Hptipi (feta and roasted peppers), to the lamb dishes, everything is good. I could order the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zatinya sorta put the dining scene in Gallery Place on the map (more or less). It also seemed to raise the bar on what Washingtonians could expect from a restaurant (beautiful space, great food, good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tapas here are off the chain, and I really like the open layout of the restaurant. The location couldn't be better, either. I recently went here during the week with a few girlfriends to catch up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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the food is very good, the service is good, the drinks are very good ... but i think the food and service are better at the lebanese taverna at tyson's corner (i'm sure the food at lebanese tavernas elsewhere...
menupages.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I threw my sister's bachelorette dinner here and they were really organized for accommodating 13 women. We got the extra long table in the middle of the restaurant, which fit perfectly with the Sex...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can do the wait, definitely go! Good service, mix of Turkish and Greek tapas. It is the hip place in Penn Quarter. On Wednesday nights they have live belly dancing with the most attractive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great restaurant right off 9th street in DC. The decor is very spacious and modern with white walls, clean lines and angles. I went with a party of 7 and were seated right away (of course it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but not as good as jaleo. Amazing interior though--an attempt to be less festive and more upscale.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Zaytinya is one of Jose Andres's restaurants which serves mezze, small plates of Greek/Middle Eastern food. The restaurant itself is stunning, with high ceilings, lots of glass, and white walls accen...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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This is the greatest restraunt I have ever eaten in, very good food, exellent service. However, the food does cost a lot, so be sure to bring lots of money. Also, dress nicely, it is very fancy and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A place to see and be seen. Very good food, excellent presentation, but be prepared to wait... it gets crowded! Nice outdoor seating area in the summertime. Very swanky. Great location if you want...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the record (I love that phrase - like someone's keeping track), I went there on an expense account, so prices weren't a major concern. I think the prices were fairly high, though.The food really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaytina, I think what it means is how to spend a lot and leave hungry. The tapas at Zaytina are delicious and I love the space but what's preventing me with giving the spot a fifth star has got to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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The middle eastern restaurant itself looks gorgeous, and everything they serve looks gorgeous, but even I am middle eastern, and some of their cuisine is just not understandable. It's to wierd, they ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best tapas in DC. Good people watching scene and very friendly waitstaff who have tons of fab recommendations.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a very yuppie and very cool bar in dc...good food, strong drinks!
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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If you want to hang out with the "sheeshee-poopoo" of DC, this is the spot for you. The food is great, the drinks are fabulous, and the staff are pretty cool too. They have a great menu and the food...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, always packed. I've never had to wait, but that was probably pure luck. The more people in your party, the more dishes to share... mmm.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food, and just for the record, they do take reservations (I think).... but only before 6:30, good enough if you are trying to make a show. Quite the scene these days, does get quite croweded.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food, fun atmosphere, and fabulous martinis. Why not a "5"? The last time I checked, they don't take reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the wait (they don't take reservations). The staff is extremely friendly and our choice of small plates were fantastic. I'd highly recommend the lamb shank and the calamari, and I don't even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2005
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How popular is Zaytinya? Well, the restaurant serves, on average, 750 people per night during the week and 1,000 per night on weekends. It's big and it's busy and it always has been. Conde Nast Traveler...
frommers.com - user review
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Z A Y T I N Y A invites you to explore the spirit and cuisine of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon with the concept of Mezze.
opentable.com - user review
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if you are looking for a very hip restaurant, you should definitely try zaytinya. when i heard it served greek / turkish food, i wasnit expecting much from the decor. but i was mistaken...
igougo.com - user review
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come try the zaytinya, a restaurant with beautiful white-and-blue decor. the 200-seat restaurant has a 50-seat bar, two-tiered mezzanine, and outdoor dining space for about 75 people. the 60 or more selections...
wcities.com - user review
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i love this place, it was soooo good! everything was delicious! i would make a 2nd trip to dc just to go to this restaurant...
fodors.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Zaytinya in Washington, District of Columbia. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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middle eastern cuisine gets some respect...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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zaytinya---which means olive oil in turkish---raises the tapas concept up a notch with a menu created by chef jose andres, whose genius with his two jaleo restaurants made tapas part of dc lingo. startlingly...
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