What kind of food does Zaytinya serve? What are mezze?
Does Zaytinya accept reservations?
When are you open? What are your hours? Do you serve brunch?
What is the nearest metro?
Does Zaytinya have parking?
What is Zaytinya’s dress code?
Does Zaytinya do private events? Does Zaytinya have a private dining room? How do I arrange a large party at Zaytinya?
Can I bring my own wine? Does Zaytinya have a corkage fee?
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Does Zaytinya offer gift cards?
Where can I find out how much my gift card is worth?
Is Zaytinya wheelchair accessible?
I am a vegetarian. Can I eat at Zaytinya? I have food allergies. Can I eat at Zaytinya? I have celiac disease and can’t eat gluten. Can I eat at Zaytinya?
What does Zaytinya mean?
What kind of food does Zaytinya serve? What are mezze?
Zaytinya serves mezze. Mezze, also known as meze, maza and mezethes, are the small plates of the Eastern Mediterranean. The name comes from middle as in middle of the day or between lunch and dinner. Under the direction of James Beard award-winning chef, José Andrés, Zaytinya’s extensive menu reflects the rich, regional diversity of classical and contemporary Greek, Turkish and Lebanese cuisine.
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Does Zaytinya accept reservations?
Zaytinya is now accepting limited reservations throughout the entire evening. We hope this will encourage some of our guests to plan their evening with us and avoid an extended wait. The majority of our tables will still be held for walk-in guests, please understand if we are unable to take all reservations and we invite you to walk-in and join us for the evening.
Please note that Zaytinya will honor all reservations until 15 minutes past the reservation time. After this time the party will move to the advanced wait list for the evening. Once the party is complete they will be seated as soon as the next table becomes available.
Zaytinya will also release a few more reservations to OpenTable.com through our website. Guests unable to book a certain time should call the restaurant directly since only a few reservations are available through OpenTable.
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When are you open? What are your hours? Do you serve brunch?
We are open seven days a week. Monday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 am to Midnight. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday.
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What is the nearest metro?
Zaytinya is located two blocks from the Archives/Naval Memorial station on the Green and Yellow lines. We are across the street from the Gallery Place stop on the Red line, 9th and G Street exit.
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Does Zaytinya have parking?
We offer valet parking, seven days a week, after 5:15 pm. $11
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What is Zaytinya’s dress code?
Zaytinya does not have an official dress code - dress tends to be upscale casual.
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Does Zaytinya do private events? Does Zaytinya have a private dining room? How do I arrange a large party at Zaytinya?
Zaytinya is the perfect venue for your next event, large or small. Our mezzanine accomodates between 30-50 guests and boasts a great view of the dining room. Our “blue room” is a more intimate space over looking our patio and is the ideal space for a standing reception for up to 60 people. For larger events of 100 to 300 people, we offer full or partial buy outs of the restaurant. Sorry! No private dining rooms. Please contact our special events coordinator, Tiffiny Dunn, by telephone at (202) 638-0800 or by e-mail at tiffinyd@zaytinya.com. Tiffiny can provide you with information on availability, menus, pricing and more.
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Can I bring my own wine? Does Zaytinya have a corkage fee?
Zaytinya’s wine program showcases the best offerings from the Eastern Mediterranean, a relative newcomer in the modern wine making world. Our extensive wine list can accommodate most tastes and wallets. Speak to your server or manager to identify a style that is right for you. If you would like to bring your own wine, the corkage fee is $20.
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Can I bring a birthday cake?
You are welcome to bring your own cake for a special occasion, however be advised that a $2.50 service charge per person will be applied (think of it as a "dessert corkage fee").
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Does Zaytinya offer gift cards?
Gift cards are now available! Minimum of $25.
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Is Zaytinya wheelchair accessible?
The first floor dining room and bar area are wheelchair accessible.
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I am a vegetarian. Can I eat at Zaytinya? I have food allergies. Can I eat at Zaytinya? I have celiac disease and can’t eat gluten. Can I eat at Zaytinya?
The menu at Zaytinya is varied and provides diners with a wide array of choices to meet the needs of vegetarians, vegans, people who don't eat shellfish, etc. Ask your server for advice. They have thorough knowledge of Zaytinya’s menu and can help you identify choices that work for you.
In the case of potentially life-threatening food allergies or other serious health issues, your best bet is to call Zaytinya in advance and explain your situation. Speak to the manager or chef. They'll be happy to work with you and help you make appropriate selections or make special arrangements if necessary.
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What does Zaytinya mean?
Zaytinya is olive oil in Turkish
