Reviews for Zaytinya by José Andrés in 701 9th St NW, WA
Amazing food and service. PERIOD. The host was very accommodating and helpful. They kept serving warm pita bread along with some... olive oil. Ordered lots of different vegetarian food, and would say only one thing about the food and cocktails: Now Iunderstand the Hype for this restaurant and it's worth every single penny. Read more
I get the hype! The chef’s tasting menu ($70 PP) was delish and very filling. The appetizers were all top notch. The hummus... was especially smooth (I don’t think I’ve had any hummus has smooth as this before). The beef strips resembled cured meatand was also delicious when paired with the grapes and pine nuts. Feta salad with mandarin slices and beets was also very good.We requested for the octopus to be included and it was hands down the best cooked octopus I’ve eaten. It’s not rubbery atall and has a perfect char on it. Of all the things we got, the only dish I would not eat again are the zucchini Patties. Theyhad an odd flavor to them that reminded me of how ammonia or sulfur smells. The two desserts were a molten coffee cake andapricot green yogurt. The top of the apricot dessert was extremely tart but you can take off the sorbet if you don’t like tartitems. The lava cake was slightly molten in the center but had excellent flavor — slightly bitter, deep coffee depth, but nottoo sweet. Read more
Wow! ???? Everything was fantastic. I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed such a wonderful meal. We had a reservation for... an afternoon lunch. Upon arrival, we were greeted and seated immediately. The wait staff was courteous and efficient. We letour daughter, Julia, order for our table; everything she suggested was delicious and cooked to perfection. The pacing of thedishes was nice as well; a few dishes were brought out at a time. We weren’t rushed and plates were cleared away betweencourses. We were there just over an hour and even had dessert. I can’t wait to go again. ? Read more
The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered several small plates and my favorite were the seared halloumi and the taramosalata... (cured carp roe spread - trust me, you will think this is ice cream if no one tells you this is fish egg in the first place).Although the portion was small, they were not pricey and we were able to try many different options. The server was veryfriendly and made recommendations for our first visit. I’d definitely come back and recommend this restaurant to anyoneinterested in cuisines around the Mediterranean region. Read more
Food is really fresh and the portions are decent. But it’s a crowded and loud restaurant and when we got to the table for... four, which we had reserved, I couldn’t even fit into my seat and I’m not overweight. They had to shift the table for me.Then the food just didn’t fit onto the table top. Since it’s small plates, I would expect there to be more space for all thesmall plates to fit. The vibe and decor is pretty cool, but I just expected a more polished experience for the price. That said,the food is really well flavored and fresh and I would go back if I were looking for a convenient happy hour place or justneeded to meet up with someone. But not for a special occasion. Read more
Had an excellent experience at Zaytinya by Jose Andres. The food was very tasteful and unique. The cocktails were delicious and... so was the wine. The menu was expansive so our large group decided on a tasting menu and it was awesome. The tasting menu wasvast for the price, we got to try a little big of everything and it all tasted great. Service was slow at the beginning butafter we got our first round of drinks the attention to detail picked up. I would normally comment on the dishes I really enjoybut I tried so many things it would be hard to choose. Definitely a spot to check out for some Mediterranean cuisine and Ihighly recommend it. Read more
Delicious outdoor lunch during Restaurant Week! Plenty of heaters. Very attentive service staff. They were great with my... gluten-free friend. The only issue was the water spilling off the side of the tent, but that didn't affect everyone sittingoutside. Only the unlucky few near the edge! Highly recommended. Read more
Had an amazing time at Zaytinya. The service was great, the food was amazing and the ambiance was very intimate. Came here for... an anniversary and it was top of the line. From service, to food and ambiance. Highly recommend to everyone. We tried the cheftasting and it was incredible. An abundance of food. I was super full at the end. A great way to try mostly everything on themenu if you are not sure what to order. Also I was not a big fan of lamb. But the way the lamb shank was made, definitely mademe rethink all of that. It was so delicious and there was no aftertaste to it. Super delicious, tasted just like a steak! Read more