With a menu as sexy as its crowd, sleek Penn Quarter resident Zaytinya bills itself as a "mezze specialist," mezze being the small plates of the Eastern Mediterranean. Loyal patrons marvel at the multitude of Greek, Turkish and Lebanese bite-sized dishes and how each seems to be bursting with a vastly different flavor than the last. Mussels in light tomato broth, house-made lamb sausage, and succulent kibbeh (spiced minced meat) and wheat fritters add up to a well-rounded, authentic meal without too much strain on the wallet. The extensive wine list features superior choices predominantly from oft-overlooked Greece, Turkey and Lebanon. One of Washingtonian magazine's 100 Best Restaurants of 2008. Voted Best Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant in 2007 Washingtonian readers poll. Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Sat–Sun brunch 11:30 am–2:30 pm.